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Canadian food DYK: Original Cactus Club Cafe location still in its original design state

Cactus Club's original location in North Vancouver is a cool throwback to the restaurant chain's beginnings

Jun 24, 2019
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Alchemist Distiller turns Okanagan apples into unique local spirits

Summerland's Alchemist Distiller is making unique spirits out of Okanagan apples

Jun 24, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: The quintessential Canadian cocktail was created in Calgary in 1969

Over the past 50 years, the Caesar has become synonymous with Canadian food and drink culture

Jun 22, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: The Chinese green onion cake is touted as Edmonton’s unofficial dish

Siu To, now known throughout Edmonton as “the green onion cake man”, came from northern China and started his first restaurant in 1978.

Jun 22, 2019
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ICYMI: New Canadian food policy, McDonald's goes green, and more

Here are six stories you might have missed in food news this week

Jun 22, 2019
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The long-overdue rise of Indigenous cuisine brings Canada back to its roots

Rich with tradition and history, Indigenous food tells the stories of the past using local, seasonal ingredients inspired by the lands and oceans.

Jun 21, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: Canadian ice cider unique to Québec's Eastern Townships

Ice wine isn't Canada's only celebrated "ice" beverage

Jun 21, 2019
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Daily bite: Botanist Bar wins Bols Around the World, World’s Best Bar Team

Vancouver's Botanist Bar wins the competition's first-ever team-oriented championship

Jun 20, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: Saskatchewan is the largest exporter of lentils

Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of pulses, the edible dried seeds of legume crops (dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and dried peas), making up 35 per cent of the global pulse business.

Jun 20, 2019
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Daily bite: Calgary's Home and Away will close its doors at the end of June

The popular games and sports bar announces final send-off party June 28-30

Jun 19, 2019
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Daily bite: Time Out Market announces its first Canadian location

Canada's new cool food hall concept comes courtesy of the Lisbon-based Time Out Market.

Jun 18, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: Tide Head, New Brunswick is the fiddlehead capital of the world

This teeny village in New Brunswick dubs itself the fiddlehead capital of the world

Jun 17, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: Prince Edward Island grows and harvests over 40 million pounds of mussels a year

Prince Edward Island mussels are recognized as some of the best in the world

Jun 16, 2019
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Canadian food DYK: Canada's most elevated tea time happens at the Lake Agnes Tea House

Climb a mountain for afternoon tea just outside of Lake Louise

Jun 15, 2019
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ICYMI: Jennifer Crawford wins Masterchef Canada, new ways to reduce food waste, and more

Here are seven stories you might have missed in food news this week

Jun 14, 2019