by Talia Kleinplatz | With the American election finally coming to a close tomorrow, here’s a look at some of the food issues that will be on the ballot.

While I think the possibility of cardiac arrest is a good enough reason to steer clear of energy drinks, the recently discovered risk of hepatitis will undoubtedly do the trick.

The much anticipated Luppolo Brewing Company opened this past week with fellow brewers and beer-lovers alike popping in to sample their wares.

How one university banned the sale of soda on campus and is now studying the effects the policy has had on its employees.

From flavour profiles to colour variations, one distiller explains exactly what is happening to whiskey as it ages in the barrel.

First-time restaurateur David Wu is set to open Rhinofish in Chinatown this winter. The Taiwanese restaurant will specialize in beef noodle soup. The designers are the same folks behind the looks at Torafuku, Kin Kao, and Bestie.

What’s better than a chocolate-filled advent calendar? A wine-filled advent calendar, of course!

As a life-long olive doubter, I very much appreciate Saveur’s attempts to help myself and my equally suspicious brethren enjoy these briny, oblong, pit-filled weirdos. Now please pass the Castelvetranos!

Researchers have found that sleep disturbances may lead to overeating the following day.

A mind-boggling story of how a single bull named Chief cost the dairy industry $420 million but managed to make up for it (and then some) with over $30 billion of profit.

A new TED-Ed short details how a compulsively gambling English noble invented the modern sandwich.

Kitsilano’s restaurant row on Yew St. is ever-evolving and Van Mag is checking out some worthy spots, both new and old, including Chewies, Lucky Taco and the upcoming Mak N Ming.

And while we’re cruising various neighbourhoods for their most delicious bites, check out this roundup of 10 tasty spots on Kingsway.

After plenty of articles on how to be a good host, an excellent bartender and a champion of hospitality, here’s one on how to be a good bar regular.

The National Food Waste Council has unveiled a plan to reduce Canada’s food waste by 50% by 2030 — that would equate to approximately 100,000 tonnes of food!

How long would you wait in line outside for a 23 year old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle? Apparently the correct answer is eight chilly, rain-filled days.

Drinking via Instagram honours this week go to Artful Desperado and a stunning, honey-filled riff on an Old Fashioned.

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