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On The Politics Of Avocado Toast & Thieving Girl Guide Cookies

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by Talia Kleimplatz | Amazingly, Jagermeister is making a come back and SAVEUR tells us why the much maligned spirit belongs in our cocktails.

The Vancouver Sun’s food critic Mia Stainsby pays a visit to Gastown’s Joe Pizza to try out their Roman style pizza.

Cheese tea is a real thing and apparently it’s taking the world by storm.

This is perhaps not surprising given the current political climate in the US, but research shows applications for guest workers on US farms is up by 36% compared to the same time period last year.

A bit of background information on the collection of curious knick knacks atop the backbar at Mamie Taylor’s.

The folks at Eater pay a visit to Ottawa and round up some of the best restaurants in our nation’s capital.

Did you all the hear good news? Turns out if we just stop eating avocado toast we’ll all be able to afford to buy homes! Huzzah!

And speaking of avocados, here’s the story of a group of farmers in a small town in Mexico that stood up to the cartels to regain control of the local avocado industry.

In bizarre news of the week, here’s a tale of a girl scout troop leader who is facing felony charges for making off with $15,000 worth of girl guide cookies.

The time is nigh! JC Poirier’s St. Lawrence will be opening soon and Scout got to take a sneak peek inside the much anticipated Railtown restaurant.

This week in timely comeuppance: Infowars loudmouth host Alex Jones went toe-to-toe with an Idaho-based yoghurt company and lost big.

This pepper might kill you! A gentleman out of Wales has created The Dragon’s Breath. It’s a pepper so hot you just might be taking your life in your own hands when you eat it. Sounds delicious.

Chicago is getting its very own cafe dedicated to all things Nutella. Vancouver would definitely be cooler if we had one, too, right?

For those that do not suffer from celiac but avoid gluten all the same, this article is for you. A recent study shows some of the risks associated with adopting a gluten free diet.

Canada has just released its first ever food report card and Saskatchewan received top marks with an “A” for industry prosperity, food safety, household food security and environmental sustainability.

Scout sits down with Portland-based comic artist Ross Jackson to talk favourite breweries, best meals in Portland and his love of sushi.

Drinking via Instagram honours this week go to Boulevard Kitchen and their housemade caesar in honour of National Caesar Day!

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Villa Lobos: Skate Kids, Sharp Knives, Sold-Out Dinners

A group of skate kids from King George started cooking for each other and ended up building something bigger than they expected. Now they’re running sold-out dinners, with strong community backing.

Vancouver’s Best Japanese Curries, Our Favourites Mapped

Japanese curry doesn’t chase the spotlight the way ramen or gyoza do, but it has always been one of Japan’s most reliable comfort meals: hot, filling, and easy on the wallet. With Vancouver’s cooler weather still lingering, it’s exactly the kind of satisfying bowl that hits the spot.

AnnaLena’s Long Game

Most restaurants leave well enough alone. AnnaLena doesn’t. Whether bold or subtle, the changes they make carry weight. Here’s what shifted during the annual closure and why it matters.

Gujarati Jalso: The Burnaby Restaurant Giving Gujarati Food Top Billing

Edmonds Street in Burnaby is home to Gujarati Jalso, where the focus is entirely on vegetarian food from India’s western coast.