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Food writers Ruth Reichl and David Lebovitz talk about the state of restaurant reviewing

Yeah, yeah – the Lower Mainland’s housing prices outrageous. So what? It’s still oddly thrilling to scour the real estate listings in search of the most lavish, fabulous homes on the market.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Dear Astrologer: We Aries people have an intense fire burning inside us. It’s an honor and a privilege. We’re lucky to be animated with such a generous share of the big energy that gives life to all of nature.

Popular restaurant Habit replaced by Little Charlie's Italian restaurant

Food and drink happenings around Vancouver

I was going to let it go, but I couldn’t. It was getting to me like the mislabelling of Wagyu beef for “Kobe” or sparkling wine for “Champagne.

I still remember the severe disappointment people expressed when they heard that the West End’s long-standing and extremely popular Tapastree on Robson was closing back in 2010.

While the cherry blossoms are still in full bloom around much of Vancouver, let’s crack open a few wines that’ll suit springtime well! La Stella 2012 Moscato D’Osoyoos | Osoyoos, BC | $20-25/500ml | LaStella.

Courier reader: Janine Jurji Destination: Tokyo, Japan Favourite memories of trip: Janine took a two-week vacation from her marketing and promotions duties at the Vancouver Courier to explore the many wonders of Japan, including an “owl café” in Osak

Adding second spice kitchen to Lower Mainland homes adds value