Food
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.
Dachi’s New Bubbledogs Release Begins Pouring Today!
Every year, the East Van restaurant sweetheart teams up with a local winery to release a special bottle of sparkling wine paying homage to their Wine Club mascot, Arthur the bloodhound - and this year's collaboration with Pamplemousse Jus won't last long. So get moving!
Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in Vancouver, Summer 2025
Here is our updated list of Vancouver spots we go to for our cold-and-sweet fix - be it by the scoop, on a stick, in a sundae, between two cookies, in a shake, or any-other-which way.
Chef Andrea Carlson Brings Her Moon-Guided Cuisine to the Long Table on July 29th
This one’s for those who appreciate a meal that’s quiet in posture but charged with meaning.
Dope Bakehouse’s Next-Level Pastry Game is Now Up-and-Running in North Van
Built on butter, curiosity, and a healthy disregard for convention, Dope Bakehouse is now officially bringing its stylish rule-breaking and sharp execution to the North Shore — one laminated pastry at a time.
Head to UBC Farm for a Full-On Day Exploring ‘The Power of Lacto-Fermentation’
On Saturday, July 26th, head to the Farm to get funky with fruits and vegetables by registering for one of two hands-on workshops exploring the centuries-old process of lacto-fermentation, - or make a full day of it by signing up for both!
Mortadella is Set to Revive the 915 Main Street Space This Summer
There’s a new sandwich and slices shop coming to Main Street - inside the old Pizzeria Farina space - and it’s bringing some familiar names back into the mix: Michael and Stephen Wiese, the brothers previously behind La Brasserie and Pizza Fabrika.
Head to Beaumont Studios for ‘Coffee, Treats & Hangs’, July 19th
This Sunday some of Vancouver's most empathetic coffee lovers are leading 'The Playdate', a tasty, pro-kid and parent-forward gathering open to the public.
Applications for the Bruno Marti Scholarship are Now Officially Open!
Get hustling! The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 30th.
Dress Rehearsal’s Summer Pop-Up Dinner is Happening at Say Hey Café on July 19th
Chef Lina Caschetto and This is Wine School are back for ‘Act 2’ of their new monthly pop-up series, serving up a fresh market-inspired and wine-paired meal that’s personal but far from 'precious'. The theme this round? 'Le Maraîcher' ('The Market Gardener') - meaning the vegetables are the stars.
Join the Scout Vineyard x Dachi Summer Release Patio Party, July 13th
The patio is calling! And this Sunday, Dachi is responding by cracking open a fresh collab with Scout Vineyard - perfect for a warm and sunny afternoon.
Double Down at Breeze Bar, Now Until Next Week
Get on board with Acadian caviar, Nova Scotia bubbles, and a no-rules approach to celebrating the good stuff at Breeze Bar running all-week-long until Monday, July 7th.
Pepino’s is Marking Their Seven-Year Milestone with Pasta and Wine Specials, June 23rd & 24th
In honour of the occasion, the popular neighbourhood Italian joint is spreading their good fortune for two days only, pretending like it's 2018 all over again.
James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith Dish on Awards, Openings & the Soul of Hospitality
Jamie Mah and friends discuss recent restaurant awards and the latest Vancouver restaurant openings; and reflect on the emotional power of good menu design, the feeling we chase when dining out, and the significance of this year’s BCRFA Hall of Fame nominations.
Flavours of Hope 2025 Dream Cuisines Market Features Women Food Entrepreneurs New to Vancouver
Celebrate food, culture, and community at this one-night-only market spotlighting dishes from 10 immigrant and refugee women-led businesses.
‘A Night of Too Many Chefs’ is Serving Up Just the Right Amount of Filipino Goodness, July 3rd
Head to the Museum of Vancouver for an evening of food from ten Filipino chefs alongside a stacked dessert lineup, plus music and community, all to promote healing after the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy.
Rumble Fish is Bringing Fish Shack Energy to Hastings-Sunrise
The neighbourhood seafood joint with a no-fuss approach and a menu built around local catch is now open at the corner of Hastings and Garden.
You Can Now Score DownLow Chicken at Kits Beach
Kits just levelled up. Now all we need is for the pool to reopen.
Mæst Food is Celebrating Eight Years with a Special Summer Solstice Dinner, June 22nd
Join Chef Tomoko Tahara for a five-course Japanese-inspired meal honouring the transition of seasons, and raise a glass to the milestone occasion!
Kavita is Aiming to Share Regional Indian Cooking with Vancouverites, Starting This Fall
The long-anticipated project from Chef Tushar Tondvalkar has deep, personal roots. Construction of the restaurant, located inside a new build at 250 West 3rd Avenue, gets underway this week.
Uchu Cevicheria & Raw Bar is Set to Bring Peruvian Coastal Cool to Chinatown
Uchu will seat 68 diners across booths, tables, a central bar, with a distinctive eight-seat raw bar.
Chef Angus An’s Sainam is Now Up and Running on Davie Street
Sainam is open for walk-ins starting today (Tuesday, June 10th), with an "official" opening date of Friday, June 13th. We swung by for a friends-and-family service over the weekend, and if what we tasted is any indication, this place is going to draw a lot of repeat visits.
Niwa on Powell: Food that Feels Instinctively Good for the Body, Soul and Community
While the city tends to celebrate the arrival of Spring with pomp and gusto, Niwa has taken a quieter route: grounded, deliberate, and steady. Its connection to the seasons is subtle but constant, and without theatrics.
‘Lightning Strike’ is Hitting Vancouver for One-Night-Only, June 23rd
A handful of Japan’s most respected breweries are landing in Vancouver for a rare tasting experience designed to give locals direct access to top-shelf producers who don’t typically export this far. A proper sake event like this doesn’t come around often!
Folke Brings Vegan Brunch to the Table, Starting This Weekend
The community-minded Kitsilano’s restaurant launches brunch service this weekend (June 7th and 8th), offering a plant-based excuse to roll out of bed and reward yourself with seasonal and savoury comfort food, and a plate heaped with baked goodies.
Chef Angus An is Bringing ‘Sainam’ to the West End, Beginning June 13th
Chef Angus An’s latest project under the Full House Hospitality umbrella - a personal tribute to Thailand’s Isaan region - is set to open at 1235 Davie Street in mid-June.
Inside El Tequileño: Legacy, Craft, and the Magic of 150-Year-Old Mango Trees
From processing the agave to bottling, here's the rundown of how the forward-thinking tequila distillery does it's thing - and has been for 65 years.
