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On Ancient Alewives and What You Think About the Drink of Douchebags Being True

Good news, Mount Pleasant folks! The much beloved Purebread has opened its second Vancouver location in the neighbourhood!

CNN Money dives into Robert de Niro’s evolving Nobu empire.

Food and Wine takes a look back at 40 of the most important restaurants of the past four decades.

From neon signs and stuffed chicken wings to lotus root and wallpaper, these are just a few of the most popular restaurant trends of 2018.

Atlas Obscura pours a fascinating historical essay on the alewives that once dominated the brewing industry.

Munchies is crushing dreams and taking names with this piece on the far-from-perfect job of an official Nutella-taster.

To the homophobic and transphobic owner of a Colorado cakeshop: You already won! The Supreme Court ruled in your favour so you can shut your trap about being persecuted now.

Bon Appetit shares their picks for the best new restaurants of 2018. They include Portland’s Nimblefish.

While the recent rumours of Donald Trump eating a piece of paper seems stranger than fiction, it turns out he wouldn’t be the first person to engage in the behaviour, and he most certainly won’t be the last.

Also, the paper is probably the perfectly paired appetizer for his well-done steak

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to @bokebites and this mile-high smoked meat sandwich from Estrella’s. Time to head to Langley!

The story behind Chez Christoph’s new branding on their award-winning chocolate.

Ben and Jerry’s works with dairy farmers in Vermont to improve wages and working conditions.

From insect-based foods to lab-grown meats, we’re seeing the future of food unfold before our very eyes.

In N Out Burger sends a funny-not-funny cease and desist letter to a San Francisco brewery on account of their clever brand-appropriated In N Stout beer.

This week in the least shocking news ever: Red Bull + Vodka = Increased Aggressive Behaviour.

The Fraser Valley Regional District is using sharing economy principles to redirect large quantities of food away from landfills and towards those in need.

This Connecticut restaurant decided it was OK to name a cocktail after one of the most racist, unethical, horrific medical experiments of all time:

“The cocktail’s namesake was a 40-year study in which the Public Health Service, along with Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute, tracked the progression of untreated syphilis in African-American men. The men were told only that they were receiving free health care and treatment for ‘bad blood.’ They were never given medical care for syphilis, even as treatment in the form of penicillin became available in the 1940s. The study lasted from 1932 to 1972.”

Monsanto is here to ruin your health and breakfast cereal but it’s ok ‘cause who doesn’t like their Cheerios with a side of weedkiller?

If you’re curious about what a 3,200 year old cheese might taste like, I’ve got some good news…

On the cultural history of mayo and the recent decline in sales that has some declaring the condiment dead.

Ever wonder if cherry pit spitting was a sport? Well, wonder no longer.

Looking for work in the industry? Check out who’s hiring!

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.