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STOCK AND BARREL

September 5th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2008 STOCK AND BARREL So you're more into Quincy Jones than Dow Jones. And you didn't get in on the ground floor of the Lululemon IPO (you were at yoga, for heaven's sakes). But if you want a sound investment, we suggest you diversify your Portfolio—wine Portfolio that is. Laughing Stock's just-rel ...

STEALS AND DEALS

September 4th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

SHOWIN' BOWEN

September 4th, 2008
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2008 SHOWIN' BOWEN Need a weekender but don't feel like spending half of it in the car? Go short-haul at Bowen Island's new Eco-Shed. Author (and former Outside magazine editor) James Glave has built the modern, 280 square-foot green getaway with your petite carbon footprint in mind. A private ...

DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN

September 3rd, 2008
SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2008 DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN Remember when "parking the car" was tantamount to romance? These days it takes dinner and a good bottle of wine, but tonight the cinephile in us has reason to be easy—the rooftop of the EasyPark at 150 Water Street transforms from paved parkade to downtown drive-in. ...

Fruit For Fall

September 3rd, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Fruit For Fall September isn't just about Vogue's Fall issue: it's also parents' favourite time of year (hint: Back to school!). Make back-to-school lunches that score 100 per cent with Sun-Rype's Wild Strawberry Squiggles, Berry Blend Fun Bites, the new Berry Mania Fruit to Go and 100 per cent fruit juices. ...

CABIN FEVER

September 2nd, 2008
SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2008 CABIN FEVER Here's a reason besides D&G's tweed suits that we're excited for fall: Galiano Island's Bodega Ridge Resort, seven private log cabins on 22 idyllic acres. (Think rolling meadows, soaring Arbutus trees, and foraging deer.) With three bedrooms, full kitchens, living rooms, wood-burning stoves and ...

COOL FOR SCHOOL

August 30th, 2008
AUGUST 30TH, 2008 COOL FOR SCHOOL Even your kids are demanding reusable bags now? The adorable new Built NY lunch kits fashioned as orange tigers, pink pandas and green rabbits ($14.99) are so cute they won't mysteriously disappear at the back of the bus. Unlike their carrot sticks. View these and other kids' accessories at Vancouver site www.lavishandlime.com ...

LUCK OF THE IRISH

August 29th, 2008
AUGUST 29TH, 2008 LUCK OF THE IRISH Your Irish eyes will definitely be smiling when you hit the newly relocated Irish Heather gastropub. Admire the Waterford crystal chandelier upon entry, and note the wood floors made from barrel staves from the Guiness brewery. Turn down the hall, and behold the now-adjoining Salty Tongue Urban Deli, with its 40-person dining table and ...

STEALS AND DEALS

August 28th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

HELLO DOLLY!

August 28th, 2008
AUGUST 28TH, 2008 HELLO DOLLY! What better name than the chic-lit hit of the late '60s for Main Street's newest fashion enclave, Valley of the Dolls. You may just have to hit the barbiturates (a.k.a. "dolls") after all the excitement of super-soft off-the-shoulder sweaters by Bobi, diaphanous blouses by Trinity, and w ...
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