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FEE FI FO FUN Beware rampaging trolls, a fire-breathing dragon and a dismembered Rumplestiltskin when riding the Stanley Park Ghost Train through this year’s Scary Fairy Tales. The train runs nightly from October 5 to 31, 6pm to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 6pm to 11pm Fridays and Saturdays, and a $5 matinee from 11am to 3pm every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Families can enjoy activities such as face painting, crafts, pumpkin patch and haunted castle in the surrounding courtyard. There are also movie nights at 7pm Sundays (Mirror Mirror) and Thursdays (The Princess Bride). The Ghost Train is fully covered so riders ride the fright line rain or shine. Tickets are $6.25 (for ages two to 18, and seniors) and $9.82 (adults) and there is free parking available. GhostTrain.ca or 604-257-8531

While some moviegoers like to remember the town of Hope as the backdrop for the Colin Firth movie Hope Springs, this weekend the picturesque town is going all out for Rambo.

Thirty years ago, Sylvester Stallone looked as rugged as the terrain when he filmed First Blood there. Stallone fans from around the world will congregate in Hope from October 5 to 8 to celebrate the film’s anniversary. The street festival will feature a 40-foot screen right on top of a key filming location, a look-alike contest and a Saturday visit from Vancouver-based actor Stephen Chang, who played the Vietanamese commander who captured and tortured Rambo in First Blood.

Did you know that the word Rambo has made it into the Oxford dictionary? It means “an exceptionally tough, aggressive man.”

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Take the Eastside Stride on Thanksgiving Vancouver’s warm, dry weather has shattered a 116-year-old record for August and September. And while September might be on the books, the sun is still expected to stick around for the next seven to 10 days, setting up an unseasonably warm Thanksgiving Day on Oct. 8. If you’re looking for ways to get outdoors and in the community, check out the Eastside Stride, a Homelessness Action Week project available from October 8 to 14 to anyone who wants to know more about the Downtown Eastside, past and present. The two-hour walking tour, developed by Union Gospel Mission in partnership with Mission Possible, Youth Unlimited, and with support from the City of Vancouver and numerous local service providers, not only builds awareness and promotes education within Greater Vancouver; it gives employment to local residents in an empowering and dignified manner. UGM.ca [See page 15 for MEAL details]

Vancouver Art/Book Fair The first annual Vancouver Art/Book Fair presents a series of free events from Oct. 5 to 7. This event, the only of its kind on the West Coast, will feature a curated selection of books, magazines and printed ephemera by more than 70 local, national and international publishers, and conversations and performances by local and international publishers, artists, graphic designers and writers at the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby). Swing by the reception Friday at 8pm at Project Space (222 E. Georgia) to meet the exhibitors and take in the launch of Wandering Art Metropole Publications and Ephemera Archive: Part 2, featuring a selection of materials from Toronto’s Art Metropole archive, on • 11 kinds of burritos until November 18.

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When a teenager (Matreya Fedor) gets in trouble with her parents about how much time she spends texting, she takes refuge with her grandmother (Gabrielle Rose) in OMG, which runs Oct. 8 and 9 at VIFF.

Amanda Tapping and Zac Santiago star in Random Acts of Romance. They play a couple who met in college (she was his professor). He wants to re-ignite their marriage; she wants the millionaire next door. It premieres Friday night at VIFF.

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s a mother, Roslyn Muir knows what it’s like to feel your teenaged daughter is living in a different world. All the lessons she might have learned from her own youth seem quaintly outdated.

Too much has changed from one generation to the next, thanks to the words and images glowing enticingly from our computer screens and smart phones.

“It’s just a whole new culture and we have to accept that we can’t make them be like our generation,” says the West End screenwriter. Instead of forcing today’s teenagers to make the shift back in time to when Muir’s parents didn’t allow her to wear blue jeans or talk too long on the phone, modern parents have to learn what expectations they have to let go of as their children make their way through this new technological reality.

That’s the premise behind OMG, a feature film that Muir wrote and which is making its début at the Vancouver International Film Fest. Directed by Siobhan Devine, the madein-Vancouver production stars Gabrielle Rose as a grandmother who provides emotional and physical refuge to her granddaughter who has a huge blow-out with her parents over how much time she spends texting.

It’s a movie that everyone involved could relate to.

“I have a deep sentimental attraction to my phone. It goes with me everywhere,” says

14-year-old Matreya Fedor, who transforms herself from her sweet-faced roles in Mr. Young and The Troop into the kohl-eyed emoGoth and cellphone-addicted teen.

“I understand how the parents feel,” says Devine. When you’re trying to understand the world teenagers live in, “you feel like you’re catching up all the time.” As much as parents like to feel they’re in control, all too often it’s the parents turning to their children for help with all the technology.

The movie makes everyone grapple with that technology’s invasiveness in our lives — and the fact that we’re the ones who open the door and let it in.

“We have an addiction to gossip,” says Rose, who, if you were to use the word “veteran” to describe her presence in the Vancouver scene, would make her seem much too old and much less vibrant than she really is. “You want to be in the know all the time. That way you’re not alone with your thoughts.”

Muir had her daughter Erika read the script and admits to eavesdropping on Erika to get the teen’s language just right. Erika also wrote some of the texts for the move.

WE Vancouver asked Matreya to write the text she’d send to her friends to tell them about the VIFF screenings on Oct. 8 (6:30pm at the Empire Granville) and Oct. 9 (1pm at Pacific Cinematheque.)

“Hey! Wanna check out this movie? Its awesome, called OMG. Text me back when u c it. L8r.”

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hat happens when the lust remains but a couple is no longer in like with one another?

When is a marriage worth saving or when do you accept that the relationship is simply gone past its bestbefore date?

What if one of you wants to save the marriage and the other wants to walk away?

Welcome to Random Acts of Romance.

“It explores relationships that are falling apart and the lengths that the couples go to to salvage them,” says director Katrin Bowen (Amazon Falls.) “It’s about everything that’s involved with making love work.”

“They love each other but they stop liking each other,” says Amanda Tapping, one of the Vancouver actresses who stars in the movie that premieres this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

(In this role, “the grand empress of sci-fi” [Stargate, Sanctuary] is definitely playing against type. Tapping has been married for 18 years to a man she also considers her best friend.)

“It’s kind of an anti-romantic comedy,”

says Bowen. “Guys will get it.”

The movie is about two couples and the three single people “who lead them down a dark path as they try to capture love.” As the website’s synopsis says, “Random Acts of Romance shows us that love is not perfect. It’s sloppy, messy and it’s what makes us human. At the end of the day, you have to laugh at it.”

The move explores what happens when “one person in each relationship comes to an understanding of where they are now and the other wants them to stay as they were when they first met,” says Tapping.

And as much as the movie is about love, “there is a lot of lust in the movie,” Bowen says with a smile. “They’re really sexy.”

But that’s the thing about the sex side of love in a relationship that needs both loving and liking. The love might keep the sex going but “the like is much harder.”

“If you don’t like yourself,” says Laura Bertram, one of the other actresses in the film, “you will not be happy with anyone else.”

Random Acts of Romance is at the Empire Granville at 6pm on Oct. 5, noon on Oct. 9 and 6pm on Oct. 12. Go to VIFF.org for tickets.

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VIFF: Tragically Hip concert turns Bobcaygeon into a star “It was in Bobcaygeon I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time” — lyrics of “Bobcaygeon” by the Tragically Hip

Gord Downey in Bobcaygeon (the film and town.)

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ust south of where the Canadian Shield turns Ontario’s bucolic farmlands into a rugged vastness of rocks and forests, the town of Bobcaygeon is built along the shores of the Trent Severn Waterway. It’s one of those quintessential cottage country tourist towns where people eat ice cream cones while watching the boats go through the waterway’s locks.

Up until a few years ago, the town’s second biggest draw was Bigley’s Shoes, a local retail empire that has nearly taken over the main street. But that was before the Tragically Hip became mesmerized by the town’s name. Bob-cay-jun.

“Gord Downey loved the word and the sound of it,” says Andy Keen whose film, Bobcaygeon, will make its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

From that one word a song was born. Listeners can come up with their own interpretations but the band’s video is about a police officer returning to the peaceful refuge of the woman he loves after a riot at a band concert. She lives in... Bobcaygeon.

The song became one of the anthems of the Tragically Hip’s fans who always thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if the Tragically Hip actually sang the song Bobcaygeon at a concert in Bobcaygeon?”

A couple of years ago, the Hip decided to do just that and contacted Keen to film it. “They wanted to come at it differently and do something for their fans about their fans,” Keen says, reached at his

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As soon as the concert — which included Sam Roberts and The Trews — was announced, the fans and the town went crazy. Bobcaygeon has a permanent population of about 2,500; more than 10 times that number of people bought tickets for the concert in a farmer’s field overlooking a lake.

“The concert was magical,” says Keen, who became a hardcore fan during the making of the movie. And what did he discover about the fans themselves? Apart from their devotion, and bewilderment about why the band isn’t bigger in the States, Keen says “these people really feel there’s something about the music that they get and no one else really does.”

Bobcaygeon screens on Oct. 8 and 9. For details and tickets go to VIFF.com.

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Fade to black at Denman Cinemas

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he Denman Cinemas opened its doors in 1969 and earned a loyal neighbourhood following thanks to its comfy seats, reasonable prices and decidedly West End vibe, including the long escalator ride into the depths of the mall.

The theatre closed briefly in 1989 and reopened as a discount repertory theatre; in 2010 it underwent extensive renovations. While the theatre was doing well, the owners were notified by their landlord that the theatre’s lease was not being renewed and on

After 43 years, Denman Cinemas is no more. Doug Shanks

September 30, the lights went down for the last time.

It now joins other independent single-screen theatres such as the Van East (closed in 2010) and The Hollywood (2011) as places that live on only in our collective memory. The only independents left standing are The Dunbar, The Park, Fifth Avenue Cinemas and The Ridge, which will likely fall to the wrecking ball in early 2013. (Pacific Cinematheque and Vancity Theatre are not-for-profits.)

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Leonard Schein, president of Festival Cinemas (The Park, The Ridge and Fifth Avenue Cinemas), says theatres “have a high square footage, heavy property taxes and landlords who want to find a tenant that will make money. [Landlords] can make even more money if they convert them to condos.”

Indeed The Ridge is going condo, as did The Varsity before it and likely The Hollywood as well.

So can the independents make a go of it? Ken Charko, the owner of the Dunbar and the director of the Motion Picture Theatre Association of BC says, “Yes. The Dunbar has done quite well and we don’t have a problem getting product.” Schein echoes these sentiments, noting that The Park and Fifth Avenue Cinemas are also doing well, as was The Ridge until Meinhardt’s departure from the shopping centre in December 2010 and rumours that The Ridge would quickly follow suit. Indeed many people don’t realize that the theatre is still operational two years after the fact.

Charko feels that the odds are stacked against the independents because of the way distribution deals are structured. Theatres are required to run a film for two or three weeks and can’t show anything else. This makes life “very challenging”, especially for single-screen venues.

The Park and The Dunbar won’t be going anywhere soon, but Schein is a realist: “As Cambie gets more developed, after 10 years [The Park] probably won’t be there anymore.” Charko agrees that The Dunbar is probably looking at a similar time frame.

But all the changes may signal a new step in the evolution of the independents. Tom Charity, the programmer for Vancity Theatre, says a growing trend in London might offer some hope. “[There’s] a phenomenon of popup cinemas; cinema events in other venues, such as pubs. There’s even someone opening a new single screen using a place under an old rail line which they’re transforming.”

Charity believes that true film fans will always seek out alternatives to blockbusters. “There’s always a hunger for different ways of looking at the world and with the closure of DVD stores, it’s harder to find less mainstream movies. It’s a question of finding the right economic model to make those available to people.”

And all hope is not lost for the Denman.

DenmanCinemas.com says, “Thank you for making our dream to own a cinema such a wonderful experience. We are actively seeking another opportunity, and we will let you know if we find a new cinema to call home. Until then, take care, be well, and don’t eat too much popcorn.”

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Only 28 feet wide, The Flats turns Chinatown parking lot into condos

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t’s not often that so many people get excited about a hole in the ground. But in the case of this long, narrow pit off East Georgia, its transformation from a parking lot to a condo building is being heralded as part of Chinatown’s renaissance as a residential neighourhood.

“This signifies the confidence in Chinatown,” City of Vancouver councillor Raymond Louie said at Friday’s official launch of a 28-unit condo project called The Flats. “Only a very few places in Vancouver have this vibe and feel and history.”

That history is both the area’s strength and weakness. Chinatown used to be a thriving neighbourhood; it was home — as in families lived there — to the city’s Chinese community and also a mecca for people who wanted to buy Chinese products and food.

But then other neighbourhoods began springing up and you no longer had to go to Chinatown for your Sunday fix of dim sum. Families moved away and Chinatown became more of a place to visit.

“Chinatown had lost its luster and was going through a downturn. You always heard ‘in the old days,” says Jordan Eng, vice-president of the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society. The BIA responded with a 10-year process of working with community’s cultural leaders and city hall to come up with a redevelopment plan. The key to future prosperity, everyone agreed, was encouraging more people to live in the area. Meanwhile, the city recognized that with so many historic Chinatown buildings to preserve, there wasn’t much room for new residential development. As part of a city-wide strategy to create more affordable housing, zoning rules were changed to allow for laneway developments.

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Now the challenge fell to Panther Constructors to build a condo building on a lot that was only 28 feet wide. President Brian Roche and his team decided to pay homage to chop houses by putting shutters on each unit’s Juliette balcony. (The doors to the “balcony” open but there’s only a railing, not a space you can step onto.) The metal-clad building is awash in yellow hues in deference to Chinatown official colour.

There are 26 one-bedroom units ranging in size between 500 and 665 sq.ft. and in price between $269,000 and $400,000. The top storeys are two penthouses with rooftop gardens, one 1,350 sq.ft. and the other 1,400 sq.ft. Of the 28 units, 23 have already been sold, as has the street level retail space.

“We love being around here,” says Roche, who lives and works in the neighbourhood. He wanted to ensure that The Flats’ design could be easily woven into Chinatown’s fabric. For him, that fabric includes a growing array of restaurants. His list of favourites includes Bao Bei, Kent’s Kitchen, Phnom Penh and Harvest, all within easy walking distance of The Flats, which also has ready access to transit, Sky Train and the Union Street bike path.

Two fans are Marcia Nozick and Douglas Aason, the CEO and director of recruitment at EMBERS (Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society.) It provides work training to people who have graduated from addiction recovery programs. The Flats won’t be the first Panther project to hire EMBERS’ staff, nor will it be the last.

“Panther has always been one of our closest companies because Brian really gets it,” says Nozick. Aason adds, “They’re really committed to the community and mean what they say. Brian walks the walk and talks the talk. He’s a great employer.”

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From weird to WTF Among the beauty of the runway shows every season, there are always a few beasts. The “winnersâ€? of Spring 2013? Prada’s leather socks (the next ballet flats perhaps?) and CĂŠline’s trompe l’oeil toe shoes (complete with faux pedicure).

hundreds of high-end costumes for sale, to create a mix-and-match concept that leaves every costume complete, right down to accessories and wigs. You can buy online at BooLaLaCostumes.com or make the trip to the North Shore (152 East 2nd, 2nd f loor). 604-986-4880 A good-sized Hallowe’en costume pop-up has opened at the old Esprit location at 1066 Robson.

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hen asked to describe the best part of his job, Trevor Kallies does not have a hard time coming up with an answer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the research,â&#x20AC;? he says with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best part â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the growing community of beer drinkers and brewers. There are a lot of really nice people in the industry.â&#x20AC;?

Kallies is the bar and beverage director for the Donnelly Group, coordinating and choosing what is poured and mixed at the 16 locations around the city. When the Donnelly Group opened up the New Oxford in Yaletown two years ago, the company decided to start looking beyond the ubiquitous mainstream beers for what they poured from their taps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a conversation amongst a few of us and we lobbied pretty heavy to move away from what we knew and into something different,â&#x20AC;? Kallies says, sitting against the weathered wood bar at Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was all about giving customers more options,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was never about not serving those beers because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like them, it was about focusing on different styles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; trying to get more local, a lot more product-focused.â&#x20AC;?

Kallies says the abundance of BC craft beers makes his job both easier and harder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the Lower Mainland, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all over BC,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have breweries in Fernie, we have breweries in Powell River, which is amazing. Salmon Arm has a brewpub, Barley Station â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I grew up there and there was nothing like that when I was growing up.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no shortage of breweries all over and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so lucky to be so close to that craft beer boom in the States as well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Portland, Seattle, all over Washington State.â&#x20AC;?

Each of the Donnelly pubs has a draught beer lineup customized to its clientele. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on neighbourhood. When we talk about the Academic in Kits, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely that college bar with a huge UBC presence so we want to make sure we have the beers theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going drink at the price point theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to drink them. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going be putting on that $320 keg of American craft beer because we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell it for that $3.50-$4.50 special that the UBC kids want. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely more local and little more mainstream,â&#x20AC;? he says, looking over at the row of Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting at Smileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right now, which is the centre of the financial district and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a bit more of an educated palate that comes in here. These are the same guys that are having power lunches over at Gotham Steak House and they get it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in a little more punch in their beer.â&#x20AC;?

Kallies says the goal is to create a balanced beer selection, which can be a challenge. So what does a balanced beer lineup generally look like? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need your locals because that appeases tourists,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want to make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a couple beers that are local favourites where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have heard about them before or be surprised that we have a local craft beer. You need a lager or two that everybody can enjoy. A couple IPAs [India Pale Ales]. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have room for two, maybe pick one that has medium to heavy hop content as opposed to that super punchy, all-hop flavouring â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that might be too much for a balance unless you have room for more than one IPA. A couple of wheat beers. You need that range of beers. If I had 12 taps, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have a stout, a cider, a wheat, a North American-style lager, a European lager and then play around with the rest with interesting styles like a porters, seasons and stuff like that.â&#x20AC;?

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Japanese ramen comes to Chinatown What’s surprising is who’s making it: Andrea Carlson

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ood ramen is almost the exclusive provenance of the West End, specifically the lower blocks of Robson and the 700 block of Denman. Around these parts one can slurp up the addictive Japanese noodle soup at nearly a dozen restaurants. Tiny Motomachi Shokudo is widely considered to be the best among them, its owner Daiji Matsubara being the undisputed local master of the milieu. He also owns the wildly popular (but less attractive) Kintaro, which is only a few doors down the street.

The geographical concentration is fine, but I’ve always (selfishly) wanted to see the soups available in other neighbourhoods, particularly my own.

Given that I live on the edge of Chinatown, however, the likelihood of a ramen house opening up shop within stumbling distance of my front door has always seemed remote.

But then the unlikeliest of things happened a few weeks ago. Ramen — really good ramen — came to Chinatown, specifically (if surprisingly) to a little locavore grocery on Union Street called Harvest Community Foods.

My family has been big fans of the place ever since it opened some six months ago. The produce has always been fresh; they make good steamed buns and always interesting vegetable soups. And it is one of the only places in town where we can score the oh-my-god-it’s-so-good salted caramel ice cream from local upstarts Earnest Ice Cream.

There was much to love about the wee place, but a couple of months ago owner Michael Leung started casting about for a chef to come in and take the food concept to the next level. Never in my life would I have expected him to get chef Andrea Carlson, one of BC’s top culinary talents, to come in and take the helm.

Carlson, who has cheffed such ships of representative state as Denman’s Raincity Grill and at West 4th’s celebrated Bishop’s restaurant, might be punching well below her weight class at Harvest, but that will hardly matter to her new customers.

Neither will the fact that her miniscule kitchen is so woefully under-equipped that calling it a kitchen is pretty generous. What matters — as always — is if the food is any good, and since Harvest is now a Carlson joint, quality is a test it doesn’t have to take.

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But back to the ramen. How good is it? It’s up there with Matsubara’s, and that’s saying something. The noodles are made locally at Toko, the pork is from the Fraser Valley, the mounted greens are from SOLEfood, and the accompanying smoked chili oil is made with chilies from Klippers organic farm in the Similkameen. Matsubara’s finessed soup bases are dizzying in their excellence, but he’s had years to perfect and fiddle. Carlson has been at it for just a couple of weeks, and she’s doing a better job than most.

Like most ramen houses, there are two pork (“tonkotsu”) base options: regular or fatty. The latter is cloudy with the promise of unrelenting porkiness. It’s (naturally) much tastier than the thinner format, but both have that distinct, warming, comforting quality that makes ramen so endearingly attractive. There really is nothing quite like it, especially in Fall and Winter, when both body and mind crave heartier supping.

Carlson adds fatty slices of pork belly to the noodles. These are marinated in soy, garlic and ginger, and they are leaps and bounds more impactful than the dry slabs that one gets at places like Kintaro and Gyoza King. And as a personal touch, Carlson caps each bowl with a delicious strip of mirin-candied bacon. I’ve had three bowls in two weeks, with each being an improvement on the last. The only thing that could make it better would be a cold bottle of Sapporo beer. (Alas, Harvest doesn’t have a licence to sell alcohol).

There are other noodle soups, too. Carlson does an udon in an organic shiitake mushroom broth that comes loaded with smoked Saltspring Island tofu and shiso (in a nod to Japanese umeboshi, it’s finished with unripe, salt and shiso-cured Similkameen plums). There’s also a version with FarmCrest organic chicken from Salmon Arm uniquely marinated in Sake Kasu (the lees left over from sake production at Granville Island Sake Co.) and a spicy Dan Dan-style noodle dish made with hazelnuts instead of peanuts.

In addition to the noodle soups, she’s added a Banh Mi-style sandwich made with pork shoulder, pate, pickles and fresh herbs. The steamed buns — regular and gluten-free — are still on the menu, though their innards will rotate through various meaty and vegetarian options.

The response to the changes to date, Carlson says, has been “fantastic”. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Harvest has been noticeably busier since word of her ramen started to trickle out, and though I hope for my sake that I never have to suffer a line-up for it (as one invariably must for good ramen in the West End), I won’t be surprised to be confronted by one soon.

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Chef Andrea Carlson, known for her love of local, organic ingredients has been busy this summer making naturally fermented pickles from the abundance of baby pickling cukes at the farmers market. Carlson can often be spotted at one of the Vancouver Farmers Markets, when she’s not to too busy with the planning of her new restaurant, Burdock & Company, opening before Christmas, or making ramen at Harvest (see page 11).

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Here she shares her pickling wisdom, “The fresher the cucumbers, the crunchier the pickle — so try to pickle the same day the cukes are harvested, if possible.”

Chef Andrea Carlson’s Green Fennel Seed Cucumber Pickles Natural Ferment ½ cup kosher salt

6 large heads green fennel seed 10 cloves fresh garlic, smashed 20 black peppercorns 3.5 litres cold water 1 fresh market chili pepper, cayenne, sliced 2-3 pounds wee pickling cucumbers — freshly picked, washed and blossom removed With mortar and pestle, smash fennel seeds and salt to release fennel fragrance. Mix with garlic and all remaining ingredients in a ceramic crock or large glass jar. Stir to dissolve salt. Add cucumbers and submerge by covering with clean plate. Ensure they have no contact with air (if they do they will rot).

Leave in cool place for 2-4 weeks.

Skim anything that may rise to surface.

Keep checking to ensure cukes stay under the brine. They are ready when lightly sour and effervescent in the mouth. Definitely discard pickle project if it smells bad — you will know….

Jenn Chic is a writer, photographer, baker, cook and the market manager for the Kitsilano and Kerrisdale Farmers Markets. JennChicCooks.com. Chef Andrea Carlson’s recipe for Grilled Swiss Chard Parcels can be found at EatLocal. org.

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There were nine judges comprised of media and retail representatives and restaurant buyers hailing from Quebec, Washington State and many points in between. Any winery could enter their wines (with an $89 entry fee to support the Festival,) provided the wines were composed of 100 per cent BC fruit and currently available for sale.

We started with 550 wines in all. Sitting in three panels over four days, we were presented flights of anywhere from eight to 12 wines, each within the same category (Merlots, Red Blends, etc.) The tasting was completely blind; the only information given was grape variety and vintage. The goal was to award bronzes and silvers where we deemed appropriate, with possible golds going to a final round where all nine judges would have an ultimate vote of whether finalists should be golds or silvers. There was no minimum or maximum number of awards requested, just a commitment that we’d use our best judgement and give each wine its due diligence.

After individual tasting and note-taking, we discussed each wine as a panel, reaching a verdict on an award (or not) that eventually found us giving props to a couple hundred of the entries, mostly bronze, fewer silver and two dozen golds.

Those gold awards represent what seem to be working well for BC. Cabernet Francs (Tinhorn Creek, Church & State) burst with bright, red fruit and fresh herbs without being the least bit stemmy or green, while Syrahs (Quinta Ferreira, Black Hills) perfectly combined Old World complexity, earthiness and spice with a New World opulent structure, full of black and purple fruit. Aromatic whites, such as the Stoney Slope Riesling from Wild Goose or Thornhaven’s classic Gewürztraminer, told the story of our mineral-rich soil and expressed lively

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acidity, a combination of cool climate and lake effect. Chardonnays (Quail’s Gate ‘Stewart Family Reserve’ and Cedar Creek’s Platinum edition) glistened with ripe orchard fruit, layers of character and plenty of sunshine, while fellow Burgundian varieties Pinot Noir and Gamay (Meyer Family Vineyards and Robin Ridge, respectively) floated to the top with nuance, prettiness and grace.

These varieties, styles and examples are indicative of the quality and strengths of BC wine today.

In the year since I last judged this competition, I noted much less oak masking the natural expression of our wines, such a good thing, plus the growing restraint of a winemaker’s hand in favour of simply letting our fruit sing. Cabernet Sauvignon still seems to struggle (our short season makes it difficult to

ripen,) and I remain unconvinced that Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are the best fit for us. (We all found most examples imbalanced and clumsy.)

And then there are the new classics. Road 13’s 2009 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, both a Gold and Best Sparkling winner, has been a cult-favourite for years and was probably my personal Best in Show. Winemaker JM Bouchard’s crafting of the fruit from their 44-year-old vines into a fizzy blend of Asian pear, starfruit and fireweed honey is an absolute gem, perfect for toasting the future of British Columbian wine!

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With much fanfare (and fabulous food), Black Sage Vineyard was unveiled as a wine label at a special launch at the Shangri-La hotel recently. Before, it was a sub-label of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, but now it’s standing on its own. Guests, including WE Vancouver’s City Cellar columnist Kurtis Kolt, enjoyed a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Cabernet Franc, 2010 Merlot and 2007 Pipe. Executive chef Wayne Harris grew up in the Okanagan and knew which food pairings would be the perfect fit. Martha Perkins photo

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Exclusive sake tasting Ki Vancouver is hosting a Sake Master Dinner with Koji Kawakami of Yoshi no Gawa Brewery, and Chef Yoshi Tabo. Guests will be introduced to an exclusive lineup of expressive sake from the Yoshi no Gawa portfolio, paired with an original menu of Nigata-inspired dishes created by Chef Yoshi Tabo. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 11 and starts at 6:30pm for cocktails and 7pm for dinner. Tickets are $150 (taxes and gratuity included).

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Doormen of Greater Vancouver dinner The 22nd annual Doormen’s Dinner celebrates Sergio and Wendy Cocchia as Honourary Doormen of the Year. The dinner will be held on Oct. 26, 6pm, at the Pinnacle Ballroom, where the Doormen of Greater Vancouver will pay tribute to the Cocchias for their fundraising efforts for organizations such as the CHILD Foundation, and their contributions to the tourism and hospitality industries.

Net proceeds from the black-tie gala will benefit the CHILD Foundation, which researches Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis and liver disorders in children. A table of 10 is $1,950, with individual dinner tickets going for $195. Entertainment will be provided by the Dal Richards Orchestra. Call 604-736-0645 or email nancy@child.ca to be assured seating.

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Smoke alarms save lives “Fall back” to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: • When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.

• You have less than three minutes to escape a fire.

So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.

• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

• Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.

• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas.

One per storey is recommended.

• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.

Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless.

So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre E -Comm’s fire dispatch team is warning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household fire hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher.

“The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.”

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“A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

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Tim Burton returns to form in Frankenweenie FRANKENWEENIE Directed by Tim Burton Starring Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara Do you hear that? It’s the sound of all the Tim Burton fans breathing a collective sigh of relief.

After several recent critical misfires including Dark Shadows and Alice in Wonderland, the director returns with a wonderfully nostalgic ode to the creature features of Hollywood’s bygone era and a nice little homage to 1931’s Frankenstein.

Frankenweenie may also be the filmmaker’s most personal flick in years. The 3D, black and white, stop-motion animated fantasy is actually based on an original 1984 short from Burton. Set in the tiny town of New Holland, young Victor is lamenting the death of his beloved dog Sparky.

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The end result is a refreshing and heartfelt gem that crackles with energy and enthusiasm, even though some of the narrative may feel a bit stitched together from past sources.

Adapting his own novel for the big screen, Stephen Chbosky presents us with a scenario that’s instantly relatable to any former teenaged outsider. You know how it goes: One moment, you’re an emotionally fragile, incredibly skittish 15-year-old; the next you’re hanging out with two older outcasts who possess impeccable taste, lavish you with new suits and vintage typewriters, and give you a starring role in their weekly productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

We’ve all been there, right? Right? Anyone?

Set in the Pittsburgh suburbs in what appears to be the 80s — when kids were apparently so far ahead of the curve that they were listening to Pavement and Cracker songs from the 90s — Chbosky’s

film introduces us to Charlie (Logan Lerman), a high school freshman who’s still reeling from a recent trauma. Falling in with step-siblings Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller), he’s introduced to the finer points of teenage rebellion at its most smug and insufferable.

Just as the film’s cavalcade of power fantasies prove completely implausible, Lerman never once convinces as Charlie. At every turn, he simply registers as a handsome Hollywood actor playing shy.

His voiceover informs us that his emotional state is unravelling, but his smirking countenance never betrays any inner tumult. And when his pent-up agony finally erupts, it comes courtesy of a ridiculous scene in which he “hulks out” and pummels three bullies.

Indeed, as coming of age tales go, Perks bears about as much resemblance to real life as The Avengers. — Curtis Woloschuk

The beautification of Winnie Mandela WINNIE Starring Jennifer Hudson, Terrence Howard Directed by Darrell Roodt Given that Darrel Roodt long ago established himself as a journeyman director willing to dabble in any genre, it’s not particularly surprising that he fails to put a directorial stamp on this Winnie Man-

dela biopic. Guided only by its sense of self-importance, the film is content to go through the paces, largely retracing recorded history. This is probably for the best, as any deviation from the facts proves a horrendous misstep that steers the proceedings into the realms of risibility.

Cranking Laurent Eyquem’s overwrought score for his opening scene, Roodt heralds the arrival of Nomzamo Winfreda Madikizela on this earthly plane. Proving herself a fearless warrior as a child, she abandons rural South Africa for Johannesburg when she reaches adulthood (and is played by Jennifer Hudson). There, she battles against apartheid while succumbing to the advances of activist Nelson Mandela (Terrence Howard).

Of course, most viewers will be prepared for their fairytale romance to fall prey to South Africa’s fractious political and social climate. Those familiar with the more contentious details of Winnie’s later life — be it her band of violent bodyguards or eventual divorce from Mandela — will likely find themselves bemused by the facts that Roodt and cowriter Andre Pieterse omit or amend in order to preserve their protagonist’s beatific air. Meanwhile, just about anyone can find unintentional humour in the overly earnest, ill-conceived scenes that are meant to underscore Winnie’s nobility. As we watch her recite Shakespeare to the ants in her prison cell, we’re reminded that there’s nothing quite like the sight of would-be Oscar clips going completely off the rails. — Curtis Woloschuk

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1 Cliff Ma toasted to a fun evening with the Bacardi Canada team of Antoine Lum, Curtis Gerke and Karissa Cecchin (left to right) at the Disaronno Contemporary Terrace party on September 26 at Reflections at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. 2 Rosario Ruiz y Laza celebrated the launch of IDSwest with Bocci’s Carolina Ponce de Leon (centre) and Cristina Belmonte (right) on September 27 at Vancouver Convention Centre West. 3 Travel Gay Canada announced that Angus Praught (right), the president of GayVan.com, is the recipient of this year’s TGC’s Tourism Leadership Award. Dean Nelson, a TGC board member, made the announcement September 25 at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. 4 Bob Rennie, artist representative Maureen Paley and Andrew Grassie celebrated the opening of Grassie’s new exhibit at the Rennie Gallery in Gastown Sept. 29.

5 Barbara Chirinos, VIFF’s gala organizer, saluted Bollywood at the opening party at the Salt building in Olympic Village, following the screening of Midnight’s Children with Deepa Mehta on Sept. 27. 6 CinCin on Alberni hosted the star-studded Canadian Images gala as part of VIFF on Sept. 28. Hitting the red carpet were Gabrielle Miller of Moving Day and Deva Nitins of Charlie Gauvins. 7 Leah Gibson and Adam Beach of Arctic Air at the Canadian Images gala.

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KAMLOOPS Honda, has an opening for an Journeyman Automotive Technician. We offer top industry level wages and benefits in a great working environment with the latest and best shop tools and equipment.

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1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

TRANSPORTATION

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Mainland Roofing Ltd.

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25 yrs in roofing industry

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

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604-721-4555.

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$45/Hr

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DISPOSAL BINS

604-537-4140

Residential & Commercial Services

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr Licensed & Insured Senior Discount 778-773-3737

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

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www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

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WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Seats. Ask how to get a free reno! 1-866-404-8827

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TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS - CANADIAN MADE! - REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 $4,455.

25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included.

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PETS 477 PLUMBING, heating and gas services. Design and installation for new construction, home renovations and existing systems as well as emergency on-call service. Call McCallum Mechanical 604-6539514 or email us at mccallummech@shaw.ca

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PRESSURE WASHING HANDYMAN - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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Grocery Department Country Morning Large Eggs

Meat Department

J.D. Farms Grade A Specialty Turkeys

Liberté Méditerranée Yogurt assorted varieties

WOW!

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2/5.00

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500g

PRICING

product of Canada

3.99lb/ 8.80kg product of Canada

reg 4.79

2.69

Produce Department Organic Broccoli

California Grown

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1 dozen • product of Canada

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Breyers Double Churned Ice Cream

assorted varieties

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from 10.99

8.99lb/ 19.82kg

6.99

1.66L product of Canada

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454g • product of Canada

Boneless Leg of Lamb Roasts

PRICING

Organic Table Carrots from Fountainview Farm in Lillooet B.C. Grown

5.98

5lb product of Canada

reg 8.99

Uncle Luke's #1 Medium Maple Syrup

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps assorted varieties

2/4.00

5.99

375ml product of Canada

170g

product of USA

Deli Department

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2/6.00

2/4.00

Choices Own’ Cranberry Sauce, Cranberry Stuffing, Specialty Turkey Gravy or Vegan Miso Gravy, Stuffed Specialty Turkey Breast, Garlic Mash Potatoes, Roasted Winter Root Vegetables, Grab & Go Specialty Turkey Meals.

Earth’s Choice Organic Apple Juice

2/8.00

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4/5.00 300-350g product of USA

Health Care Department Bakery Department 8” Pumpkin Pie all butter crust

WOW!

The Funky Gourmet Cranberry Sauce

Alexia Frozen Oven Fries

Orange Brandy or Shiraz

assorted varieties

PRICING

375ml product of Canada

6.99

reg 9.99

from 2/5.00

4.49

340-567g • product of USA

Bulk Department 20% off regular retail price

assorted varieties 1.89L

3lb product of Canada

bins or bags

Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Vegetables

+deposit +eco fee product of Canada

3.98

Cranberries

220g

product of USA

650g • product of Canada

B.C. Grown

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Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Danone Activia Yogurt

Organic Gala Apples from Cawston

Brad King’s Ultimate Vegan Wild Greens

29.99

255g

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Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Classic Soaps Organic Country French White or 60% Wholewheat Bread

3.49

assorted sizes

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500-550g

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water

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16.99

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750ml +deposit +eco fee • product of Italy

product of USA

Kitchen Basics Cooking Stock

Tru Whip Natural Whipped Topping

assorted varieties

2/5.00

1.59kg

2/5.00

946ml • product of USA

reg 33.99

Hugo Products

Rice Bakery

20% off

5” Cranberry Lemon Rice Cheesecake or Cranberry Pumpkin Rice Loaf 300g

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772ml

regular retail price

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