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CANUCKERY: NHL Lockout Ending After 113 Days (And There Was Much Rejoicing)

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

DINER: Canadian Restaurant Icon Explains Why Our Tipping Model Is Seriously Fucked

FOREIGN RESTAURANT PORN: Shoryuken Kyobashi (Osaka) Would Gel In Japantown

SMOKE BREAK #1010: On How Our Planet Changes For Us When We Leave Its Surface

WELCOME: “River Market At Westminster Quay” Joins The Growing Scout Community

GOODS: Hastings’ Stylegarage Running Its “Keep On Giving” Campaign Until Jan. 31st

DINER: Two Industry Veterans Set To Open “Cuchillo” Eatery On The DTES This Spring

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Gastown’s Old Faithful Wants To Hire “A Few Good Folks”

GREENLIGHT: On Just How Easy It Is To Raise Chickens In The Heart Of Vancouver

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #421: A Whole Bunch Of People Freezing Their @%#! Off For Kicks

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: The “I’m Still In A Celebratory Mood At The Movies” Edition

Forbidden Fruit Winery

Eau Vivre Winery

Acorn

VICTORY GARDENS: New Year’s Resolution For 2013? Eat A Lot More Brussels Sprouts!

WELCOME: “Cannery Brewing Company” Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

GOODS: Chovancek & Mote Partner With Mazatlan Distillery For International Event

LOOKCITY: On Craft Brew Redux, Dressing For Parties & Sporting Yoga Pants In Dubai

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “L’Abattoir” On Carrall Street Is Looking For An Expediter

ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week

Foreign Intelligence Brief #412: On Holland And The Netherlands Not Being The Same

Cool Thing We Want #367: This Ukrainian Garlic Pendant Lamp By Anton Naselevets

GOODS: Chef Marc-Andre Choquette Plating Five Course Supper At “Tableau” This NYE

SMOKE BREAK #1008: Trying Not To Laugh At Our Fondness For Destroying The Planet

WELCOME: Kingsway’s Heartbreaker Salon Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

GOODS: “Pourhouse” To Do Two Seatings On NYE With Turn Of The Century Theme

DINER: Footage From The Cutting Room Floor At Chinatown’s Anticipated “Bestie”