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DINER: Bartender Of The Year Tournament To Conclude At “The Keefer” This Monday

DINER: Vancouver’s Food & Wine Industry Raises Nearly $10,000 For One Of Its Own

GOODS: Kitsilano’s “Abigail’s Party” Open For 3 Days Of Brunch This Long Weekend

Seen In Vancouver #376: Ouf Of The Ring With The “Aprons For Gloves” Contenders

GOODS: Chef Marc-Andre Choquette Crafts Afternoon “Casse-Croûte” Menu At Tableau

GOODS: Tinhorn Creek Celebrating New Wine Legislation (Bill C-311) With Discounts

DINER: The First Look Inside The Upcoming “Tacofino” Opening Soon On East Hastings

GOODS: “Memphis Blues Barbeque House” Launches New Location On Robson Street

VICTORY GARDENS: Making The Best Of All Your Arugula With Pesto And Garlic Scapes

SMOKE BREAK #965: Award-Winning Spot For Australia’s Manly Hahn Super Dry Beer

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Crosstown’s “Café Medina” Looking For Baristas And Bussers

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Main St. Location Of 49th Parallel On The Hunt For A Manager

HEADS UP: Check Out The Farmers Market At “Old Faithful” In Gastown This Sunday

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Hawksworth” Is On The Lookout For Talented Pastry Cooks

GOODS: Wild Rice & Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden Set For “Enchanted Evenings” This Summer

GOODS: Summerland’s “Okanagan Crush Pad” Tasting Lounge Opens Up For Summer

DINER: Maenam Chef/Owner Angus An To Cook & Consult At “Kittichai” In Manhattan

A POUND OF BUTTER: On Making Smoked Sablefish “Tortilla de Patatas” With Allioli

DINER: “Vicino Pastaria” Opens Up On The DTES (Next Door To Nicli Antica Pizzeria)

GOODS: New Location Of “Meat & Bread” Open And Taking Sandwich Orders Online

GOODS: “Dockside” Gears Up For Canada Day Celebrations On Granville Island

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: The Cascade Room On The Hunt For Part-Time Bartender

DINER: The Best Dinner To Be Had In BC This Summer Set To Take Place On July 18

GOODS: “Market” To Host Farmer’s Market To Celebrate Local farmers And Purveyors

SMOKE BREAK #963: “Mission Chinese”, A Cool NSFW Film About A Very Intense Chef

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: “Lazy Gourmet” On The Lookout For Experienced Sous Chef

GOODS: Railtown’s “Two Chefs & A Table” Set To Plate Special Menu For Greek Day

DINER: The Top 16 In Scout’s Bartender Of The Year Tournament Announced Today