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Richmond cafe makes ice cream treats from fresh soy milk

Richmond cafe makes ice cream treats from fresh soy milk

A new independent cafe focused on using fresh-made soy milk to make treats has just opened in Richmond. Soytalk, on the No. 3 Road side of Parker Place, has been in their soft opening phase for about a week.
Vancouver’s Totoro-themed cat cafe opening later this month

Vancouver’s Totoro-themed cat cafe opening later this month

Catoro Café announces July 29 opening date
REVIEW: Cayenne adds luxury and practicality to Porsche's sporty recipe

REVIEW: Cayenne adds luxury and practicality to Porsche's sporty recipe

The Porsche Cayenne was first designed and released in 2003. At the time, the idea of Porsche producing an SUV was shocking to say the least.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Remembering B.C.’s defunct craft breweries

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Remembering B.C.’s defunct craft breweries

B.C. has seen a delicious explosion of craft beer in recent years, but not every brewery is destined for success. Poor business decisions, hideous branding, changing markets and — most of all — lousy beer can all spell doom for a fledgling brewery.
Tokyo’s ramen shop opens first Canadian location in Richmond

Tokyo’s ramen shop opens first Canadian location in Richmond

A Japanese ramen shop known for its “chicken broth” style of the popular noodle soup will open its first Canadian location in Richmond. Afuri Ramen + Dumpling is moving in to Dazzling Café’s former location at 140 – 7971 Alderbridge Way, near No.
Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

Starbucks turns on and drops out with trippy, Tie Dye Frappuccino just in time for summer… man

Move over mermaids, and until we meet again unicorns: Starbucks has released its annual summer special frappuccino. This year’s sugary, colourful, seasonal offering is all about those peace and love vibes, baby: the Tie Dye Frappuccino.
BRAKING NEWS: Squatter tries to claim convertible parked in Vancouver

BRAKING NEWS: Squatter tries to claim convertible parked in Vancouver

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: Finders-keepers doesn’t work on Corvette convertible Ever own or rent a convertible with a top that’s a pain to put up? You might be tempted just to leave it down while you run in
GRINDING GEARS: Canada has a great grey market for imported automobiles

GRINDING GEARS: Canada has a great grey market for imported automobiles

Well, it’s the Canada Day long weekend, a time for face-painting, backyard barbecues, waving the flag and cheering politely, and then dropping the gloves in a game of street hockey.
Column: Summer salads for seniors

Column: Summer salads for seniors

Really, these salads are for anybody. I just like the alliteration. When the days get nice and warm and you don’t feel like a heavy, hot meal, a salad is often the perfect alternative.
Book Review: Historical journey through Colonel Forrester's eyes.

Book Review: Historical journey through Colonel Forrester's eyes.

It’s 1885, and Colonel Allen Forrester has been assigned to lead his men up Alaska’s Wolverine River.