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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “L’Abattoir” On The Hunt For Pastry Cook & Chef De Partie

HANG THIS WEAR THAT: Pairing Vancouver Artists With Prêt-à-Porter Runway Fashions

COOL THING WE WANT #381: “Bdoja” Chair Hand-Knit In The Traditional Oaxacan Style

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Yew Restaurant + Bar On The Lookout For Assistant Manager

HEADS UP: Local Chocolatier Beta5 To Hide Brontosaurus Eggs Around Vancouver

Waldorf Team Launches “Arrival” Agency, Set For Food Cart Fest, Block Party & More

DINER: Popular “Fray On Fraser” Closes Despite Profits, Citing Partnership Dispute

AWESOME THING WE ATE #890: The Rainy Evening Pasta & Negroni Cure At “La Buca”

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Special “It Sucks That I Have To Work On Saturday” Edition

COOL THING WE WANT #380: A Compact, Super Light Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

GOODS: “Culinary Capers” Comes Home From The CATIE Awards With 2 Accolades

GOODS: Join Chef Owen Lightly In Italy This Summer To “Harvest Food Through History”

Revitalized “Chinatown Night Market” Now Accepting Vendor Applications For Summer

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Old Vines” Eatery At Quail’s Gate Seeking Assistant Manager

DINER: Sean Heather’s “Everything Cafe” Closes, Could Re-Open As Creperie In April

GOODS: It’s Haywire Vs. Bartier Schofield In Okanagan Crush Pad’s Rosé Smackdown

Cool Thing We Want #379: Swiss-Based Designer Tomas Kral’s “Homework” Table

GOODS: Mission Hill Family Estate Pairing With Kitsilano’s Bistro Pastis On March 28

DINER: New Coffee & Chocolate Cafe “East Van Roasters” Opening Soon On Carrall St.

The Waldorf Crew Have Signed The Lease At The Old Adult “Fox Cinema” On Main St.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Black Rock” In Ucluelet On The Lookout For Banquet Chef

DINER: “The Shameful Tiki Room” Opening In The Old Montmartre Spot On Main Street

DEFINITIVE RECORDS: The 3 Albums That Anchor The Tastes Of Super Vancouverites

GOODS: R&B Brewing’s Raven Cream Ale & East Side Bitter Now Available In Six Packs

VANCOUVER DETAIL #283: Who Knows The Origins Of The Mysterious ‘Brite Cafe’ Sign?

GOODS: Granville Island’s “Oyama” Ready For Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break

VICTORY GARDENS: On The Stinging Nettle Heralding Spring (& What To Do With Them)

DINER: Casual West Side “La Ghianda” Set To Serve Its Last Customers This Weekend