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It seems crazy to me that just a few years ago Vancouver was running a deficit of very good pizza.

TIGHT SQUEZE: They say you should never shop for food when youre hungry. Vancouver-based powerhouse retailer Michel Menard (he of the über-stylish Menard Agency) has expanded that old trope to exclude clothes shopping.

You are... Paul Grunberg, co-owner LAbattoir Restaurant, (217 Carrall St.), 604-568-1701?, LAbattoir.ca Describe the theme of your restaurant...

Stress is linked to so many ailments, what better than a reflexology session (especially at home!) to calm the nervous system and send the message to the body to relax?! Certified reflexologists dont massage or rub the feet; we have specific thumb an

West Vancouver cafe owners Tarry and Kristine Gianniakos (of the always busy Crema at 15th and Bellevue) have just opened Revolver in Gastown, and this time theyve left their four coffee-loving sons George, John, Chris and Matt in charge.

Ugh. Ive never started a column like that before, but really... ugh.

So here we are crossing the threshold into Autumn in Vancouver, even though I still cant shake the feeling that were waiting for summer to officially kick in.

Courier Reader: Lenora Hayman Destination: Valley of Fire, Nevada Favourite memories of trip: Despite her giant smile, Lenora was boiling in the 40 C (104 Fahrenheit) heat at Fire Canyon, located northeast of Las Vegas.

Negative letters inspire pause for refl ection after 20 years