Eighth annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grill masters against each other for the coveted RibFest Cup Calling all BBQ fans! RibFest 2017, the eighth annual ribs competition, will heat things up on Canada Day (Saturday, July 1) at Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown, sponsored by Strange Fellows Brewing and Parkside Brewery and Mount Gay Rum. … Read more
I cannot believe it took me so long to try out the popular Chinatown restaurant – Juniper. Thanks to a friend I had an opportunity to attend a media tasting menu evening in February. The food was so good and I’m definitely going back before the winter menu is but a faint memory. Handy when … Read more
Vancouver Rising Star takes over the kitchen at the Chinatown mainstay Mamie Taylor’s is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Koop as its new Head Chef. “When I heard about the position opening at Mamie Taylor’s, I jumped at the chance,” Jeff says. That chance will see him heading up a new menu … Read more
A gem for parties, weekly specials and fun entertainment. The Emerald Supper Club and Cocktail Lounge, located in Chinatown, features an old school Vegas vibe, complete with vintage décor. Now in its third year of operations, the restaurant has become known for its eclectic events line-up, spirit-forward cocktails and satisfying mix of snacks and … Read more
As Vancouver plans for Chinatown’s revitalization, it is no surprise that compelling new places are starting to sprout up, breathing new life into the up-and-coming area. Virtuous Pie, Vancouver’s new vegan pizza place, is not only delicious and unique; it is the restaurant we didn’t know we needed. Their menu features 100% plant-based pizzas, … Read more
Annual battle of the BBQs pits Vancouver’s top grillers against each other Calling all BBQ fans! The eighth annual RibFest comes to Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown on Canada Day: Friday, July 1. The annual BBQ competition that began as humble East Van backyard holiday cook-off in 2009, now brings together BBQ masters from restaurants … Read more
Two “hole” new ways to sweeten summer’s tastiest holiday Friday, June 3 is National Doughnut Day and 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters and Lucky’s Doughnuts is offering up two deliciously different ways to celebrate: 1. Coffee and Doughnut Deals Available at both Lucky’s Doughnuts Kitsilano (2198 W 4th Ave.) and Main Street (2902 Main St.) locations: Pair any … Read more
Juniper Rediscovers The Spirit Of the Pacific Northwest Regional, Cascadian restaurant shows home is where its heart is A fresh and vibrant distillation of the Pacific Northwest, Juniper proudly opens its doors December 3, 2015 in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood at 185 Keefer Street (corner Main Street). The 104-seat, spirit-forward restaurant and lounge, designed by Simcic & Uhrich Architects, is committed to showcasing the best of Cascadia. From rocky … Read more
Ulla Takes On New Life as OLONew Concept Honours Region’s Trade Hub Roots One of Victoria’s renowned and much-beloved dining establishments is undergoing renovations and a rebirth. Ulla restaurant, located in Victoria’s bustling Chinatown, has reopened its door refreshed and with the new OLO moniker. Opened in 2010 by chef Brad Holmes and partner Sahara Tamarin, … Read more
About MURALITY While some invest in building projects and other exciting ventures that will undoubtedly help to revitalize the area, creative initiatives can do this too. Downtown Vancouver Eastside heritage buildings often have very visible and very unexciting exterior walls that need a splash of colour. In contrast Mexico City also has parts of the … Read more