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Five offbeat Valentine’s events There’s no shortage of weird and potentially wonderful events waiting to entertain you and your loved one in Vancouver. And if you’re single, these might be the best places to catch an unexpected look from a stranger’s eyes. Just remember to invite us to the wedding.

(All events Feb. 14).

Dances for a Small Stage 28 — Each year, Dances for a Small Stage presents some of the best of local contemporary dance at the Legion on Commercial Drive (2205 Commercial Drive at 6th). This year’s is set around the theme of love and features former Ballet BC dancer Donald Sales with his new troupe Project 20, Karissa Barry, the Glover Sisters (pictured) and more. Feb. 14–16.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets at the door the night of the show. More info at Movent.ca/MovEnt/HOME.html.

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Death ballads, love tellers and zombie soundscapes

Valentwerk with Lady plus guests — Howard Stern, MTV, BBC, Huffington Post and Perez Hilton are all talking about Lady. Born Shamika Brown in 1989 in Talbotton, Georgia, the rapper with a rep for hardcore rhymes and cocky deliveries is poised for a breakout.

She’s playing at Fortune Sound Club (147 E. Pender) with Falcons, local duo G3nesis and DJs Blondtron and Cherchez. Ticketzone. com.

Burlesque Duos — Four tassels are better than two as eight of Vancouver’s top teasers take to the Rio Theatre stage for a special VDay burlesque extravaganza. Doors at 8pm. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 door. 19+ only with bar service; 2 pieces of ID required.

Be My Amigo — Back in January of 2012, a Vancouver man named Jorge Amigo complained to the city about his treatment at the hands of this city’s fairer sex (“Do Vancouver Women Suck?”, Vancouver Magazine, Jan. 9, 2012). Somehow he has turned the mini-celebrity that arose from his letter into minor celebrity.

He hosts his second annual Be My Amigo Valentine’s Day event at Vancouver Urban Winery (55 Dunlevy). Guests are seated at 20-person tables to indulge in food, wine, and conversation backed by a live jazz band in the fireside lounge. Tickets: BeMyAmigoVDay.eventbrite.com.

Lovers of Hendrix — The Lovers Cabaret presents a story about love, lust and freedom — told with 16 female performers. This 45-minute presentation uses dance, multimedia, voice and a full score of Jimi Hendrix. There are two shows at Electric Owl (926 Main) the night of Feb. 14, including a 7:30 show with dinner and a 10pm show with dessert. There’s also a Feb. 15 performance. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more info visit the Lovers of Hendrix Facebook page.

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Speaking of wacky, the Death Ballad Love Tellers tour hits the Railway Club Feb. 19 with a wild song circle starring Ben Sures, David P. Smith and Bubba Uno (pictured), three madly creative underground songwriters. Testosterone’s answer to the Scrappy Bitches of a decade ago, they’ve written all new death ballads for the occasion. And with all this Walking Dead mania, Uno’s song settings of postapocalyptic zombie wastelands are just what the doctor-turned-mercenary ordered. The musician, poet, visual artist and spoken word performer first started composing while working as a truck driver in a coal mine — which might explain his penchant for barren landscapes. The three will also accompany each other on guitar, ukulele and accordion respectively while each takes a turn showcasing songs from his solo repertoire.

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Casa Cody, Palm Springs: A garden oasis in a desert oasis

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asa Cody is like an old friend who you don’t get to see very often and yet every time your paths cross, the conversation takes off right where you last left it.

An oasis of historic charm tucked into the base of the Cahuilla Mountains in Palm Springs, Casa Cody Bed and Breakfast Inn has long been a winter oasis for my husband and I. It’s the place where we warm our bones and let stress melt away under the warm desert sun.

The adobe hacienda-style buildings line four courtyards — two with sun-dappled pools, one with an orchard and one with a stand-alone adobe house where Charlie Chaplin used to stay. Some buildings date back to the 1920s when Buffalo Bill’s cousin, Harriet Cody, started what has become Palm Springs’ oldest operating hotel. The eclectically furnished rooms have so much character that we still find it hard to choose a favourite. The orange

and grapefruit trees remain as bountiful as ever, and when we need a lemon for the dinner we’re about to enjoy on our private patio, we just go into the garden and pick one.

CoverStories The inn’s desert aesthetic has its roots in Spain when architecture and design had to perform the same functions that indoor lighting and air-conditioning provide today. Tall bougainvilleas line the shaded walkways, adding a splash of colour to complement the warm tones of the boulder-strewn mountains that provide the inn’s backdrop. It’s quiet enough to hear the water trickling in the fountain outside the adobe house and know when the hummingbird has come searching for nectar. Ancient palm trees lord over the Winter House, where families can congregate in adjoining rooms.

But while holidays are a much-need time to recuperate from the demands of work, part of Casa Cody’s appeal is that it is just two blocks off Palm Springs’ main thoroughfare in the buzzing part of town.

There’s easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, and stores, including the Thursday night market that shuts down the street to cars and lets oneof-a-kind vendors reign.

And should you feel energetic, you’re only minutes away from the museum trail that snakes up (and up and up) the mountain. Rental companies will deliver bicycles to your door so you can ride along the streets where Hollywood’s elite have long come to play or retire.

Room rates range from $99 for a studio to $429 for the two-bedroom adobe house. Most accommodations include kitchenettes while many have fireplaces.

A continental breakfast is enjoyed poolside where you’ll discover that most guests, like us, have been returning to visit their old friend year after year.

hen Frank Tysen bought Casa Cody 25 years ago with Therese Hayes, he couldn’t imagine ever wanting to live in Palm Springs. It was far too quiet to be anything more than a weekend getaway from his home base in Los Angeles.

My, how times — and Palm Springs — have changed.

“You think it’s a quiet life here but scratch the surface and there’s always something happening,” he says, sitting by the pool after breakfast. He picks up one of the entertainment guides as proof of his assessment that “any night there are at least a dozen places that have live music.”

His favourites include Melvyn’s for its Rat Pack-style jazz or the more funky Woody’s, a gourmet burger joint in the former Greyhound bus station that features jazz and blues after dark. Ace Hotel’s resident DJ is making the monthly Pool Party a must for the growing number of younger people wanting to kick back in the desert while the Curve Hotel invites you to “step into the fun.”

And that’s just what’s happening on a regular basis. Palm Springs hosts several film festivals (which Therese Hayes often helps organize), architectural events including Modernism Week, art exhibits, touring shows, the Coachella Music and Arts Festival and two of the biggest annual LGBT celebrations (The Dinah Shore Weekend and The White Party).

Yet for all of the ways Palm Springs is constantly re-inventing itself to stay current (and survive the economy’s highs and lows), its history has always been the foundation of its appeal.

“People love the vibe of nostalgia and old Hollywood,” Tysen says. “They sit around the pool like Marilyn Monroe used to. It’s the charm of yesteryear.”

A former urban planning professor, he’s sat on Palm Springs’ planning committee and knows how much pressure there’s been to tear down some of the city’s most historic buildings in order to make room for condos and hotels. “It’s when you have people who come here that want to make a lot of money you have trouble,” he says.

Palm Springs is what it is today because of the people who have fought to ensure that it doesn’t become another cookie-cutter housing development along Palm Canyon Drive. “It doesn’t happen by itself.”

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he Hotel del Coronado is one of those places that spoils you for life. 1) When you check into one of its beach-front rooms or suites, you never want to leave. 2) Every other hotel in San Diego pales in comparison. 3) You start to think that this is reality.

For such a huge, sprawling hotel — its property spans 28 acres — the Hotel Del, as it’s known, is surprisingly intimate. It’s also a world unto itself. You could be forgiven for spending a week here and never stepping a foot off its beautiful grounds — that is if you can convince yourself it’s even worth it to leave the luxury of your room. It’s the place that invites you to do everything and indulges your desire to do absolutely nothing.

Famous for its starring role in 1958’s Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, it’s played host to 11 presidents, a future king (Edward VIII), thousands of weddings and even more conferences. It’s both glamour-

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ous enough to make you feel like you’re a movie star and yet not so hoity toity that you worry that you have the right pair of designer sunglasses.

From breakfast buffets at the Sheerwater Restaurant to afternoon cocktails watching the sun set from the island-inspired Babcock and Story Bar to enjoying the “southland coastal cuisine” (with Sicilian grandmother influences) at the beachside 1500 Ocean restaurant, you’re forgiven for not venturing out to the charming streets of Coronado to find a place to eat. And shopping? If you’re easily led into temptation, beware the hotel’s boutiques.

Of course, such indulgences don’t come cheap. Rooms start at $330 and beachfront cottages can fetch $950 a night.

(That’s the reality-check part.) But that’s what special places are for — feeling special.

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Peking Lounge Daniel Poulin, Michael Bennett, owners

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When Tai Keattivanichvily was growing up in Thailand, he’d watch his mother cook a delicious family meal entirely from scratch, including smashing open a coconut.

What’s your favourite neighbourhood?

Years later, when he opened his own Thai restaurants, he wanted to pay homage to such high standards. His chefs might not have to use a hammer to extract coconut milk, but they do make everything à la minute using only the freshest of ingredients.

Main Street, as it’s relaxed, friendly and funky with great shops and cafés. It reminds me of Camden Town and Portobello Road in London 20 years ago, with its creativity and budding personal style. I also love Granville Island because of its great food and variety of vendors and arts. It has a vibrant energy from the many tourists who visit there.

What’s your favourite way to unwind?

I find it difficult to relax when I’m home, so I like to go up to Whistler to snowboard, or get out of town with my family and discover new restaurants, shops and neighborhoods in small towns, even just for a day or two.

What are your favourite stores or restaurants?

I don’t shop much but I do like going to thrift stores and finding unique furniture and clothing. But I love eating and drinking! I love the Keefer Bar in Chinatown — great cocktails and bartenders — and the Railway Club for its atmosphere. I’m also inspired by the people I’ve met at a few of the Legions I’ve been to. My family and I go to La Ghianda on Alma for lunch a lot and Vij’s for a treat.

Also we are quite addicted to the pies at Acme Café and the sweets at Sweet Obsession.

When a customer sits down at one of two locations of Bob Likes Thai Food, they know they’re going to enjoy a meal that’s as similar to his late mother’s cooking as possible (especially since he uses many of her recipes.)

“We work hard to make it as close to authentic as possible,” he says. That includes soaking tamarind for two days prior, and making fish cakes with only fish, shredded lime leaf and curry paste.

His favourite dish on the menu is the Six Bites or Miang kham, which can be translated as “eating many things in one bite”: made with piper sarmentosum or chaphlu leaves, roasted coconut shavings, lime, shallot, peanut, ginger with tamarind palm sugar sauce.

“There’s so much depth to it,” he says of his restaurants’ cuisine. “It’s like a symphony in your mouth.”

An animator by profession, Keattivanichvily opened his first restaurant on Main Street three years ago. It soon became a neighbourhood favourite. His second location, at West Broadway and Granville, is equally addictive.

When wondering what to call his restaurants, he wanted to avoid flowery imagery. Instead, he imagined an expat named Bob who lived in Thailand for years, falling in love with the food.

Back in Vancouver, Bob yearned to find a place where he could recapture those memories of amazing symphonies of taste. And he wanted to eat in a restaurant where he could relax from the day’s stresses and feel instantly comfortable. Bob Likes Thai Food fits the bill.

What I learned... about business Believe in what you’re doing, work hard, stay focused and realize that you can’t please all of the people all of the time.

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We are such big fans of Chinatown that we moved just a couple blocks west, in the Crosstown area. We have witnessed many positive changes in the last 10 years and we strongly feel that the Chinatown-CrosstownGastown area is the perfect balance of yin and yang: historic and modern architecture, ethnic and socio-economic diversity, new funky eateries, tried and true shops and services, and one-of-kind locally owned businesses.

What’s your favourite way to unwind?

Going for a long run in Stanley Park with our two high energy Jack Russell Terriers.

What are your favourite stores or restaurants?

On a cold day, there is nothing like hot “won ton mein” from Kam Gok Yuen just up the street from Peking Lounge. We also love to cook, so Chambar’s Dirty Apron Cooking School on Beatty Street is our favorite place to get a great meal… even if we have to prepare it ourselves.

What I learned... about business How important customer service is.

Customers appreciate the personal touch that only small businesses can offer. There is something to be said about clients and owners doing business face to face. We know our clients by name and they know us.

We often personally deliver furniture into their homes and get a chance to get to know them better, share some stories, a few laughs and occasionally even a glass of wine.

We are with them every step of the way; from design consultation to item selection, payment, delivery and post sale follow up.

It’s been ten years since Daniel Poulin and Michael Bennett opened the first incarnation of Peking Lounge in Chinatown, and in that time, the dynamic duo has travelled far and wide to provide a unique shopping experience for their customers.

Unlike other retailers who purchase their goods in large quantities from gift shows, Poulin and Bennett source their distinctive products during regular trips to China. Their travels take them to an array of venues and locales, from dingy clubs to five-star hotels and restaurants. “We keep our eyes open for interesting pieces and consider how they’ve been put together, and then we find places to buy them,” said Poulin, who fell in love with Chinese aesthetics during the two years he spent managing a spa in a Beijing hotel. “Every single piece in the store is selected, one by one, by us.”

You’ll rarely see overly ornate or fussy furniture in Peking Lounge (which moved a few metres from its first location to its present site shortly after opening). Poulin and Bennett’s curatorial taste tends towards clean, contemporary, straight lines—such as stainless steel, Chinese-style armoires and chairs, and all-white classic Mingform vases. “We select pieces that complement one another while focussing on the old and the new; every item has a story to tell,” said Bennett.

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In addition to their Pender Street store, the duo also owns a four-bedroom guesthouse on Bowen Island that is available for rental. “It’s fully decorated and shows people how they can mix the pieces,” said Poulin. Up next for Peking Lounge: a web site update, a new neon sign for the store’s façade, and—in its earliest stages—a second, “Peking Lounge with a twist” retail project.

address: 83 East Pender Street, Chinatown Mon-Sat: 11 am - 6 pm Sun. and Holidays: 11 am - 5 pm phone: 604-844-1559 web: PekingLounge.com

Much has changed for Poulin and Bennett since 2003, but one thing that hasn’t is their love for the neighbourhood. “We kind of lucked out because Chinatown was just starting to go through a revitalization [when we opened],” said Bennett.

“It’s been amazing to watch Chinatown grow.”

Our quarterly ‘Container’ parties are also a huge success gathering Peking Lounge clients together for an appreciation night with wine, food, a DJ and a room full of great people!

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Reconnect with each other at Rockwater Resort

CoverStories Stroll the romantic streets of St. Germain-des-Pres

By Martha Perkins

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n our work day, we are constantly connected to the outside world through social media and the internet. But when do we make time to connect with the people we love?

The Rockwater Secret Cove Resort on the Sunshine Coast lets you feel like you’re a world away even if you only have a weekend escape.

First there’s the 40-minute ferry trip from Horseshoe Bay — long enough to let you unwind and short enough not to be tiresome. Then, with only one two-lane highway winding along the coast to Half Moon Bay, you have to slow down as you go through all the towns and hamlets. Stop for lunch in Gibsons at Molly’s Reach (of Beachcombers fame) or Smitty’s Oyster Bar (a brother of Rodney’s Oyster House in Vancouver) overlooking the marina.

With nothing but forest behind it and water in front of it, the Rockwater resort allows you to indulge in the restorative peace of nature without leaving your favourite creature comforts behind. Chosen as the best wedding ceremony location in the 2012 BC Wedding Awards,

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the resort’s perch over the coast is stunning. The waterside restaurant basks in the glow of the sun setting over Malaspina Strait.

Accommodation ranges from the lodge, waterside cabins or the famous tents. One caveat: during a massage in the “spa without walls” tent, you could hear every word spoken by people on the boardwalk which leads to the other tents; that meant people could hear every word spoken in the tent. As much as I loved the romantic setting of the tent suites, it made me happy for the privacy of our cabin.

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illions, if not billions, of photos have been taken of the Eiffel Tower. So how is it that when you stand atop the plaza at the Trocadero, camera focused on this timeless symbol of romance and elegance, you still believe that Paris is your city? You feel it’s there for you, and you alone. It welcomes you, embraces you, nourishes you.

Paris is a place very much of the moment and yet it has the ability to hold many of your memories intact until your next visit. Not only does Paris never age, but it also allows you to feel forever young.

The best way to explore this richness of impressions is by foot. Have a general sense of where you want to go, but let your curiosity lead you. Marvel at the symmetry of its architectural glories. Feel the shiver of history when you realize the holes in a certain stone wall were made by bullets during the Second World War. Step back into the golden age by strolling up a grand boulevard and spending an hour at the sidewalk café under the shade of a magnificent chestnut tree. Detour up some narrow lane and find a quaint little bistro with space for only a dozen people.

There are so many neighbourhoods to explore but one of our favourite places to set up base camp is St. Germain-des-Pres. At its centre is the abbey, parts of which were built in the 6th century, and where, on the corner, you’ll find buskers entertaining the crowds waiting to enter the church to hear a concert. Across the street are the cafés made famous by Jean-Paul Sartre and Ernest Hemingway.

One of the best people-watching banquettes is in Brasserie Lipp, where the who’s-who of French politics and cinema gather for choucroute, elevating the lowly ham hock and sauerkraut to gourmet status. We love the sign that welcomes dogs to the table but politely asks their owners not to use the cutlery when slipping Fifi some food off their plate.

Part of the Left Bank, St. Germain-des-Pres is filled with art galleries, restaurants, markets, jazz

Every street in St. Germain-des-Pres offers new discoveries. Amelie Dupont for Paris Tourist Office photo. clubs and clothing stores. Go in one direction and you’ll end up at the Garden of Luxembourg; go another and you’ll reach the Seine.

Two mid-priced hotels in the heart of the neighbourhood are the Best Western Grand Hotel de l’Univers and the Prince de Conti.

Perhaps one of the most famous hotels is the most simply named, l’Hotel, home of the one-star Michelin restaurant, Le Restaurant.

It’s not often that a negative review of a hotel room’s decor has made it wildly popular.

“My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us has to go,” said Oscar Wilde, who lived his last days in L’Hotel’s Room 16. The wallpaper won.

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Passion in pursuit of gastronomic excellence “I love what I do,” says Blue Water Café’s Frank Pabst. “I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.” Rob Newell photo

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ecounting his early years of apprenticeship in France, Blue Water Café executive chef Frank Pabst remembered: “Training in that intense, demanding environment, you were either in, or you were out. If you didn’t cut it, no one would even tell you — you just knew, and you left of your own accord.”

He stayed for the long haul, embracing a passion that became his career. A selfeffacing man in his mid-forties, Bavarianborn Pabst trained at some culinary temples on the Cote d’Azur with luminaries such as Dominique Le Stanc at the Negresco in Nice, Jacques Chibois at the Gray d’Albion in Cannes, and a stretch at Le Diamand Rose, an Alain Ducasse restaurant near Saint-Paul de Vence.

In that exacting milieu, he learned to face the enormous expectations, and extreme competition, that exist at the narrow peaks of Michelin–rated establishments — the highest honor bestowed on a restaurant.

After completing his training and eager to experience new cultures, young Frank found his way to San Francisco, which reminded him of the south of France. Through a friend’s recommendation, he came to Canada and, finally, Vancouver.

In 1994, after landing a job — and a visa — through the Four Seasons, he worked at Rob Feenie’s fabled Lumière restaurant, then partnered with restaurateur John Blakely to open Pastis on West 4th. In October 2003, Jack Evrensel, the owner of Blue Water Café (as well as CinCin, West and Araxi), called him for a meeting. The very same week that

Pabst got the Yaletown job, his wife Kelley gave birth to twin daughters.

On any given night, if you sit in view of Blue Water’s open kitchen, you can watch chef Pabst in the line of cooks, hunched over a dish, totally focused. Looking more carefully, you realize that while his head is down, his eyes continually scan his surroundings.

Few dishes that leave the line towards a diner’s table escape his gaze. And every table is given a glance, all while he touches up another plate.

“Consistency is the key,” he explains.

“Once you set the bar up there, it has to stay up there.”

Sometimes he will leave his station to whisper something to another chef. A smile,

a shared chuckle, and then everything goes back to intense focus along the line. “We try to be professional while keeping things fun and light.”

Refreshingly humble, Pabst does not try to impress with too many ingredients in one dish. Yet the delicious complexity and the layers of tastes — whether fish, seafood (his specialty), soups or sauces — keep surfacing as you explore every bite or spoonful. The subtle mastery of his art addresses the taste buds but also tickles the brain to search for adjectives and comparatives. Pabst’s words bring everything into context: “I love what I do. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.”

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early on, he says, “Always get the freshest.

We were also taught respect for the food and to not waste. If a tomato doesn’t have a perfect shape, you transform it into something that will taste beautiful.”

Leading the front-of-house brigade, friendly, attentive and discreet, is restaurant director Stephan Cachard. Communication with the kitchen seems to happen telepathically and a quiet energy propels the ballet of wait staff around the room. Glasses are refreshed in a timely fashion but without urgency. Service is seamless.

“We want to keep a casual atmosphere for our clientele; they can come in suits or jeans — nice jeans — and sweaters,” Pabst says.

Looking at a table of animated dark-suited decision-makers next to a love-struck couple who can’t seem to decide on anything other than each other, the mix appears to be successful. The restaurant is packed every night.

What makes the sum of its parts work at the Blue Water Café, long known as one of Vancouver’s finest restaurants, is that every detail envelops you with a sense of hushed perfection. From the large Douglas Fir post and beams of this 240-seat converted warehouse, to the soft lighting and the vintage bottles dressing the walls, understated elegance is everywhere. Verses of Baudelaire linger: “Là, tout n’est qu’ordre et beauté, luxe, calme et volupté.” “Here, all is order and beauty, luxury, calm and voluptuousness.”

Frank Pabst’s interpretation of those words comes close to that perfection.

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ome say that chocolate is best enjoyed on its own. Poppycock! Tasting your way through Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate festival over the past month would prove otherwise. Next time you’re in the kitchen and need a treat, perhaps these professionals can lead you to a new taste sensation. From classic to crazy, the combinations run the gamut and remind us that inspiration can be found just about anywhere.

For something beautiful to behold, Wayne Kozinko, pastry chef at Bel Café, created Pretty in Pink. Using the classic pairing of white chocolate and fruit, this drink was inspired not by Molly Ringwald, but by the Ispahan dessert from the famous French pastry chef Pierre Herme, containing rose, raspberry and lychee. A very feminine combo, Pretty in Pink was attractive to the eyes, a delight to the taste buds and a little bit funky with freeze dried raspberries and mint microgreens to garnish.

Move over red wine and chocolate. Mary MacKay, the head baker for Terra Breads, has developed a new passion for stout and its ability to pair with many flavours — especially chocolate. “Stand Up And Stout” was her brawny hot chocolate infused with Cacoa Barry Extra Brute Cocoa and R&B Brewing Co. Dark Star Oatmeal Stout. She believes that the deep toasted flavours of the stout enhance the rich chocolatey flavours of the drink.

Rachel Sawatsky, chef and owner of CocoaNymph Chocolates and Confections, got inspired for the festival from the people in her life and what they love. For example, “The Noah” was a tart and sweet balsamic drinking chocolate topped with cherry marshmallows and “The Emily Rose” offered a citrus kick with a gentle finish — orange drinking chocolate topped with rose-coconut marshmallows.

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ing than inventive ones. The crew at Rubens chocolate all agree that “anything hazelnut combined with chocolate is the way to go.”

Their hot chocolate “Rockin’ Rocher” was inspired by Nutella and was a rich and creamy milk hot chocolate with hazelnut flavouring.

A dollop of Nutella would be a welcome addition to a cup of hot chocolate anytime.

“Because bacon goes with pretty much anything,” answered chef Greg Hook of Chocolate Arts when asked how he came up with his “When Pigs Fly.” Hard to argue with that. Just dip the bacon marshmallow in the maple infused chocolate and bite the peanut butter cookie. Chase with a sip of Cacao Barry Oropucce chocolate. Amazing!

At Leonidas, a family business, there are always plenty of preferences, ideas, and feedback to balance between the sisters in the kitchen. “Boho Secret” is a mint flavoured dark chocolate with a twist: turmeric, honey and pepper. According to the age old wisdom of Ayurveda, a healing system the girls grew up with, turmeric and pepper “pack a powerful punch against cancer,” and turmeric and honey are commonly used to cure a sore throat — which one of the sisters, Aisha, had when she was creating their mixes.

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1) Chocolate is perfect any time of day: Thierry Busset, owner of Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie and Cafe, may say that he doesn’t have a sweet tooth, but his day is often punctuated by little indulgences. “I enjoy eating raw chocolate anytime of day, in a variety of ways. First thing in the morning with my coffee; in the afternoon with my tea; or in the evening with a glass of champagne!”

2) Chocolate makes you feel better: “Chocolate is a very comforting treat, and studies have proven that it’s not just an illusion, it actually makes your brain feel good,” says Catherine Introligator, owner of French Made Baking.

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3) Chocolate is best enjoyed with...: While the ways to enjoy chocolate seem endless, Thomas Haas, owner of Thomas Haas Chocolates, takes a simple approach.

“If it is of great quality, I think the best way to enjoy chocolate is just chocolate!

Have your port or red wine or coffee after or before — not necessarily at the same time. Just keep it simple.”

4) Chocolate is good for your sex life: “One of the fascinating parts about chocolate is that cocoa butter melts at body temperature; this is what makes it melt in the mouth so luxuriously. It’s the kind of food that involves and activates many senses all at once,” says Jackie Ellis, owner of Beaucoup Bakery.

Chocolate is a very sensual experience beyond just the cocoa butter, though. It also contains a chemical, phenylethylamine, the neurotransmitter that helps promote feelings of attraction and excitement. It stimulates the brain’s pleasure centers and reaches peak levels during orgasm. Chocolate and orgasms — same place in the brain? Oh la la.

5) Chocolate can change your life: After years in a career in banking and securities, Glenn Knowles of Gem Chocolates traded it all in to open his own chocolate shop in Kerrisdale.

“Quality chocolate is a food that is nutritious, delivers many health benefits, and is clinically proven to make a person happy. What better environment to work in than a chocolate one?”

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A rare chance to meet a living legend varietal focus means we’re going to have a lot of heavy-hitters around town all at once. Margrit Mondavi, Christophe Paubert of Stag’s Leap and Jane Ferrari of Yalumba will be amongst the many wine-world superstars pouring their wines and sitting down to dinners both directly and indirectly connected to the festival.

One of the guys I’m most excited to meet is winemaker Walter Schug of California’s Schug Carneros Estate Winery (SchugWinery.com).

Here’s why. After learning the trade and getting a few vintages under his belt in his native Germany, Schug made his way to California in the early-1960s, landing a position with the infamous Gallo family. It was the

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Pinot Noir — above all else — was his passion, but as it fell out of fashion in the early 1980s and Phelps opted to pull their vines, Schug started making some under his own label. Just three years later, he’d navigated his eponymous wines to such critical and commercial success that he solely focussed on the Schug brand in the decades that followed.

The guy’s a total legend, this year will mark the 60th(!) vintage he’s worked. I haven’t even mentioned he was also the first person to get a 99-point score from the world’s most influential wine critic, Robert Parker. I could go on forever.

And so, on Wednesday, February 27 from 4 to 6pm, Everything Wine in North Vancouver (EverythingWine.ca) is presenting the man himself, Walter Schug, who will be pouring samples of his wines, chatting one-on-one with attendees and signing bottles. And the crazy part is, it’s free. Opportunities like meeting a living legend like this don’t come often, do grab this one!

If you do have space on your calendar, there are a couple other free tastings in the next little bit that are

One of the most anticipated names at this year’s Vancouver International Wine Festival is pioneer Walter Schug of California’s Schug Carneros Estate Winery. Web photo worth your time as well.

The folks from the Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin Winery will be sharing a few of their French-inspired blends at Legacy Liquor Store (LegacyLiquorStore.com) in Olympic Village this Saturday, February 16 from 2 to 6 p.m., while winemaker Ed Flaherty from Chile’s Tarapaca Winery will be sharing samples at the 39th and Cambie BC Liquor Store

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Next week I’ll pass along a good handful of tips and tricks for navigating the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s International Tasting Room. Until then, get out there and enjoy these free tastings!

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Let’s talk about sex MOV’s latest exhibition explores how Vancouverites experience sex and sexuality

ing and perplexing experience. Visitors are invited to open and peer into dozens of drawers that present some aspect of sexual identity that they might not have previously considered.

In one drawer, there’s a booklet entitled A Guide for the Naïve tep into the Museum of Vancouver’s new Sex Talk in the Homosexual, which was self-published in 1971 by a UBC student City exhibition and the first thing you’ll see is a giant imwho wanted to provide a go-to guide for youth wrestling with age of two naked — and anatomically inaccurate — Barbie sexual identity. In another, there’s a prosthetic penis and breast and Ken dolls. binder that might be worn by a pre-operative transgender male.

“To have children’s toys with absolutely no reference to the Other drawers contain nipple tassels, kink wear, sex aids used by genitals, it says a lot about the comfort level people with disabilities, and vintage gay pornogwe as a society have about sharing this inraphy. formation with kids,” says Viviane Gosselin, In the “pleasure zone,” visitors learn how MOV’s curator of contemporary issues and covibrators have changed over the course of one curator of Sex Talk in the City, during a tour of hundred years. There’s also a comprehensive the 4,000-square foot exhibit one week before display of birth control paraphernalia and opening. condoms, historic photos of Vancouver’s earliest At the outset of the tour, Gosselin was quick Pride parades and sex trade workers, sex ed tools to point out everything that Sex Talk in the belonging to renowned educator Meg Hickling, City is not. It’s not a detailed walk through and video projections of more than two-dozen Vancouver’s sexual past (although historical Vancouverites talking about sex. artifacts and anecdotes abound), nor is it a Two years in development, Sex Talk in the City how-to-please-your-partner expo (although — which was co-produced by Options for Sexual the “pleasure zone” might spark some ideas in Health and designed by Propellor Design — was adventurous visitors).

Something you might have a team effort, with input from an advisory board So what is it all about? Through photofound in your parents’ drawer that included the Vancouver School Board, the graphs, videos, and NSFW (not safe for work) a few decades ago.

Vancouver Queer Film Festival, public health exartifacts, Sex Talk in the City explores how perts, sexologists, education scholars, historians, Vancouverites learn about, talk about, think artists, activists, sex trade workers, and youth. about, and celebrate sex and sexuality.

As with anything containing the whiff of sexual content, Sex On average, students in British Columbia receive a single hour Talk in the City comes with its own parental advisory (children of sexual education per year. Couple this with the fact that four under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult). out of five parents are just not comfortable talking about sex and “[MOV]’s motto is to lead provocative conversations about sexuality, and children have no choice but to look elsewhere for Vancouver past, present and future, so I think we hit the nail on information, Gosselin says. the head with this topic of sexuality,” says Gosselin.

Thus the tagline of the exhibition: the classroom, the bedroom, and the street. “Sexuality shapes cities, and so we looked Sex Talk in the City runs at the Museum of Vancouver from specifically at how it develops in Vancouver,” says Gosselin.

February 14 until September 2. For more information, visit MuseuLike many children, Gosselin’s adventures in sexual educamOfVancouver.ca tion began when she snuck into her parents’ bedroom and went through their drawers — and the exhibition recreates this thrill-

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If you’ve loved what’s on the menu at the Salt Tasting Room, here’s your chance to fill up your fridge with the same charcuterie, sausages and specialty cheeses. Heather Hospitality Group has opened the 102-seat deli/restaurant/coffee shop, Rainier Provisions. It will eventually be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers 18 types of bourbon, six on-tap beers and coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters. A 40-seat patio will be open in time for summer. So if you find yourself with a need for squid ink or quince paste, head to 2 W. Cordova between 11:30am and 6pm. RainierProvisions.com.

Thurlow St. Keg is moving The BC chapter of Les Clefs d’Or reports that The Keg will open at the Shangrli La Hotel and close its location on Thurlow next to the Dollar Store. No date has been set, nor is there word whether a restaurant or retailer will go into the current Keg space.

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Spectators’ $10 entry gives them four tasting tickets and a ballot; more tasting tickets are $1 each. It’s on February 27 from 7-10pm at Fortune Sound Club. MCing the evening is the very funny Erica Sigurdson with DJ Hebegebe on the decks. Tickets are available at CupcakeThrowdown.com.

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Starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel Directed by Lasse Hallström The latest, and eighth, big-screen adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel contains many of the hallmarks of his previous source material — a cartoonish villain, saccharine romance and plenty of tear-jerking moments to spare. Yet it somehow works in Safe Haven, thanks to the concise direction of veteran Lasse Hallström.

The filmmaker, who also tackled the Sparks novel Dear John in 2010, takes what could otherwise be just another weepy drama and churns out a surprisingly effective date-night flick; the other half of the credit falls squarely on the shoulders of its two stars.

The story opens with Katie (Hough) mysteriously on the run and finally seeking refuge in the

sleepy fishing village of Southport, North Carolina. She soon settles in and forms a friendship with widower Alex (Duhamel) but tension starts brewing once a big city detective (a delightfully over the top David Lyons) begins to close in on Katie and her mysterious past.

The film doesn’t attempt to break any new ground but something about this journey seems to click.

Hough and Duhamel clearly relish the roles and their genuine chemisThor try is evident. The setting of SouthDiakow port is also an effective backdrop and serves the story in a nostalgic and sometimes beautiful manner.

Safe Haven will inevitably cause eye rolls and groans of despair from many moviegoers, but the sensitive direction and the undeniable charms of its leads may soften even the most hardening cinematic cynic.

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Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy Directed by Seth Gordon Despite a seemingly fail-safe premise, writer Craig Mazin‘s road movie boasts an astonishingly low laughsper-mile ratio. The “mismatched buddy” comedy (akin to Midnight Run) trips itself up right out of the starting blocks. Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman), a Denver businessman, has his identity stolen and credit rating decimated by Diana (Melissa McCarthy), a shopaholic in Florida. Severely overestimating the audience’s need for logic, Mazin delays getting the show on the road and instead busies himself concocting a (barely) rational explanation why Sandy must person-

ally track down Diana and bring her to justice.

Once they’ve finally been united through a no-holds-barred brawl (that serves as the comedic highlight), Mazin clutters the film with heavies in not-so-hot pursuit of Sandy and Dian. If they accomplish anything, it’s serving as a distraction from the largely abysmal material provided for Bateman and McCarthy, with the sporadic laughs mostly derived from heaping physical abuse and degradation on the latter.

Let’s hope this marks only a brief detour in the upward trajectory of McCarthy’s career. She’s far too talented to drift any further down this demeaning path. — Curtis Woloschuk

Charlie Sheen vehicle doesn’t stay on course A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III

Starring Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray Directed by Roman Coppola With its depiction of a creative man in crisis, copious fantasy sequences, and liberal doses of misogyny, Roman Coppola’s sophomore feature finds the occasional filmmaker attempting to channel his inner Federico Fellini. Unfortunately, the end result amounts to nothing more than 8½ for Idiots.

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I’m still here, despite being a nonconformist.

Don’t get me wrong. As a once-married, mid-30s fellow, I feel a certain admiration when I see happily married couples of many years, holding hands as they saunter contentedly down the street. Seems some folks are built for monogamy. Power to them.

But we’re not all alike. That happily married (monogamous) couple also makes me feel a bit squeamish; a bit like I’m in a warm room wearing a wool sweater. Despite being a single-ish fellow (a term I recently discovered), I don’t entirely begrudge Valentine’s Day. I proposed to my past partner on Valentine’s, and the experience was positive. After all, she said yes.

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A Term Marriage gets rid of the “forever” fear factor, writes Jeremy Twigg.

Kent Kallberg photo change. Friends and family lamented the break-up, and fairly so.

As time went on, however, I started wondering why a relationship of that duration — and overall happiness — was being mourned rather than celebrated. Is a marriage only successful if the couple in question reaches a ripe old age? Is it only successful if “death do us part”? Seems rather morbid and, frankly, a little scary.

For those who find the concept of ‘forever’ daunting, I propose a new approach: The Term Marriage. Here’s how it works: You meet someone, fall in love and propose. But rather than a ‘forever’ time span, you select a term you’re both comfortable with from myriad options, such as five, 10, 15 or 20 years.

Term Marriage does away with the ‘forever’ fear factor. After all, you’re choosing a time-frame you’re both comfortable with. There’s no reason why the couple in question can’t still be together until the bitter (or sweet) end. Once the term is up, you can renew — if you both want to.

Term Marriage is also an antidote to complacency. Imagine you’ve signed up for a 10-year marriage. When your particular ‘term’ is nearing expiration, around year eight or nine, you’ll realize that your partner might well be ‘on the market’ very soon. That realization might just lead to a few more romantic dinners, a few more flower purchases on your way home from work.

Perhaps it’s time that marriage isn’t “til death do us part” or nothing. We rationally understand that marriage has a poor track record, but go boldly (perhaps blindly) forward with often unrealistic expectations. Then we’re disappointed when it ends prematurely.

When we go to the movies, we have choices.

When we go on vacation, we have choices. When we take out a mortgage, we have choices. When it comes to marriage, why not have choices?

So when the next Valentine’s Day batters you with conformist message, don’t be afraid to question the system. Find a relationship approach that works for you.

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New art gallery not needed All this talk about a new art gallery. The Vancouver Art Gallery was in a perfect location which it didn’t use and now it needs to go somewhere else. What is it showing that’s so interesting? Really. What has it shown in the past 20 years? It’s got a little bit of Emily Carr, that’s badly shown, but everything else is hidden in vaults. And then it has all these shows from outside that are second-rate scribblings from the great artists. We never see really great art here and yet they insist on charging outrageous fees.

The gallery wants to move to near the rail yards where there’s a nice big property to spend $50 million on a new gallery. Where is the money then to buy art that’s worth putting into the gallery? You can buy architecture or you can buy art. There are thousands of starving artists in the Lower Mainland. What’s not needed is a new building. Buy art and make it accessible to the public.

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Last Wednesday evening I witnessed two policeman who I believe reacted to a minor infraction with a heavy hammer. A young artist was putting up an art poster on a wall when a police car with lights flashing pulled up and the policemen jumped out of the car. The policemen tackled the artist, handcuffed him, called the paddy-wagon and had him hauled off. I am assuming he was taken to a police station. Really? Very over-the-top for putting up an art poster, don’t you think? Go chase the real criminals!

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Unlike the $5.5 million spent on the completely unnecessary and inappropriate Comox-Helmcken route, now in the process of being railroaded through, the Cornwall route makes sense. I think an overall plan should have been envisioned a long time ago before starting all these haphazard bike lane projects while ignoring the existing infrastructure, line painting, crosswalk upgrades, etc., that are in dire need of overdue maintenance. And remember — Vancouver is a wet, rainy, hilly city, with people of various abilities, and with poor local public transit options; so no matter how much the bike lanes are developed, it’s not for everyone.

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1 Mary Walsh lounging it up at her one-woman show, Dancing With Rage, on at the Firehall Arts Centre until Feb 17. What a crowd pleaser! 2 Dapper espace d. owner Pierre Derreumaux welcomed an eclectic mix of artists, creatives and fans of his interior design and home accessories store at the espace d. one-year anniversary party, held on Feb. 6. 3 Shangri-La Vancouver director of business development Paul Li (right) was a gracious host to guests Pink Elephant Thai restauranteur Dez Chen (left), food writer Stephanie Yuen (second from left) and husband Henry Yuen (second from right) at the Shangri-La Five Year Diamond celebration on Feb. 6, which included a special performance by The Tenors. 4 Bisou Bridal proprietor Colleen Karavidas (centre) with models Charlotte Kavanagh (right) and Nakissa Clemens (left) at the Love Is In The Air soiree and fashion show, held at the bridal shop on Feb. 7.

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Free Will Astrology #Z 3PC #SF[TOZ r Week of February 14 ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): Afrikaner author Laurens van der Post told a story about a conversation between psychologist Carl Jung and Ochwiay Biano, a Pueblo Indian chief. Jung asked Biano to offer his views about white people. “White people must be crazy because they think with their heads,” said the chief, “and it is well-known that only crazy people do that.” Biano said that his people think with their hearts. That’s your assignment for the week ahead: think with your heart — especially when it comes to love. For extra credit, you should feel with your head — especially when it comes to love. Happy Valentine Daze, Aries!

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): Have you ever sent a torrent of smart and elegant love messages to a person you wanted to get closer to? Now would be an excellent time to try a stunt like that. Have you ever scoured the depths of your own psyche in search of any unconscious attitudes or bad habits that might be obstructing your ability to enjoy the kind of intimacy you long for? I highly recommend such a project right now. Have you ever embarked on a crusade to make yourself even more interesting and exciting than you already are? Do it now. Raise your irresistibility! Happy Valentine Daze, Taurus!

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): Happy Valentine Daze, Gemini! After careful meditation about what messages might purify and supercharge your love life, I decided to offer suggestions about what not to do. I’ll quote some lines from Kim Addonizio’s poem “Forms of Love.” Please don’t speak any of them out loud, or even get yourself into a position where it makes sense to say them. 1. “I love how emotionally unavailable you are.” 2. “I love you and feel a powerful spiritual connection to you, even though we’ve never met.” 3. “I love your pain, it’s so competitive.” 4. “I love you as long as

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you love me back.” 5. “I love you when you’re not getting drunk and stupid.” 6. “I love you but I’m married.” 7. “I love it when you tie me up with ropes using the knots you learned in Boy Scouts, and when you do the stoned Dennis Hopper rap from Apocalypse Now!” CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): This Valentine season, I suggest you consider trying an experiment like this: Go to the soulful ally you want to be closer to and take off at least some of your masks. Drop your pretenses, too. Shed your emotional armor and do without your psychological crutches. Take a chance on getting as psychologically and spiritually naked as you have ever dared. Are you brave enough to reveal the core truths about yourself that lie beneath the convenient truths and the expired truths and the pretend truths?

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): “Sex is a substitute for God,” says writer Cathryn Michon. “When we desire another human being sexually, we are really only trying to fill our longing for ecstasy and union with the infinite.” I agree with her, and I think you might, too, after this week. Erotic encounters will have an even better chance than usual of connecting you to the Sublime Cosmic YumYum. If you can’t find a worthy collaborator to help you accomplish this miraculous feat, just fantasize about one. You need and deserve spiritual rapture. Happy Valentine Daze, Leo! VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): Lately you’ve been doing exemplary work on your relationship with yourself, Virgo. You have half-convinced your inner critic to shut the frack up unless it has a truly important piece of wisdom to impart.

Meanwhile, you’ve managed to provide a small but inspired dose of healing for the wounded part of your psyche, and you have gently exposed a self-deception that had been wreaking quiet havoc. Congratulations! I’ve got a hunch that all these fine efforts will render you extra sexy and charismatic in the coming week. But it will probably be a subtle kind of sexiness and charisma that only the most emotionally intelligent people will

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Your assignment this Valentine season, Scorpio, is to identify at least three activities that are like sex but not exactly sex — and then do them with glee and abandon. The purpose of this exercise is to educate and cultivate your libido; to encourage your kundalini to branch out as it intensifies and expands your lust for life.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): This Valentine season, meditate on the relentlessness of your yearning for love. Recognize the fact that your eternal longing will never leave you in peace. Accept that it will forever delight you, torment you, inspire you, and bewilder you — whether you are alone or in the throes of a complicated relationship.

Understand that your desire for love will just keep coming and coming and coming, keeping you slightly off-balance and pushing you to constantly revise your ideas about who you are. Now read this declaration from the poet Rilke and claim it as your own: “My blood is alive with many voices that tell me I am made of longing.”

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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): “All these years I’ve been searching for an impossible love,” said French writer Marguerite Duras late in her life.

The novels and films she created reflect that feeling. Her fictional characters are often engaged in obsessive quests for an ideal romance that would allow them to express their passion perfectly and fulfill their longing completely. In the meantime, their actual relationships in the real world suffer, even as their starry-eyed aspirations remain forever frustrated. I invite you, Aquarius, to celebrate this Valentine season by taking a vow of renunciation. Summon the courage to forswear Duras’s doomed approach to love.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): The coming days could be an animalistic time for you, and I mean that in the best sense. I suspect you will generate lots of favorable responses from the universe if you honour the part of you that can best be described as a beautiful beast. Learn fun new truths about your instinctual nature. Explore the mysteries of your primal urges. See what you can decipher about your body’s secret language. May I also suggest that you be alert for and receptive to the beautiful beast in other people? Happy Valentine Daze, Libra!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Family of 4 req live-in nanny, min wage, Vanc. area. Mon-Fri. Email, susanettebarraca@yahoo.ca

.Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Feb 17, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

LOST: CAMERA red Pentax with blue LoPro bag on Feb 2nd, Mexican vacation pics. 604-879-5688.

recognize. So don’t expect to attract the attention of superficial jerks who happen to have beautiful exteriors. Happy Valentine Daze!

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.BCJobLinks.com EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft 2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta.

See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT S & G Enterprises Ltd. dba Subway (Vancouver) is hiring for Food Counter Attendant, $10.73/hr, for 40 hrs/wk+ben.

Apply by Fax: (604) 676-0664

F/T FOOD SERVER w/exp. req for Mamalee. Good communication skills & be familiar with Malaysian and Chinese foods. Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of Chinese an asset. $10.25 hourly. Send resume kristine_chin@hotmail.com

KITCHEN in Vancouver looking for full time Cook can handle Korean food. Re: 3 yrs. exp. complete high school wage:$2,900./mth.40hrs/wk. resume: miyeonsong12@gmail.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

NIGHT TIME CLEANERS needed 7 nights/week, lower mainland area On contract basis. (604)572-0070 PUT POWER INTO your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. Oncampus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

CHAM EDUCATION is hiring a F/T Office Administrator in Vancouver. $20/hr, 37.5hr/wk. Skills: PC, Ms Office, fluent in English and Korean. info@chameducation.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

Union Shop ~ Full Benefits.

Forward Resume to Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

WE Vancouver Thursday, February 14, 2013

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

WEVancouver.com 19

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

PETS 477

PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

830

GARDENING

845

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

287

C & C Electrical Mechanical

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

LOSE WEIGHT AND FEEL GREAT!! I’ve lost 28 lbs-YOU CAN TOO!!

FREE TRIAL OFFER AVAIL-604-928-2657/http://healthylifetoday. greatshapetoday.com

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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CENTRAL CREEK CONSTRUCTION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CCC Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s, Painting also.

BBB & WCB. Seniors Discount. Book by end of Nov. - 10% off. 26 yrs exp.

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1-800-587-2161.

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Need CA$H Today?

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HOOT & OWL Roof & Drywall Repairs CARPENTRY & TILE WORK

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens Snow / Salting Rubbish Removal NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. New Roof, Reroof, Repairs. Free est. (778)878-2617

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done.

Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665 MULTI POM puppies, 2 F, 1 M, 7 weeks old. Ready to go. All shots. $550. obo. Phone 604-825-2271.

TRANSPORTATION 810

The Scrapper

AUTO FINANCING

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

GET the BEST for your MOVING From $40/hr Licensed & Insured Senior Discount 778-773-3737 2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136 ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

JUNK REMOVAL

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

bradsjunkremoval.com Local & Long Distance

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

RECYCLE-IT!

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

604-475-7077

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

Guarantee on work. Refs.

Gary 604-339-5430

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

MOTORCYCLES

THE ONE, THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes.

Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AUTO FINANCING

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

604-475-7077

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $1000.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls

C & C Electrical Mechanical

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TRANSPORTATION

PETS 477

PETS

BEAUTIFUL ST. BERNESE PUPS $750 Healthy, Happy, 1st shots, Vet Check Ready to go Feb. 22/13 www.stbernese.com (604)750-0480 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073 BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 ENGLISH Bulldogs, 8 weeks, 2 female, 1 male. Not reg. $1800. zsjerome@hotmail.com, chilliwack Lab/Shepherd/Rotti x pups, 3M/3F. vet check, dewormed, ready to go, $495. Call 604-864-1004.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

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he Chinese New Year Parade this Sunday is not the only way to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Here are other events in the city this weekend:

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE 627

More ways to welcome the Year of the Snake

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663 Stated Income is Back! 100% Financing is Back!

Consolidate Debts!

Purchases & Refinances 2.60% Variable 2.99% 5 yr. Fixed Call For Details!

Martinique Walker, AMP Mortgage Broker Specialist Verico Assent Mortgage Corp.

Call: 604.984.9159 Toll Free: 866.984.9159

International Village

Ensemble. The repertoire includes traditional Chinese masterpieces, and Canadian and Chinese compositions

by Rui-Shi Zhuo, John Oliver, Mei Han, Zhi-Min Yu, Randy Raine-Reusch and Mark Armanini.

Feb. 16 at 3 and 7 pm at CBC Studios (700 Hamilton); $30. For tickets and information go to BCCMA.net or call 604-327-8807.

Two levels of exhibition booths showcasing everything from fashion accessories to traditional Chinese clothing, a Kids Corner with family Oakridge Centre activities such as Year of the Snake face painting, hourly signifies leadership, draws and stage success, continuous performances, plus flowing wealth, Canada Post’s Year of the an opening ceremony Snake commemorative happiness and Lion Dance on Feb. harmony. On international stamp.

15 at 3pm. Festivities Feb. 16, stage continue Sat. Feb. 16 performances from from 12pm to 10pm and Sunday, 10–11am include: Feb. 17, 12-7pm. Free t &ZF EPUUJOH DFSFNPOJFT XJUI audience participation t $IJOFTF ESBHPO LJOH PG Lunarfest at the Chinese mystical animal kingdom Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza t "RVB SPZBMF FNQFSPS TPVUIFSO A dazzling three-day affair which Malaysian lion runs Feb. 15-17 around the Vancouver Art Gallery. Enjoy t (PMEFO CFBSE TPVUIFSO .BMBZTJBO lanterns, dumplings, and musical and dragon dance performances.

Following the stage performances, Lunarfest.org/2013 the Lucky Lion will be visiting participating Oakridge retailers for merchant blessings.

Tea ceremony and concert The British Columbia Chinese Music For other Chinese New Year events Association is presenting a concert and tea party, Bamboo Shoots in Spring, covered in last week’s paper, go to WEVancouver.com. performed by the BC Chinese Music

WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective February 14 to February 20, 2013.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Meat Department

Ocean Wise Premium Pacific Cod Fillets

Sahale Nuts assorted varieties

assorted varieties

WOW!

PRICING reg from 15.99

2/7.00

from

10.99

Organic Red, Yellow and Orange Hot House Peppers Mexican Grown

10.99lb/ 24.23kg

113-142g product of USA

454g • product of Canada

Produce Department 3.98lb/ 8.77kg

WOW!

PRICING

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts DairyLand Organic Milk

PRICING

4.99lb/ 11.00kg

assorted varieties

skim, 1, 2 or 3.25%

WOW!

value pack

Black Diamond Cheese

7.49

4L product of Canada

WOW!

PRICING

reg 8.29

reg 13.49

7.99

assorted varieties

Deli Department

3/3.99

1.00 off

50g

product of Canada

regular retail price

320g

product of Canada

Traditional Medicinals Organic Teas

Coconut Bliss Frozen Organic Desserts

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2/7.00

4.49

product of USA

Krisda Stevia Sweeteners assorted varieties, assorted sizes

regular retail price

2/4.00

Bakery Department

170g • product of Asia

Hearty Scandinavian Bread

Cascades Enviro Facial Tissue

3.49

Vij’s Frozen Indian Meals

pocket pack

550g

from 5.49

8 pack

Raisin Bran or Coconut Spelt Muffins

300g • product of Canada

Arla Organic Cream Cheese

GT’s Kombucha Organic Raw Beverages

2/7.00

assorted varieties

2/5.00

200g

product of Denmark

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Neecwipe r

1.00 off

regular retail price pack of 3 or 6

Rice Bakery

480ml • +deposit +eco fee

Simply Organic Baking Flavours and Extracts

from 3.99

product of Canada

20% off regular retail price

Health Care Department 25.99

60 capsules

• 100% vegetarian-friendly • Not derived from fish or other animal sources • Made from fresh plants

27.99

30ml

A powerful cold and flu remedy, that boosts immunity and fights off infections. Made with premium Organic Mediterranean Oregano (75-85% Carvacrol).

Boiron Coryzalia

1.99

assorted varieties

2 pack

halves or pieces

Rice Cheddar and Herb Buns or Foccacia Bread

product of USA

Cascades Extreme Paper Towels

Bulk Department

Joy of the Mountains A+ Oil of Oregano

assorted varieties

product of Canada

PRICING

3.98

3lb bag product of USA

A. Vogel VegOmega3

product of Canada

2/5.00

1.00 off

flaked or solid

5.69

2/7.00

assorted varieties

Gold Seal White Tuna

WOW!

Organic Cashews

Moonstruck Organic Cheese

473 ml or 4 x 73g product of USA

20 bags

3.98

3lb bag product of Canada

Rio Star Grapefruits Grown in Texas

Elegant, Effortless Snacks: Natura Genoa or Prosciutto

assorted varieties

2/7.00

WOW!

PRICING 500g • product of Canada

Rebar Organic Energy Bars

Mom’s Healthy Secrets Cereals

Pink Lady Apples from Clapping Chimp in Cawston, B.C.

11.99

Adult 60 chew tabs

13.49

110-125g

Children 30 x 1ml

59-118ml • product of USA

WOW!

Seminars & Events at The Annex at Choices Floral Shop, 2615 W 16th Ave, Vancouver.

Cost $5 for each seminar. Register online or call 604-736-0009.

PRICING

Tuesday, February 19, 7-8:30pm.

The Coherent Heart: The Science of Love, Joy and Appreciation with Dr. Devon Christie MD, and Mya Stewart RN of Connect Health.

Look for our

Thursday, February 21, 6:00-8:30pm.

WOW!

Pilates – Lifestyle Change & Future Investment

PRICING

with Yvonne Bray and Dr. Jonathan Freeman, MD, of Pacific Spirit Pilates.

2012 Awards.

Your loyalty has helped Choices achieve these awards. Thank you!

www.choicesmarkets.com Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

Rice Bakery

South Surrey

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver 604.263.4600

1202 Richards St. Vancouver 604.633.2392

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0301

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna

Floral Shop

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864

2615 W. 16th Vancouver 603-736-7522