Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. It&apos;s in the news everywhere. Restaurants are hurting for workers. This issue isn&apos;t new. It&apos;s been a problem for years now. The pandemic only exacerbated things to an even more dire state. And what better way to discuss this issue than to bring on my good friend James Iranzad of Gooseneck Hospitality as well as one of my favourite guests from this past spring, the head of the BC Restaurants Association, Ian Tostenson. Their expertise in this area with regards to government, policy, and as a restaurant owner in James&apos; case, real world specifics, gave them the type of working knowledge I was looking for. This conversation isn&apos;t fun per se, but needed nonetheless. Both men provide candid thoughts and views on this matter, ones I&apos;m confident you&apos;ll definitely appreciate, regardless if you work in this industry or not.  A worker shortage in the restaurant sector affects everyone. Solving this issue, if that is possible, will take big ideas and a change in perception. With this conversation we tried to tackle a few of them. I hope you enjoy. ***This conversation leans heavily on a column I wrote in late September. To get a clearer understanding of my thoughts on this matter as to better guide you through this interview, I recommend giving it a read. It&apos;s titled: A New Reality For The Restaurant Industry.Do check out some of James&apos; restaurants, they&apos;re all fantastic. There&apos;s Bufala Kerrisdale, Bufala Edgemont, Bells & Whistles Fraser, Bells & Whistles Dunbar, Lucky Taco and his newest venture, Oh Carolina.Here&apos;s a link to the BC Restaurants Association. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

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Talking Worker Shortages In The Restaurant Industry With Gooseneck Hospitality Co-Owner James Iranzad And BCRFA CEO Ian Tostenson

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine.What a treat it was to discuss all things BC wine with this trio of professionals. Two of the more prominent and distinguished winemakers in the Okanagan Valley in Alan Dickinson of Synchromesh Winery and Richard Kanazawa of Bench 1775 Winery came on to talk about what they&apos;ve been up to so far with this years harvest, navigating another long season of heat and forest fires, global warming, where they see things headed and their own personal philosophies with regards to sustainable winemaking. It was a thrilling to hear them gush about work they genuinely love and enjoy. Then there&apos;s one of the most respected and established sommeliers in Vancouver dishing on what she&apos;s seeing in her restaurant, Annalena, but also with regards to guest preferences and how this aspect of the BC wine market is evolving. Christina Hartigan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge few have in this part of the world, it was exciting to hear her thoughts alongside Alan and Richard. If you love wine and are curious to hear some of the best share their thoughts, this is the episode for you. Plenty of insights and behind the curtains info shared. Synchromesh Winery is located just above Okanagan Falls. Family owned, the Dickinson&apos;s grow and source wine from various vineyards all across the Okanagan Valley. They specialize in Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. They’re wines are delicious and they sell out fast. Bench 1775 is located on the southern shore of Lake Okanagan. It&apos;s a stunning winery which crafts an array of delicious wines to meet anyones palate. You will not be disappointed. Do check them out. Annalena is one of the best and most consistent restaurants in Vancouver. Located in Kitsilano, this neighbourhood joint is bustling, intimate, delicious and always a great spot to dine at. Christina&apos;s spin on their wine menu is surely not to be missed. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Alan Dickinson Of Synchromesh Winery, Richard Kanazawa Of Bench 1775 Winery And Christina Hartigan Of Annalena Restaurant On All Things BC Wine

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. Marijuana was legalized in Canada just a few years back and we are certain there are not many who are upset with this. Psilocybin, the chemical altering compound found in "magic mushrooms" is still illegal. It has been since 1974. This needs to change. Enter in Spencer Hawkswell. He&apos;s the CEO of a new Victoria based non-profit called TheraPsil. He helped co-found this venture with his friend and mentor Dr. Bruce Tobin who is a psychotherapist. Together they&apos;ve helped a small group of Canadians in times of need, specifically end of life treatment. In doing so they&apos;ve given those individuals at this time a new medicine with which to work with, one that isn&apos;t addictive and completely natural.  The results have been life changing. But they want to help all Canadians and until Health Canada changes the law regarding the manufacture, production and use of psilocybin, their hands are limited. Enter a few weeks ago where they submitted a 165 page proposal detailing how psilocybin should be legalized. In this interview Spencer goes through this document, how he sees this process unfolding and what psilocybin access and treatment will look like. You can hear it in his voice, he wants to help and we appreciate his candour and empathy for this cause. We&apos;re confident you&apos;ll enjoy this one. I say we, because Mickey is back! therapsil.caTheraPsil is a non-profit coalition dedicated to helping Canadians in medical need access legal, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat end-of-life distress.TheraPsil was formed in 2019 and is made up of healthcare professionals, patients, community members, and advocates. To meet our team, click here.After over 100 days of advocating, TheraPsil facilitated precedent-setting and tangible progress in the fight for compassionate access to psilocybin therapy when it helped 4 Canadians suffering from end-of-life distress, due to a terminal illness, access approved &apos;section 56 exemptions&apos; from the Minister of Health, on August 4th 2020. This was the first time section 56 exemptions for psilocybin had been approved for patients since psilocybin was made a controlled substance in 1974, in Canada.As of March 2021, TheraPsil has now supported 27 patients in 5 different provinces access legal, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

TheraPsil CEO Spencer Hawkswell On Getting Psilocybin Legal In Canada And Giving Back To Those In Need

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. Well this was a fun one.  James Grant, the newly crowned 2021 World Class Global Bartender Of The Year and his good friend and mentor, Jeff Savage, who himself came second at the 2019 World Class Global Finals distill at length their passion and adoration for what they do for a living and why they continue to pursue careers in this fickle industry. Essentially, they share a common ethos, a love of people.  Their words ring true and genuine in this conversation and it is wonderful to hear them dispense of their processes, secrets, pet peeves and common goals. You&apos;ll definitely gain plenty of insight throughout and most certainly a laugh or two.Hospitality isn&apos;t for everyone, but when you encounter and get to talk with those who truly love being apart of it, it is inspiring. Most people spend their lives searching for that one thing they really enjoy doing, and from those, only a select few get to do it for a living. These two fine men have achieved both so I hope you enjoy what they have to say.  I know I certainly did. You can find James Grant behind his bar Little Hong Kong (the bar inside the bar Baijiu) in Edmonton on Fridays and Saturdays. Go find him and get him to make you something special. Preferably stirred. You can find Jeff Savage behind his bar, Botanist, on the second floor of The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver. He&apos;s there Wednesday thru Saturday evenings. He leads with impeccable service and his drinks are second to none. Go say hello and get cozy. You won&apos;t be disappointed.***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca 

Bartenders James Grant and Jeff Savage Talking World Class Global Finals, Renewed Appreciation For Hospitality And Why You Should Cry More

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. What luck it is for me today to discuss today&apos;s topic with UBC Professor Edward Slingerland. His latest book which came out on June 1st delves into the world of imbibing and how its purveyance within our world and history has helped shape our modern civilization. The book in question is titled, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced and Stumbled Our Way To Civilization. It&apos;s a fantastic read and often hilarious in it&apos;s scope as Professor Slingerland examines our tendency to want to get drunk, how this act has enabled us to trust and cooperate and why this engagement with alcohol has fostered human development. Not to ignore some of drinking&apos;s pitfalls and how one ought to be cautious with the negative aspects of drinking too much, especially with regards to distillation, Professor Slingerland details a unique perspective of our fondness for altering our mental state. This is a fantastic chat with plenty of insight. I hope you enjoy. Do buy his book. You won&apos;t regret it. https://www.edwardslingerland.comEdward Slingerland is Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, where he also holds appointments in the Departments of Psychology and Asian Studies. Educated at Princeton, Stanford and UC Berkeley, he has taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, the University of Southern California and the University of British Columbia. Dr. Slingerland is an expert on early Chinese thought, comparative religion and cognitive science of religion, big data approaches to cultural analysis, cognitive linguistics, digital humanities and humanities-science integration. He is the author of several academic monographs and edited volumes from Oxford and Cambridge University Press, a major translation of the Analects of Confucius, and approximately fifty book chapters, reviews, and articles in top academic journals in a wide range of fields, from psychology, cognitive science and linguistics to Asian studies, philosophy, religious studies and international relations. He is the recipient of several book, research innovation and teaching awards. Dr. Slingerland’s broad research goals involve exploring the potential of novel digital humanities techniques, introducing more psychological realism and evolutionary perspectives to cultural studies and philosophy, and getting scientists to understand the importance and value of humanistic expertise—especially when it comes to research areas such as literature, ethics or religion. His first trade book, Trying Not to Try: Ancient China, Modern Science and the Power of Spontaneity (Crown 2014), ties together insights from early Chinese thought and modern psychological research. His second, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization (Little, Brown Spark June 2021), targets the standard scientific view of our taste for intoxicants as an evolutionary accident, arguing instead that alcohol and other drugs have played a crucial role in helping humans to be more creative, trusting and prosocial, thereby easing the transition from small-scale to large-scale societies.  Dr. Slingerland is also Director of the Database of Religious History (DRH), an online, quantitative and qualitative encyclopedia of religious cultural history, based at UBC and  involving a large international network of postdocs, editors and contributors. As primary investigator, he has received over $11 million in grants to support projects exploring the origins of religion and their role in supporting large-scale societies or developing innovative digital humanities techniques and platforms. Dr. Slingerland also teaches two popular MOOCs on the edX platform on “Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science” and “The Science of Religion.”Slingerland is a US-Canad

UBC Professor Edward Slingerland On His New Book Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced And Stumbled Our Way To Civilization

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. It&apos;s always wonderful to chat with individuals who are happy and fulfilled. Today&apos;s talk with bartender and budding entrepreneur Alex Black of imminent Blnd Tger was no exception. I&apos;ve known Alex for many years now as a prominent fixture within the Vancouver hospitality industry. He&apos;s worked for some exceptional people and businesses. Most notably Wildebeest, Hawksworth and Nightingale just to name a few. We got on the line the other day to discuss his newest venture, a dumpling shop that will be the front of what used to be Mamie Taylor&apos;s. I say front because the back part of the space is still under construction for a different concept all together. Hoping to pay homage to the neighbourhood and their fondness for Chinese dumplings, Black and his team are coming this way with a small 7 dumpling menu with a focused, but fun beverage program.  From what I&apos;ve gathered, they&apos;ve done the research and are excited to soon showcase what they&apos;ve come up with. Can&apos;t wait. This chat was fun, informative and completely PG, something he and I often lack when speaking. Enjoy! Sadly, no Mickey. School demands his attention. He apologizes. blndtgerdumplings

Alex Black Of Blnd Tger Dumplings On Living His Best Life, Opening A Business During COVID-19 And Paying Homage To Mamie Taylor's

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. There are those who talk and those who do. Tristan Jagger is in the latter camp and Vancouver is better for it. Having launched Vancouver Food Runners at the beginning of the pandemic last year, her charity has helped address and bridge the gap of food waste in the community using innovative app technology. With a roster of over 1,200 volunteers, Vancouver Food Runners has rescued over 275,000 pounds of food, which is equivalent to over 229,000 meals. This is an amazing accomplishment and we were thrilled to chat with her on how this idea came to be, how it works and what&apos;s it&apos;s been like navigating things during the pandemic along with raising four young children. Tristan is great and delivers with plenty of heart and candidness.  We&apos;re confident you&apos;ll love this one. If you&apos;d like to become a volunteer for Vancouver Food Runners, just download the app and sign up. It&apos;s easy and takes only a few minutes. They&apos;ll even send you a free t shirt if you do over 20 deliveries. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Tristan Jagger Of Vancouver Food Runners On Giving Back To The Community, Addressing Food Waste And Making Sure Kids Don't Go Hungry

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. Now here’s a fun one. Two Chef heavyweights talking collaboration, life during the pandemic, staying upbeat, frustrations with third-party delivery apps and why they both love Chef Peter Ho. First, let’s just call it what it is, Chef and entrepreneur Doug Stephen has been killing it these past few years with his Downlow Chicken brand. Don’t believe me? Just drive on up to Commercial Drive at any time of the day and look for the massive crowd waiting outside for their orders. They’re always busy!!!Doug has been doing just so for years now with his love for this city and the food he wants to provide. Downlow Chicken and Downlow Burgers at The American are gems of the highest order. We’re really stoked he jumped on for this episode. He doesn’t disappoint. Then there’s Chef and Culinary Director Phil Scarfone of Osteria Savio Volpe, Pepino’s Spaghetti House and Cafe La Tana. Don’t sleep on this man and his talent. Jamie has tasted his food numerous times in the past, back when he was at Hawksworth and then at Nightingale and lately at his new homes. The man can cook and from what we learned today, he’s a calm leader who wants to do right by his profession and team. You’d be remiss to think he’d have an ego the size of a three Michelin star chef after coming in second in Top Chef Canada a few years back, but as you’ll quickly see during this interview, he’s laidback and chill. Our kind of guy. Plus he’s a big forager. What’s not to like about that?This episode is great and the boys deliver. We hope you enjoy. **Technical note: When the boys jump on, we had a bit of sound difficulty at the beginning, so the conversation jumps about 30 seconds to Doug explaining his basketball shoe collection after having just purchased a home basketball net. We apologize for this. Life via Zoom? Not ideal but it’ll have to do for now. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Doug Stephen Of Downlow Chicken Shack And Phil Scarfone Of Savio Volpe/Pepino's On Life As Chefs During COVID-19, Collaborations And Loving The Industry

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine.What an excellent chat. For this one we were very thrilled to have on the President and CEO of the BC Restaurants And Food Services Association, Ian Tostenson, to talk about what his group has done to help the restaurant community during the pandemic. As someone who is at the forefront of communication with the government, Tostenson has a unique perspective and influence over small and large issues regarding restaurant policy and aid. We wanted to learn more of how things get done, what his association aims to do moving forward, his own thoughts on the Corduroy saga from a few weeks back and much much more. Mickey is back and it definitely makes for one of our best episodes. We run through plenty, and we&apos;re certain you&apos;ll enjoy it. https://www.bcrfa.com"The BCRFA is one of the most respected business organizations in the province. We are your voice to the government, your source for real-time information about key issues facing your business and your resource for excellent value and cost savings. By joining the BCRFA you will become part of the province’s leading business organization. Our programs and industry partnerships are designed to create growth and success for operators like you.As restaurant and food services professionals, we know you are constantly searching for ways to build your bottom line. Our team can introduce you to professional advisors, ideas, and products to strengthen your business while suggesting strategies to deal with existing issues."***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

BCRFA CEO/President Ian Tostenson On Navigating COVID-19, Building A Stronger Restaurant Industry And Showing Empathy

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. It&apos;s been just over a year since the pandemic upended everyone&apos;s lives. Some more than others, none probably more so than Chef Alex Sandoval of Le Crocodile. Jamie was intrigued to bring her on today so she could tell her story. As someone who was living her best life, cooking under world renowned Chef Ignacio Mattos at eponymous restaurant Estela in New York City, Sandoval looked to have it all. Then March 15th, 2020 hit and everything changed. Two days later she was on a flight back to Vancouver. Just like that, a dream stolen. A life forever altered. As dour as all that sounds, this conversation is fun and lively as Alex recounts her memories of that time with frankness and honesty. An opportunity was lost but time heals all wounds and she&apos;s a Chef at heart. You can feel how much she loves her work and that passion is what drives this industry. Much respect. We hope you enjoy this one!Here&apos;s the link to the column Jamie reference&apos;s about Alex and Estela. From Grubstreet: When the Restaurants Closed, They Cooked for Each OtherChef Ignacio Mattos had just earned a Michelin star. Now he’s struggling to feed his staff.(Sadly, still no Mickey. Le sigh)***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Chef Alex Sandoval of Le Crocodile On Leaving Estela And New York City And Learning New Skills

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. There isn&apos;t much to explain here. Indoor dining has been shelved for three weeks. Probably longer. It sucks. This is going to hurt a lot of restaurants. The boys dispel their feelings. Sadly, co-host Mickey McLeod wasn&apos;t able to join due to work commitments. His presence was missed in so many ways. But never fear, this chat has a plethora of commentary and even some healthy banter. It&apos;s a great listen. Enjoy!***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Group Chat: Ron Oliver of PMA, Max Borrowman of Breakthrough, Kevin Brownlee of Bacardi And James Iranzad of Gooseneck Hospitality On New Restrictions And Seeing Things From The Other Side

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. This episode is also brought to you by Tullamore Dew Irish Whisky. We partnered with them to help bring awareness for their O&apos;Everyone campaign. You can learn more about it here. Tullamore D.E.W. invites you to create your very own personalized O&apos; Lastname T‑Shirt & Bottle label bundle. 100% of proceeds from merchandise sales on this site are donated to the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. Unlock the power of your O&apos; Lastname below, put your T‑shirt on, apply your bottle label and raise a glass in support of powerful CCDI initiatives across Canada!Money raised for a good cause. Please drink responsibly. In this episode we were thrilled to bring on two good friends in Conner Joseph of The Diamond and Brandon Frederick of 33 Acres Brewing. Their energy together delighted us as they shared candid insights about life as bartender and chef during a pandemic. How they coped early last year when things shut down, to how they&apos;ve adapted along the way. Both are passionate about their industry and love what they do. Jamie stands by his ascension that Conner is by far the best bartender in Vancouver. The guy is a machine. Do go watch him. This episode is fun, extremely frank and an overall great listen. Enjoy!The Diamond is a cocktail bar in Gastown. It&apos;s been around since 2009. The room is killer. Fun. Energetic. Some of the best cocktails around. We recommend trying their Sidecar. 33 Acres is a brewery in Mount Pleasant. It opened in 2013. The room is chic and minimalist. It&apos;s extremely busy. All their beers are delicious. They have a fun side patio. Do try their Darkness. It&apos;s a dark lager style of beer. Delicious!***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Group Chat: Bar Manager Conner Joseph of The Diamond and Chef Brandon Frederick of 33 Acres Brewing On Industry Life One Year After COVID-19

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. In this episode we were excited to finally record again (Jamie got sick with Covid for 3 weeks - wank!) as well as chat with Grace Kennedy, the owner of Livlite, Vancouver’s newest zero waste grocery delivery company. Having only been around since August of 2020, we were curious to discuss with Grace why she’d open during this period, how she got Livlite off the ground, the logistics of running a zero waste business, dealing with suppliers, ethics of her decision and much much more. This was a really fun chat, Grace was honest, funny and candid. We learned plenty and loved exploring her business concept but also the ethics of our consumer driven choices. If you’re interested in learning more about the vagaries of going zero waste, but more importantly this great new company, do have a listen. We promise you’ll enjoy it. If you're pressed for time or just want to support a really rad local company, start shopping with Livlite. It's an easy process. They have a great selection of products. CSA bags!!You can find them at livlite.co***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Grace Kennedy Of Livlite Grocery Delivery On The Zero Waste Mindset And Opening A New Business In Our Trying Time Of Covid 19

Now brought to you by Scout Magazine. In this episode we were thrilled to not only record again but excited to chat with Tacofino's head of Talent and Culture Taylor Chobotiuk about their Shift Change series on diversity in restaurants. Shift Change began back in 2019 as a new thought experiment by the team at Tacofino. "Shift Change aims to encourage dialogue about issues prevalent in the hospitality industry like gender, diversity and inclusion, mental health and substance dependency in an effort to find meaningful and lasting solutions. At its core, Shift Change looks to support positive and sustainable change for our industry by inspiring people to take action."With a new world order altering how we interact, the series shifted this past fall to a four part webinar series. The first two centred on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Racialized Groups Within the Industry and Queer Competency for the Hospitality Industry. This coming Tuesday, January 12th will be third instalment in the series. The focus this time around will be on Inclusive Hiring for Food and Beverage Workers on the Autism Spectrum.Registration is free. The talk will be from 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST. You can sign up here. This chat was a lot of fun for us. Taylor's candid and endearing. You can tell he cares. We like that. We need more of this in our society. 2020 sucked. Talks such as these are excellent for our community. Hopefully they have more in the pipeline. We urge you to check out next week's episode. Looks to be a good one. As always, we thank you for all the support this past year. We have plenty on the docket for this year, so stay tuned for more. Enjoy the episode. **What can we say about Tacofino. We adore what they do. They have locations all over Vancouver. Do check them out. We recommend the nachos with a side of several margaritas. We also have a soft spot for their original Vancouver location up on Hastings. The light show there is killer. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Taylor Chobotiuk on Diversity In Restaurants, Rewarding Leadership And Meaningful Conversations

Now brought to by Scout Magazine. In this fun split episode it thrilled us to bring back on two of our most inspiring previous guests in Max Curzon-Price of Botanist and The Diamond and Dallah El Chami of Superbaba and the Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund. We were excited to check in on Max’s new cocktail giving back initiative, Pine and Palm, where he’s engaged the local bartending community into making delicious cocktails for a cause. The first event took place a few weeks back at The Diamond, with a dollar from each cocktail sold being donated to the local downtown Eastside women’s shelter. They raised just over $5000 dollars at this single event. Props to Max and all those who helped make this happened. In seeing the results of his labour, we wanted to discuss with Max where the idea came from, how he sees it developing and when can we look forward to the next night. FYI: It’s Monday, November 2nd at The Diamond. Bartenders Carolyn Yu of OldBird and Nicole Cote of Published will be behind the stick for this one. Follow the Pine and Palm Instagram feed for more information on how you can support this noble cause. Make your reservations now. With Dallah El Chami, we were very excited to chat with him on how the Vancouver Food and Beverage Community Relief Fund was going since the last time we spoke. He dished on their plans for the future, how they plan to give away their funds and much much more. As well, with the imminent arrival of Superbaba on Main Street, we wanted to know more of what was in store for his widely popular middle eastern restaurant. With an aim to open for early November, for take away only to start, Dallah shared with us his philosophies on opening a restaurant, the struggles of COVID-19 and his managerial style. If you work in the hospitality industry in BC and need some financial support, do check out the Van FBC Fund as it’s a resource for you. Act now. That money is there for you. https://www.vanfbc.comAlso, keep your eyes peeled for Superbaba on Main Street. We look forward to sampling an array of their offerings. Follow them on Instagram for all the latest details. ***Scout is one of Vancouver’s leading food and culture magazines. If you’re wanting to learn more about the city’s food and cultural sphere with regards to community news, new restaurant openings, essential guides to some of the city’s best offerings as well as who’s hiring, Scout is where you should go. They also have a sister website called Islandist. Same type of content only Island driven. That’s Islandist.ca.We’re proud to have Scout as our presenting sponsor as we believe what they “Scout out” is an excellent compliment to what we’re offering here with Track and Food. Do check them out. scoutmagazine.ca

Giving Back To The Community With Bartender Max Curzon-Price Of The Diamond And Dallah El Chami of Superbaba

Jamie Mah is a writer, bartender and sommelier in beautiful Vancouver B.C. With his co- host Mickey Mcleod they take a comprehensive deep dive into everything food and culture in the city and around the globe. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Jamie is the fellow behind the food and culture blog, Track and Food. He's also a contributing writer for Scout Magazine.

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