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Tait: $50 Gift Card Giveaway
It’s a space that’s seen a lot of pop-up action in recent months, but for now, we can tell you the latest store to enter in 330 West Cordova Street is there for good. It’s called Tait, and if you haven’t already heard of it, then your missing out big time.
Salmagundi West
Salmagundi West is a quaint antique shop but with so much to explore. Carrying antique treasures, jewelery, and rare oddities, its been a place that many have stopped in to check out including CBC’s Steven and Chris. Located on 321 Cordova Street West, the Gastown Blog team met up with owner Lynn Brown to talk about her shop and her latest cool finds.
Judas Goat Taberna in Blood Alley
Sean Heather and Scott Hawthorn have pioneered yet another award winning restaurant to join the likes of Irish Heather, Cobre, and the Salt. It’s called Judas Goat (inventive eh?), and on March 15th, this Spanish inspired taberna officially opened to the masses, serving foodies and dinner crowds tapa delights. This week, the Gastown Blog team met up with Kurtis and Brooke to show us around.
Spring Fashion Trends
It’s about time we peel off those winter layers, and get ready for spring 2010. This week, the Gastown Blog team met with some fashion forward icons in the Gastown neighborhood to talk about Spring Fashion 2010.
Dutil makes your Bum look Good
You’d be surprised how many people take a look at your bum. That’s why Dutil Denim, one of our favourite retailers located on 303 West Cordova Street, does an excellent job making your honeycombs look fabulous. Rated 3rd in Georgia Straight’s People’s Choice award for Best Place to Buy Jeans, Dutil Denim features a wide selection of premium denim that are difficult to find in Vancouver. With Spring coming very soon, perhaps you should start thinking about a new pair of jeans.
Eat, Drink, and Party Like the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon and people are already looking for four leaf clovers and getting their Irish top hats ready. Ahem, well, maybe not, but still its going to be a big day! In this post, the Gastown Blog team listed the top three places to celebrate St. Patties Day in Gastown. So eat, drink, and party like Irish.
Long Table Series is Back with a Vengeance
Have you ever been to the Irish Heather Long Table Series (LTS)? It’s quite a dining spectacle and feast from what we’ve heard. Like somewhere out of the medieval times, friends and complete strangers gather together on a 40 ft communal table and dine a succulent and savory feast for one very low price.
Mooncruise*|gallery Farewell
Mooncruise*|gallery, located on 235 Cambie, has brought Vancouver a welcomed style that’s rare to see in boutique shopping. A style that’s landed their clothing on several international fashion magz like Glamour and casaD. Unfortunately, Claudia Schulz, designer and owner of Mooncruise*|gallery, is bidding one last farewell to her clients and companions in Gastown. After 5 years in the hood, Mooncruise*|gallery is closing, but not without a bang.
75% off on Obakki Fall Collection
Obakki, one of Vancouver’s true design houses, is practically giving away their fall merchandise with their 75% off sale. Check out a sample of what’s in stock. Just a word of advice to all you happy shoppers, get there soon, because this sale and their stock won’t last long!
The Place to Be!
At the height of the Olympic hype, Gastown’s own Canvas Lounge transformed into a high-energy Ultra Lounge. Local, national, and international media personnel came to party where many of the medal bearing athletes celebrated. Canadian gold medalists Jon Montgomery, Ashleigh McIvor, and Alexandre Bilodeau among many others were spotted. Check out the awesome videos below.
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