Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
June 15th, 2010
JUNE 15TH, 2010
Father's Day Gift Guide Vancouver
Whether
pops is bookish, a biker or both, there’s a present (from $25 to
splurge) to show him you think he’s tops. Herewith, Vitamin Daily
Vancouver’s five fab gifts for Father’s Day.
One
good dad deserves another, so give yours fictional favourite Atticus
Finch with the new 50th anniversary edition of Harper Lee’ ...
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Vitamin V
June 14th, 2010
JUNE 14TH, 2010
Do the Jerk
If we can’t have Caribbean weather, then bring us the gastronomy and groove.
Offering both is Calabash,
a laid-back Jamaican bistro inside a 1906 building on the border of
Chinatown that serves up a full flavourful menu, including Jamaica’s
national dish Ackee and Saltfish ($13) and jerk chicken ($12.50). The
beat-filled basement lounge ...
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June 12th, 2010
JUNE 12TH, 2010
Quote, Unquote
With all the one-liners your kid spouts, sometimes you feel like you have a little Letterman on your hands.
Immortalize their best observations with My Quotable Kid,
a journal to help you keep track of who said what, and when. So next
time little Tommy decides to tell everyone at the dinner table, “Mommy
said Daddy came home late last ...
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June 11th, 2010
JUNE 11TH, 2010
Meals on Wheels
As
you pedal along the Yaletown seawall on a sunny Saturday, a hunger pang
hits. Dismount your saddle and wrestle up a sandwich at Sweeney’s.
The
new counter-service spot specializes in fresh fare, so get a Tuna
Tataki ($8.50) with slices of Ahi and avocado in Togarashi sauce, or
Chicken Waldorf ($8.50) with apples and walnuts and ...