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GOODS: West Van’s “Fraîche” Prepares For New Years Eve & Le Vieux Pin Wine Dinner

SCOUT CHRISTMAS: 10 Thoughtful, Local & Awesome Presents For Under Twenty Beans

DINER: A Sneak Peek Inside Syme & Pegg’s “L’Officio”, Soon To Open On West 4th Ave

GOODS: Gastown’s “Revolver Coffee” Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

The View From Your Window #112

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #328: “Beats & Bikes” PSA On The Consequences Of Bike Theft

SOUNDTRACKING: Thus Spake Tim Cohen In Advance Of “The Fresh & Onlys” Show

GOODS: South Granville’s “West” Continues To Evolve After 10 Years Of Excellence

HONOUR BOUND: Check Out The Holiday Art Market At Gastown’s “Catalog Gallery”

Cool Thing We Want #313: This Totally Not Safe For Work “Periodic Table Of Swearing”

Behold The “Festival Of Lights” This Holiday Season At The VanDusen Botanical Gardens

DINER: “The Dry Age” Goes Behind The Scenes At Refuel & The Two Campagnolos

A POUND OF BUTTER: On How To Cut Up A Whole Chicken Like You’re Chef Escoffier

CITY BRIEFS: On The Origins Of The Iconic Gastown Corner Of Carrall St. & Cordova St.

GOODS: “Nuba” Of Addictive Lebanese Food Fame Joins The Growing Scout Community

GOODS: “Tableau Bar Bistro” Celebrates Its First Christmas Season In The Loden Hotel

The View From Your Window #111

GOODS: Robson’s Award-Winning “CinCin” Looking To Hire A New Wine Director

Cool Thing We Want #312: Justin Kamerer’s “Weapons Of Mass Creation” Cooking Poster

GOODS: Orofino Strawbale Winery Wraps Up Movember At The West End’s “Tavola”

HONOUR BOUND: Score Tickets To The Goh Ballet’s Performance Of “The Nutcracker”

Food Media Omnibus #548: On Xmas Drinks In The Globe & Rice Lessons In Bon Appetit

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #327: Inside The Opening Of Gastown’s New “Frock Shoppe”

GOODS: Whistler Brewing Company Taps Their Limited Edition “Winter Dunkel” Beer

GOODS: Railtown’s “Big Lou’s” Set For The Holidays With Local, Ethically Raised Meats

GOODS: Gastown Wine Bar “Cork & Fin” Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

CORKAGE: On Festival Tasting Glasses And Tasting Notes From 10 Year Old Napa Cabs

The Scout List: A Curated Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites