The Intrepid Gastronomer: Pleasure to meat you
There’s a wealth of gourmet hamburger places in Vancouver where you can fill your face with cow flesh.
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Fighting Fit: Diaz Combat Sports
When I first met Ryan “The Lion” Diaz beneath the big black awning at Diaz Combat Sports (DCS), I could tell he was a real fighter.
Ready for the ultimate public display of affection?
Technology is ever-advancing, but it’s nice to see that some aspects of it remain the same—that being the need to connect.
Five fun outdoor ideas that not everyone thinks of
Just as writers occasionally have writer’s block, sometimes regular folks have what I call “fun block.”
Meatless Monday: A BBQ win for the veg-heads!
With summer comes the always savoured reign of the BBQ. For vegetarians this can be a bit of a crapshoot, since normally all the good BBQ-worthy foods tend to moo or oink at some point in their earlier lives.
Guide to summer drinks
With the warm weather on full blast, a lot of people try to find ways to cool themselves off. Getting a drink to quench your thirst and beat the heat is a great idea. No need to limit your options though, so here’s a few of the cool drinks that you can find in the summer.
The International Flag for Planet Earth
Have you ever wondered what a flag to represent the entire Earth should look like? Well now we have one! The International Flag of Planet Earth (yes, that’s its name) was conceived by Swedish artist Oskar Pernefeldt, when it became apparent that various nations would have to pool their resources if they planned to have a Mars landing by 2025.
Indian Summer Festival
For those of you looking to put a little more culture into your life, look no further than Vancouver’s own Indian Summer Festival, happening July 9–19 at locations all over Downtown Vancouver.
The Intrepid Gastronomer: Pasta bene? More like just okay…
There is something very comforting about Italian food. Maybe it’s the warmth of a slightly spicy marinara, or the soft noodles filling your belly to bursting point.