Food
A New Location for the Hidden Bar Concept from the Minds Behind Chupito and Cantina 189 is Coming Soon
With Chupito gone and Cantina 189 wrapping up, there’s a big hole in the city where some of Vancouver's best cocktails used to live. But don’t worry! Tara Davies and Erik Vazquez just returned from Mexico and, fuelled by new inspiration, the duo are already deep into their next project.
Peya is Bringing French-Indian Brasserie Energy to Hastings Sunrise
Chef Ashwani Dabas and Kevin Day's new 2200-square-foot restaurant concept blends the laid-back elegance of a Parisian brasserie with the warmth and boldness of Indian hospitality, filtered through a neighbourhood spot that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Enjoy a Seven Course ‘Secret’ Supper, with the Swallow Tail Wild Indian Pantry Pop-Up, March 8-9
The next best thing to getting out in the BC wilderness and rooting around for edible ingredients yourself (with a good guide, of course) is to leave it up to knowledgeable and talented chefs Robin Kort and Tushar Tondvalkar to feed you their wild hand-harvested and deliciously prepared findings.
Jay Nok Modern Thai Opens in Olympic Village This Week
The new concept from Chef Bumpen “Nok” Khangrang and Bobby Kongsilp is set to open at 127 W 2nd Avenue on Thursday, February 27th, bringing Vancouver a dining experience shaped by 'Sanuk', the Thai philosophy of finding joy in food.
Rumble Fish is Bringing Thoughtful Seafood to Hastings-Sunrise This March
This new counter-service seafood spot from Owner/Operator, Tyson Reimer, and his longtime friend and partner, Mike Coyne, is all about bringing local, seasonal fish to the neighbourhood. No long haul necessary.
Chau Veggie Set to Reopen as Newly Reimagined ‘Chau Cafe’ This March
After announcing the closure of Chau Veggie back in November 2024, and a subsequent time of travel, personal reflection and reconnection to her roots, owner Maria Huynh is applying a new, holistic approach to her original restaurant concept.
Eat Up Some Serious Italian Summer Vibes at Caffè La Tana, Feb. 25th & 26th
Looking for a tasty and escapist way to break up your weekday routine? Look no further: next week, Pastry Chef Oliver Bernardino and Chef Phil Scarfone (Culinary Director, Banda Volpi) are banding together to bring Vancouverites their version of a “Roman night bakery”, Tuesday and Wednesday only.
Room for Dessert, Vol. 5: Saan Saan’s Ginger Milk Burnt Sugar Cookie
Ksenia Dempster is a baker and proud "dessert person". A believer that desserts should make people happy, she is spotlighting the final courses that are worth unbuttoning your pants for, and the talented local chefs behind them.
Talking Temperance, Malting Mysteries, and a More Collaborative Future, with Noëlle Phillips
An avid beer writer (and drinker, of course), Phillips is the BC-based author of "Brewmasters and Brewery Creek: A History of Craft Beer in Vancouver" (Touchwood Editions). Whet your appetite for Vancouver craft beer and history by reading our recent interview with Phillips...Cheers!
La Quercia Alum Set to Open Doors of New “Angela Pastificio” This Spring
Chef Calvin Vogstad has taken over 1869 Powell Street to open his first venture: an Italian restaurant with a focus on handmade pasta. And with multiple good, recently opened restaurants to both the east and west, his block is shaping up to be an especially interesting and diverse one!
AnnaLena’s New Look: Setting the Tone for a New Decade
We slipped in pre-service last Friday, February 7th (their first day back in action) to take a look around. Here's what we saw...
El Compa Brings a Hit of Authentic Mexican to Powell Street
Partners Carlos Sanchez, Pablo Diego, and Carlos Lechuga may come from different parts of Mexico, but when it comes to food, they’re on the same page. El Compa keeps it focused, serving up a tight, no-nonsense menu of real-deal Mexican food that doesn’t hold back.
Burdock & Co’s ‘Taste Sound’ Series is Back, Beginning on February 20th
The 'Taste Sound: Citrus Edition' dinner promises to turn things up a notch from the first one, since fruits with high-water content are especially "energetically active" and conductive.
Keefer Bar’s 15 Year (Yes, You Read That Correctly!) Anniversary Party is Around the Corner
Such a major milestone is obviously deserving of an epic time…which is why the team has mined their past and called in their best industry pals and alumni bartenders, and planned not one, but three whole days of celebrations (Feb. 10-12). Block off your calendars, Vancouver party people!
Get Fired Up: Chef Pete Ho’s Charcoal-Driven ‘Sumibiyaki Arashi’ Opens in Mount Pleasant!
After years of waiting, planning and grilling his way through every possible roadblock, Chef Pete Ho is finally in his rightful place: behind the grill, binchōtan fan at the ready, and prepared to feed the people.
Nero Tondo Opens Doors on Powell Street Today!
Nero Tondo is the kind of place where music’s up, plates land fast, drinks stay topped up, and it’s not uncommon for someone to nudge you to try what’s on their plate. It's the best kind of kitchen party.
Come Together at FŌM: a New Month-Long Cross-Border Celebration of Lagers
February at The Magnet is a celebration of beer, bringing together some of the best breweries from the Pacific Northwest. For beer enthusiasts, this is more than just an excuse to drink great beer; it’s also a reminder that collaboration and community should always come before politics.
‘Burgundy Week’ Returns to Published on Main for Its Second Run, Feb. 15-23
Expect bottles and by-the-glass pours of some reverence-inspiring vintages. But the real power move: half-priced corkage fees for anyone who shows up with their own bottle of Burgundy in-hand. That’s some serious BYOB energy to pair with your Michelin-starred dining experience!
Year of the Snake: Seven Lunar New Year Events for Health, Prosperity and Fun
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver for Lunar New Year 2025, the ‘Year of the Snake’.
On Ranking BC’s Best Bars and ‘Dry January’, with James Iranzad and James Langford-Smith
Part two of last year's end-of-year episode with the Track & Food regulars (and good friends), where we discuss the province's best boozy establishments and expound our thoughts on the New Year tradition of alcohol abstinence.
The Best Tea that Vancouver Has to Offer, Mapped
Introducing Scout's guide to the best tea to be found in Vancouver. Not 'high tea'. Not bubble tea. Just tea: green, black, or herbal; where to get it around town; and what to try.
Kick Off February with a Special One-Day-Only Specialty Coffee Pop-Up
Mark your calendars, coffee-lovers, and get ready for a super tasty and caffeinated kick off to the month, when Coffee Wallas will be posting up at Yuán Coffee (550 Clark Drive) for a one-off pour over bar set-up.
‘Sainam’: Angus An’s New Thai Restaurant Slated for Vancouver’s West End
Guided by Head Chef Poom Sikarin Sirisupanon (currently sous chef at sister restaurant Maenam), Angus An's new "Sainam" will spotlight rustic Thai specialties like som tum and Wechanburi-style grilled chicken, in a lively 40-seat setting.
Tasty Hong Kong-Style Snack Bar is Taking Over Breeze Bar on Jan. 23rd Only!
This Thursday, Gastown's Breeze Bar becomes a Hong Kong-style snack bar: one night; one menu; and only one chance to get a taste of Kevin Wong’s Hong Kong influences. No passport required!
Room for Dessert, Vol. 4: Cadeaux Bakery’s London Fog Cake
Ksenia Dempster is a baker and proud “dessert person”. A believer that desserts should make people happy, she is spotlighting the final courses that are worth unbuttoning your pants for, and the talented local chefs behind them.
Join Tomoko Tahara for a Risshun-Inspired Plant Based Dinner, Jan. 26th
This year, we're of a mindset to set a delicious note for the New Year ahead, by filling up with good food that's also nourishing and good for the planet. And this six-course tasting menu certainly fits the bill!
Mark Your Calendars: ‘The Chefs & the Fishmonger’ Congee Pop-Up Returns on Jan. 27th
We'll be damned if a more cozy and satisfying dish exists this time of year than a big bowl of congee! Clearly, we're not the only one in Vancouver who feels that way, since FISH are bringing back their one-day-only next-level congee pop-up for a second run this month.
Hyper-Local ‘Nero Tondo’ Restaurant is Coming to East Van This February
After seven years of cooking together, Chefs Devon Latté and Lucas Johnston are set to open an 18-seat restaurant situated in the former Elephant address on Powell Street.
