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Meet the ‘Malibu’ — One of the More Interesting Cocktails Being Made in Gastown Right Now


Don’t be fooled by this drink’s pinkish hue. The Malibu cocktail is not to be trifled with and is a much closer relative to the martini than the Cosmopolitan. An no, it doesn’t contain any Malibu-brand liqueur. Coconut-washed gin, French vermouth, strawberry, dill and a hint of salted Aperol make for a smooth sipper with a rich mouthfeel and light finish. The dill and salted aperitif add savoury, herbaceous notes just to keep it interesting! Find it at The Diamond.

$12 | 6 Powell St. | 604-568-8272 | www.di6mond.com

Chef Phil Scarfone’s Farmers Market Tomato Passato Recipe

You only get a few weeks of tomatoes this good — Phil Scarfone’s recipe makes sure you don’t blow it.

Room for Dessert, Vol. 6: Chez Céline’s Incredible Soft Serve, Many Ways

Ksenia Dempster is a baker and proud "dessert person". A believer that desserts should make people happy, she is spotlighting the final courses that are worth unbuttoning your pants for, and the talented local chefs behind them.

Room for Dessert, Vol. 5: Saan Saan’s Ginger Milk Burnt Sugar Cookie

Ksenia Dempster is a baker and proud "dessert person". A believer that desserts should make people happy, she is spotlighting the final courses that are worth unbuttoning your pants for, and the talented local chefs behind them.

The Best Tea that Vancouver Has to Offer, Mapped

Introducing Scout's guide to the best tea to be found in Vancouver. Not 'high tea'. Not bubble tea. Just tea: green, black, or herbal; where to get it around town; and what to try.