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Pidgin to Host One-Night Only Pop-Up Sake Bar on Monday, Nov. 20

Head down to Gastown for a rare opportunity to taste and learn about the new generation of sakes

You Need to Try Four Winds’ Delicious Reprieve from the Torrential Deluge

Want to remember summer nights foraging wild blackberries? Have a few sips of this delicious, limited release brew.

Hastings’ Acme Cafe Sold, Will Close November 28

Put on your eating pants! We have less than two weeks to scarf all the pie at this much-loved comfort food joint.

A Guide to Eating & Drinking Like a Champion During the Eastside Culture Crawl

Where to raise your glasses, forks and chopsticks while resting your tired feet between artistic adventures this weekend.

Legendary Restaurant Industry Hang-Out Closes After 24 Years

"If ever a moment of silence was deservedly observed in the restaurant world, it was when Gyoza King closed..."

The Oakwood Is on the Hunt for a Sous Chef

Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?

Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Submit your best guess in the comments.

On Underwater Restaurants and Crossing Bridges for Tallow-Fried Beignets

This week's food media omnibus teases new concepts, exposes bad restaurant manners and eats a lot of butter.

Where to Sip the Inspired, ‘Nacho Medicine’ Cocktail on a Cold Vancouver Day

This delicious take on Sam Ross' famous "Penicillin" cocktail is a worthy smoke show. Best enjoyed with rain.

Understanding Gochujang, the Ultimate Korean Condiment

Great Big Story hits the village of Sunchang and looks in on the gochujang tradition of a master.

In a Richmond Strip Mall, Seeking Out “Explosion Pulp Chicken”

Fernando Medrano takes the "Never Heard of It" column on a mission to satisfy some genuine curiosity.

Inside Sammy Piccolo’s Upcoming ‘Spade’ Cafe on Commercial Drive

The 40 seater is opening in the middle of November at 1858 Commercial Drive (the old Waves Coffee location)

You’ll Want a Front Row Seat for Two Rivers’ Cheeseburger Show

We heads to the North Shore and Two Rivers' new restaurant for the next instalment of "Best Seat in The House".

Homer Street Cafe & Bar Now Recruiting in The Kitchen

The Most Convincingly Delicious ‘Eggslut’ Sandwich Facsimile in Vancouver

(Very likely) inspired by the sandwiches served at California's legendary Eggslut, this beauty from a downtown cafe tastes as good as it looks.

On Leaking Maple Syrup and Categorizing the Worst Kinds of Food Snobs

Our latest read of the food headlines will have you making good use of your leftover Halloween candy and asking if you're a Trend Humper.

Joe Pizza Now Open at UBC and Hiring

Industry Veterans Plan Cuban Cocktail Spot ‘Tocador’ for Main Street

The old Charlie's Little Italian space is currently being transformed into a Cubano cocktail bar and restaurant. Opening early 2018.

Can You Correctly Identify This Vancouver Restaurant?

Do you think you know Vancouver's restaurant scene well enough to identify this spot? Please contribute your best guess in the comments.

Victoria’s Acclaimed Agrius on Hunt for Chef and FOH Manager

A Sneak Peek Inside East Vancouver Brewing Company on Venables Street

We took a sneak peek inside the neighbourhood's newest brewery as it neared its November opening between Clark & Commercial.

What Inspired the Little ‘Nemesis Coffee’ Upside-Down Heart Icon?

Nemesis Coffee co-owner Jess Reno gives us the lowdown on the cafe's curious little logo that greets all who enter.

Chefs From Mexico City, Vail, Jackson Hole, Hawaii Coming to Whistler’s SIDECUT

BBQ, taco happy hour parties, an inspired Nobu long table dinner ... there's a lot of tasty going on at SIDECUT in November.

On Stolen Spam and How to Get a Michelin Star

A read of the food and drink headlines reveals 101 reasons to head to LA with an appetite, climate change truffles, sexual harassment and more.

What’s the Deal with Superflux Beer Company’s Awesome Branding?

We suss out the story behind the beautiful geometric label design of one of our favourite local beers, Colour & Shape.

You Need to Try “The Broken Compass” in Chinatown

The seasonal cocktail at The Keefer Bar is tiki-inspired without being sweet and summery. Think blended Scotch, coconut and Amaro.

Dissecting this Amazing All-Day Breakfast Burger’s Deliciousness

It's tempting to think of this as a burger-centric take on a super-sized Sausage McMuffin meal, but it's so much more than that.

155 Seat Lounge (With a Bad Name) Opening Soon in The Westin Bayshore

What's in a restaurant name? We'll find out in the wake of HJU:Z's arrival at the Westin Bayshore next month.