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Restaurants

Cafe Medina owner Robbie Kane

Top 5 Restaurants in Vancouver: Robbie Kane's guide

Since it opened in 2008, Café Medina has carved out a niche as one of Vancouver’s premier destinations for breakfast, lunch and daily brunch. Owner Robbie Kane’s pioneering attitude toward café...

Marijuana and pizza marry their flavours at restaurant Mega ill

Vancouver's first pizzeria and vapor lounge opens on Kingsway, boldly pairing marijuana use with pizza.

Jethro's Fine Grub in East Van

How's Jethro's Fine Grub's East Van expansion? Trencherman wanted to find out...

Top 5 Restaurants in Vancouver: Mo Jessa's Guide

As President of Earls Restaurants, Mo Jessa eats out a lot. Staying on top of what's happening at his 65 restaurants fills up much of his dining schedule but he still finds time to explore.

So, where do your tips go? Ask the tax man

While we have already explored some thorny issues around service and tipping, today’s topic is perhaps the thorniest.

How does Franco Felice's restaurant stay afloat when so many others sink?

Cafe Il Nido celebrated its quarter century in 2013. It brings old world charm to Vancouver's West End.

Who gets the money when you tip?

When you put down your fork and settle up, the story is just beginning. In part 2 of this series, we look at the legal questions around tip pooling.

Hastings House on Salt Spring offers luxury and Gulf Island charm

Hastings House on Salt Spring island is the number five ranked small resort in the country.

Where the money actually goes when you leave a tip

In the first of a 3-part series, we explore some of the inner workings of restaurant tip pools.

How much should you tip? Talk to your server

How much do you tip and why? Does the server earn a gratuity or is it simply expected? Veteran server and bartender Nathan Collins has some simple advice for the worry-stricken tipper.