Sweet Potato, Vancouver, BC (2026)

11/27/2022

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THE MAIN HUB: A GIVEAWAY⁠
⁠Inspired by ’s future at and contribution to The Granary at .⁠
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To be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to Four Winds Brewery:⁠
⁠🍺Tag your favourite beer-lovers — one per comment, unlimited entries!⁠
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This SP x Four Winds giveaway closes at midnight on Tuesday, November 29th with one winner drawn at random & contacted by DM on November 30th, 2022.
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The Granary, a collaborative vision which brings urban and country living together:
“The Brewhouse will act as a main hub and gathering place for the whole Tsawassen community” says Craig Stanghetta of , a key member of the team bringing the project to life. ⁠
Cheers and good luck!
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11/19/2022

Ubuntu – an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others' – is doing things differently. ⁠
Founder Dave Gunawan explains that “Being a “restaurant” is not necessarily about commodifying a particular version of food to serve the capitalistic system, but rather serving food that serves the people who cook it, produce it, and the community itself. This is the basis of food sovereignty.”⁠
Located in the Riley Park neighbourhood of East Vancouver, was designed to encourage their chefs to express their identity through the food they create. Dave’s goal in creating this space was that the chosen team could transform into the best version of themselves in their personal and professional lives.⁠
Dave explains that the breakthrough in his self journey had him realize how important it feels to belong. “To feel accepted and be embraced by our innate creativity, I began to find gratitude in everything around me… began to utilize my experience to help my staff find their relationship with themselves through food. To retrace their way back home and find their sense of self”⁠.⁠
A personal essay on .⁠
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FINDING YOURSELF THROUGH FOOD⁠
Story by Dave Gunawan⁠
Photos by Johnathan Spooner.⁠
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11/18/2022

: a simple hashtag with a big impact on the future of food that also serves as the ethos for , a Vancouver-based bakery, flour mill, coffee shop, pantry, and all around powerhouse, co-founded by and .⁠
⁠Since opening their doors in August 2019 in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of East Vancouver, [having added a Hastings St. location since this story was first published] they have become a staple of the community in terms of quality and sustainability. Everything Flourist makes, sells, or endorses is traceable and sourced in a way that allows the consumer access to the freshest and best product available.
⁠One of biggest draws is the freshly milled-on-site flours. They use two stone mills made by Osttiroler Getreidemühlen Green in East Tyrolia, Austria, and a third by in Vermont, U.S. ⁠
⁠(Stone milling flour helps retain the grain's nutrients by milling slowly, which maintains a low temperature between two large rotating stones.)
With the holiday baking season fast approaching, even if you’re not in the Vancouver area, you can buy bags of Flourist's freshly milled flour online, where they ship anywhere in North America!
For more info, visit online…
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FRESHLY MILLED
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Photos by , & Vren Lagadi.  [link in stories]

11/13/2022

Nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Vancouver is a city that was made for exploration. From lush temperate rainforests, beautiful beaches, and vibrant neighbourhoods, it’s one of the most diverse culinary scenes on the West Coast.
With a dining destination for every heart-of-the-action, False Creek-adjacent neighbourhood — from English Bay to Yaletown, on to Chinatown, Gastown, Olympic Village and Kitsilano — consider this a guide for the gastronomically inclined including stops at local favourites…
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BEST OF THE WEST
Story by Michelle Lee
Illustration by Justine Wong
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11/11/2022

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Steamed, boiled, or fried, the soft, pillowy parcels of stuffed dough we know as dumplings are delectable and delicious.
Offering not just traditional, but the unconventional with shrimp and scallop options for pescatarians; vegetarian medleys for plant-based eaters; and chicken and ginger creations — Vancouver’s are currently collabing with on a Detroit style pizza topped with their handmade pork & chive dumplings, crispy shallots, cilantro, green onions, a drizzle of chili oil & a sprinkling of sesame seeds!
Two classic comfort foods, together at last.
Only 🔛 until Sunday, November 14th at Pepino’s.
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I DREAM OF DUMPLINGS
Story by .
Read more online now!
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11/06/2022

“Nestled in the dense forest of Galiano Island, B.C. is an understated, cottage-like building—if you were travelling by too quickly you might miss it—blending almost seamlessly into its wild surroundings. With its timber shell and amber lit inside, the warmth alone draws you right in. And you’ll want to stay for the food, people, and especially their stories…”
Read more about , Chef , and what sets this cottage-like food chapel apart from the rest.
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FORAGING IN THE FOREST
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10/27/2022

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PIEROGI PARTY
A nostalgic love affair with an Eastern European delicacy.
Story: Monika Markovinovic

The creation of pierogi is made with the simplest of ingredients: Flour and warm water (and sometimes an egg).
Hand crafted and simple, this pride and comfort of Eastern Europe is so deeply loved that it transcends geography. From the classic Ukrainian pierogi of Ladner’s and the Sunshine Coast’s , to the tex-mex inspired fusion of , to a village in Alberta constructing a 26,000-pound steel and fibreglass sculpture of a pierogi (complete with fork), these little puffs of starch represent a collective familiarity for so many people.
In the words of , “People want simple things that taste like home.”
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10/25/2022

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PIEROGI PARTY
A nostalgic love affair with an Eastern European delicacy.
Story: Monika Markovinovic

Although its origins are murky, the pierogi is believed to have first been seen in Poland’s first ever cookbook, published in 1682.
Another legend traces its origins to the year 1238 where Poland’s Saint Hyacinth was thanked for ending a famine with a plate of golden half-moons of stuffed dough. He was naturally later named the patron saint of pierogi.
Unpretentious in nature, it has stood the test of time through history. It has outlived invasions, fallen empires, and the use of parachute pants as an acceptable form of fashion.
These tiny pillows of starchy joy are a mainstay in Eastern European and Polish culture and have connected families across countless generations, gathered in comfort and joy with these humble dumplings.

Above all else, the pierogi persists.
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10/18/2022

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GRILL AND CHILL
Kerrisdale Lumber has built a family legacy of outdoor living.
Story: Ayesha Habib

When Kerrisdale Lumber split its operations into two different store locations in 2020, the company made one of the largest decisions in its 100-year history. Founded in 1921 as a simple neighbourhood hardware store, Kerrisdale Lumber has thrived with time, evolving into an expansive operation specializing in contractor supply, home decor, and outdoor living…and that’s where the party starts.

“We have a great in-house team who are very passionate and love to cook for customers, and love to show them how it all works,” shares Tessa Ross, Kerrisdale Lumber’s marketing strategy and business development manager. “One of our general managers is super passionate about cooking, and a lot of the time clients will invite him over when the outdoor kitchen is finished so he can give them a bit of a tutorial and they can have a nice meal together.”
It’s a stark difference to the big-box stores, but that’s entirely the point.
Find out more about how this four decades of family-run business began toying with the idea of outdoor cookery on sweetpotato.com.
Link in stories/bio.

10/15/2022

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Thank you to & of for their generous Prado prize in this week’s Sweet Potato GIVEAWAY!
Says Andrea, “We don’t take our customers for granted. Especially after the last few years, and even more so now, that they choose to spend their money on coffee. That is a really important moment in people’s days, and we just want to make it an entire experience.”
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10/11/2022

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THE ULTIMATE NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ: A GIVEAWAY!
Inspired by ’s dedication to connection and community.

To be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to any Prado location:
☕️ Tag a fellow coffee-lover — one entry per comment, unlimited entries!
☕️ Follow & !

This SP x Prado collab giveaway closes at midnight Thursday, October 13th with one winner drawn at random & contacted by DM on Friday, October 14th.

For more on Prado, including the company’s connection to iconic Parallel Coffee Roasters, read THE ULTIMATE NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ by Ayesha Habib with photography by Rachelle Daminelli.
Link to sweetpotatomag.ca in bio.

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