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Book Review: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

Book Review: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

In Naomi Novik’s Spinning Silver, w inters are rough but they get rougher still when the Staryk pass through. They rove the lands, pillaging and sometimes murdering, looking for any gold they can find. They are also very territorial.
Drink this: Naramata Nut Brown by Cannery Brewing

Drink this: Naramata Nut Brown by Cannery Brewing

Since we’re nearing the end of Flagship February, I thought it would be a good idea to get into the spirit of things and crack open a classic this week.
Richmond restaurants win big at Chinese Restaurant Awards

Richmond restaurants win big at Chinese Restaurant Awards

They took home prizes in 17 of the 23 categories
Column: Visiting Australia's most charming wine region

Column: Visiting Australia's most charming wine region

The Clare Valley is sure to thrill your taste buds
You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

You can help name this adorable killer whale calf in B.C. waters

A resident killer whale calf needs a new name and you can be part of the selection process. The two-year-old calf, currently known as A116, is the second offspring of Springer (A37).
This Richmond restaurant is serving up bubble tea hot pot

This Richmond restaurant is serving up bubble tea hot pot

A new dessert craze has hit Richmond and this time, it’s a fusion of two beloved dishes. Avery, a restaurant near Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way, is the first in Metro Vancouver to serve up bubble tea hot pot.
Drink this: Hüftgold by Four Winds Brewing

Drink this: Hüftgold by Four Winds Brewing

With craft breweries trending towards more approachable beers, two styles have emerged as the big winners: hazy pales and lagers.
The fault in our beers: How to tell when your beer is off

The fault in our beers: How to tell when your beer is off

Ever had a beer that was just, well… off? When good beer goes bad, it can feel like a tragedy.
A B.C. brewer has made a Nanaimo Bar flavoured beer

A B.C. brewer has made a Nanaimo Bar flavoured beer

Because, like most great ideas, it seems really obvious. Pastry stouts and dessert beers are all the rage right now, and the Nanaimo bar is an iconic B.C. confection. Put them together and it’s a slam dunk.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival's Spring Lights Illumination event cancelled

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival's Spring Lights Illumination event cancelled

UPDATE: Spring Lights 2019 has been cancelled.