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Recipe: Beer-Brined Roasted Chicken By Chef Alessandro Vianello of Bells and Whistles

Rob Mangelsdorf • February 5, 2018

With the miserable weather outside, it’s the perfect time for some comfort food. This recipe for beer-brined chicken from chef Alessandro Vianello of Vancouver’s Bells and Whistles, “is like a warm hug from your mom.” “I love it because it’s […]

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Tap & Barrel to take over Steel Toad Brewing space

Rob Mangelsdorf • January 17, 2018

Vancouver’s Steel Toad Brewing Company is no more, but the beer will continue to flow at the historic former Opsal Steel building. Craft beer-focused restaurant chain Tap & Barrel have bought the brewpub and are planning to rebrand it as […]

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