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Catoro Café announces July 29 opening date

The Station Square location will include an expanded menu featuring items you can't find at any other Cactus Club

The only time I’ve ever lined up for dessert was in Portland, Oregon at Voodoo Doughnut. It was worth it. I got a grape (my favourite flavour) donut the size of a Frisbee and enjoyed every last bite.

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.

Vancouver’s Downlow Chicken Shack and Mister Artisan Ice Cream team up for limited summertime mash-up

Siblings Phil and Martina Seo made it to the final four in last year’s Amazing Race Canada and they are returning this season in a different role.

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.

In my last column about strawberries, I prompted you to try making a strawberry salsa and gave you some direction on how to go about doing so. Fruit salsas are so fresh and delicious, and a perfect way to compliment the summer grilling season.

PokéBar comes to Vancouver this September and promises to bring the hit game to ‘real life’

Mall music has gotten a lot better since I was a kid. But nothing can substitute live tunes and beats, especially during the summer. The City of Lougheed has launched its Summer Series in the Eateries to liven up lunchtime.