by Talia Kleinplatz | Here’s an interesting bit of American election news: while fast food chains tend to give money to Republican PACs, research shows that their employees tend to support the Democratic cause.

My unending love affair with Anthony Bourdain just went next level as the globetrotting silver fox prepares to release his latest cookbook this Tuesday.

There’s now a 24 hour wine fountain on the streets of Abruzzo, Italy and it’s free. What kind of magical world are we living in? Definitely something to add to the Vancouver Would be Cooler If… column!

BC Living is holding open nominations for their inaugural social media awards including categories in food and drink. Head on over to give a shout out to your local favourites!

Scout drinks columnist Shaun Layton catches up with Vancouver expat Charlie Ainsbury to see what the much-loved bartender has been up to since his move back to Sydney.

Hospitality is all the rage in the cocktail community right now but what that means exactly is still up for debate. Food Republic columnist (and Clyde Common barman) Jeffrey Morgenthaler explains.

And speaking of Portland favourites, Mark Ibold of Lucky Peach brings you the story of a beloved PDX pho restaurant that stops serving soup at noon and changes its menu everyday.

If the risk of diabetes and obesity weren’t grounds enough, scientists just gave us another reason to avoid diet soda. Spoiler alert: infertility.

It takes innovative ideas and immense passion to create the best restaurant in the world. As the New York Times’ Jeff Gordinier discovers, Massimo Bottura has a heck of a lot of both and then some.

Better enjoy our coffee while we can, my friends! Looks like climate change will limit our caffeine access as some of the largest coffee-producing nations face unprecedented drought.

The folks at Imbibe share their picks for some of the best boozy books set to come out this Fall. The list includes Jamie Boudreau’s Canon which is sure to include recipes from one of Seattle’s most acclaimed establishments.

Originally created in Detroit, The Last Word cocktail is legend. Punch’s Kara Newman looks at how one Seattle bartender revived and elevated the drink.

The story of a vineyard growing on top of one of the most disputed pieces of land in the world shows how growth and production can defy seemingly unshakable boundaries.

Bringing sweetness to an otherwise bitter and unending election season, Bon Appetit looks at the history of the election cake and the bakers who are reviving the age-old tradition.

The folks at the CBC round up some favourite local coffee shops including Bows and Arrows, Matchstick and Milano.

Vancouver Sun’s Mia Stainsby confirms that Squamish’s recently opened Salted Vine is well worth the drive. I guess you’d expect no less from two Top Table vets!

From stouts to saisons and pilsners to IPAs, The BC Beer awards recognized some of the best in in the biz with Burnaby’s Steamworks taking home the much coveted “Best In Show” nod. Congrats to all

Eating via Instagram honours this week go to the recently opened Virtuous Pie, because pizza never needs a reason.

Looking for work in the industry? Well guess who’s hiring! (psst…it’s Scout!)