Food
Much Anticipated ‘Kavita’ is Set to Open in Mount Pleasant Next Week
Chef Tushar Tondvalkar’s "Kavita" is ready to bring precision, nostalgia, and limitless Indian hospitality to redefine how Vancouver experiences Indian cuisine.
A Seriously Fun Conversation about Queer Food, with Dr. Alex Ketchum and Megan Joanna Elias
We went deep into the concept of queer food in a recent conversation with the co-editors of 'Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food with Recipes' (October 7th, 2025, Arsenal Pulp Press). Revolutionize food now!
‘Three Cheers’ to Kaitlyn Stewart on Her New Cocktail Book
From Shake N' Bake to 'shaken or stirred', we had a helluva lot of fun catching up with the local bartender, educator, and author, talking all things food-, book-, and cocktail-related.
Factor a Screening of ‘The Golden Spurtle’ Into Your Must Watch VIFF List
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival is just around the corner, from October 2nd through the 12th. And although, as usual, there are heaps of films vying for our attention, one documentary in particular is appealing to our filmic and gastronomic appetites.
Published on Main and Baan Lao Land on the Inaugural North America’s 50 Best List
Canadian restaurants made a major impact on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best list, with strong showings from Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto.
Chef Phil Scarfone’s Farmers Market Tomato Passato Recipe
You only get a few weeks of tomatoes this good — Phil Scarfone’s recipe makes sure you don’t blow it.
Chef Kristófer Hamilton Lord is Landing at Dear Gus for a Two-Week Stint, Oct. 7-18th
Mount Pleasant's twee-est, blue-est wine bar is making a big move this October, by welcoming the seasoned Icelandic chef into its kitchen - and reservations are filling up quickly!
Kissa Tanto is Hosting Le Violon for One Night Only, Sept. 30th
When the Co-Owner and Executive Chef of Montreal’s hottest new room comes out west to cook at a perennial Vancouver favourite — you make time for it.
Celebrate Shūbun with a Five-Course Dinner by Maest Food, Sept. 27th
Besides the official switch from Summer to Fall, the Autumn Equinox signals a new Maest Food Secret Dinner and specially designed menu celebrating the season's local bounty.
Chef Raf Racela is Cooking at Livia for Four Friday Nights Only, Beginning Sept. 19th
The Commercial Drive spot is making the segue into Fall a bit easier with their new month-long series of Friday pop-up dinners - and it kicks off this week!
Get Hands-On at a ‘Butchery 101’ Workshop on September 23rd
Tack on a new skill to your home kitchen repertoire this Fall by signing up for this one-day-only hands-on workshop led by expert Taryn Barker, and brought to us by the rad women of Bad Academy and She Summits.
Dachi is Welcoming Gary’s for an Exceptional One-Evening-Only Collab, Sept. 15th
This coming week the East Van restaurant is breaking its usual routine by opening on a Monday to welcome their West Side friends. One night, two kitchens, and a menu that pulls together the best of both — it’s the kind of match-up you want to factor into your plans.
Prepare Yourself for the 2025 Vinicola Portugal Wine Festival, Returning Sept. 27th
Tickets are now available! Get an edge on this year's festival offerings by checking out organizer Justin Isidro's personal recommendations - from entry level to adventurous.
Slo Coffee Opening New Location at Pacific Centre in Downtown Vancouver
The Fraserhood café built on the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, is getting ready for its second act inside of Pacific Centre, with an opening planned for late Fall 2025.
Head to DD Mau for a Two-Night Cambodian-Vietnamese Collaboration, Sept. 9-10th
Next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the family-run Chinatown restaurant is hosting chefs Chanthy Yen and Tyler Hoang for a special menu takeover. Don't overthink it. Just go.
More Than a Fundraiser: ‘From Farms to Forks’ Kitchen Party Returns This October
On Sunday, October 5th, From Farms to Forks returns with its trademark kitchen party: an evening built around the singular, simple idea that kids should know real food – and the people who grow it.
CANCELLED: Get ‘Wine-ish’ with Kurtis Kolt and Kelcie Jones on Tuesday, Sept. 9th
For the first time ever, the longtime friends and colleagues are combining their forces to bring us a double-whammy tasting event featuring classic wine and non-alc offerings on the same playing field. This should be good!
Elem is Hosting Two Mexico City Bars for Back-to-Back Pop-Ups Next Week
First up: Less is More on Thursday, September 4th, followed by Bijou Drinkery Room on Friday, September 5th will be joining Beverage Director Winnie Sun behind the bar, paired with à la carte dishes from Executive Chef Vish Mayekar.
Chef Chanthy Yen is Bringing Cambodian Bistro ‘Touk’ to Alberni Street This November
Deep, forest green paper is up on the windows at 1152 Alberni Street, announcing the new, standalone location of Chef Chanthy Yen's contemporary Cambodian bistro, which began as a Montreal-based pandemic-era pop-up back in 2020.
Delara’s New Winemaker Dinner Series Kicks Off Sept. 11th
Wine Director and General Manager Melanie Gravel has a way of capturing the poetry of wine and terroir, and translating it into a story that feels both approachable and compelling. Which is why we’re stoked to see that she’s put together a lineup of winemaker dinners this Fall.
JiangNan Wok Skips the Familiar to Serve Deeper Cuts of Jiangsu Cuisine
These are stories about more than food. Never Heard of It is a series about the places that shape how this city eats — corner spots, bakeries, strip mall dining rooms, and family-run kitchens that rarely make the glossy lists but have always mattered.
Take a Trip to UBC Farms for the 30th Annual ‘Feast of Fields’ Event, Sept. 7th
FarmFolk CityFolk’s long-running (three decades and counting!) fundraising event is arguably still the best way to embrace the spirit of the season and the bounty of the autumnal harvest, while remaining within city limits and supporting a worthy cause.
Join an Autumn Harvest Long Table Dinner at The Sharing Farm, Sept. 14th
The Sharing Farm is closing out its long table season with a vegetarian harvest feast from Nero Tondo chefs Devon Latté and Lucas Johnston.
Room for Dessert, Vol. 6: Chez Céline’s Incredible Soft Serve, Many Ways
Ksenia Dempster is a baker and proud "dessert person". A believer that desserts should make people happy, she is spotlighting the final courses that are worth unbuttoning your pants for, and the talented local chefs behind them.
Silom Thai Cuisine: All the Funk and Fury of Proper Southern Thai Food
These are stories about more than food. Never Heard of It is a series about the places that shape how this city eats — corner spots, bakeries, strip mall dining rooms, and family-run kitchens that rarely make the glossy lists but have always mattered.
When Life Gives You Charcoal: Peter Ho on the Progression of 炭火焼きアラシ Sumibiyaki Arashi
Since opening in March of this year, a spot at Sumibiyaki Arashi's 14-seat counter has consistently been Vancouver’s most difficult reservation to snag - for some very good reasons, which we break down for you here.
Ready Your Stomachs: The Inaugural ‘Hoagie Half’ is Happening on Sept. 6th
Ready to run (not sing) for your supper? The new 21K half-marathon is shaping up to be a fun, sweaty and delicious rip around some of East Vancouver’s most popular sandwich spots. And the time to sign up is now.
Enjoy Smoke, Spice, and Short-Grain Rice at Dachi on August 18th
Summer’s winding down — time to knock “unforgettable dinner outdoors” off the list. For this one, chefs Eva Chin, Katy Cheung, and Jiwon Seo are teaming up for a one-night-only long table feast where Asian roots meet Southern barbecue, and short-grain rice ties it all together.
