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Revolutionizing Local Food: Get to Know Farm-to-Plate Marketplace

Think of them like an online Farmers Market - one designed to collectively support local food producers, enhance transparency in the food system, and combat food insecurity.

Dosanko Restaurant Raising Funds for Jobless Staff After Recent Fire

While the restaurant undergoes renovations, which may take upwards of a couple of months to complete, GM and co-owner Akiyo Lowey has set up a GoFundMe page in order to help support their staff.

Hospitality Friends to Rally for One of Their Own With Big Aussie BBQ in East Van

The feasting will include steak sandwiches, shrimp on the barbie, veggie skewers, Aussie burgers and more.

The Writers’ Exchange Seeking Tables, Chairs, Fridge for Two New Spaces

The local kids literacy program has been able to secure new spaces, but they need some help in furnishing them...

These Small Companies Have Retooled to Produce Made-in-Vancouver Face Masks

Looking for high quality, reusable fabric face masks? Support local small businesses by considering these made-in-Vancouver options.

Stock Up On Provisions From These Local Food Stores and Wineries

We get the appeal and convenience of the major grocery chains, but it's vital to support the little guys as much as we can right now.

Spend Your Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Like You Love Vancouver

The big box stores, chain restaurants and online giants don't need your money as much as the little guys do right now.

Everything You Need to Know About the Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund

Here's a copy of the local effort's launch release with relevant links and details on how funds will be distributed:

Just Stay the Fuck Away From Each Other

If we operate under the assumption that every person around us is infected, we'll get through this with fewer unnecessary deaths.

Over a Dozen Vancouver Chefs Band Together for New Event Series, KitchenAide

"We started with a broken industry. We’re still not perfect, but we know there’s a problem, and we want to fix it."

Chambar to Host Special Feast in Support of One of Its Veteran Servers

Chambar server Portia Pascuzzo is self-publishing a new book with the support of the restaurant and the hospitality community.

Upcoming Book to Document and Celebrate Vancouver’s ‘Aprons For Gloves’

Now in pre-sales, "Blood, Sweat & Beers" will document the six year history of the event and its participants through words and photos.

Cacao, Blue House Organics Team Up to Launch ‘Venezuelan Freedom Veggies’

There's a new way to enjoy your veggies, courtesy of Kitsilano's Cacao restaurant and Blue House Organics...

One Of The Coolest, Most Awesome Programs In The City Set For Move

Urban Digs Farmer Julia Smith Gored By Boar, Could Use A Little Help

Great Chefs Come Together For Special Kitchen Party Getaway On Galiano

Chambar To Stay Open 24 Hours For #SweetRelief Beekeeping Program

Free Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner To Be Hosted By Chef David Gunawan

New Photo Book “This Is Nowhere” Details BC’s Rugged Awesomeness

Vancouver’s Top Chefs Gather For “Farms To Forks” Moveable Feast

Strathcona’s “Tight Club” Raising Funds To Help Fund Chinatown Move

New Photography Book To Soak In The Diverse Stories Of Vancouverites

Oysters, Sausage & Wine Under The Night Sky At Le Marche St. George

Chef William Tse Tapped To Cook ‘Greasy Spoon’ Supper #3 On May 19

Secure Your Tickets To The 9th Annual “Spot Prawn Festival” On May 17th

Register Now For The 2015 “Restaurant Rumble” – Try-Outs Are May 2-3

Volunteer For An Awesome Program That Teaches Kids About Local Food

Head Out To The New “Hastings Park Winter Market” On Sundays