Bestie, the finest currywurst in Chinatown Vancouver is one of those marvelous city gems that makes you say “where have you been my whole life!” I mean seriously, it’s a sausage fest in there, literally. Best of all, us veg-heads can also get a fine piece of german “meat” smothered in curry ketchup. Glorious!

Aside from all the meat, fries, pretzels, and beer (are you drooling already?) the place is a feast for your eyes! Bestie’s modern design is a refreshing addition to this up-and-coming hood that’s bursting at the seams with culture and radness. It’s so great to see all these stylish local businesses booming and serving delicious food in a modern environment that is hockey and TV-free! YAY (sorry, I find TVs in restaurants to be quite a pest).

So anyways, if you’re around Vancouver and you want to stuff your face with some mouthwatering german classics, then you should definitely pop by Bestie.

PS. You MUST try their ice cream sandwich too! Perfect ending to an evening with your besties.

Images via: Scott and Scott Architects

Last week, while lounging around the house (oh the good ol’ holidays) I discovered CEREAL, not the one you eat out of a box, but the new beautiful food and travel magazine. The cover of their very first issue caught my eye right away – clean and simple. This is definitely a new favorite of mine for 2013. Watch the video for volume 1. and try not to love it!

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Hi! I am freaking excited!! CAN YOU TELL?

A: Summer has arrived to Vancouver and the sun is finally shinning!
B: The city is full of events, outdoor movies and festivals
C: I am about to share with you yet another fantastic City Walk – with an architectural twist! Today’s walk is hosted by Denise, one of the editors of Artsy Dartsy and Brutus, the artsiest hound in town. Enjoy!

Discover | Granville Island secret grassy knoll – at the south-east corner of the island behind Performance Works and the Dockside Restaurant is this perfectly tired grassy hill that’s perfect for picnics. Don’t forget to go to Lee’s Donuts in the market for the sugar glazed and make sure you guard it from the Seagulls

Eat | La Bretagne Creperie just off Robson at 795 Jervis Street makes the best crepes. Don’t go to the other place!

Explore| There are a number of great walking tours during the summer that focus on architecture; Jane’s Walk Vancouver, AIBC Walking Tours, Heritage Vancouver Tours to name a few. The cost is minimal or free and it’s a great way to find out about specific neighbourhoods in the city.

Get Inspired | Do the Gastown, Chinatown, DTES gallery hop. There are lots of great galleries to check out: Blim, Access Gallery, make an appointment for the Rennie Gallery on-line, 221A Artist Run Center, Trench Contemporary Art Gallery, Positive/Negative Gallery, Exercise, Catalog Gallery, Artspeak and more all within walking distance.

Walk | The last one is not really a secret but the entire seawall is great on a sunny day. You can ride you bike or walk and sun tan on one of the many grassy areas. The seawall is Brutus approved!

Thanks so much for all your artsy tips, Denise!

Guys, take note of all these wonderful places to visit and go on an adventure this weekend! Get as much sun as you can (with sun blocking lotion, of course) and if you’re an instagramer, don’t forget to tag your photos with #ACWalks. Happy weekend!

|Artsy Dartsy|

Mr. Yams and moi being all nerdy and shit

Desperados!

Ah I am so hyper right now. I just came back from Instameet Vancouver and totally had a blast. For those who don’t know what this whole Instameet thing is, here’s the scoop: it’s a bunch of Instagram users getting together for a photo walk in their city – it happens everywhere around the world and you get to hang out and share your best geek tips. Sounds nerdy? It is! And it’s freaking fun. Read more…