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Greasy spoon series: Salty Richmond cafe gets a 're-boot'

Greasy spoon series: Salty Richmond cafe gets a 're-boot'

Fisherman's Boot Cafe in Steveston Harbour has a charm all of its own
Drink this: Farm to Table by Russell Brewing

Drink this: Farm to Table by Russell Brewing

The local food movement is impacting craft beer in a big way, with many breweries choosing to set their beers apart by using local ingredients such as hops and fruit, as well as barley and yeast, to a lesser extent.
Richmond fashion designer to showcase latest collection at Vancouver Fashion Week

Richmond fashion designer to showcase latest collection at Vancouver Fashion Week

Wendy Schindler has always loved working with her hands, and couture is all about craftsmanship. Operating out of her Richmond studio, Devotion Designs, Schindler creates colourful and intricate gowns that any woman can wear.
BRAKING NEWS: Land Rover bringing back beloved boxy Defender

BRAKING NEWS: Land Rover bringing back beloved boxy Defender

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Land Rover Defender returns This week is the Frankfurt Motor show, a biennial event that usually skews toward product launches from the German marques.
Richmond’s CAVU scores best burger title for mac ‘n’ cheese burger

Richmond’s CAVU scores best burger title for mac ‘n’ cheese burger

Take a bite out of this.
A popular Chinese noodle joint opens first location in Richmond

A popular Chinese noodle joint opens first location in Richmond

A popular chain for Chinese rice noodles is trying its luck at Richmond’s culinary hotspot — Alexandra Road.
‘Remarkable’ Bordeaux will have wine aficionados lining up for BC Liquor Store release

‘Remarkable’ Bordeaux will have wine aficionados lining up for BC Liquor Store release

Every September, for more than 30 years, wine lovers and collectors have lined up overnight at BC Liquor Stores in the hope of securing some premium bottles of that rock star of wines — Bordeaux. This year — Saturday, Sept.
This is the first Friday the 13th with a full harvest moon in… gulp… 13 years

This is the first Friday the 13th with a full harvest moon in… gulp… 13 years

If you’re superstitious, you might want to hide under a rock this Friday. Not only does this Friday fall on the 13th day of the month, but it also takes place on the full harvest moon.
The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

The top 5 freakiest spiders to spot in British Columbia

Vancouver Is Awesome spoke to Erinn Lisso, Outreach Coordinator, Victoria Bug Zoo, about some of the freakiest spiders locals might spot around B.C.
How craft beer and the brewery tasting room revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

How craft beer and the brewery tasting room revolutionized drinking culture in B.C.

This story originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of The Growler , out now! You can find B.C.’s favourite craft beer guide at your local brewery, select private liquor stores, and on newsstands across the province.