Urban Outfitters is coming to 4th/Yew

Posted by janelle | February 21st, 2012 | 5 Comments »

When Le Chateau recently closed at 4th/Yew, I started to fantasize about all the things this wonderful space might become. I even had a dream where it had become a cool, artsy wine bar frequented by many of my friends and neighbours. But my dream will not become a reality. Posters went up yesterday confirming rumours that the space would soon house boho American clothing and home decor chain Urban Outfitters.

My lack of enthusiasm about this news was tempered by a shriek of excitement from an early 20-something woman so loud it startled my four month old into tears. Clearly some people are very excited by the news. Rumour has it the store is slated for an April 2012 opening.

What were you hoping for the former Le Chateau space at West 4th and Yew? Are you an Urban Outfitters fan?
Urban Outfitters, 2199 West 4th (opening soon), Urbanoutfitters.com

Five holiday gift ideas for cyclists

Posted by Anthony | December 12th, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Christmas is approaching fast. Are you stuck for ideas on what to get your bike-commuter friends? Yeah, me too. Lucky for you, I’ve done some research. Here’s my top 5 list of handy gifts for cyclists.

Five gift ideas for cyclists

1. Lights

   You can never have enough lights. No matter how bright your clothing is, no matter how covered in Scotchlite™ your body is, nothing beats the visibility of lights. LED lights are cheap, durable, small, and light-weight. White ones for the front, red ones for the back. You can get handlebar mounted lights, seat-post lights, helmet lights (front & back), safety-vests with integrated lights, fender-mounted lights, and rear-rack mounted lights. You can get lights that go on to your valve stems. A personal favourite of mine are lights that get mounted in your spokes. Particularly in Vancouver’s dark, rainy winters, being visible to motorists and pedestrians from all angles is crucial. A recent trend in bike lights is the ability to charge them via mini-usb. It’s a convenient way to keep your lights charged, but it also means you’re hosed if you the battery runs out in the middle of a ride. Unless, of course, you have a dynamo with a usb port on it… read more »

Holiday Gift Guide – Shopping for the Fellas

Posted by Andrea | December 20th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

We all know there is no shortage of spandex or baby/mommy to be stores in Kitsilano, however in the past few years there has been some great additions for guys to do their shopping.

Whether it is the skateboard/surfing shops at the bottom of the hill or longstanding Zulu records for the music buff on your list here are some suggestions to help you finalize your holiday shopping for the boys in your life.

This Holiday Gift Guide features products from Sitka Surfboards, Lululemon, Roots, Flip Flop Shop, and Does Your Mother Know Magazine Shop.