I’ve been to New York twice before but each time has been for no longer than 3 days. Months ago I booked a trip with Keira who has been planning her visit to the Big Apple since I met her, and even long before that. She had studied the MTA subway maps, memorized streets and neighbourhoods, and I knew we would hit the ground running.
In six days we hit SOHO, the West Village, the Meat Packing District, the Lower Eastside, Chinatown, Little Italy, Staten Island, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown, TriBeCa, Central Park, the Financial District, the Upper East and Upper West sides (some documented in Part One of this post series).
On our last day alone we went for brunch in the West Village, then walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, got ice cream in DUMBO, and took the subway back to the Upper West Side. Here are just a few more photos taken to document our experience.
Staten Island Ferry
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Bike to Work and School Week in Vancouver is coming up May 31st – June 6th.
You can either hop on your bike or sign up with the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition to track your commute or sign up with a team.
You can also register your workplace and become a team leader. Schools are also encouraged to participate.
On the Bike to Work Week site you can also learn how to be a bike-friendly workplace and for the first year they are hosting the Bike to Work Week Awards and reception.
With a slightly brighter weather forecast on the horizon it’s the perfect opportunity to re-shape your commute and pedal to work.
More resources including trip-planning guides and safety tips are available online from the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition or find them on Twitter @MetroVanCycle.
The EPIC Sustainable Living Expo, which usually lives up to its massive name, takes place this Friday, Saturday and Sun at the new Vancouver Convention Centre.
Mike Holmes at EPIC 2008
There are well over 100 exhibitors showcasing techniques, services and wares that span from soda pop to yoga and everything in between. A large part of the expo is also the staged presentations and entertainment.
The EPICurean Stage features cooking demonstrations while the Main Stage hosts Global TV’s Dr. Art Hister, an eco-comedy show, home energy presentations and more. You may even find out what makes some beers organic.
Tickets are $10 with multi-day tickets going for $18. I also have two 4-packs of tickets to give away.
Here’s how to enter to win passes good any day at EPIC:
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I will draw a winner tomorrow, Friday May 28th by 12:00pm. EPIC’s hours of operation are Friday May 28th from 1:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturday May 29th from 11:00am – 7:00pm, and Sunday May 30th from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Update The ticket winners are Ari and Angie – have fun!
Yesterday the Sun reported that City Hall is poised to expand Vancouver’s street food menu by launching a pilot project this summer that will allow mobile kitchens on wheels to operate alongside our existing hotdog and chestnut carts.
The move will likely expand the menu available on city sidewalks from pre-cooked packaged foods such as hotdogs to more freshly prepared fare. The city soon will issue a call for expressions of interest seeking vendors who want to offer streetside food service, according to the acting manager of streets administration…
…Vending trucks are governed by national standards, the same standards that apply to mobile catering, according to health protection manager Angelo Kouris of Vancouver Coastal Health. [Vancouver Sun]
I posted this link on Twitter and received the following responses from my readers:
From @Vancouver: What do u want to see? Minidonuts? Tacos?
From @doublePinc: Bring on the street tacos!
From @TravizBonez: Can’t wait, bring on the food! Yum!
From @jpiwowar: This should be awesome
From @Hez: Foot-dragging suits should buy us all lunch 4 makin us wait
From @ littlemisskelli: That’s fantastic news! I’m always jealous when I read about other cities’ mobile treats. There’s even a dim sum truck in LA!
Having spent this past week in New York I can say that there sure is no shortage of roadside munchies here; from falafel and warm pretzels to the flame-grilled shish kabob and soft-serve ice cream trucks.
In downtown Vancouver we have lineups out the door at two types of places: Babylon Cafe (with shawarma, gyros, falafel etc.) and anywhere that serves ramen.
I’m expecting to see those types of foods take to the streets or anything fusion given the success of Japadog. The pilot project will launch in July.
Update August 2010 With the project now launched, the following is a map of the 17 vendor locations around Vancouver.
East Side of 200 Howe St – 100 metres North of W Cordova St
Wong, To Choi – Chinese Dim Sum
South Side of 400 W Georgia St – 12 metres East of Richards St
Lee, Yong Sook – Korean food with meat and vegetarian options
North Side of 700 W Cordova St – 14 metres East of Howe St
Revuelta Cue, Arturo – Burritos, whole wheat, rice, beans, sauces, fillings
East Side of 700 Homer St – 20 metres South of W Georgia St
Yong, Ming Cheak – chicken salad with lettuce, tomato. Fruit cup with melon, kiwi and mixed fruit.
East Side of 700 Hornby St – 22 metres South of W Georgia St
Kaisaris, Michael – Southern BBQ, Rice, Veggies
South Side of 700 W Georgia St – 20 metres West of Granville St
Li, Hongyu – Traditional Chinese and Japanese Cuisine
South Side of 900 W Hastings St – 24 metres East of Burrard St
Fang, Emily – Skewers of beef and pork
West Side of 1100 Burrard St – 28 metres South of Helmcken St
Samaei Motlag, Babak – Greek Donair
West Side of 1100 Burrard St – 25 metres North of Davie St
Yeo, Allan – Modern Satay Barbeque
South Side of 2000 Beach Av – 30 metres West of Chilco St
Zhao, Mei Liing – Fresh squeezed Lemonade
East Side of 600 Granville St – 50 metres North of W Georgia St
Ip, Derek – Fresh Bakery
West Side of 600 Granville St – 95 metres North of W Georgia St
Rodgers, Katie – Healthy meals & snacks, roll ups, sandwiches
East Side of 6400 Cambie St – 20 metres North of W 49th Ave
Yien, Alan – speciality noodles
East Side of 1300 Main St – 12 metres North of Terminal Ave
St. Denis, Jean Francois – Falafel
West Side of 1100 Station St, or West Side of 400 Burrard St
Morra, Giorgio – Authentic Italian stone ground pizza
West Side of 1200-1300 Arbutus St, or North Side of 1000 W Georgia St
Duprey, David – Fresh & frozen fruits, chocolate dipped fruits
West Side of 1400 NW Marine Dr, or East Side of 800 Hornby St
Kosmowski, Roman – Central European foods from Poland, Russia, using local organic products, borscht, schnitzel, kosher
I’ve been reading some mixed reviews of the street vendor pilot program as Scout Magazine provides plenty of food for thought.
