Food
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.
Pizzeria Farina Announces It’s Closing Doors on Main Street, May 31st
After more than a decade of serving handcrafted Northern Italian-style pizza, this small room with a big influence will cease operations at the end of the month. We’re sorry to see it go.
Banister Provisions: A New Main Street Bakery & Cafe Now Open
Operating out of Hero’s Welcome, Banister is a compact daytime takeout window tucked into the pub’s side, inspired by the simplicity and charm of New York-style coffee carts.
Time Warp to Jazz Era Vancouver with ‘Shanghai Speakeasy: Chinatown Confessions’, May 31st
There are few things more enticing than the illicit-seeming premise of a good speakeasy. For this event, bank on a night of retro music, mahjong, cocktails and dumplings. We're so down.
Toptable Introduces “Provisions” to 4th & Vine in Kitsilano
Provisions Kitsilano brings Toptable’s signature polish to an all-day neighbourhood café format at 4th & Vine, with house-made everything—from the sausage patties to the seeded buns. Expect smart systems, sharp execution, and a team that knows what it’s doing.
Group Chat: Vancouver’s Cocktail Scene In Focus
With North America's 50 Best Bars in the rearview mirror, podcast host Jamie Mah is joined by four of Vancouver’s top bar talents - Amber Bruce, Tara Davies, Andrew Kong, and Alexa Gervais — for a roundtable discussion on the state of Vancouver’s cocktail scene.
New Restaurant Chez Céline is Bringing Honest French-Canadian Cooking to Fraserhood
From the housemade sourdough to the low-intervention wine list, this new 52-seat bistro on Fraser Street draws from Québec’s casse-croûte culture to offer warm hospitality and stripped-back French cooking that keeps the focus where it should be: on the table.
Nemesis and Kitchen Table Restaurants are Expanding to Coquitlam
Nemesis and Gigi's are heading east this spring, anchoring the new TriCity Pavilion project in Coquitlam. To be clear, this is not a franchise rollout. It’s something more grounded: respected operators choosing to not just extend into the suburbs, but to plant roots in them.
New Monthly ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Pop-Up Dinner Series is Kicking Off on June 14th
Chef Lina Caschetto and This is Wine School are joining forces to deliver Vancouver their "mildly posh and maximally fun" monthly pop-up dinner series, playing out across four "acts". Get stoked!
From a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner to Hands-On Flower Arranging: Do Something Nice for Your Mom
Whether they prefer traditional types of pampering or have more unconventional tastes, we’ve come up with a handy list of seven ways to treat the mother figure (or figures) in your life this Mother's Day weekend. Just whatever you do, don't forget to show "mom" some love!
New “Angela Pastificio” Softly Opens Doors On Powell Street This Week
Rooted in a philosophy that honours the ingredients and respects its culture, Angela delivers exactly what you want from a meal enjoyed among good friends. For pasta obsessives and anyone who cares about great dining, this spot is essential.
Paella Guys are Returning to ¿CóMO? Taperia, Beginning May 25th, and We Can’t Wait!
This year's Paella Patio series will be landing in Mount Pleasant for a total of eight Sundays, stretching throughout the summer: May 25th, June 15th, June 29th, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd, August 17th, and August 31st. Get your tickets now!
Canada Secures Eight Spots on North America’s 50 Best Bars List as Vancouver Hosts the Continent’s Top Cocktail Awards
Vancouver played host to the 2025 North America’s 50 Best Bars ceremony for the first time — and didn’t just roll out the red carpet. Vancouver held its own with two bars on the list and eight Canadian spots in total.
Where to Eat in Vancouver Late at Night: 12 Spots That Actually Deliver
Forget the stale drive-thru regrets—this is your guide to the late-night spots in Vancouver where the food’s still worth staying up for. Whether you're just finishing a shift, coming down from a night out, or simply starving at 1am, these kitchens are open, ready, and actually good.
From Nighttime Anxiety to Food Whispering, with Pepperoni Pizza Dreams Podcast Host, “Julie G.”
We reached out to the woman behind the one-of-a-kind sleep podcast in order to find out more about her and her special sleep-inducing abilities, armed with only her voice and a selection of restaurant menus to read from. Warning: this interview contains super-sleepy (and appetite-inducing) content!
Neate Donuts to Officially Open Downtown Vancouver Shop in May 2025
Neate Donuts, a project developed alongside JJ Bean’s coffee operations, has opened its first standalone location at Oceanic Plaza (1066 W Hastings Street). The downtown flagship shop reconnects with the Neate family’s original pairing of coffee and donuts, dating back to the 1940s.
Scout’s Mapped Guide to ‘North America’s 50 Best Bars’ Pop-ups, Takeovers & Exclusive Cocktail Events in Vancouver
The world’s best bartenders are landing in Vancouver. Prepare accordingly. This is your no-nonsense guide to the pop-ups, takeovers, and one-night-only happenings..
Set Your Alarms: Tickets to Shady Hazel Farm’s 2025 Super Club Series Go On Sale May 1st
Shady Hazel Farm is rolling into its third season of farm dinners. Set on Ian and Sara Rodgers’ 16-acre Gibsons farm, this year’s Longtable event has expanded to five nights, each one fronted by next-level culinary talent.
A Quick Reference Hit List of Our Picks Where to Snag Weekend Brunch Around Town Right Now
It’s a long weekend. Whether you’re corralling family, nursing a questionable decision from the night before, or just in it for the eggs and a decent coffee, these are a few of our favourite spots — well worth rolling out of bed for.
DD Mau Chinatown is Celebrating Seven Years This Weekend
The team is marking the milestone this Sunday, April 20th, by bringing back some of DD Mau’s most-loved dishes at their “All-Star Snack Party”.
Chupito Returns: The Low-Key Back Alley Bar is Reopening in Mount Pleasant Tomorrow!
Underdog energy intact, and moving like it’s got nothing to prove, Tara Davies' Chupito 2.0 is ready for its comeback, beginning April 16th.
A Handful of Tickets for Elem’s ‘Four Hands Dinner’ are Still Remaining!
Elem is cracking open its kitchen on April 16th for a one-night-only five-course collaboration between homegrown chef Ron McKinlay (yes, that McKinlay) and chef-owner Vish Mayekar.
On How to Run a Stronger Business (Without Spending a Dime)
It’s easy to fall behind on the kind of paperwork that protects and supports you and your small business - that's where the Chefs’ Table Society led Restaurant Culture Shift program comes in. We chatted with Samantha Scholefield, who is doing the restaurant outreach for the project, to find out more.
Get Ready for “After the Rain” Seasonal Plant-Based Tasting with Mæst
Mark that sweet spot between early spring and full bloom with a one-night-only pop-up dinner at Modus Coffee in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, April 27th.
‘Vagabond’ is Popping Up at Nero Tondo for Five Nights Only
Vagabond, a pop-up built around travelling, collaboration, and local terroir, is rolling through town next week, taking over the Nero Tondo space from Tuesday, April 15th until Saturday, April 19th.
From the “Buy Local” Comeback to the Ultimate Foodie Island Roadtrip, with Don Genova
Whether you already know the local writer and broadcast or not, now is the time to get (re)acquainted, since a newly revised and updated version of his 2014 guide book, titled 'Pacific Palate: Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands', is dropping on April 8th!
Heads-Up: The Trout Lake Farmers Market Opens Saturday, April 5!
Beginning this weekend, the full Spring cast of farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, fishers, and foragers will be out there - including Glorious Organics, with their beautiful salad greens. First week of the season and sunshine? Worth showing up for. See you there!
