I am very excited to be publishing the first community magazine for Kerrisdale. Kerrisdale Insider is your “go to” guide to learn more about local people who help make this community special. You will discover the hot spots to shop, dine, and where to spend your free time. Inside you will find a directory, map and calendar of events – all fabulous local resources. Kerrisdaleinsider.com is updated daily to keep you informed of what is new and exciting. This magazine is free, thanks to the support of local advertisers. A special thanks to the Kerrisdale Business Association for their support in welcoming Kerrisdale Insider to the Village. Kerrisdale has the honour of being one of Vancouver’s most desirable areas to live, work, shop, and attend school. Cover girl, Lilli Clark, happens to have done all four. She was born and raised in Kerrisdale, attended school here, and her first job was at Moore’s Bakery. She shares a few of her favourite things with us. In this issue you will meet the charming Andy Trott, owner of Andy Trott Kerrisdale Menswear. His knowledge of menswear is winning over a whole new generation of clients, who appreciate his old-fashioned approach to service and quality.
You will learn about Andrew and Jonah Benton, owners of Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. Kerrisdale was the launching pad for their first shop, which has now spawned two other Vancouver locations. These cheese aficionados are eager to share their passion with you. Read why Kerrisdale is a mecca for shoe shoppers. There is a shoe for every age and taste within a three block radius. You will discover inside secrets about Kerrisdale. Learn where you can park FREE for two hours and end the agony of circling the block. Take a tour of the Kerrisdale Lawn Bowls as they prepare for the season with an open house on April 28. Spring is almost here, and with the imminent bursting of spring blossoms comes longer days (at last!), spring break for the schools, the Kerrisdale Business Association’s annual free skate, St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Hour, April Fool’s Day, Easter, and the Kerrisdale Antiques Fair. I look forward to the year ahead, as we explore the Village together. As Humphrey Bogart said in the film Casablanca, this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Carolynne Palla | Publisher | PALLA MEDIA
Contributing Writer & Copy Editor Sarah Gordon
Photographer Sandra Steier
Kerrisdale Insider is a guide to promote shopping and exploring in the community. Go online to kerrisdaleinsider.com for a comprehensive directory of local businesses including your favourite restaurants, hair salons, spas, dentists, physiotherapists, coffee
shops, specialty stores and more. The website is updated daily. Keep informed about local events by following our Twitter, Facebook, Blog and Events Calendar. Kerrisdale Insider proudly supports and promotes the Kerrisdale Business Association.
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Kerrisdale Insider Magazine • February 17 - April 19, 2012
• www.KerrisdaleInsider.com