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The View From Your Window #121

Scout Magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:56:51 +0000

Reader “H.P.” | Main & 5th | Vancouver, BC | 10:00am | SHARE YOUR VIEW

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…

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GOODS: Main Street’s “Campagnolo” Is Now Taking Bookings For Valentine’s Day Feast

Scout Magazine — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:52:14 +0000

The GOODS from Campagnolo

Vancouver, BC | Chef Adam Vaughan and Bar Director Giovanni Giardino plan a menu designed with couples in mind, in celebration of “la festa di San Valentino” – the festival of Saint Valentine at Campagnolo. Guests are encouraged to show their affection over a sumptuous 4 course dinner, available on one day only, Tuesday February 14. Giovanni will loosen things up with a thoughtfully prepared aperitivo while Adam prepares a romantic Italian dinner for two. Get details and the menu after the jump…

Campagnolo’s first come first served policy remains intact but for one day only, Tuesday February 14, Campagnolo Restaurant is accepting reservations. Guests are invited to make their dinner reservations, for the Valentine Menu, in advance by calling 604 484 6018. A credit card number is required to book.

About Campagnolo

Campagnolo is open for lunch Monday – Friday from 11:30am – 2:30pm, brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am – 2:30pm, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis, and reservations are available only for parties of eight or more. Campagnolo is located at 1020 Main Street, Vancouver BC. For more information please call 604.484.6018 or visit: www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

YOU SHOULD KNOW: Mount Pleasant Has Always Been A Lot More Hip Than You…

Scout Magazine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:43:28 +0000

by Stevie Wilson | One of the highlights of my time as an undergraduate History student was learning that ’Mount Pleasant’ was the ironic nickname given to a massive garbage and waste depository site in early-industrialized London, the stench of which being the subject of much press and public uproar. While this anecdote provided more than a few chuckles with my fellow Main Street-dwelling pals, it got me wondering about the historical nomenclature of my neighbourhood. As it turns out, the hipster-laden streets of our Mount Pleasant weren’t born of such contempt. You may recall the empty lot at the fork of Main and Kingsway, where the new Mount Pleasant Community Center now stands. Running across the fenced-off parameter were paintings (one of which a certain columnist attempted to steal) by local artists and students. Many of them highlighted the name “Brewery Creek” – the affectionate term for the local waterway linking several area breweries in the late 19th century, like the Vancouver Brewing Company, San Francisco Brewery, and Thorpe & Co. Soda Works. With the commercial and industrial benefit of Brewery Creek, the introduction of streetcars, and a growing settlement of working-class families in proximity to the expanding business sectors of the city, the area developed into a prestigious residential location. On the corner of Kingsway and 8th Avenue, check out the 5-foot tall phallic monument which outlines some of the history of the Main and Kingsway intersection. It’s on your way home from Budgies, so why not?

Mount Pleasant did indeed take its name from a European influence: The Irish birthplace of the wife of H.V. Edmonds, a New Westminster municipal clerk with extensive property titles in the area. The area south of False Creek is situated up a hill, and it does have some pleasant views, so it’s easy to see why they considered the name appropriate. Home to the city’s first “skyscraper” (the Lee Building), an abundance of WWI-era railway systems, and City Hall, Mount Pleasant evolved into a popular place for discerning, turn-of-the-century Vancouverites.

Despite the influx of warehouses, commercial buildings, and high-rises in later decades, the residential character of Mount Pleasant remains (see Kingsgate Mall? It used to be an elementary school), and as any real estate agent will tell you, it’s a very “desirable” place to live. A self-led walking tour (with requisite coffee beverage) through the area will likely take you past several homes dating back anywhere from the 1940’s to the 1890’s. Maybe stroll up to Brewery Creek Liquor Store to indulge in some, you know, “heritage”. Whether you’re a struggling student, a mid-century furniture enthusiast, or raising an organic vegan family, you’ll probably agree that the area is pretty swell. I just hope whoever ended up with that Brewery Creek painting is sincerely enjoying it.

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Stevie Wilson is an historian masquerading as a writer. After serving as an editor for the UBC History Journal, she’s decided to branch out with a cryptic agenda: encouraging the people of Vancouver to take notice of their local history and heritage with You Should Know, a new column that aims to show you the things that you already see. Just nod your head and pretend you’re paying attention.

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GOODS: “Pizzeria Farina” On Main Street Is Looking To Hire A Part-Time Kitchen Helper

Scout Magazine — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:01:54 +0000

Pizzeria Farina is located at 915 Main Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-681-9334 | www.pizzeriafarina.com

The GOODS from Pizzeria Farina

Vancouver, BC | Pizzeria Farina is looking to hire a part-time kitchen helper. A minimum of 1-year restaurant experience is required (student cooks are welcome to apply). The successful applicant will be responsible, presentable and most importantly, passionate about food and cooking. Please apply in person to Pizzeria Farina (915 Main Street, Vancouver) from Tuesday to Sunday at 4pm. See and learn more about the popular pizzeria after the jump…

Details

Address: 915 Main Street, Vancouver
Telephone: (604) 681-9334
Fax: (604) 681-9337
Facebook | Twitter
Website: www.pizzeriafarina.com
Email: info@pizzeriafarina.com
Hours: Wed – Sun 5pm until the dough runs out (check Twitter and Facebook updates)

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Chef: Jean-Christophe (J-C) Poirier

“A correre e cagare ci si immerda i garretti.” – Don’t try to do too many things at once, just do one thing and do it well.

About Pizzeria Farina

Doing one thing really well … that’s what Pizzeria Farina is all about. Jean-Christope (JC) Poirier and the Pourhouse team have created a simple, community-focused, Northern Italian-inspired pizzeria. The menu is simple, consisting only of pizza and beverages, and the atmosphere is stylish, casual and comfortable. There are seven pizzas to choose from; some simple and classic for the pizza purist, others more creative for the non-traditionalist.

“Nella vita – chi non risica – non rosica.” – In life: who risks nothing – gains nothing.

Pizzeria Farina has a classic serve-yourself concept that is meant to inspire a sense of community. “Everyone looks after themselves … from ordering at the counter, to pouring their own water to bussing their own plates.” Customers can enjoy their pizza in-house with a glass of wine or beer (as soon as the liquor license comes through), an Italian soda, or filtered sparkling or still water. Pizza can also be taken out and enjoyed at home. The design is simple and sleek with high-top community tables and window bar seating. Table tops and grocery shelves are all made from reclaimed wood and add colour to the clean white and red environment.

The interior design by Craig Stanghetta is simple and sleek with high-top community tables and window bar seating. Table tops and grocery shelves are all made from reclaimed wood and add colour to the clean white and red environment. The graphic design and branding effort of Glasfurd & Walker is executed with a simplistic and quality approach, represented visually through several meaningful Italian proverbs prominently displayed. Several historic details are also present throughout the space – from the menu board made from a 1950’s butcher paper cutter to the 1980’s Pinarello Pista Bicycle on the wall – a Treviso original. All this is juxtaposed by a modern written-word art installation from local artist Ricky Alvarez, adding some drama to the otherwise simple interior. Pizzeria Farina also sells artisan Italian products: house-made raw tomato sauce, house-made Chili-Infused and Oregano-Infused Olive Oil and anchovies, packed in either salt or oil.

“L’occhio del padrone ingrassa il cavallo.” – “Nobody takes care of one’s business as does its owner.”

DINER: A Sneak Peek Inside Strathcona’s “The Union” On The Verge Of Opening Day

Scout Magazine — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:08:33 +0000

by Andrew Morrison | A walk past The Union location in Strathcona (219 Union off Main) the other night showed it nearly finished. The southeast Asian project from the people behind Habit Lounge and The Cascade will seat 84 when it opens between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. As you can see from the shots below, the place is looking awesome (yes, those are lyrics from Jimi Hendrix’s “Crosstown Traffic” around the kitchen window). Further details on the upcoming restaurant and bar here.