January, 2009 Archive

Places Closing Faster than We can Type

There are a bunch of store closures that still need a write-up at some point. There’s at least two on West 4th...

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Carny’s, Characters, Closed?

For the longest time, a somewhat mysterious and rather small sign simply saying “Carny’s Cook House”...

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Why am I still Writing about the Wharf?

Looks like the Jericho Marginal Wharf may have some life in it yet. Earlier we reported that the parks board was...

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Mon Bella – a lovely Kits neighbourhood joint

Mon Bella opened in 2008 in the former Vintropolis and Industry restaurant space. They are French/Italian (hence the...

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Win $50 Gift Card at Indish during “Dine In”

Go to any Vancouver food or lifestyle blog these days and you’ll read about the dual nature of Dine Out...

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Sale at Kidsbooks

The annual Kidsbooks January sale started last Thursday and lasts until this Sunday, January 18th. All stock –...

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What’s Going on with Bimini’s?

Jeff Donnelly, founder and president of Donnelly Hospitality Management, was just named one of Business in...

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Kits Homes – Price reductions still the norm

Over the last 30 days, Kitsilano has had 48 active detached home listings of which 32 had price reductions indicating...

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People from Kits – Bobs & Lolo

If you live in Vancouver and have a child under 5 years of age, chances are you’ve heard of Bobs & Lolo. But...

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Another Large Footprint Available on 4th

City Market (2214 West 4th @ Yew) had its last everything-must-go sale today. For me it’s always been a Coke vs....

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