Food
We Tried Our Damndest to Make Homer Street Cafe & Bar’s Amazing Rotisserie Chicken at Home
For her latest "How To Cook Vancouver" challenge, Maciel Pereda took it upon herself to learn how to make a Vancouver favourite.
The Making of an Indispensable GM, From Aussie Rules to Running Vancouver’s Top Restaurants
In this edition of The New Breed, we chat with the busy GM of Bao Bei and Kissa Tanto about how he came to live among us.
On Drinking All the Expensive Whisky and Deep Thoughts on the McRib
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia hears of famous chefs going sober and the origins of our food aversions.
Mapping Vancouver’s Great Margaritas
In celebration of National Margarita Day, we put together a treasure map to the best ones currently available in Vancouver.
Beer Brief Vol. 15
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
Beloved Fergie’s Cafe Set to Rise Again
The stunning new iteration of the popular riverside spot is currently under construction and should be ready by May.
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...
Danielle Tatarin Does ‘The Dishes’
Dani might be spending a lot more time in Baja than YVR these days, but she can still point us in the direction of deliciousness...
On Drive-Thru Groceries and Writing About Beer in Ways That Get You Fired
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds a gummy bear monster and a misogynistic clusterf*ck.
‘Flourist’ Opening Soon in East Van
GRAIN, the local artisan flour miller and chef favourite, has rebranded as 'Flourist' with brick and mortar plans for 2019.
Picking Grapes With Tiago de Souza Jensen of St. Lawrence
We asked a wine-savvy server at one of Vancouver's best restaurants to map out his affections for British Columbian wine.
Restaurant Named After Pablo Escobar Offers Burger Topped With Line of Fake Cocaine
Pablo's Escoburgers in Melbourne, Australia takes the cake when it comes to offending sensitivities...
On the Sommeliers of Everything and How to Properly Complain In a Restaurant
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia consumes a great whisky list and has a laugh with Seth Meyers.
We Went on a Mission to Recreate Vancouver’s Best ‘Carnitas’ Taco
To kick off Scout's new 'How To Cook Vancouver' series, Maciel Pereda tries her hand at one of the best tacos in town...
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...
Shoel Davidson Does ‘The Dishes’
We asked the co-owner of good times spots Gringo and Dixie's BBQ to take us on a tour to some of his favourite local spots.
On Death Blows, Nachos and Coffee Collabos with Cody Allmin of Twin Sails Brewing
We met up with the brewery boss to get a sneak peek at what Twin Sails has brewing (and buzzing) for this year's Hopwired Fest.
Drinking a 30 Years Old Can of Coors Found in the Woods
The fellow who found it doesn't hesitate to pound the gnarly looking thing. His review? "That's fuckin' pretty good man..."
On the New Canadian Culinary Champion and the Return of Tableside Service
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia digs into homemade bread and looks at the politics of serving people in MAGA hats.
Prepare Your Senses for Next Weekend’s Third Annual Truffle Festival
Sniff out some tickets to the 2019 Truffle Festival's main event at UBC (Saturday) and the secret location Truffle Foray (Sunday).
Remembering One of the Most Beautiful, Romantic Restaurants Ever Built in Gastown
The romantic 40 seater was opened by first timers Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich on Valentine's Day in 2015. It lasted just three years.
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...
Despite Its Fishy Name, This Iconic BC Beer Contains No Freshwater Salmon
“When I was a little kid I thought my Dad liked Kokanee because it was somehow flavoured with his favourite fish...”
Chef Juno Kim Does ‘The Dishes’
We asked the Chef Consultant, Food Stylist, Caterer and Pop-Up maestro to take us on a tour to some of his favourite spots.
Five Ways to Get ‘Hopwired’ at the Upcoming Beer and Coffee Festival
East Van will soon be buzzing with coffee and beer enthusiasts as the annual Hopwired Festival returns. Here's what to check out...
Carrie Bradshaw and Jeff ‘The Dude’ Lebowski Abandon Their Signature Drinks
The stars of Sex and the City and The Big Lebowski shock the staff at a fancy restaurant by ordering Stella Artois in this new ad.
On Never Putting Parsley in Your Junk and the Genius of Italy’s Perfect Ingredient
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia hears tell of tidy kitchens and tries to imagine Donald Trump buying groceries.
Beer Brief Vol. 14
A succinct briefing on local beer-related news and imminent events (mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa).
