by Talia Kleinplatz | The Globe & Mail’s Alex Gill on the new Rangoli location which is offering a cocktail program, an extended menu and late night hours.

In this week in podcasts, check out this episode of Gastropodcast on the complex history of Southern Cooking.

The internet giveth: Reddit “Ask Me Anything’ with Alinea’s Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas.

Gastown’s former Kozakura has become Tempranillo, a new concept serving up Spanish-inspired fare.

The Chef’s Table at Vancouver Community College International Culinary Program is putting out $100 tasting menus for a fraction of the cost.

In the face of Trump’s ramped up deportation efforts, two democratic senators have put forth a bill to introduce new protections for farmworkers.

From the ramen burger to the glazed donut burger, Food Republic shares 20 quirky burger recipes from around the globe.

Royal Dinette’s Kaitlyn Stewart will be heading to Mexico this summer to compete in the finals of Diageo’s prestigious bartending competition after being named World Class Canada Bartender Of The Year.

One woman’s story fighting for a higher minimum wage in America and why this is so crucial for the health, dignity and wellbeing of workers.

A new study shows that consuming a small amount of chocolate each week could reduce the risk of irregular heart beats.

The Washington Post takes a closer look at Trump’s recent budget proposal which will force millions of Americans off of the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as “food stamps”).

In a stand against the same-sex marriage ban in Australia, Ben and Jerry’s has banned same-scoop servings in the country until June 9th.

The New York Times’ food critic Pete Wells explains why he will not be reviewing Noma’s pop-up in Tulum.

An actual review of a pop-up that sold out months ago strikes me as spectacularly useless. It would be as helpful as reviewing a wedding.

For those of you yearning for a proper Montreal smoked meat sandwich, Estrella’s in Langley might hit the spot.

SAVEUR breaks down the best food films of 2017, including a PBS documentary on James Beard and an Anthony Bourdain movie on the pressing issue of food waste.

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to @kevvela and this festive scoop of birthday cake ice cream in honour of Earnest’s 5 year anniversary!

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