A no messing around guide to the coolest things to eat, drink and do in Vancouver and beyond. Community. Not clickbait.

The View From Your Window #55: Greetings From The Kiwi Coastal Wilds of Taranaki

GOODS: Kelowna’s RauDZ Regional Table Is Looking To Expand Its Kitchen Team

Smoke Break #802: The Caminito del Rey Super Freaky Walk Video Now In High Def

Foreign Intelligence Brief #357: On How To Lose The Support Of Muslims Everywhere…

GOODS: The Finale Of The Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series Is On The Horizon

Scout List: A Clever Scheme To Milk Vancouver Of Its Coolness

GOODS: Oliver’s Road 13 Winery Teams With Joy Road For Vintage Celebrations

Cool Thing We Want #256: Retro Vancouver Bobby Pins From Simple To Enchant

Gastown’s Long Overdue “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Looks Sharpish

GOODS: Harry Kambolis And Robert Clark Of “C” To Speak At Seafood Summit

GOODS: Denman’s Popular Nook Restaurant Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

Foreign Intelligence Brief #356: Jacques On Coming To Grips With The Rise Of China

Cool Thing We Want #255: Vintage-Style “Across Canada” Kitsch Pillow At Mintage

Smoke Break #801: A Day In The Life Of Whistler If It Was Part Of Miniature World

GOODS: The Moda’s “Red Card” Readies Its 18 High Def Screens For Superbowl Sunday

Foreign Intelligence Brief #355: Where To Properly Watch The Modern Middle East Fall

CITY BRIEFS: Vancouver Social Housing To See Big Lift (Finally) This Year

Chef Neil Taylor Plating Special Three Course Taste Of Tuscany At Cibo Trattoria

Smoke Break #800: Definitely The Most Inspiring Thing That You Will See This Week

Meet Duncan Martin, The Guy Who Can Set You Up With Fresh Eggs Every Morning

Foreign Intelligence Brief #354: Flava Flav Opens His Own Fried Chicken Joint In Iowa

GOODS: The West End’s Tavola Restaurant Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

“Unsung Heroes” Seafood Festival Arrives This Month At Yaletown’s Blue Water Cafe

Smoke Break #799: Seven Minutes And Thirty Four Seconds With Shepard Fairey

The Moda Hotel’s “Uva Wine Bar” Looking For Experienced, Charismatic Bar Manager

“Ethical Bean Coffee Company” Launches Fair Trade Certified Organic Doughnuts

The “House Wine” Ladies Pair Up With Wine Australia For Three Quaffable Tastings

When The Sustainable Seafood Keeners At The Vancouver Aquarium Have Bad Dreams