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On Hot Coffee Falling From the Sky and Banning Children From Restaurants

From the folks that brought us Slickity Jim’s comes the religious-themed Hail Mary on East Broadway, serving up “global-casual” cuisine.

While the debate on banning children in restaurants during dinner service rages on, this German establishment went ahead and did it to the chagrin of some and the appreciation of others.

Scout sits down with wine expert Mark Shipway to chat about favourite cuisine, beloved wine regions and most memorable bottles.

Weird indulgences alert: the best/worst foods from this year’s Minnesota State Fair.

This week in things you didn’t know existed: Best Restroom Awards! And in great news, our very own Anh and Chi is in the running for Canada’s top prize!

In case you weren’t yet convinced that racism is alive and well, a Kansas City security officer walked into a bar this past week and ordered a “Trayvon Martini.” And just a heads up- “I was trashed” is never an acceptable excuse for racism.

I want to take a moment to thank the folks at Bon Appetit for asking the question that’s on all of our minds- why is low-fat dairy still a thing?

The West End is gearing up to welcome Juke Fried Chicken’s sister restaurant Little Juke which will officially open its doors on Davie Street this week!

While there may be regional differences in the execution of a proper cappuccino, the Italians are unified in their claim that the coffee staple should only ever be consumed in the morning. Period.

This week in unfortunate news, not only were all those studies touting the health benefits of alcohol incorrect, research is now showing that we should stop drinking altogether!

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to @geeho_amie and the lovely set-up at the recently opened Their There in Kits:

– warm day ? . . . #4thave #? #theirthere

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The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner makes the case for Iceberg Lettuce.

Civil Eats shares the story of L.A. Kitchen, a non-profit organization providing culinary training to former inmates while also addressing issues of food waste in their city.

“Based in 20,000-square-foot facility, the program welcomes a new crop of up to 26 students—people who were formerly in prison, homeless, or in foster care—every 14 weeks, and teaches them culinary, professional, and “life support” skills. A spin-off of Egger’s initial project, D.C. Central Kitchen, the program is based on the concept that “hunger isn’t about food,” but a side-effect of poverty, and its staff works to address the root causes of poverty in the City of Angels.”

The Takeout does a deep dive into the wonderful world of funfetti.

Eater examines the concept and implementation of gender-neutral service within the hospitality industry.

“Tied House is the latest in the trend of upscale restaurants implementing gender-neutral service standards, joining Chicago favorites Bad Hunter and Lula Cafe, among many more. Bad Hunter waitstaff is trained to pour wine and water clockwise around the table, regardless of guests’ gender, and both restaurants have removed gendered titles from their service vocabulary.”

Scout takes a tour of Kafka’s third location set to open sometime this fall in Gastown’s Ormidale Building.

Terrifying or awesome: A drone that will read your eye movements and heart rate and then deliver a cup of coffee accordingly.

The much maligned Mojito gets some serious love from the folks at Punch.

Granville Island’s recently opened Popina gets a mixed review from the Vancouver Sun’s Mia Stainsby.

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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.