Hot Getaway – Portland, Oregon
A leisurely Amtrak excursion took the Van City Hot Sheet to one of the most ‘green’ cities in the world, Portland, Oregon. Located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland is an absolute jewel in the Pacific Northwest’s crown and one of the best shopping areas to boot, with no sales tax. No need to get an… Continue »
Hot Flick – Citizen Kane; 70th...
Arguably, the greatest motion picture ever made, film history can clearly be measured by those made both before and after. Orson Welles was barely in his twenties when he created this timeless masterpiece that tells the tale of Charles Foster Kane, a fictitious character based on newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Released in 1941, ‘Citizen Kane’ remains a powerful film… Continue »
Hot Sip – Spicebox Whiskey
As the days get colder, we offer something warm. Spicebox Whiskey is a vanilla and spice-infused spirit with a name inspired by a crafty, prohibition-era Canadian who would ship his illegal whiskey in wooden boxes marked ‘spice’. We recommend trying it straight for that full, traditional ‘Boardwalk Empire’ effect, but mixing it with ginger beer or even pineapple juice is… Continue »
Hot Sound – Louder Than Love
Having won the 2011 CFOX Seeds contest, the Vancouver-based rockers are well-poised for stardom and join an elite group of previous winners that includes Nickelback, Matthew Good and Bif Naked. Lead singer Paul Lambert tells Van City Hot Sheet that the quintet’s next album will be produced by veterans Garth Richardson and Chris Shaw and will be released early next… Continue »
Hot Patio – Café Il Nido
Located at 780 Thurlow, Cafe Il Nido www.cafeilnido.net has been one of Vancouver’s top notch restaurants for nearly a quarter of a century. Come summer, this tastefully-appointed downtown dining establishment also offers one of the best courtyard patios in the city. Owner/Chef Franco Felice has consistently provided sumptuous Northern Italian cuisine which will have you returning often. Van City Hot Sheet… Continue »
Hot Getaway – The ‘Other’...
A quaint setting that evokes the serenity of Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’, Vancouver, Washington is a city to be treasured indeed. Arriving via Amtrak, where downtown to downtown service between the two Vancouver’s takes just eight hours, Van City Hot Sheet was treated to first-class accommodations at the city’s luxurious Hilton Hotel located on the SW corner of 6th and… Continue »
Hot Sip – Bassano Hard Soda
Hot Sip – Bassano Hard Soda Available in Lemon and Raspberry and inspired by classic Italian Soda of the 1920’s Prohibition era, Bassano Hard Soda is the latest business venture of the Aquilini Investment Group; a combination of premium vodka, sparkling water and natural flavours. “Bassano Hard Soda has been very well received, even exceeding our expectations,” says Barry Olivier,… Continue »
Hot Sound – ByStarlight
Hot Sound – ByStarlight Integrating electronic music with the time-honoured sounds of rock and pop, brothers Nigel and Tavish Crowe, their cousin Tyler and friends Rob and Sol, all share a love of pop music and formed By Starlight in 2009. ByStarlight brings a mix of rock and dance party to venues across Western Canada. The boys continue to put… Continue »
Hot Spot – Charm Modern Thai
Just steps from the corner of Hamilton and Davie Street in trendy Yaletown Charm Modern Thai offers authentic dishes from exotic Thailand. On a recent visit, Van City Hot Sheet sampled Crispy Prawn Wonton, Pineapple Brown Rice with Chicken and Pad Thai. Owner Desmond Chen assures the mood is always casual at Charm, whether you’re celebrating with a large group, enjoying… Continue »
