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April’s Craft Beer Thursday at the BC Liquor Store

The first Thursday of every month is Craft Beer Thursday at the BC Liquor Store at 39th and Cambie. Here is their April selection: The beers are arrayed in the order you should drink them, starting with the right hand … Continue reading

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Johnny serves up oysters on the beach in PV

On the beach just north of Puerto Vallarta’s malecon you can find Johnny, the singing oyster vendor. Even if you don’t buy oysters he will often croon you a little song before he’s off in search of other customers. I … Continue reading

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mussels and fries, Stanley Park style

In the ‘summer special’ at Stanley Park Teahouse, the mussels are simmered with tomato, fennel & wine. Al commented that the fries are not Belgian-style, but pretty good non-the-less, and served with the traditional mayo. Not bad for $12 including … Continue reading

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In search of the best crab in Vancouver!

http://www.kenschineserest​aurant.com/ Ken’s Chinese: Hong Kong Style Café, 1097 KINGSWAY Every time Al’s birthday comes up he demands CRAB for his birthday dinner, and we head off in search of the best crab in the city!  For many years we went … Continue reading

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