by Talia Kleinplatz | Canada’s 2014 Bartender of the Year (and Fairmont Pacific Rim Head Barman) Grant Sceney shares what it’s like to compete on the world bartending stage.

A glimpse into Korea’s craft beer movement and how women are driving the demand forward.

A most excellent guide to liqueurs and how to use them one barspoon at a time.

Weed is legal in Oregon now, so The Food Republic details stoner eats in Portland (though I don’t think anyone would need to be high to appreciate the “The Reggie” at Pine Street Biscuits!).

After an amazing 21-year run, Dana Cowin steps down as Editor In Chief of Food & Wine.

London’s Hotel Chantelle gets nailed in a vicious review by Marina O’Loughlin in The Guardian:

I can only speculate that it’s this kind of cultural superiority that has led to the opening in London of an outpost of NYC’s Hotel Chantelle. It’s not a hotel. And I’m not entirely sure it’s a restaurant either, but something devised to troll the unsuspecting sent here by the snickering, red-eyed concierge from Hades.

From mint and elderflower to mojitos and margaritas, the “pop” cocktail continuously evolves to please the masses.

Eater Awards announces it’s 2015 national winners in food and drink. Chef Of The Year Dominique Crenn is just a hop, skip and a jump to San Francisco.

And speaking of San Francisco, we should probably grab one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in American while we’re there.

The transformation of the upstairs portion at Hy’s leaves you feeling like you just had dinner in a Mad Men episode.

To be a student again! Superstar chef Joël Robuchon is opening a massive international culinary school in Montmorillon, France.

Where to eat when hungover according to a few local bartenders. Paul’s Omlettery has saved me more than once on a rough Sunday morning.

This couple spent 6 months eating only food destined for the dumpster and managed to stock their kitchen with $20,000 worth of discarded goods.

For all your caffeine needs while traveling, Imbibe has put together a great list of the best hotel coffee bars.

What better way to kick off the holidays than with an Okanagan winery crawl.

Food and art collide at Pidgin as the Gastown restaurant teams up with local artist Ola Volo. It’s almost too beautiful to eat.

A 120-year-old brewery turned hotel in San Antonio. This is one for the bucket list.

Scientists are now saying coffee may help you live longer. As if our collective caffeine addiction required any justification.

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to Vancouver Urban Winery because this brunch looks too good to pass up!

Looking for work in the local food and beverage trade? Check out who’s hiring now.

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 Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Talia Kleinplatz fell in love with food at the apron strings of her mother and grandmother whose kitchens wafted the intoxicating aromas of fresh dill, homemade pies and painstakingly slow-cooked brisket. She completed her degrees at Concordia and McGill, graduating with a Master’s in Social Work in 2009. Her six years in Montreal taught her to eat well but it was her move to Vancouver in 2011 that taught her to drink well. In 2013 she launched her award-winning cocktail blog, Two For The Bar. She lives in South Granville with her husband and her three-legged, curmudgeonly cat.