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GOODS: Meyer Family Vineyards Seeking Nominations For Tribute Series Chardonnay

Foreign Intelligence Brief #406: Kiwi Troops Welcome Home Dead With Big Haka

GOODS: Prix Fixe Menu Celebrating Julia Child At “Bistro Pastis” In Kits Until Sept. 2

DINER: Chef Dale MacKay Closes His Two Eateries, “Ensemble and “EnsembleTap”

SOUNDTRACKING: Lee Fields Is A Man Full Of Soul On His Way To Fortune Sound Club

GOODS: “Red Truck” Releases Its Limited Edition American Cream Ale To Local Taps

The View From Your Window #137

GOODS: The Vancouver Aquarium Hosting Their “Toast To The Coast” This October 12

GOODS: Gastown’s “Cork & Fin” Pairs With CedarCreek For Special Supper On Sept. 18

Seen In Vancouver #392: Cheekily Defiant “Post No Bills” Artwork On West 4th In Kits

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS “Miku” & “Minami” On The Hunt For Experienced Floor Staffers

FOREIGN RESTAURANT PORN: London’s “Viet Hoa Mess” Would Fit Well In Gastown

VICTORY GARDENS: On The Little Nuggets That Come From Soil Like Pirate Treasure

DINER: At Long Last, Big Lou’s Will Tackle Toronto’s Famed Peameal Bacon Sandwich

GOODS: “The Lazy Gourmet” Shifts Gears With New Menu For The Change Of Seasons

SMOKE BREAK #982: Upcoming iPhone 5 Designed For Food Lovers Without Friends

GOODS: South Granville’s “West” Readies For Supper With Guest Chef Jeremy Charles

LOOKCITY: On Local Looks, New Fall Styles & Dressing Like Richard Dreyfuss In “Jaws”

HEADS UP: Tickets For The Next “Pecha Kucha Night” Just Went On Sale (Pounce!)

GOODS: Sommelier Robert Herman Joins The Crew At Gastown’s Lauded “L’Abattoir”

Cool Thing We Want #356: A Wall Of Locally Developed “Stact” Modular Wine Racks

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Black Rock” In Ucluelet Seeking An Assistant Pastry Chef

GOODS: “Edible Canada” Chef Tom Lee To Take Love Affair With Bacon To BC Place

SMOKE BREAK #981: Take A Bite Out Of The Best Review Ever Of Five Guys Burgers

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Hawksworth” On The Hunt For Daytime Kitchen & Floor Staff

DINER: “Wildebeest” Finally Finished, Set To Open To The Public This Tuesday Night

AWESOME THING WE ATE #869: “Sezmu Beef Tartar” On The Terrace At Mission Hill

HEADS UP: Sign Up For Growing Chefs’ Local Food Challenge (Starts Tomorrow!)