Wine senses tingling? That’s probably because the 2024 Top Drop Vancouver is sneaking up on us next week, Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday the 15th, bringing together more than 40 producers and importers representing a dozen countries for the two-day Main Event. For 2024, Top Drop continues to champion the passionate and forward-thinking folks – locally and globally – who are making handcrafted wines using sustainable growing and harvesting practices, creating and bottling final products that embody their specific place and time. In short: truly “the good stuff”. In addition to the crazy amoun ..read more

Take note pizza-loving Mount Pleasant folks: Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana is set to open its second location at 3240 Main Street on Wednesday, May 15th. Brothers Dom and Frank Morra founded Via Tevere (1190 Victoria Drive) back in 2012 (background story here). Located on the corner of a largely residential street, the traditional pizzeria swiftly became a neighbourhood (and city-wide) favourite for its killer pizza, enchanting patio, and authentic Italian warmth. Now, Via Tevere is set to migrate its antipasti and Neapolitan-style pizza game westward, to a second location on Main Street bet ..read more

Welcome to the Track & Food podcast. Host Jamie Mah is a writer, bartender and sommelier in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Join him as he takes a deep dive into everything food and culture happening in the city and around the globe. Welcome to the Episode 100 extravaganza! In honour of this milestone, we catch up with former Track & Food podcast co-host, Mickey McLeod, and friend of the podcast, Tristan Young, of The Keefer Bar. Then, with the help of industry vets Shira Blustein (Acorn, Lila), James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus), James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality), and Mic ..read more

The Goods from VIFF Centre Vancouver, BC | From a night of live music inspired by legendary Bollywood musicals to a series of beautiful, grounded stories – feast your eyes and your ears on these films and events coming up at the VIFF Centre this month. A LIGHT-HEARTED LOOK AT A CAREER IN SERVICE: The Concierge For Akino it’s a big step: measuring up to the impeccable customer service standards at the prestigious Hokkyaoko Department Store, where she is their newest concierge, tasked with ensuring that each client leaves the building satisfied, no matter how demanding his/her expectations. And ..read more

The Goods from Minami Vancouver, BC | Minami (1118 Mainland Street), Yaletown’s destination for contemporary Japanese cuisine, has just unveiled a new seasonal spring/summer surf & turf seven-course menu, celebrating the freshest flavours of spring. Guests can indulge in a series of dishes featuring premium ingredients, such as succulent A5 Iwate Wagyu, Atlantic lobster tail, Hokkaido scallops, and Minami’s signature Aburi sushi. Available during dinner service, reservations are now available online. “Spring is a celebration of the bounty of the season, both in Japan and Vancouver, and Min ..read more

The Goods from Four Winds Brewing Delta, BC | Four Winds Brewing is looking for a passionate and experienced brewer to lead the brewing operations at our new Southlands Restaurant and Brewery! This role will report directly to the Four Winds Head Brewer and Director of Brewing Operations, and you will be responsible for all aspects of the brewing side at this location, including production, planning and inventory management, and quality control. This is a full-time, salaried position. Requirements: 5 Years of brewing experience Proven experience as a Lead Brewer or similar leadership role in a ..read more

Do you really love Pinot Noir? The next step is to take your relationship up a level by getting to know the many nuances of this notoriously temperamental grape and wine style. Arguably, the best way to do that is by trying as many variations as possible – and one fun, intimate, and highly recommended way you can begin to do just that is by attending Noir Fest. The third edition of this entirely Pinot Noir-centric wine festival is returning to Averill Creek Vineyard the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd…and ticket sales open this Friday, May 10th! Guests to the fest will get to while away the wee ..read more

This year’s BC Seafood Festival is not just a series of events; it’s a full tribute to the Comox Valley, the powerhouse of British Columbia’s shellfish industry and Canada’s oyster capital. You might as well plan a whole weekend around it! There’s camping, fresh seafood, stunning views, and great people… Set against the backdrop of Mount Washington Alpine Resort, from June 21st to 23rd, the festival offers a slew of ticketed events spanning from educational masterclasses to high-energy shucking competitions. What’s on the menu? Masterclass Take your pick from sessions like Ceviche & Spark ..read more

Named after the Sanskrit word for “playful and divine drama”, Lila is the first restaurant from a new partnership between long-term friends and restaurateurs, Shira Blustein (Founder of Acorn) and Meeru Dhalwala (Founder & Head Chef of Vij’s), soon to open in the old Arbor location (3941 Main Street). Lila is hands-down one of the more exciting and unique restaurants – and collaborations – in the local pipeline right now, so I jumped at the chance to walk through the space late last week. When I did, I was blown away by how quickly the crew has reimagined and restyled it. The last time I ..read more

The Goods from Tacofino Vancouver, BC | With long sunny days to spend on the beach or basking in the outdoors, happy hour hits a little differently when spring and summer comes around. So, Tacofino has updated its Happy Hour Menu and daily specials to help make the most of British Columbia’s warm season. Tacofino’s legendary happy hour has been boosted for spring and summer with a feature $10 food menu and drink specials starting from $5, available Monday to Friday from 3pm-6pm. For just $10, choose from the Chips & Dip Platter with queso, guac, and salsa fresca, a Pound of Wings with Vale ..read more