Living

When Steve Edwards phoned Lauren Mote to ask her for suggestions about who could shake things up at the Uva Wine Bar, he thought hed be tapping into her vast knowledge about the cocktail scene, both here and across North America.

When youre a chef who sends his recipes out into the world in the form of a cookbook, you want to know youve done all you can to make sure they can thrive without you. You nourish them, giving them everything they need to be independent.

We asked our readers to tell us their favourite places to eat and drink in Vancouver and they responded with enthusiasm. We didnt guide them; they took the time to list their top choice in each category.

Once again, readers have had their say in our Best of the City issue, choosing their favourite BC wineries.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Im not a big fan of fear. It gets far more attention than it deserves. The media and entertainment industries practically worship it, and many of us allow ourselves to be riddled with toxic amounts of the stuff.

The next few weeks are a good opportunity to settle the garden down for winter because all too soon, long days of rain and the busyness of Christmas will be descending on us. Raking leaves is the most usual yard work at this time.

Flocking to Turkey

Tiffany’s relaunch of the Atlas collection brings us back in time

Forget frou-frou pink concoctions. Just as doughnuts have entered the world of culinary explorations, its time cupcakes grew up and became a bit more manly.

Ten years ago, if you would have told Charles Tremewe n that wed be sitting down for an interview in his micro-distillery (the first in Vancouver), he wouldnt have believed you. I would have said, Yeah right, he says laughing.