The View From Your Window #133: And The Reveal Of Yet Another Vancouver Ghost Sign

From R.J.R | East Hastings (Hastings-Sunrise) | Vancouver, BC | 6:15pm | SHARE YOUR VIEW

Some of the buildings across the street came down today to make room for a London Drugs expansion. Lo and behold… another ghost sign emerges: “Coast Dry Cleaners – Phone High. 6063″

We love posting the photographs that reveal the views from our reader’s windows. Whether it’s a back alley in the fall or a sandy beach in high summer, we’re always stoked to see what you see from home, work or while on the road. Some of our all-time favourite reader submissions below… [ Keep reading ]

GOODS: Red Truck Releases “Ruby” English Strong Ale In Honour Of The Brewery Mascot

Red Truck Beer Co. is located at 1015 Marine Dr. in North Vancouver | 604-682-4733 | www.redtruckbeer.com

The GOODS from Red Truck Beer Company

Vancouver, BC | If you’ve met Sam Payne, you’ve probably met “Ruby da dog”, the Red Truck Beer mascot. Ruby is a rescue dog that has come a long way in her 4 years with us. “Ruby da beer” is brewer Dave Varga’s tribute to Ruby on her 4th birthday. This beer, like Ruby, is strong, unique and a ton of fun. Red Truck Limited “Ruby” (6.9% alcohol by volume) is an English Strong Ale with French oak. It has some caramel malt sweetness, and the hops are there strictly for balance. It has a distinctive oak character you typically find in wine, whiskey, bourbon, or scotch. It has a deep amber color with a vanilla bourbon aroma. It pairs well with Pate and Terrines, Grilled Shellfish, BBQ sauces, pork and duck as well as many desserts like bread pudding and apple pie. It is currently available at The Alibi Room, Habit, St Augustines, Central Bistro, Calabash Bistro, and Romers Burger Bar in Kitsilano. Details about the brewery after the jump… [ Keep reading ]

VANCOUVER WOULD BE COOLER IF #182: A Street Cart Made Sausages From Cupcakes

So what if we have sausage and cupcake sellers if not a one of them masquerades as the other? These delicious-looking cupcakewursts were made at home by the good folks at the Cupcake Project, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t be achieved for Vancouver’s streets. Some enterprising sweet tooth should please get on it (especially the “hot dog” version on a halved Long John donut with raspberry sauce). That would be much appreciated.

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GOODS: “Hart House” On Deer Lake Set For Al Fresco Garden Party Series This Summer

Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby | 604-298-4278 | www.harthouserestaurant.com

Job posting from Hart House

Vancouver, BC | Hart House’s annual garden parties are one of the highlights of the summer for food and wine lovers. Each evening starts with a casual wine tasting with offerings from the featured region. Guests may purchase a bottle or two from the specially-selected wine list to pair with the al fresco dinner that follows, which is served on the estate lawn overlooking placid Deer Lake. Dinner is accompanied by live music, making it a perfect way to enjoy a summer evening with friends or share a memorable night with a romantic partner. Details after the jump… [ Keep reading ]

Cool Thing We Want #345: A Writer’s Map Of The United Kingdom By Geoff Sawers

Dig this hand-lettered poster depicting 181 of the most iconic writers to ever be spawned by the British Isles. Available here for under 20 beans.

EVERY COOL THING WE WANT

GOODS: Cibo Trattoria Pairs With Slow Food For The First Of Several Special Suppers

Cibo Trattoria is located in the Moda Hotel at 900 Seymour Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-602-9570 | CiboTrattoria.ca

The GOODS from Cibo Trattoria

Vancouver, BC | We are partnering with Slow Food Vancouver at 6:30pm on June 14th for the first in a series of dinners at Cibo. The goal is to raise money to send a slow food delegate to the Terra Madre (held every year in Italy). We are featuring veal from Walter Bergen at Six Masters Farm and produce from Jeremy Pitchfork farms. Take a look at the menu after the jump… [ Keep reading ]

LOOKCITY: “Leo”, A Curated Boutique From Calgary, Opens Up Shop On West 4th Strip

by Jenny Bachynski | Leo, a new multi-brand men’s and women’s boutique, has just opened up at 2072 West 4th Ave (formerly Maude Salon). It’s a retail import from Calgary (the original opened in 1997).  A quick pass revealed a shop of curated directional designer labels. Stay tuned for some photos of great summer finds…

EVERYWHERE YOU LOOKCITY

GOODS: The Vancouver Club Hosting Sepcial Evening Of Fashion & Food On Friday Night

The Vancouver Club is located at 915 West Hastings Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-685-9321 | www.vancouverclub.ca

The GOODS from The Vancouver Club

Vancouver, BC| With the week coming to a close and the impending holiday weekend on its way, there has been no better time to unwind. Bring your girlfriends and join Blush Occasions for an evening of fashion this Friday evening at The Club. It is a great opportunity for the girls to get together, relax and enjoy a fabulous evening out. Sip sparkling wine and nibble canapes while viewing some of Vancouver’s most beautiful dresses, including fashionable gowns for galas, grad, weddings, parties and the red carpet. Whether you’re looking for a designer wedding gown or the perfect LBD, this private show will have what you are looking for. Stars and celebrities alike have graced the Red Carpet in Romona Keveza’s Luxe Evening Collection. Fashion forward graduation dresses from Nicole Miller or La Femme will be donned, and for the soft romantic, silk crinkle chiffon gowns by Amsale will grace the catwalk. Further details after the jump… [ Keep reading ]

AWESOME THING WE ATE #865: Intoxicating Thai Spread At Angus An’s “Maenam” In Kits

by Andrew Morrison | In a recent feature on the award-winning Maenam on West 4th, my newspaper ran with a shot of chef/owner Angus An preparing some food. It was the right one to use, as my story was more about the chef and his restaurant’s greater value than the individual dishes he so deftly pumps out 7 nights a week. Still, who doesn’t like good food porn? From top left/clockwise: hot and sour soup with fried chillies and thai basil; freshly baked roti; Pad Thai; aromatic curry of oven roasted Maple Hill Farm chicken; Maenam’s interior; chicken satays with housemade peanut sauce and sweet cucumber relish; crispy lingcod served in a caramelized tamarind and palm sugar sauce and topped with 8 different types of fried herbs and spices; Nahm Manao cocktail. #nomnom.

MORE AWESOME THINGS WE ATE

GOODS: “Edible Canada” Reopens Take Out Counter With Tribute To Bacon This Friday

Edible Canada is located at 1595 Johnston St. in Vancouver, BC | 604.682.6681 | ediblecanada.com

The GOODS from Edible Canada

Vancouver, BC | On Friday, May 18, the start of Victoria Day long weekend, Edible Canada at the Market is reopening their busy Take Out Window for the summer. Building on last year’s incredible success at their Granville Island location, the culinary team has created a brand new menu centered on the global infatuation with bacon – with a Canadian twist. Coast to Coast – A Canadian Tribute to Bacon will highlight culinary traditions and fresh ingredients from here to Halifax with regionally inspired bacon-themed dishes. All of the new items will be available through the Take Out Window only, and additional items will be added as the season progresses. Widely recognized for their innovation and promotion of new Canadian cuisine and our country’s artisan beverages, the Coast to Coast – A Canadian Tribute to Bacon window reinforces Edible Canada’s mission to support and showcase artisan culinary producers and our vast food culture. The hours of operation will be 11am to 7pm daily. Menu after the jump… [ Keep reading ]