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Beer Brief, Vol. 64

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

Tomoko Tahara Serves Vegan Dinner at Burdock & Co

Tomoko Tahara is serving up a vegan dinner at Burdock & Co. on September 5th, and the menu reads like poetry!

A Look Inside Suyo, Opening August 25th

Paper came off the windows at 3475 Main Street over the weekend and the highly anticipated "Suyo" is ready for its first customers.

The Pét-Nat Formerly Known as Cider

Though cidermaking has been alive in our region for decades, it has not been seen as a part of the wine community until winemakers like Alyssa Hubert started working with ‘alternative’ fruits. Add her efforts to those of Katie Selbee and Dominion Cider, and apples are starting to look pretty sophisticated in BC...

Strange Fellows Brewing Gives a Supplier Shout Out to Munch from Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Rewind Beer // Opening Soon in Port Moody.

Finishing touches are underway at Port Moody's newest brewery, Rewind Beer Co. (2809 Murray Street), brought to us by the team behind Parkside Brewery.

Where to Cool Down Deliciously, Mapped

Temperatures are climbing, so keeping cool is where it's at. A dip in the ocean or a swim in a lake will help, but if you are stuck in the city we have a few tasty suggestions to bring your core temperature down...

A Second Location Of Beaucoup Bakery Is Headed For Downtown Vancouver

As Beaucoup celebrates its tenth year of business, co-owners Betty and Jacky Hung announce that they are ready to expand to a second location.

Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Summer Dinner

Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today Maciel shares her simple and satisfying dinner solution for hot, summer evenings...

Barbara Restaurant Gives a Supplier Shout Out to Crescent Island Farms

Chef Elena Krasnova Does ‘The Dishes’

Get to know more about the chef and proprietor of Mon Paris Patisserie by following her on her ideal day of eating and drinking around Burnaby (and nearby New West)...

Tickets for Shady Hazel Farm’s Dinner With Chef Lucais Syme Now Available

If you're on a mission to explore and enjoy in as much of BC's bounty as possible before the season is over, then a quick jaunt over to the Sunshine Coast (September 4th) for a longtable dinner on a farm should definitely factor into your late-summer plans.

Enjoy a Night of Excellent Food, Wine and Poetry at Ubuntu Canteen, August 13th

This Saturday the Fraserhood spot is switching gears to play host to winemaker Rajen Toor, of a Ursa Major Winery in the South Okanagan Valley.

Bar Corso Gives a Supplier Shout Out to Two Rivers Meats

Celebrate a Decade of the Acorn Restaurant This Friday, August 5th

The Main Street restaurant is celebrating a whopping 10 years of business this summer, and they're doing it right: with a day-long street party.

Six Questions With Chef Robert Belcham

Leading up to the inaugural in-person Cooks Camp (Sept. 13-14, 2022) we caught up with and posed some of our most pressing industry related questions to the local chef and restaurant proprietor, and event organizer.

Averill Creek to Host PiDGiN Restaurant for Their New Dinner Series, August 23rd

Eke the most out of the remaining weeks of summer by planning a food- and wine-centred trip to the Duncan area, including a memorable meal enjoyed outside on the Averill Creek Terrace.

Take a Field Trip to Barnside Brewing for the Acorn’s Long Table Dinner, August 8th

If you can only choose one meal to attend this month, then Chef Devon Latte's outdoors dinner next Monday should probably be it.

Winnie Sun Does ‘The Dishes’

The effervescent polymath, co-owner and bartender at Main Street's Zarak (Afghan Kitchen Group), spells out her ideal day of eating and drinking around Vancouver...

Second ‘Gringo’ Location Ready to Open in Davie Village

Shoel Davidson, along with partner Sean Davis (Wooden Table Hospitality), have opened a second Gringo location in the old Beetbox space on Davie Street (at Thurlow).

Beer Brief, Vol. 63

A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

Dosanko Restaurant Raising Funds for Jobless Staff After Recent Fire

While the restaurant undergoes renovations, which may take upwards of a couple of months to complete, GM and co-owner Akiyo Lowey has set up a GoFundMe page in order to help support their staff.

Further Afield in Nelson with Korina Langevin

The owner of Red Light Ramen Bar - a neat little neighbourhood noodle shop with a focus on ethically and locally sourced ingredients - shares her recommendations for eating, drinking and exploring around town.

Plan on Heading to Pemberton for the First Official ‘Cooks Camp’, This September

The first ever in-person event is an overnight adventure including two full days of meals, workshops, talks, activities and get-togethers around the firepit.

Picking Grapes with Franco Michienzi

The Certified Sommelier and Wine Director at Elisa hones in on the local stuff that gets him excited.

Get Your Tickets to Ubuntu Canteen’s Summertime Dinners Before It’s Too Late

The Fraserhood spot has planned two special sake and wine dinners, July 29th and August 13th.

‘Vinícola Portugal’ Boutique Wine Fair Happening This Sunday

Throw yourself into the Portuguese wine experience by tasting your way across the country's various wine regions, led by Kissa Tanto's GM and Sommelier, Justin Isidro.

“Same Misfits, Different Address”: The Team Behind Wild Thing Snack Bar Picks Up A Second Location

The fine folks who recently opened Wild Thing Snack Bar (1867 Powell Street) have just taken over a second space at 2420 Main Street (formerly Wallflower).