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New Westminster’s Skytrain station platform is home to The Spud Shack Fry Co., a fully licensed fry shop with a menu that reads like a sports bar: burgers, sandwiches, salads, and of course — fries. The slickly decorated, small-ish eatery is tucked away behind throwback 80s inspired signage.

Central City Brewing releases a sessional Indian Ale: a deeply golden, fruity, yet light drinking ale that finishes with a distinct bitterness.

East Vancouver has a new greasy spoon breakfast joint. Jethro’s Fine Grub expands beyond its West side roots to feed its Cedar Cottage neighbours. Echoing a similar vibe of the original, Jethro’s on Fraser is about as no frills as it gets.

Parallel 49 Brewing’s Seedspitter is a Belgian style Witbier infused with the aroma of watermelon, although to us, more like a hint of dried watermelon seeds. It’s a summer seasonal, but we’re Canadian — so even if it’s 2 degrees Celsius — light up the barbecue and knock a few of these back. Seasonal availability at BC Liquor Stores and fine local independents.

Can you believe it’s almost Christmas already? The holiday season has slowly sneaked up on us and then sprung a surprise attack. Like some kind of ninja Santa thing. For those still ferreting out gift ideas (i.e. panicking), fear not. We’ve compiled list of five gift items under $30 that’s sure to please any discerning palette on your gift list.