Vancouver’s Spot On Prawns

Spring is finally here! And that means spot prawn season. For Vancouver foodies there’s no greater time of year than the scant six to eight weeks when B.C.’s bountiful crop of Pandalus platyceros are at their height. Succulent, sweet and sustainable, these little guys are the ultimate eco-friendly catch. You … Read More

Vancouver Mama’s Boy

She gave you life. You gave her cellophane-wrapped flowers from the corner store. This year, step up your game with these Mother’s Day suggestions and treat her to a truly unforgettable day. Soft Touch The height of luxury, Manito Silk robes come in two sizes (short and long) and five … Read More

2012 Calgary Stampede Insider’s Guide

Inside the most urban guy is an inner cowboy who longs to trade in his cubicle for wide open spaces and to break broncos instead of crunching numbers. Luckily, the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede (July 6 — 15) is riding up on the horizon. It may be your first … Read More

Vancouver’s Musette Caffè

Opened late last month by former clothing buyer and amateur cycling enthusiast, Thomas Eleizegui, Musette Caffè, the city’s first cycling-themed café, is a shrine to European biking culture, from the vintage jerseys and “musettes” (bags used to feed racers and, incidentally, where the café took its name) on the walls, … Read More

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