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But not everything is off the table if you're on a budget

Local chocolatiers Dominique and Cindy Duby of Wild Sweets have been named among the top 24 best chocolatiers in the world by Georg Bernardini, one of the world’s foremost experts on chocolate, in his 2015 edition of Chocolate—The Reference Standard.

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to peek in to the ultra chic pad of local interior designer Gillian Segal, and take a glimpse at her interpretations of style, mixing glamour with modern.

So seaweed is the new kale they say. This salty sea veggie that has been known throughout time to be a fountain of youth is becoming all the rage with foodies and health nuts alike.

I recently read about this company called Embrace Pangaea that sells mesh balls of herbs meant to detox your vagina and uterus. One package even claimed to help with " vaginal tightening " from inserting the herbal packets for three days.

The Growler ’s fifth issue is out March 1. For this one, we spoke to Ryan Parfitt of Luppolo Brewing and Nicolas Amaya of Andina Brewing .

By now, all that remains of holiday season are the few happy pounds you may have managed to acquire and a credit card bill clearly calculating your generosity and extravagance. The pinch is on.

Ready to hit the refresh button on your winter wardrobe? Here are a few pieces to boost your closet and your spirit.

Osteria Savio Volpe 615 Kingsway | 604-428-0072 | SavioVolpe.com Open Sunday-Wednesday, 5pm-10pm; Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-10:30pm.

As fabulous as Dine Out invariably is — and, each year Canada’s largest food and drink festival seems to improve like a good vintage in a cool cellar — there are nights when you just want to eat in peace, away from the madding crowds and three-course