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>to Savannah, Ga., where they’ll take in the peach festival and film an upcoming episode on southern cooking. Closer to home, the Lower Mainland boasts a bevy of producers that Matisic and Wallner count among their favourites, many of which have appeared on the show. Wallner includes take-home dishes from Vij’s and Rangoli, available at some grocery stores, in her weekday staples, while Matisic has a soft spot for Vancouver Island goat cheese. And they both reserve a special place for the delicacies of Thomas Haas. After filming Beauty Call and Grocery Bag consecutively over the past year, Wallner and Matisic are looking forward to their summer break from shooting, though they admit they really never stop working and are constantly browsing stores for story ideas. Both like to get off the beaten path for some real R ’n’ R, says Wallner, who unwinds in the super natural province by hiking in the North Shore mountains or road biking. This summer, she’s even forgoing her usual jaunt to Europe for a vacation planned at Qualicum Beach. Matisic, meanwhile, says she spends her quiet moments strolling around Kits with her dog, Ruby, “which means I can’t shop and walk anymore,” or lying out in the park with a good book. This summer though, she’ll be headed across the pond for her annual trip to visit family in Croatia. “My mother’s family has a house on an island,” she says. “There’s really not a lot to do there, which is why I love it.” Except relax, and maybe, eat.l
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Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic put an assortment of spatulas to the test by flipping flapjacks at a commercial griddle for an episode of Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag.
Kits dog beach This patch of pooch paradise next to the Maritime Museum in Kitsilano is where dogs can frolic without worrying about spraying human bathers and getting sandy paw prints all over pristine beach towels. The Rex Dog hotel, Terminal Avenue When I’m out of town, my (spoiled) pooch Ruby goes to this two-storey multi-room pooch pad. Small and big dogs are separated. They have a water park to play in and a human spends the overnight to ensure things don’t get too rowdy. Seriously. Richmond Dyke When it’s drizzling in town, I escape to nearby drier climes and walk Ruby along the Richmond dyke trail system. It’s scenic and flat for me, and full of fresh scents for her. Barking Babies, Yaletown This doggy boutique is my go-to spot when Ruby needs a new whatever, like a skull and bones leather dog collar or a camouflage rain jacket. Ambleside Dog Park Not sure who it’s a bigger social scene for, the dogs or their humans!
Savary Island Pie Co in West Vancouver The. Best. Pies. Ever. The soda bread makes me only too happy to tackle the Lions Gate Bridge in traffic. Les Amis du Frommage For all my cheese needs (locations in and around Vancouver). These ladies know everything there is to know about cheese, and then some. Don’t miss the butter from France. Armando’s Meats, Granville Island Tell him I sent you and you won’t be disappointed. Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli, Burnaby A wonderful market for all your Italian needs. and... The stretch of independent produce markets along West Broadway in Kits is the best budget-friendly place to shop for fresh produce year-round. It’s also a great place to wander while stocking up on your veggies!