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AWESOME THING WE ATE #851: Fresh Figs From A Little Old Man At Keefer And Gore

The fig season is short, so grab ’em while you can. Try the Main Street Farmer’s Market on Wednesday evening or Trout Lake on Saturday morning. We bought ours from a little old man on the corner of Keefer and Gore.  Four figs for a buck. Not so sure about figs? Have a look at this little explainer on the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project website: Why You Should Never Fear Figs.

An Updated List of Where to Grab a Weekday Breakfast Around Vancouver

We've compiled a (non-exhaustive) list of our go-to breakfast joints to share with you, where you can get something beyond coffee and a muffin.

Vancouver’s Best Fries: Nine Versions

Although the origin of French fries may be implied in their name (more likely, Belgian, though), the food has since been picked up and modified by almost every cuisine going. Here are our choices for some of the best versions in Vancouver.

Expert Intel on Vancouver Area Dumplings

William Liu from Kam Wai Dim Sum shares his favourite dumplings and where to get them just in time for Year Of The Dragon celebrations.

The Tricky Business of Finding Vancouver Restaurants Open on Monday

It's the beginning of the week. You want to meet friends for a meal (or just don't want to cook), but so many restaurants are closed that figuring out where to go only leads to frustration, compromise, or a sad frozen pizza... No more! This updated guide is here to help.