The best of Vancouver food and culture. Currently on sabbatical from her teaching job, when we recently caught up with the artist and educator, she had just wrapped up a solo painting exhibition, and was preparing for a two-month-long stint at The FEELed LAB in Vernon...Fortunately, she had a bit of spare time to share what she’s been up to in the studio and around BC, before hitting the road.

Dec 4, 2024 · James Langford-Smith; Sydney Cooper; Chef Billy Nguyen at Rabbit Rabbit. Tucked into a quieter stretch of downtown Victoria’s northern edge, Rabbit Rabbit (658 Herald Street) is already turning heads. The new wine bar led by first-time restaurateur, Sydney Cooper, combines a thoughtful approach to wine — replacing pretence with approachability — and laid-back hospitality that feels like ...

Oct 4, 2024 · Last night (Thursday, October 3rd) Michelin Guide announced its choices for Vancouver’s best restaurants at an awards ceremony held at The Commodore Ballroom. When all was said-and-done, all 2023 one-star designated restaurants retained their stars for 2024; none earned an additional star; and one restaurant was added to the one-star fold (congratulations, Sushi Masuda!)

Dec 27, 2024 · Set to open in early 2025, Threefold Brewery Collective — a collaboration between Slow Hand Beer Company, Boombox Brewing, and Temporal Artisan Ales — is taking over the address formerly home to Andina Brewing (1507 Powell Street). By transforming the historic 119-year-old factory-turned-brewery (which has been waiting for its next chapter since Andina closed in April 2023) into a shared ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Housed in a converted mechanic’s shop at 540 West 17th Avenue, Elio Volpe (cover photo) exudes a relaxed coastal mood with deep-rooted Italian flair. The space is sleek yet warm and inviting, setting the stage for a menu that balances rustic charm with thoughtful craftsmanship: from handmade pastas to perfectly crisp Roman-style pizzas.

Nov 5, 2024 · Bamboo Grove Restaurant | Photo via Chinese Restaurant Awards. For 15 years, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have highlighted the depth and variety of Chinese cuisine in Metro Vancouver. This annual event has become a key celebration, recognizing the region’s rich culinary landscape—from traditional Cantonese banquets to inventive Sichuan seafood and signature Peking duck.

Nov 4, 2024 · Folietta General Manager Miguel Arrais, Executive Chef Bobby Milheron, and Beverage Director JS Dupuis | Photo by Scout Magazine. After years of circulating rumours, Wentworth Hospitality Group (known for Tableau Bar Bistro, Homer St. Cafe & Bar, and Maxine’s Cafe & Bar) has officially confirmed the expansion of its restaurant family with ‘Folietta’ — a 130-seat ristorante and bar set ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Goods from L’Abattoir. Vancouver, BC | L’Abattoir is proud to announce that Head Sommelier Andrew Forsyth has won the title of Best Sommelier of BC at the annual competition hosted by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS).. Each year, British Columbia’s top sommeliers gather to compete in this rigorous test of skill, knowledge, and composure under pressure.

Oct 11, 2024 · GRAPHIC: B is For Beer (HarperCollins), by Tom Robbins | Considering the amount of time I spend drinking and thinking about beer and reading (often at the same time), it’s surprising that Robbins’ 2009 “A Children’s Book for Grown-ups” or “A Grown-up Book for Children” hasn’t come onto my radar sooner! A cheeky illustrated tale about a precocious little girl living in Seattle ...

Nov 21, 2014 · It’s no secret that one of Vancouver’s many charms is its natural landscape. From Sunday strolls on the seawall to hikes along the myriad trails and forest paths of the North Shore, Vancouverites are never too far from the great outdoors.One of the most familiar symbols of this landscape – and indeed our city – are the Lions, the two eye …