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In praise of potlucks
From our colleague Darron Kloster, business editor at the Times Colonist. Potlucks are alive and well in our region, but you've got to belong to a group or be a friend of someone who belongs to the group to go a long as a guest.
Jul 18, 2009 9:22 AM
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Diner offers truly good meal for a fair price
The next time you're driving someone to the airport, console yourself with the knowledge that you can drop in at Mary's Bleue Moon Café afterwards.
Jul 16, 2009 1:00 AM
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The good, the bad and the cholesterol
You can go healthy or spin off into a saturated fat-laden, junk-food journey at the McGavin's Bread Basket at 770 Bay Street. The Little Debbie snacks might not have much nutritional value but talk about dollar value.
Jul 15, 2009 5:49 AM
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Cherry-picking time
Sweet or sour taste is a reminder of summer's flavourful bounty
Jul 15, 2009 1:00 AM
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In search of Spicy Thai Salad
Our colleague DaveO recently had a vexing experience with McDonald's. He wanted to try their new Spicy Thai Salad. At Outlet 1, they had the salad but not the dressing that's supposed to go with it, so he settled for the Ranch dressing.
Jul 12, 2009 6:23 PM
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More favourite places - tamales, joong, pork buns, and ferry food
I went to the Mexican festival at Centennial Square on the weekend, listened to the music, watched the dancing, and ate a tamale. This is embarrassing to admit, but I think it might have been my first-ever tamale.
Jul 12, 2009 7:44 AM
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Q is for Qualicum Beach scallops
Q is for Qualicum Beach scallops
Jul 12, 2009 1:00 AM
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Tim Hortons arrives in New York City in blaze of publicity
Tim Hortons is bringing its Canadian-style coffee and doughnuts to New York City, displacing Dunkin' Donuts. This is huge news, judging from the volume of stories.
Jul 9, 2009 9:06 AM
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Cheap date debate
Dave, after taking his wife out for Whoppers at Burger King, was reflecting on whether he's cheap. The conversation shifted over to whether it's a good idea to use a discount coupon on a date.
Jul 8, 2009 5:59 PM
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This McDonald's doesn't look like a McDonald's
Tokyo has a McDonald's outlet with a high-style architectural design that might be mistaken for a trendy night club. The Golden Arches logo is nowhere to be seen.
Jul 7, 2009 3:56 AM
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