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Sake to Me, Babynew

Premium sake, which is served chilled, goes down smoothly enough to appeal to those who never developed a taste for the hot-turpentine qualities of the cheap stuff still served in many sushi joints.
The Georgia Straight  |  John Lucas  |  02-22-2008  |  Food+Drink

Canadian Game Developers Reach Next Levelnew

Mario Strikers Charged, an intense, fast-paced offering for the Nintendo Wii, is one of the many acclaimed video games recently developed in Canada.
The Georgia Straight  |  Blaine Kyllo  |  01-25-2008  |  Video Games

Romania Caught in a Transitional Time Warpnew

Last January, Romania joined the European Union and money was suddenly available to begin upgrading the country's failing infrastructure. The cost of living jumped dramatically. But problems remain.
The Georgia Straight  |  Julie Ovenell-Carter  |  01-25-2008  |  Travel

From Couch to Kitchen: Celeb Chefs Who Inspirenew

Unlike other TV chefs, Jamie Oliver actually motivates viewers to the stove with dead simple and rewarding recipes.
The Georgia Straight  |  Angela Murrills  |  01-25-2008  |  Food+Drink

Faraway Food Productionnew

High energy and land costs raise the stakes for British Columbia's farmers.
The Georgia Straight  |  Ben Parfitt  |  01-25-2008  |  Food+Drink

The BOYs are Back for Another Round of Bestsnew

More Best of the Year wines that made the jaded palate sparkle and buzz.
The Georgia Straight  |  Jurgen Gothe  |  01-18-2008  |  Food+Drink

Consumer Electronics Show Brings Giant Screens and Pink Tasersnew

CES -- which took place January 7 to 10 -- is bursting at the seams these days, and there have been complaints from both exhibitors and attendees that the show is too big.
The Georgia Straight  |  Blaine Kyllo  |  01-18-2008  |  Tech

Kick-start Your Heart with Winter Sportsnew

"I mean, they are also low-impact, so you don't injure yourself as much, unless, of course, you fall off your skis," says Kenneth Madden, UBC assistant professor of geriatric medicine.
The Georgia Straight  |  Matthew Burrows  |  01-18-2008  |  Sports

Your Wardrobe May be Ripe for a January Rejignew

The repurposing trend is hot globally and locally as eco-minded designers create one-of-a-kind pieces from found clothing.
The Georgia Straight  |  Angela Murrills  |  01-11-2008  |  Fashion

Rock Band's Bundled Canadian Releasenew

While the highly anticipated game was scheduled for release in North America on November 20 and appeared in the U.S. on that day, copies of the title didn't start appearing on the shelves of Canadian retailers until December 21.
The Georgia Straight  |  Blaine Kyllo  |  01-11-2008  |  Video Games

The Right Headphones Create an Ear for Musicnew

For those of you who received iPods and assorted other MP3 players during the holiday season, your next challenge is getting headphones that not only deliver high-quality sound but meet your individual needs.
The Georgia Straight  |  Blaine Kyllo  |  01-04-2008  |  Tech

Rounding Up BOYs From the Year Gone Bynew

The Best of Year import selections.
The Georgia Straight  |  Jurgen Gothe  |  01-04-2008  |  Food+Drink

Healthy Obsessionnew

Research shows that physical activity reduces the chances of heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.
The Georgia Straight  |  Charlie Smith  |  01-04-2008  |  Sports

Van Westen Makes Wines with Va-Va-Voomnew

Speed in acquisition is the name of the game with Van Westen Vineyards' wines.
The Georgia Straight  |  Jurgen Gothe  |  12-17-2007  |  Food+Drink

Seven Drool-worthy Dining Booksnew

If Michelin rates restaurants with stars and wine critics do it by numbers, shouldn't cookbook ratings reflect the speed with which your salivary glands spring into action?
The Georgia Straight  |  Angela Murrills  |  12-10-2007  |  Food+Drink

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