When the forecast finally shifts to patio weather and long, drawn-out summer evenings, the last thing anyone wants is a high-maintenance skincare routine. Warmer days naturally call for a lighter approach—we swap heavy knits for breathable linens, and our skincare should follow suit. But streamlining doesn’t mean sacrificing results. Canadian clinical skincare brand Vivier has…
The Wes Anderson Cookbook is Pure, Unadulterated Eyecandy for Your Kitchen
Let’s be honest: nobody is buying a Wes Anderson-inspired cookbook because they need a quick, frantic weeknight meal after a long day at the office. You buy a book like this because you want a heavy dose of nostalgia, gorgeous pastel aesthetics, and dinner served with a side of theatrical flair. Written by Michelle Anderson…
Hyatt Regency Vancouver Opens Cloudstreet, a New Pacific Northwest Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver has a new dining destination. Hyatt Regency Vancouver has officially soft opened Cloudstreet, a new restaurant celebrating the flavours, ingredients and hospitality of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Located inside Hyatt Regency Vancouver at the corner of Burrard and Georgia Streets, Cloudstreet features a completely redesigned dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking…
2026 Nissan Kicks SV AWD Review: The Small SUV That Gets Everyday Life Right
Practical, stylish, and now available with all-wheel drive, the redesigned Nissan Kicks is built for real life in Vancouver. For years, the Nissan Kicks has been one of Canada’s most approachable compact SUVs, offering good value, easy city driving, and a small footprint that makes urban life less stressful. For 2026, the redesigned Kicks feels…
A Peruvian Feast at SUYO: Eleven Dishes That Showcase One of Vancouver’s Most Exciting Restaurants
Vancouver has warmly embraced Peruvian cuisine over the past decade, but few restaurants have explored its depth and diversity quite like SUYO Modern Peruvian. Located in Mount Pleasant, the restaurant has earned a loyal following for chef Ricardo Valverde’s contemporary approach to one of the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions. View this post on Instagram…
2026 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 3: The Luxury Sedan That Still Knows How to Have Fun
There are plenty of luxury SUVs on the road these days, and for good reason. They’re practical, comfortable, and can handle everything from Costco runs to weekends in wine country. But after spending a week with the 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3, I was reminded why there’s still something special about a…
Les Faux Bourgeois Begins a New Chapter with Refreshed Space, New Menu and New Leadership
Vancouver’s beloved Fraserhood French bistro has reopened following a refresh, with an official relaunch celebration set for July 8. One of Vancouver’s favourite neighbourhood restaurants is entering a new era. Les Faux Bourgeois has officially reopened after a refresh that includes an updated dining room, a reimagined menu and new leadership, while keeping the approachable…
New Italian Osteria From the Team Behind Via Tevere Coming to Yaletown This Summer
Rosalia Osteria from the brothers behind Via Tevere and Don’t Argue Pizza with house-made pasta. Vancouver’s Italian dining scene is about to get a little more personal when Rosalia Osteria opens this summer. The brothers behind some of the city’s most beloved Italian restaurants are preparing to open a new Yaletown spot inspired by family,…
The Essential Cottage Cookbook Makes Summer Entertaining Easy, Wherever You Are
The Essential Cottage Cookbook There is something about cooking at the cottage that feels different. Meals are often shared with family and friends, kitchens are sometimes less equipped than at home, and nobody wants to spend hours indoors when the lake, hiking trail, or patio is calling. That is exactly where The Essential Cottage Cookbook…
After Two Tough Years, BC Wine Is Back: Five Winemakers on the 2025 Vintage
Inside the Celebrated Turnaround Season That Restored Confidence, Refilled the Tanks, and Brought Relief to Local Vineyards For the first time in a long time, there was something I hadn’t heard from BC winemakers recently. Relief. At the recent Wines of British Columbia Vintage Reveal, I joined a room full of winemakers, growers, media, and…
Soccer, Shakespeare, and Suburban Satire: Bard on the Beach Kicks Off with a Hilarious The Merry Wives of Windsor
Why Bard on the Beach’s Newest Comedy is a Must-See This Summer There’s a specific magic to settling into the tents at Vanier Park, glass of BC wine in hand, watching the sun dip behind the North Shore mountains while Shakespeare unfolds in front of you. It’s a quintessential Vancouver tradition, but let’s be honest:…
The Cookbooks Taking Over My House: The 2026 James Beard Book Award Winners
The 2026 James Beard Cookbook Winners Every Food Lover Should Know My name is Cassandra and I have a cookbook problem. At this point, it’s less of a collection and more of a structural concern. Every flat surface in my home seems to have a stack of cookbooks on it. I buy them faster than…
Why Lambrusco Might Be Italy’s Most Versatile Wine
Mention Lambrusco and many people still think of the sweet, easy-drinking reds that were wildly popular a few decades ago. But that’s only one small part of the story. In its homeland of Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco has been enjoyed for centuries, with styles ranging from delicate and floral to dark, structured, and remarkably complex. A recent…
Three B.C. Restaurants Make North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Published on Main, AnnaLena, and Whistler’s Wild Blue earn coveted spots as British Columbia continues to cement its reputation as one of North America’s top dining destinations. British Columbia’s dining scene has earned another major international spotlight. Three local restaurants have been named to the newly released North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, with…
Terroir Symposium 2026 – The Food Event for People Who Actually Care About Food
Terroir Symposium 2026 There’s no shortage of food festivals that promise a good night out. You know the drill: massive rooms, tiny bites on toothpicks, a glass of wine in one hand while you try to take an Instagram story with the other. They’re fun, but they rarely leave you with much to think about…
Les Faux Bourgeois Vancouver
One of Vancouver’s most beloved neighbourhood restaurants is entering a new chapter. After nearly two decades in Fraserhood, Les Faux Bourgeois is reopening later this spring under the stewardship of Gaia House, the hospitality group behind Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA. Known affectionately as “Les Faux,” the restaurant has long been a…
2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra
2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra Review: Calm, Confident, Completely Volvo The 2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra is the kind of electric SUV that does not need to announce itself loudly. It arrives quietly, looks polished, drives beautifully, and reminds you that luxury does not always have to be dramatic. This is Volvo doing what Volvo does best:…
Tofino Wine & Dine
Tofino Wine & Dine Brings Food, Wine and West Coast Flavour to Mackenzie Beach If your ideal weekend includes BC wine, coastal cuisine, ocean air and a little garden-party energy, Tofino Wine & Dine deserves a spot on your summer calendar. Sea Cider will be there so please be sure to come say hello and…
The Nordic Mixologist’s Rule That Changes Everything About How a Cocktail Tastes
A great cocktail isn’t built on creativity. It’s built on balance. For Finnish mixologist Pekka Pellinen, that principle is the difference between a drink that works, and one that doesn’t. It’s something he has spent decades refining, from his early days working behind bars near the Finlandia distillery in the 1990s, where he first developed…
Time Out Market Vancouver Opens May 28 at Oakridge Park
Time Out Market Vancouver will officially open to the public on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Oakridge Park, bringing 20 kitchens, three bars, zero-proof drinks, local culture, and some of the city’s biggest culinary names under one roof. The final additions to the opening lineup include Pasta e Basta by Ask for…
