SCENE | Mitch and Murray and Kelli Ogmundson Do No 'Harm'

"Must be all the scissoring!"

Photo credit | Shimon Karmel

Fairview Slopes—Starring the appealing former Animal Control actress Kelli Ogmundson, Mitch and Murray Productions stages the North American premiere of British playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell's gripping but deeply unsettling one-woman play. Harm is a powerful solo performance that requires the proper stamina and emotional range to truly express our toxic culture of digital discomfort and warped social realities through a single person's experiences.

KAFFE | French Café x Marché Mon Pitou x Fairview Slopes

"Savoir vivre."

espresso tonic

Fairview Slopes—Thanks to the return of indoor dining in British Columbia, I was able to enjoy a very pleasant mid-afternoon weekday brunch inside the still newish and very charming French-style neighbourhood café and bakery, Marché Mon Pitou.

TREAT | Sneak Peek x Fufú Pancake Café x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—(August 28, 2019) The hotly anticipated Fufú Pancake Café specializes in serving Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, and local diners seem excited about its impending opening on West Broadway.

GRUB | Katsu Curry x Saku Tonkatsu x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—(July 28, 2019) Saku, the very popular Japanese tonkatsu house known for its trademark deep fried breaded pork cutlets (loin or fillet) and set meals, officially opened its second, already bustling new location on West Broadway near Cambie Village recently, after a long soft opening period.

GRUB | Moderne Burger x New Burgerette x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—The beloved Moderne Burger finally reopened in its new counter-service "Burgerette" location on West Broadway after the long-serving, original Kitsilano spot shuttered last year, leaving seventeen years of history due to dreaded redevelopment.

KAFFE | Pallet Coffee Roasters x Oak Street x Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy—Pallet Coffee Roasters' fourth location on Oak Street has much more of a neighbourhood feel to it with the same East Vancouver spirit and coffee, of course.

KAFFE | Honolulu Coffee x West Broadway x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—Popular Hawaiian cafe chain Honolulu Coffee has expanded nicely with its second Vancouver location (open for a while now), conveniently placed on West Broadway just off the Cambie Village corridor.

KAFFE | Cupping x Porto Café x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—The still relatively new Porto Café in Cambie Village has been experimenting with an expanded food service and drink program. For example, I was taken with their deconstructed espresso macchiato (made of a shot of espresso, crema, and soda water) for an interesting and refreshing take on getting caffeinated.

GRUB | La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop, and the Vancouver taco brand in general, has been a steady staple in the Cambie Village neighbourhood along with the original Gastown location, newer ones in North Vancouver and Victoria in addition to their two upscale La Mezcaleria sister restaurants.

KAFFE | Coffee and Cake x Porto Café x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—Cambie Village has a new and bustling coffee shop in Porto Café. For myself, it's already become one of my favourite spots for a quick cup o' joe to spend an hour on break.

GRUB | Yolk's Breakfast x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—The new Yolk's Breakfast eatery on West Broadway near Cambie Street is another evolution of the popular food truck after its Strathcona Commissary. This location is modelled more like a quick and casual breakfast diner in the bustling area.

TREAT | Milk & Cookies x Beaucoup Bakery x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—In short order, Beaucoup Bakery & Café (along with its ubiquitous proprietor Jackie Kai Ellis) has already become a pleasing fixture in its neighbourhood as Vancouver's bakery of record for Parisian style treats and baked goods.

GRUB | Tacos and Horchata x La Taqueria x Fairview Slopes

Fairview Slopes—La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop is a quick and easy but still very delicious eat-in or takeout meal option in the bustling Cambie meets West Broadway neighbourhood. Always friendly and full of Mexican spirit, La Taqueria is already on its third location (four if you count La Mezcaleria on Commercial Drive) for good reason. As the name suggests, it's all about tacos with a healthy dose of variety while maintaining a no-nonsense appeal.

Chef's Tasting Menu x Milestones Grill & Bar x Fairview Slopes

Summer chef's tasting menu at Milestones Crossroads Grill and Bar on Cambie Street in Fairview Slopes on July 22, 2013.



A bunch of us headed over to the Milestones Crossroads franchised eatery to sample their special new chef's menu for summer. The absolute highlight was the special wine pairings from Constellation Brand's finest vintages matched with each dish, including a crisp See Ya Later Ranch Unleashed Pinot Gris and sweet Inniskillin Okanagan Riesling Ice Wine.

Fashion Meets Food x Spring Desserts x Beaucoup Bakery

Beaucoup Bakery & Café's spring dessert collection launch in Fairview Slopes on April 29, 2013. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



Vancouver's newest Parisian style French inspired bakery on the edge of Fairview Slopes and Kitsilano celebrated the spring season with a new line of specially crafted and constructed baked goods, pastries, and desserts... Fresh berry tart (above) with summer berries, candied orange peel, tart shell, and a frangipane base with orange cream.

From Chinese to Fusion x Sen Bistro x Broadway x Fairview

Chinese fusion style dinner tasting at Sen Bistro on West Broadway in Fairview Slopes on January 30, 2013.



The team from Lin's have brought a different approach to their newest northern Chinese food endeavour. Sen Bistro has unveiled itself as an east meets west Chinese fusion style bistro. This included some relatively safe or tame yet still admirable mashup dishes like the lormi xiaomai sticky rice dumplings (above), an altogether decent treat.

Vancouver Daze #93: Halloween 2012 x Throwback Thursday

Vancouver Daze, Volume 93: Halloween 2012 costumes leading up to October 31, 2012. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



The Avengers and friends (Ant-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Cobra Commander, Thor, and Scarlet Spider) assembling on Granville Street.

From Coffee to Cookie x Elysian Coffee x Broadway

Coffee break at Elysian Coffee on West Broadway on August 31, 2012.



I love coffee shops. Elysian is an interesting, hip cafe in the Fairview area. It reminds me a lot of Portland with all the prices in increments of 25 cents and the laid-back, relaxed feeling with attention to detail taken when it comes to coffee brewing.

From Beer to Lunch x Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar x Broadway

Lunch at Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar on West Broadway on August 31, 2012.



On Chris' wedding day, after a round of pitch and put golf, we hit up Rogue near his house for an early lunch and a few beers to build up courage for the day.

From Peking to Duck x Dynasty Seafood Restaurant x Broadway

Wedding rehearsal dinner at Dynasty Seafood Restaurant on West Broadway on August 28, 2012.



After our two days in Portland bachelor party weekend, we drove straight to Helen and Chris' wedding ceremony rehearsal and dinner at Dynasty.