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SWAG: Win A Pair Of Tickets To “Vancouver Seen” At The International Writer’s Festival

GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Refuel” Throwing Down With A Crab Boil (Only 12 Seats Available)

GOODS: Beatty’s “Dirty Apron Deli” On The Lookout For A Full-Time Counter Person

The Scout List: A Curated Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites

VANCOUVER AT WORK #8: At “Revolver” Where The Shots Ring Out On Cambie Street

Smoke Break #884: Did The Explorer Marco Polo Really Steal Pizza From The Koreans?

Cool Thing We Want #297: “Houdini Chain Link Necklace” From Henderson Dry Goods

GOODS: “Electric Owl Social Club” On Main Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

DINER: Sediment At The Bottom Of An Old Bordeaux Bottle Lands Wine Writer In Court

GOODS: Lunches At West Van’s “Fraîche” To Benefit The Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

Smoke Break #883: Behold The Mark Of The Worst Restaurant Customer In The World…

GOODS: Cafeteria, La Buca And Pied-a-Terre Prepare For Game & Wild Mushroom Festival

#VANCOUVER WOULD BE COOLER IF #169: There Were Secret Roaming Noodle Trucks!

SWAG: Win A Pair Of Tickets To Go See “Portishead” At The PNE This October 24th

DINER: The Lost Art Of Restaurant Service Sign Language In The New York Times

Ingredient Of The Week: Making The Very Best Of The Very Last Of The Summer Corn

GOODS: Gastown’s “L’Abattoir” Looking Out For An Expediter To Join Its Service Crew

DINER: The Lunch Counter At Richmond’s New “Two Chefs & A Table” Opened Today

Smoke Break #883: “Urbanized” Trailer, A New Film About The Art Of Creating Cities

DINER: Brand New “Mom’s Grilled Cheese” Opens In Front Of The Vancouver Art Gallery

DINER: 140 Seat “House Guest” Opening October 14th In The Old McLean’s Location

Food Media Omnibus #541: On Keller’s Pop-Up And Advice For The Chefs Of Tomorrow

SOUNDTRACKING: A Quick Chat With The “Jacuzzi Boys” (At The Waldorf Tonight!)

How To Help Out Hungry Local Kids Over Thanksgiving Without Spending Any Money

GOODS: Everything That You Need To Know About This Halloween At The Waldorf Hotel

The Scout List: A Curated Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites

Interview: Eighteen Minutes With “citizen brand” Principal Todd Falkowsky

Foreign Intelligence Briefing #380: Short Film Takes You Inside #OccupyWallStreet