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Most of us in Vancouver are from somewhere else, which has given our city a real global vibe. This element exists in the wine world as well: finding grapes and vines that have travelled far from home.

Walk into any gym and theres usually somebody on the floor crunching away like theres no tomorrow. Too bad, its not the best way to work your abs.

As the weather heats up, many of us are making our summer wine choices, usually focusing on zippy whites and softer reds perfect pairings with the lighter fare the season brings. Until, that is, it comes to dessert.

Its coming up on prime road trip time and Im raring to go. My wife and I will be firing up the old Westfalia and hitting the asphalt every few weekends from now to Labour Day in search of some summer food adventures beyond our city limits.

You are: Jane Cornborough, chef at Refuel Neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar (1944 West 4th, 604-288-7905, RefuelRestaurant.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Golden orb spiders of Madagascar spin robust webs. Their silk is stronger than steel yet able to bend and expand when struck by insects.

Documentaries have always been an effective method used by filmmakers to shed light on subjects that may otherwise go unnoticed. In recent years, as the real food movement builds momentum, many critically acclaimed documentaries have been produced.

FACE FORWARD: International finance, like international anything, can get fairly complicated.

You are... Trevor Kallies, bar and beverage director, Granville Room (957 Granville, 604-633-0056, DonnellyGroup.

Having witnessed Gastown welcome well over 100 new businesses in the past decade, Im always fascinated by how each one joins the fray, specifically in the way it adapts its concept to the neighbourhoods unique, heritage bones.