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On Taking Criticism Poorly and Dishing Out Gastrointestinal Death Sentences


A local restaurant spat escalates online as the owner of a Port Moody establishment takes issue with a series of negative reviews.

The local labour shorter has reached critical mass as some restaurants have been forced to shut down due to a lack of employees.

Hailing from Las Vegas, Parq Vancouver chef Kim Canteenwalla shares his picks for the best spots around town after his recent move to the city.

Vancouver Magazine rates the best grilled cheese sandwiches across the city.

A rave review from the Globe & Mail’s Alexandra Gill for chef JC Poirier’s newest venture, St. Lawrence in Railtown.

A couple of gripes and some praise from local service industry staff in the latest edition of I SRVD U.

In a new attempt at reducing food waste, this Indonesian startup has developed an edible packaging wrap made from seaweed.

From Russian cuisine and classic desserts to nightmarket fare, SAVEUR rounds up some of the most anticipated cookbooks of the Fall.

A full series of updates on food relief and farm recovery in Puerto Rico almost five weeks after Hurricane Maria.

When you order your Pad Thai “extra spicy” and it arrives with a receipt that literally says “make him regret he was born” you might want to think twice about eating it…

Scout sits down with Lobby Lounge barman Sean McGuigan to talk first bar gigs, mentors and the art of cocktail creation.

Judge the man all you want for his hair and his Food Network shows, but Guy Fieri just spent his Thursday cooking for first responders and victims of the California wild fires. Respect.

Related: this article provides a full update on the scope of damage suffered by Napa and Sonoma wineries in the face of this natural disaster. It’s not good.

After participating in the fifth annual Reel Thanksgiving Food Challenge, local film and TV productions have raised a record-breaking amount to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Consider heading to Burdock & Co., Farmer’s Apprentice of JamJar on Commercial this Wednesday as all three spots are set to participate in Restaurants for Change – an annual fundraiser benefiting community food programs across the country.

Forget your 10, 15 even 5-ingredient cocktail. This new book from New York Times drinks columnist Robert Simonson celebrates simplicity with 3 ingredient classics.

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to @travelpiggy and this beautiful spread from Raisu.

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On Believing in Chef Nicolas Cage and Hospitality Workers Living Decently

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds salmon in trouble and patrons who should just stay home.

On Menu Prices Going Up and Customers Fighting Amongst Themselves

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds fewer cooks in the kitchen and Portland lauded for its pizza.

On Suddenly Taking More Tables and Toiling Away in Potentially Lethal Temperatures

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds another chef being a jerk and the labour shortage grinding on.

On No More Takeout Cocktails and Chefs Worrying About the Rising Cost of Food

In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds food security woes and new spots getting good reviews.