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We debunked the most common myths and misconceptions about beer

We debunked the most common myths and misconceptions about beer

Here at Growler HQ, we get a lot of questions from readers asking us debunk common misconceptions about beer. We thought we’d address some of the most persistent myths with some help from the top beer minds in B.C.
Ladurée Vancouver adds French cakes and pastries to their menu (PHOTOS)

Ladurée Vancouver adds French cakes and pastries to their menu (PHOTOS)

Now we can enjoy another slice of France right here in Vancouver, thanks to the arrival of Ladurée's line of beautiful pastries and cakes.
You should slurp this summery seafood ramen while you can

You should slurp this summery seafood ramen while you can

At one of Vancouver's longest standing ramen shops, they've got a limited time seafood ramen that deserves some attention...but they also have some summertime and regular menu dishes sure to please, too.
Tacofino adding fifth Vancouver location, heading to Mount Pleasant

Tacofino adding fifth Vancouver location, heading to Mount Pleasant

Tacofino is expanding their portfolio by adding a fifth location in the city--this time in Mount Pleasant at 8 East 5th Avenue.
West End froyo shop Styo Dessert closing this weekend

West End froyo shop Styo Dessert closing this weekend

Time to say goodbye to one of Vancouver's frozen yogurt shops. After nearly four years in the biz, Styo Dessert in the West End will swirl their last cup full on Saturday, July 14.
Everyone is loving the new plant-based Beyond Meat burger at A&W, except vegans

Everyone is loving the new plant-based Beyond Meat burger at A&W, except vegans

A&W launched the country's first-ever fully plant-based burger patty, the Beyond Meat Burger, at all of their locations Canada-wide, to rave reviews. But a lot of vegans are beyond upset.
7 new pizza places to try right now in Metro Vancouver

7 new pizza places to try right now in Metro Vancouver

Crust, cheese, sauce, and toppings married together in perfect pizza harmony...come on, you're totally craving it right now, aren't you?
Birds and the Beets team opening brunch cafe Hunnybee Bruncheonette in Chinatown

Birds and the Beets team opening brunch cafe Hunnybee Bruncheonette in Chinatown

There's going to be a new all-day cafe soon in Chinatown, and it's a project from the same time behind Gastown's The Birds and the Beets.
This Italian wine region willed itself into the "wine of kings"

This Italian wine region willed itself into the "wine of kings"

Photo: Vine Pair Of all of the words that advertisers use to convince us to buy stuff, I’ve become fascinated with the increasing use of “inspired”, because even a half-hearted de-construction of the term deflates any persuasive powers it may have.
These one-person breweries are producing 29,000+ bottles every year

These one-person breweries are producing 29,000+ bottles every year

Some people start breweries for the money. For others, it’s all about the beer. And for nanobrewers like Michael Garratt of Mayne Island Brewing and Dave Paul of Loveshack Libations , it’s clearly because they’re masochists.