Food
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.
Kalisha Glover Wins El Tequileño Cocktail Competition with “Freedom of Colour” — See the Highlights
Glover’s winning cocktail, ‘Freedom of Colour’, pulled inspiration from Frida Kahlo’s 'Still Life with Parrot and Fruit' by using the painting’s bold colours and vibrant arrangement of fruit, including watermelon, orange, passionfruit and lime to translate her idea of what Mexico means into the glass.
Taking a “Timeout” for Tequila
When I travel, I seek out places that reward curiosity, where you can eat your way through a neighbourhood and pick up on the culture without needing a guidebook. That’s why I quickly said "yes" when La Mezcaleria invited me to join their team trip to Jalisco, Mexico.
Italian-Inspired ‘Folietta’ Restaurant is Now Open in East Van!
The latest concept from Wentworth Hospitality Group, drawing inspiration from the Italian word for "foliage" (foglietta) and its neighbourhood's lush surroundings, has officially opened doors at 1480 Nanaimo Street.
Hanai Returns for a One-Day Pop-Up at Dachi This Sunday
On May 25th, swing by Dachi for a one-day Hānai pop-up, Chef Tess Bevernage,serving up spam musubi, fried ube mochi, and POG juice — all in support of the Filipino community and United Way BC’s Kapwa Strong Fund. Arrive early, eat well, and give back.
Lila is Commemorating One Year of Business with Two “Clay Collab” Dinners, May 28th & 29th
The restaurant brainchild of Shira Blustein and Meeru Dhalwala is marking one year of serving modern Indian food in Mount Pleasant this month by reviving the popular dinner series concept harkening back to the restaurant's previous life as The Arbor.
Watch Vancouver Bartenders Compete at El Tequileño Cocktail Competition, May 20th
On Tuesday, a crew of some of Vancouver's sharpest bartenders will gather behind the bar at Cuchillo for their chance to win a trip to the spiritual home of tequila.
