Food
Vancouver Food Legend Nathan Fong Has Died
Nathan will be remembered as a wonderfully kind and compassionate human being, and BC is forever the lesser without him.
On Nailing Tim Horton’s to the Wall and the Restaurant Industry’s Many Pre-Existing Conditions
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia takes note of how the industry is responding to an unprecedented crisis.
Grocery Store Clerk Gives Advice on How to Shop During a Global Pandemic
YouTuber and grocery store worker Rebecca Loops talks about how people should be behaving in grocery stores.
TRACK & FOOD PODCAST // Local Restaurateur James Iranzad Talks About the COVID-19 Crisis
In this edition, we talk with James on the government response, community engagement, what we should do next and much much more.
On the Unlikely Origins of Ketchup and Mustard
In this short explainer video, Mental Floss drills down on the history of both condiments and reveals their different origin stories.
The Comfort Food Guide to Vancouver: Pepino’s Signature ‘Spaghetti & Meatballs’
There are two big meatballs per order, and these are made with a combination of beef, pork and three cheeses (pecorino, grana, ricotta).
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Everything You Need to Know About the Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund
Here's a copy of the local effort's launch release with relevant links and details on how funds will be distributed:
On Being Kind to Grocery Clerks and Operating Restaurants in a Dangerous Time
In her latest read of the food and drink news, Talia looks at the wide-ranging impacts of Covid-19 on the hospitality trade.
Vancouver’s Take-Out Beer Options, Mapped
Here's a guide for those on the hunt for delicious - and honestly much-needed - beer to help wash down their self-isolation.
Vancouver’s Take-Out Food Options, Mapped
Here's a map and an A-Z on where Vancouverites can order take-out, delivery and get nourishing provisions right now.
THROWBACK THURSDAY // 10 Photos From the Way Vancouver Was and Will Be Again
Imagery from the Scout archives from back when we were all able to gather with friends and dine together without stress or worry.
Distilleries are Starting to Make Hand Sanitizer for the Most Vulnerable in Their Communities
Hand sanitizer scarcity is stressing people out, and since stress weakens the immune system, it's a problem that needs solving fast.
What You Need to Know About the Vancouver Craft Beer Week Postponement
The 2020 edition of Vancouver Craft Beer Week - scheduled for June - was postponed yesterday afternoon with new dates pending.
Vancouver Would Be Cooler If…It Followed New York’s Lead and Allowed Take-Out Alcohol
To support its breweries, distilleries, wineries and restaurants, the city should allow people to order booze with their take-out.
A Letter from the Editor
I can only speak for myself and my family, but from today forward it’s take-out, delivery and home cooking only.
What the Latest OpenTable Restaurant Reservations Data Tells Us
The very latest restaurant performance informations shows the public is taking the concept of 'social distancing' to heart.
On Restaurants Versus COVID-19 and How We Can Help Them Weather the Storm
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia stares into the abyss of COVID-19 and how it's effecting the hospitality trade.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
Robson’s Timber Restaurant to Close on March 22nd After Five-Year Run
Over the the next ten days, the team at Timber hopes to welcome regulars in to have their favourite dishes one last time.
Jayton Paul Does ‘The Dishes’
This week we speak with award-winning Hawksworth Sommelier, Jayton Paul, about his favourite places to eat and drink around town.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // Possibly the Best Place to Drink Craft Beer in Downtown Vancouver
The Magnet has quickly emerged as a reliable place to acquaint oneself with the freshest pleasures of British Columbian craft beer.
On Better Ways to Waste Vodka and the Great Restaurant Panic of 2020
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds a focus on resilience and local restaurants getting squeezed.
Beer Brief, Vol. 38
A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.
This Is Why Everyone Wants Table #38 at This Italian Restaurant in Gastown
From banquette bench and high top to bar perch and floating booth, there really are no bad seats at good looking Di Beppe.
Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?
Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Give us your best guesses in the comments...
From Tree to Bottle, This Is How Wine Corks Are Made
In this fascinating short video, YouTuber Jamie Goode visits the Cork Supply factory in Portugal and finds out how it's done.
Five Years Ago Today, One of Vancouver’s Best Restaurants Was Preparing to Launch
The success of AnnaLena was unsurprisingly immediate. The characters involved and the talent assembled were just too good to really doubt.
