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GOODS: Naramata’s “Monster Vineyards” Opens Tasting Room In Remodeled Apiary

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Pacific Institute Of Culinary Arts Needs A Pastry Instructor

GOODS: “Revolver Coffee” Releases Freshly Bottled & Branded Cold Brew For Summer

SOUNDTRACKING: 10 Minutes With Julian Gross Of “Liars” Before Their Biltmore Gig

Seen In Vancouver #378: The Trailer For “The Road To The Restaurant Rumble”

HONOUR BOUND: Check Out The “This Is East Van” Book Launch At The Interurban

GOODS: Memphis Blues Barbeque House Headed To Okanagan Crush Pad July 11/12

GOODS: Chef Ted Anderson & Campagnolo Crew Gear Up For Outstanding In The Field

AWESOME THING WE ATE #866: “Bengal” Beef Jerky From Our Very Own Jerky Baron

Seen In Vancouver #377: Virginie & Bastien Go Exploring Around Great Northern Way

GOODS: The 2nd “Bittered Sling Bistro” Series Continues With A Rum Showdown

DINER: Ben de Champlain of Boneta Takes Home Scout’s “Bartender Of The Year” Title

DINER: “The Acorn” Set To Open On Main St. Tonight, And There Was Much Rejoicing

LOOKCITY: On Local Looks, Cycling Style, Online Sales And Vogue’s Summer Photos

SMOKE BREAK #968: A Short Video On How Newspapers Are Used In The 21st Century

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GOODS: “Quail’s Gate” Wines Have Taken Home Over 20 Accolades (So Far) In 2012

SMOKE BREAK #967: “Hey Vancouver, This Is You On Craigslist” Film By Lewis Bennett

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Hawksworth” On The Lookout For Part Time Lounge Server

CITY BRIEFS: On Vancouver’s Forgotten Connection To Jazz & The Beat Generation

DINER: Bartender Of The Year Tournament To Conclude At “The Keefer” This Monday

DINER: Vancouver’s Food & Wine Industry Raises Nearly $10,000 For One Of Its Own

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

GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Abigail’s Party” Open For 3 Days Of Brunch This Long Weekend

LOOKCITY: Amaly Narong Opens “Today” Boutique At 158 Powell Street In Gastown

SMOKE BREAK #967: “I’m Sexy And I Know It” Parody Highlights The Work Of Farmers

Seen In Vancouver #376: Ouf Of The Ring With The “Aprons For Gloves” Contenders

GREENLIGHT: Shifting The Way Deliveries Are Made Around Downtown Vancouver