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Well hello friends, it’s that time of year again where all of us get together and celebrate what it means to take care in what we produce. Vancouver Craft Beer Week, May 6-14 2011 both schools and celebrates with all people that love craft brews. The Refinery is offering a really cool Cocktail Kitchen on [...]

by Ed Dugas, Industry Blender For over 5 years now, Vancouver policy planners have been trying to implement a liquor service policy that will both satisfy the majority of shareholders, and represent an appropriate solution for the city. The draft must appease public safety officials, protect applicable businesses, and reasonably address all citizen concerns. A [...]

by Lauren Mote As an avid diner, and passionate restaurant worker, it has always been my rule of thumb to go with Johnny, the perfect dining companion, and spend an evening marveling, or questioning the methods and dishes of potential employers before my first shift – as you will read in previous reviews, if I [...]

by Lauren Mote Situated between high-heeled dogs-in-purse Yaletown and restored Gastown lies a culinary gem… somewhere that took me over 6 months to investigate… the need for old classics, European charm and high-end casual ambience has really helped me in decisive dinner planning this evening. If you haven’t already met, please allow me to introduce [...]

by Lauren Mote As we awoke on the balmy Thursday morning at 3:30am, I stumbled to find the light, the coffee, and my suitcase. In 2 hours time, Johnny and I would embark on our first trip home to Toronto, the chilly, nostalgic nesting place we left a while ago. We get off the plane [...]