Food
Beer Brief, Vol. 62
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Rhubarb Compote (Skip the Strawberries)
In this edition, Maciel urges you to get out of your comfort zone by delivering a delicious case for letting rhubarb shine on her own.
Rose Nguyen Does ‘The Dishes’
The co-owner of popular North Vietnamese street food flavour show, Mr. Red Cafe, tells us where she likes to go out to eat and drink around Vancouver (in addition to her own restaurants).
Plan a Trip to Mayne Island for the Acorn x Das Nest Collab Dinner
The special plant-based, multi-course dinner is happening for two nights only, July 11th and 12th.
Sunday Pies Pizza Co. Popping Up in Strathcona For a Limited Time Only
The temporal new venture from Doug Stephens and Colin Staus is happening at Luppolo Brewing Company from Friday June 24th until Sunday, July 3rd.
Snag Tickets for Tayo’s Summer-Inspired Filipino Dinner
On Monday, July 11th, head to Farmer's Apprentice for a seven-course Filipino dinner channeling the energy and tastes of the season.
Picking Grapes with Brooke Fader
In this edition we hear from the Sommelier (as well as cook and gardener) at Sooke's Wild Mountain Food & Drink.
Grab Tickets for the ‘Before Sunset’ Outdoors Dinner Now
The Fresh Roots schoolyard dinner spreads across the fields of David Thompson Secondary schoolyard Thursday, July 7th.
Who is Neil Hillbrandt?
Over a bowl of Phở, Chef Hillbrandt talks to Rhys Amber about life on the line and how he's managed to build such a strong food program out of what feels like a kitchenette.
To Live For Bakery and Cafe Opening Soon in East Van
Within the next couple of weeks construction will be underway on Erin Ireland’s new 1800sqft 'To Live For' brick-and-mortar bakery and cafe, located at 1508 Nanaimo St.
Tara Davies Does ‘The Dishes’
The talented, warm, and infinitely charming manager at Cantina 189 and Chupito takes us on a whirlwind tour of her favourite places to eat and drink.
Our First Look Inside Kafka’s In The Park
The new Kafka’s cafe location opens in the Smithe-Richards Urban Park this weekend (Saturday, June 4, 8am-6pm).
13 BC Ciders to Sip and Savour This Summer
Our updated list of refreshing and remarkable quaffs, and the best summertime foods to pair them with, as recommended by members of the local cider community.
Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Monday Night Survival Soup
Maciel shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today she shares her soup formula for making Mondays survivable...
A Look Inside Folke, Opening Soon in Kitsilano
Last night we paid a visit to the new wine-forward, plant-based restaurant to take in the transformed room and taste our way through the menu. You can check it out for yourself starting Thursday, June 2nd.
Vancouver Food Runners Seeking Volunteers
In anticipation of a busy summer season, the VFR is currently seeking new volunteers to fill the gaps in volunteer numbers that typically fall this time of year, just when the volume of fresh produce donations is increasing.
Snag Tickets to Bowen Island Fire Cooking Workshop and Feast
Block off a full day, and set yourself up with the outdoors cooking skills to get you through the summer season ahead, imparted by Wild Northern Way chef Jody Peck.
Beer Brief, Vol. 61
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
‘Dolce Amore’ (aka The Gelato Mafia) is Celebrating Their Anniversary This Weekend
Join in on the celebrations and save room for at least one scoop of gelato this Saturday, May 28th!
Picking Grapes With Andrew Forsyth
In our latest edition, we catch up with the Head Sommelier at L'Abattoir Restaurant.
Ignacio Arrieta Does ‘The Dishes’
The co-owner of La Mezcaleria takes us on a whirlwind tour of his favourite places to eat and drink.
Opening Soon: Suyo
A new Peruvian restaurant from Chef Ricardo Valverde, James Reynolds, Max Curzon-Price and Felix Ng is currently under construction in the old Slickity Jim’s Chat 'n' Chew space on Main Street.
Put Up Your Dukes! Restaurant Rumble Tryouts Set For May 14, 15, 21, 22
Calling all local bartenders, baristas, barbers and butchers: after a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Restaurant Rumble is back!
Beer Brief, Vol. 60
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
North Van’s ‘Windfall Cider’ Seeking Local Foragers for Collaboration
The North Van cidery and tasting room is looking to step up their ciders a notch, by extending an open invitation to local foragers who want to contribute their efforts to the cider-making process. Think new TBD ciders infused with real seasonal, BC ingredients and flavours.
Opening Soon: The Herrick
There’s a new cocktail bar under construction in the subterranean level of Rosewood Hotel Georgia. The 199-seater will be called “The Herrick”, and it should be ready to launch this summer.
Wine Lovers Rejoice: Top Drop Main Tasting Event Returns to Yaletown, May 10th & 11th
Along with sipping the "good stuff", this is a rare opportunity for engaging in shameless wine-centred conversations with the people who live and breathe it around the world, along with your local wine-loving peers and industry folks.
Beer Brief, Vol. 59
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
