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, tradition, and the kind of pasta dinners that bring everyone to the table. Named after their grandmother, Rosalia Osteria will open later this summer at 1127 Mainland St. from Dom and Frank Morra, the team behind Via Tevere, Don’t Argue Pizza, Dante Italian Sandwich, and…
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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 : Simply Delicious Recipes for Cottages, Cabins, and Wherever Your Travels Take You shines. Created by Canadian cookbook author and food personality Andrea Buckett, this practical and approachable cookbook is designed for real-life summer cooking. Whether you’re spending the weekend at a lakeside cottage, a…
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 industry professionals to taste through some of the first wines from the 2025 vintage. More importantly, I got to hear directly from the people who made them. The mood was noticeably different. After frost, winter damage, tiny harvests, and years of uncertainty, the message from…
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: sometimes you want a break from the heavy tragedies and historic histories. This year, the opening production of The Merry Wives of Windsor at Bard on the Beach delivers exactly that—with an unexpected, thoroughly modern twist: youth soccer culture. And it might just be the…
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 I can cook from them. I tell myself they’re “research” and while that’s partially true, the reality is that I simply love food books. Some people unwind with crime novels. I spend my evenings reading about sourdough starters, regional Mexican cuisine, fermentation techniques, and the…
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 tasting at Homer St. Café & Bar offered a chance to explore just how diverse modern Lambrusco has become. By the end of the lunch, one thing was abundantly clear: if you still think Lambrusco is one wine, you’re missing the plot entirely. Think of…
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 Vancouver’s Published on Main ranking No. 17, AnnaLena landing at No. 35, and Whistler’s Wild Blue Restaurant + Cocktail Bar debuting at No. 47. The rankings were unveiled during a ceremony in New Orleans on May 28 and recognize the most memorable dining experiences across…
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 the next morning. TERROIR is a completely different beast. Returning from May 27 to June 1, 2026, TERROIR is marking its 20th anniversary with the theme Joy of Food. Spanning both Calgary and Edmonton, this week-long gathering brings together the country’s top chefs, farmers, producers,…
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 favourite for approachable French bistro fare, warm hospitality, and one of the coziest dining rooms in Vancouver. According to Gaia House co-founder Yianni Kerasiotis, the goal is not to reinvent the restaurant, but to thoughtfully guide it into its next era. “Les Faux Bourgeois has…
Four local Filipina chefs will take over Kulinarya Filipino Eatery for a collaborative tasting menu celebrating Filipino flavours, culinary traditions and stories of home. This event has now ended. Read on for highlights from the 2026 event and information about the participating restaurants. Kulinarya Filipino Eatery is bringing together four local Filipina chefs for a special one-night dinner on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Presented as Turo-Turo by Local Filipina Chefs, the collaborative event features Chef Janice, Chef K, Chef Keem and Chef Michelle, with each chef contributing dishes to a multi-course Filipino tasting menu. The Commercial Drive restaurant will offer…
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: calm design, strong safety, thoughtful technology, and a driving experience that makes everyday life feel a little more composed. First Impressions The EX40 Ultra has that clean Scandinavian look Volvo does so well. The shape is compact and upright, the lighting is crisp, and the…
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 sip some of BC’s best bubbles! Yes, I do work for Sea Cider, but I I’d be sipping this cider regardless, and there are some other great cideries, wines, spirits and beers to taste too. Set for June 6–7, 2026, this two-day culinary festival takes…
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 a lasting appreciation for precision in spirits. “You need to know the basics,” he says. “In a sweet and sour cocktail, there’s always more sour than sweet. That simple rule helps you build balance faster than trial and error.” But for Pellinen, balance isn’t just…
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 Luigi, PiDGiN, Blnd Tger, España, and Beaucoup Bakery Café, rounding out a roster that reads like a who’s who of Vancouver dining. A Big Culinary Moment for Vancouver Located at Oakridge Park, 650 W 41st Ave, Time Out Market Vancouver is designed as a curated…
Vancouver’s luxury district has a new destination for Mexican cuisine. ACUYO, now open at 1140 Alberni Street, is bringing refined, regional Mexican flavours to downtown Vancouver with handmade tortillas, fire-driven cooking, and a menu rooted in tradition. Founded by four partners with roots in Guadalajara, ACUYO was created to showcase the depth and elegance of Mexican food beyond the familiar. The restaurant’s name comes from the Indigenous word for hoja santa, the aromatic Mexican herb often used in regional cooking. Traditional Mexican Flavours, Refined for Vancouver Head Chef Rafael Chavez leads the kitchen with a focus on traditional techniques, regional…
Laughing Stock Vineyards named Winery of the Year at BC’s Top 50 Wines 2026 British Columbia’s wine industry just had one of its biggest quality check-ins of the year, and the results make one thing clear: BC wine is operating at an impressively high level. Wine Growers British Columbia and the Okanagan Wine Festival Society have announced the 2026 BC’s Top 50 Wines, a province-wide celebration of the bottles, wineries, and winemakers currently setting the standard across British Columbia. Following a blind tasting held in Kelowna, this year’s list recognizes excellence across regions, varietals, and styles, reinforcing just how far…
2026 Kia EV4 Wind Premium Review: Affordable Electric Style Affordable, fully electric, and surprisingly stylish, the Kia EV4 Wind Premium proves coastal road trips do not need gas stations to feel good. The Kia EV4 Wind Premium arrives with something many drivers are still looking for: a fully electric vehicle that feels attainable. At $47,771 CAD, Kia’s EV4 Wind Premium enters the market as a practical but polished option for Canadians who want to embrace electric driving without stepping into luxury-brand pricing. And after taking it from Vancouver to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, this is where the EV4 starts to…
Mediterranean recipes made for gathering Some cookbooks are practical. Some are beautiful. The rare ones make you want to immediately start planning a dinner party. Irene Matys’ My Cypriot Table lands firmly in that last category. Part memoir, part culinary love letter, and part genuinely useful kitchen companion, this debut cookbook brings the warmth of Cyprus to Canadian kitchens in a way that feels both deeply personal and refreshingly approachable. Scroll down for her recipes for Keftedes and Baklava Butter Tarts. Explore More Cookbook on GLV Keftedes – Cypriot Meatballs My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys 1 cup finely chopped…
Mazda CX-90 Signature PHEV for Everyday Luxury There’s a point where luxury stops being about status and starts being about how seamlessly a vehicle fits into everyday life. That’s where the 2026 Mazda CX-90 Signature PHEV makes its case. Mazda’s flagship three-row plug-in hybrid leans into thoughtful design, usable electric range, premium comfort, and technology that quietly makes daily driving easier. Read More GLV Auto Reviews The Feature That Immediately Changes the Experience One of the most compelling details in the CX-90 Signature PHEV is Mazda’s Driver Personalization System. Using facial recognition, the vehicle can identify the driver and automatically…
Chef Dez Lo Brings Good Jook Congee Bar to North Vancouver Chef Dez Lo, Top Chef Canada Season 10 runner-up, is bringing a one-day jook (congee) pop-up to North Vancouver on Sunday, May 3, and this one feels like more than a casual lunch stop. Chef Dez Lo Good Jook Congee Bar, is a collaboration between Chef Dez Lo, eatfish.ca, and Holy Duck Chili Oil. https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXFKc6P91s/ Good Jook Congee Bar Comes to the Shipyards Set at Shipbuilders’ Square in North Vancouver as part of the Vancouver Hong Kong Fair, the Good Jook Congee Bar will serve two crafted bowls for…
