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Top 10 Things To Do In East Van This Weekend

26 Jul
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Looking for some fun things to do this weekend in East Vancouver?
Here’s our Top 10 List:
1.  Bollywood Wedding, PNE Italian Gardens, Sat & Sun. 2:00 p.m. 

2.  Don’t Forget Your Pants, Havana Theatre, Fri & Sat. 8:00 p.m.

3.  Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Italian Cultural Centre, Sat.  7:30 p.m.

4.  A Balancing Act, Havana Theatre, Sun. 3:00 p.m. 

5.  Fera, Falconetti’s, Fri. 8:00 p.m. (no cover)

6.  Trout Lake Farmers Market, Sat. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with yoga at 10:00 a.m.

7.  Fraser River District Farmers Market, Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
with yoga at 11:00 a.m. (Level 1) and 12:15 p.m. (Level 2)

8.  Kitty Nights Burlesque, Biltmore Hotel, Sun. 8:00 p.m.

9.  Playland, PNE, Sat & Sun, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

9.  Free Flick Friday “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening
Thief” at Fraser River District, Fri. 4:00 p.m.

10. Late Night Movie, Rio Theatre “Party Monster”, Fri. 11:00 p.m.

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Farmers Market Begins Today at Thornton Park

5 Jun

ILiveInEastVanMAY2013 419If you weren’t able to catch the Farmers Market over the weekend, then you are in luck.  The Vancouver Farmers Market begins today at Thornton Park in front of the Via Rail Station, 1150 Station Street.   This market will run every Wednesday until October 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   This location is a perfect stop if you take the Skytrain, as it’s a one block walk from the Main Street Skytrain Station.

While we are talking Vancouver Farmers Market, did you know they have an e-store?  In it you will find t-shirts, coffee mugs, cloth shopping bags, baseball caps, buttons, a cookbook on local foods and my favourite item, a $20 gift certificate redeemable at any of their markets. All items are between $5.00 and $25.00 and available on their Online Shop.  Definitely worth a peak.

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River District Farmers Market Starts Saturday, May 4th

29 Apr

RiverDistrictFarmersMarket2013 River District Farmers Market begins this Saturday May 4th at the foot of Kerr Street in SE Vancouver (8683 Kerr Street).  If unfamiliar with the area, you only need to travel one block South of SE Marine Drive along Kerr Street and you are at East Kent Avenue.  Once there, you will see Romer’s Burger Bar to your right and just beyond it a view of the Fraser River.

After an inaugural first run last year, this Farmers Market is back for another season every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. until October 26th.  There will be more vendors on hand with fresh local produce, prepared food, local artisans showcasing  handmade products as well as musical entertainment.

This is a great scenic spot to cycle or walk along the riverfront, or stop in at Romer’s Burger Bar situated right next to the market for brunch, snack or early dinner after the market. I know burgers are their specialty, but if you don’t try their Whiskey Doughnuts, you have missed something truly heavenly. I must confess I have lived along the Fraser River in SE Vancouver for many years and this is a unique and special place.  If you haven’t already checked out this secret little oasis tucked away in East Vancouver, the Farmers Market is a perfect time to make your way down.

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Award Winning Marmalade At This Weekend’s Winter Farmers Market

22 Mar

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I recently had the pleasure of attending an artisan bread making class presented by local artisan bread maker, Chris Brown, of Rise Artisan Bakery.  Chris sells his delicious artisan breads at the Winter Farmers Market held at Nat Bailey Stadium. He will be there in good form this Saturday, March 23rd along with his hot cross buns just in time for Easter.  What is notable is that Chris also makes world class orange Seville marmalade and I do mean world class.  Chris recently entered his marmalade  “The Bitter End” in the World’s Original Marmalade Awards held in Penrith, England.  There were over 1,500 entrants from around the world. Chris made away with the Silver Medal in the Artisan Category.  I can attest that the marmalade is really that good, in my humble opinion.   The award winning marmalade will also be available at this weekend’s Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   To learn more about Rise Artisan Bakery, check out their Facebook page. Congratulations Chris!

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Winter Farmers Market At Nat Bailey Stadium Until April 27th, 2013

17 Feb

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If you have not tried the sinfully delicious Earnest artisan ice cream, the delectable root chips or the white truffle and vinegar potato chips, you are missing out.  Not being a morning person, it took some time for me to make my way to the Winter Farmers Market held at the Nat Bailey Stadium eat Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I must say leaving my warm abode, was well worth it.  I have now converted a few neighbours , who are not exactly early birds themselves, who have made the trek out and are now planning to make regular stops at the Winter Farmers Market.  I must say there is something to be said for being the early bird though.   There are a number of items that do sell out by Noon.  So if you want first dibbs on the many wonderful offerings, it is best to get there earlier rather than later. Having said this, there are usually many similar offerings at hand, as there about 70 vendors which include live music, local food trucks as well as the Chili Tank which always seems to have a line up. The longest line up seems to go to Creperie La Boheme which makes hot crepes on site with fresh local seasonal ingredients.  Winter Farmers Market is held every Saturday at Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you wish to receive updates of what vendors will be at the market each week, visit www.eatlocal.org.

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