Gail Johnson
The Georgia Straight
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COVID-19: Plant-based Amaranthus restaurant will close its doors permanently due to the pandemic
Sep 1, 2020 - In happier news, the same team plans to launch a new Italian restaurant in downtown Vancouver by year's end → Read More
COVID-19: Adults with kids under 18 at home report using alcohol to cope with pandemic stress, new study finds
Sep 1, 2020 - Drinking to cope was related to increased alcohol use after the onset of the pandemic. → Read More
You know summer is over when restaurants start promoting holiday parties
Aug 31, 2020 - It's the most wonderful time of the year. → Read More
COVID-19: Here's what Whistler Blackcomb is going to look like for the 2020-21 ski and snowboard season
Aug 31, 2020 - Mark your calendars: Whistler Blackcomb is scheduled to open November 26. → Read More
New luxurious silk scrunchies do wonders for your hair
Aug 26, 2020 - HoneyLux is bringing luxe to women’s everyday lives. → Read More
Cooking instructors dish up advice for school lunches
Aug 25, 2020 - “DIY ‘lunchables’ are a popular with teens,” says Ben Kiely, lead culinary chef-instructor at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. → Read More
New kid in town: Hotel Zed Tofino opens its doors
Aug 25, 2020 - There’s a new place to stay in Canada’s most popular surf destination, and Hotel Zed Tofino is unlike anything Tuff City has ever seen. → Read More
Hot off the press: 2021 firefighters’ Hall of Flame Calendar features male and female models
Aug 25, 2020 - The Vancouver Firefighter Chartiies' Clothing Bank bins are at nine locations city-wide. → Read More
You know summer is over when Starbucks announces the release of Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Aug 25, 2020 - Time to put away your bikini and flip-flops and pull out your jeans and cozy sweaters. Sorry to be a downer, but don’t blame us; blame Starbucks Canada. The coffee giant's fall menu is now available across the country.That means you can order Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brews, and Salted Caramel Mochas alongside bakery items like pumpkin scones, → Read More
MILA to bring plant-based dining to historic Chinatown
Aug 24, 2020 - MILA will feature "globally inspired dishes with Asian flair” → Read More
Splash of Wine: Snoop Dogg has arrived in Canada—via his new collab with 19 Crimes winery
Aug 24, 2020 - Snoop Dogg is a little wine-y. → Read More
Splash of Wine: Sangria secrets elevate a summertime staple
Aug 19, 2020 - Use a wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own. → Read More
New online platform means you can get Granville Island goods delivered to your door
Aug 18, 2020 - #GranvilleIslandLuv. → Read More
COVID-19: Things at the grocery store will never be the same, top Canadian food analyst says
Aug 18, 2020 - You might have trouble finding Twinkie-flavoured milk → Read More
Oliver-Osoyoos wineries raise the bar on virtual wine tastings with strong series
Aug 17, 2020 - Put your feet up and discover new B.C. wines from home. → Read More
12th annual Chinese Restaurant Awards reveals Signature Dishes of 2020
Aug 17, 2020 - These dishes are knockouts. → Read More
Splash of Wine: Fizzy Lambruscos pair with summer food
Aug 13, 2020 - Adding Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Premium Lambrusco di Sorbara to the summer picnic basket will be a hit with fried-chicken lovers. → Read More
Sweet summer corn plagued by misconceptions
Aug 13, 2020 - The Chilliwack variety is no different than the version grown in Abbotsford, despite what some people might say. → Read More
Splash of Wine: If you can't visit Europe this summer, at least you can drink French, Italian, and German wines
Aug 11, 2020 - You know we love B.C. wine here at the Straight, but, with COVID-19 having wiped out our international travel plans, we’re going on a journey this time out via three wines from Europe.They're all under $30. You can sip and dream of that next visit overseas.[[gs_media:{"fid":"1091553","src":""}]]Marchesi di Barolo - Moscato D'Asti Zagara 2018BC Liquor Stores → Read More
Blue Mountain, les amis du fromage go virtually into the night for a wine and cheese tasting you can have at home
Aug 11, 2020 - A wine and cheese tasting chez vous. → Read More