GRUB | Marugame Udon x Grand Opening x Crosstown

Crosstown—(March 15, 2024) World-famous Japanese noodle restaurant chain Marugame Udon officially opened its very first location in Canada, alongside a thousand other outlets worldwide, last week after a wildly successful initial run—already among the top 5% of all Marugame shops—starting in late February.

GRUB | Breakfast Club x Jam Cafe x Crosstown

Crosstown—Victoria's wildly popular Jam Cafe has quickly become another Vancouver beacon in its still relatively new Beatty Street location (the original home and location of Café Medina) over the past year. To see for ourselves, we sampled our own breakfast feast.

GRUB | Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market x Opening

Crosstown—(June 22, 2016) Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market opened its doors in Vancouver with a splash bringing along their trademark authentic, "tide-to-table" seafood fare.

WEEKENDER | Brunch x Chambar Restaurant x Crosstown

Crosstown—Brunch at the still relatively new location of the otherwise decade old Chambar Restaurant is an undeniably pleasant experience. Their well-regarded Belgian-focused menu aside, the space is already an inspiring fixture of dining and design in the cross section of downtown aptly known as Crosstown on Beatty Street near the Stadium District.

TREAT | First Look x Uyu Ice Cream x Gastown

Gastown—Uyu Ice Cream, Abbott Street's newest ice cream parlour is now open and serving organic soft serve made from fresh ingredients. "Uyu" means "ice cream" in Korean as they're bringing more of Southeast Asia's dessert culture to Vancouver.

From Coffee to Sandwiches x Prado Cafe x Gastown

Coffee break at Prado Cafe's new location and grand opening party in Gastown on April 1, 2015.



Prado Cafe has expanded their operations from the original Commercial Drive shop to a brand new, second location on the central corner of West Hastings and Abbott Street inside the new Argyll Building in Gastown.

From Howe to Beer x Devil's Elbow Ale & Smoke House x Crosstown

Beerfest at Devil's Elbow Ale & Smoke House on Beatty Street in Crosstown on February 11, 2015.



From Howe Sound Brewing in Squamish, Devil's Elbow is their "tied house", off-site brew pub.

The Artwork Hub x Scott Sueme x The Network Hub x Gastown

The Artwork Hub launch featuring the work of Scott Sueme at The Network Hub in Gastown on May 2, 2011.



The Network Hub co-working space is not just a shared office space business but also friendly place for young entrepreneurs. Founders Minna Van and Jay Catalan decided to reach out to the Vancouver art community as well and use their place for a series of monthly art showcases.

Brunch x Tweetup x Café Medina x Gastown

Brunch tweetup at Café Medina in Gastown with Colene, Vanessa Chu, Dennis Pang, and May C. on December 5, 2010.



Our little Asian Twitter foodie crew decided to grab some delicious brunch Sunday morning before the Santa Clause parade. Café Medina is pretty popular and the small diner joint was packed to the gills as we waited seventh in the queue to be seated. Our waitress was very friendly and we were seated in a timely manner. Despite the business, the service was good and prompt.

Music Waste x Victory Square Block Party x Gastown

Music Waste's Victory Square Block Party in Gastown on September 5, 2010.