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Bel Café , Earls Ambleside, Colony: 3 Metro Vancouver eateries to check out
The Salmon Sushi Salad at David Hawksworth's Kitsilano Bel Cafe. Last week was a busy one for eating out—in between writing, taking boys...

Gail Johnson
Oct 1, 20183 min read
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Mott 32: modern Chinese in downtown Vancouver with a knock-out wine list
The main dining area at Mott 32 Vancouver. I just had my first dining experience at Mott 32 Vancouver. I know… It took a while. It opened...

Gail Johnson
Sep 19, 20183 min read
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SKOOKUM's long-table dinner series kicks off with a celebration of the sea in Stanley Park
As Black Pistol Fire played on the nearby Forest stage, dozens of festival-goers dined underneath strings of lights and hanging driftwood...

Gail Johnson
Sep 8, 20181 min read
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Summer's not over yet: sips to savour over Labour Day and beyond
It’s not over till it’s over, right? We've got the long weekend to enjoy, and even though the calendar flipping past August can be a bit...

Gail Johnson
Aug 31, 20182 min read
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Half a Dozen Hospitality podcast: my conversation with Brad Bodnarchuk
Earlier this summer, I was overjoyed and honoured to get an email from Vancouver's Brad Bodnarchuk, asking if I'd join him on his weekly...

Gail Johnson
Aug 29, 20181 min read
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Inaugural Indigenous Feast at Harmony Arts Festival: oolichan, bannock, bison, and other traditional
The evening could not have been more gorgeous: as the sun beamed during its langourous descent, a fresh breeze swirled off the ocean just...

Gail Johnson
Aug 8, 20181 min read
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Concept restaurants in Vancouver: get the concept?
With so many restaurants opening up all the time in Metro Vancouver, it can be a challenge for to stand out. One approach that seems to...

Gail Johnson
Jul 17, 20183 min read
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Talking poke on BT Vancouver
This morning I had the opportunity to appear on BT Vancouver (Breakfast Television) to talk about poke (or poké, though you would never...

Gail Johnson
Jul 11, 20181 min read
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New Vancouver Blog: Great Tips About Food, Fitness & Travel
Gail Johnson has launched a new blog all about food, fitness and travel in the Greater Vancouver BC area. Gail is a professional writer,...

Gail Johnson
Jul 11, 20181 min read
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Sipping and deliberating at Stoli Canada's inaugural Cocktail Invitational
I had the pleasure of being part of the judging panel for the inaugural Cocktail Invitational, sponsored by Stoli Canada, at the...

Gail Johnson
Jul 9, 20182 min read
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Dinner in the Sky: an elevated experience 130 feet off the ground
There’s music playing and a whole lotta fun and feel-good vibes, especially when people start reclining their chairs back and even doing...

Gail Johnson
Jun 28, 20181 min read
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The Berry Mobile rolls in
I was so happy to see the Berry Mobile today at Whole Foods Market! Berry Mobile Fruit Distribution is a true farm-to-market company. It...

Gail Johnson
Jun 23, 20181 min read
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Working out with KINDness
Lunges. Lots and lots of lunges. Today, I got to attend a workout hosted by KIND Snacks, a New York-based company that makes healthy,...

Gail Johnson
Jun 20, 20182 min read
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Talking Ramen on BT Vancouver!
Had a blast talking about ramen this morning on BT Vancouver with Tara-Jean Stevens. Didn't have time to mention ramen etiquette: eat...

Gail Johnson
Jun 18, 20181 min read
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Fitness and fine wine: my ultimate weekend and first half marathon
Last fall, I started trail running with a group of amazing moms along the rugged trails in our spectacular neighbourhood of Lynn Valley....

Gail Johnson
May 20, 20151 min read
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Ingredient of the day: Calcium Silicate
I recently tried some super yummy crispy baked chicken. Wanting to try it out at home, I made a trip to the grocery store to buy the key...

Gail Johnson
Feb 25, 20151 min read
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New chocolate for a new year
Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t even have time to have a shower, shampoo, and shine before she got up on New Year’s Day and sent out her latest...

Gail Johnson
Jan 2, 20151 min read
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Wolf in the Fog worth a trip to Tofino in itself
Every November we go to Tofino for a dual-family surf trip, and every year we take turns making dinner, eight of us cozily packed into a...

Gail Johnson
Dec 9, 20141 min read
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More inspiration to reduce food waste
I was motivated to write this story about food waste for Yahoo! Canada Finance after opening my fridge one day and finding three jars of...

Gail Johnson
Nov 25, 20142 min read
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Today is World Food Day
With ebola taking so many lives, it's easy to get overwhelmed by current events. And headlines often draw our attention away from ongoing...

Gail Johnson
Oct 16, 20141 min read
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