Victoria's dining scene is having a moment

Anchored by Janevca and Marelina, the sleepy city's food scene is undergoing a revolution

Oku Izakaya is Japanese food, and hospitality, at its finest

If you can't go to Japan, then Oku is the next best thing

At Mimi’s Focaccia, bread brings people together

Focaccia serves as a blank canvas for founder Emily Jette's creativity, and as a way to build community

Sustainability and ingredients take centre stage at Indian restaurant Lila

Chef Meeru Dhalwala, behind the iconic Vij's, is back in the kitchen, pushing Vancouver Indian cuisine forward with a focus on farm-to-table dining

St. Lawrence’s Cabane à Sucre is an exceptional affair — except for one missing thing

Held in early spring, the restaurant's Québécois meal was a testatment to a talented kitchen, but lacked a sense of community that's present in more traditional sugar shacks

Review: Riot Sketch Comedy is a riot, as long as you aren’t their target

The civic commentary on Vancouver is wrapped up in a well-written and entertaining show that echoes Saturday Night Live, if it were set in Vancouver

The Lookout’s spring 2026 Vancouver arts guide

Here's what shows to check out this spring in Vancouver

Our food editor's best meals, drinks and restaurants this winter

From a cozy cocktail bar, to meals showing the best of Southeast Asia, there's lots to like in today's story

How potential vote splitting is playing out in municipal elections across Canada

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe could benefit from multiple challengers for their positions in this year's elections

Your guide to Dine Out Vancouver 2026

The Lookout shares our recommendations of where to visit during the popular restaurant event

Thai Ni Yom is Thai food done right

Maybe less known than other places in town, Thai Ni Yom is worthy of more attention

La Quercia is a traditional, timeless Italian restaurant

The Kitsilano Italian institution is doing things it's own way, trends be damned. And damn, is it good.

The best Vancity Lookout stories of 2025

Running back our biggest stories of the year

The City of Vancouver’s budget just passed. Here’s what it all means

The mayor and his ABC councillors have passed a zero per cent property tax increase, which will mean more fees for residents

Chef’s Choice Chinese Cuisine makes the case for the best dim sum in Vancouver

Take your friends, take your family and be sure to arrive with an empty stomach

The challenges facing Ken Sim’s re-election

We break down the issues shaping Ken Sim's election chances with just under a year to go until the next municipal election

Lookout readers have their say on the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Our main story today is a bit different. We're looking at what you said to us about the upcoming FIFA games

Metro Vancouver sounds the alarm over water usage

The regional government wants to speed up water metering adoption througout the region

How affordable should housing be?

Empty buildings, pools and bus routes

Three important stories about the city that may have flown under your radar

Frank the person doesn't exist. But, blessedly, Frank’s Pizza does

Located over in East Vancouver, Frank's Pizza is slinging out Brooklyn-style pizzas that will leave you satisfied and full

How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

A number of community development changes are setting the stage for a changing city

Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

The area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations is set to see some big changes...

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.