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January, 2009

Generation X

This article, by former intern Douglas Coupland, first appeared in our September 1987 issue. It led to a book deal, and prompted his prolific career

By published Jan 27, 2009

Eat Like an Ox

Where to go (and what to order) in celebration of Chinese New Year

By published Jan 21, 2009

Sweat the Details: The City's Best Workouts

Kiss the holiday bulge goodbye at these five fat-fighting fitness centres

By published Jan 14, 2009

Shaughnessy

As ever, this neighbourhood is full of fascinating contradictions

By published Jan 5, 2009

Best Dessert / Fortified Wines

For ice wine, simple fruit (peach, apricot) and nut (hazelnut, almond) pairings work best. For fortified, stick to tradition: olives and toasted almonds for sherry, aged Cheddar or Stilton for port

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Rich Red Wines

The perfect antidote to a rainy Vancouver winter night. Try the Italian recipe: a big-bowled, aroma-harbouring glass and a well-aged piece of cheese

By published Jan 1, 2009

Vancouver Magazine Wine Awards 2009

Our expert panel of 14 judges spent three days sipping, swirling, and heatedly debating the merits of over 800 entries, until they finally arrived at the top 100 best-value wines

published Jan 1, 2009

Best Medium Red Wines

This is lamb territory: lamb kebabs, grilled lamb popsicles, braised lamb shoulder, roast leg of lamb. Or, if you prefer, grilled lamb sausages

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Light Red Wine

If your light red is Pinot Noir, pray for sockeye salmon. Otherwise, go to town, and don’t be afraid to chill slightly

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Rich White Wine

Special-occasion showstoppers: Sunday roast chicken, grilled halibut, or luxurious shellfish dishes

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Medium White Wines

Super-adaptable, drink-anytime whites. Think linguine vongole, mushroom risotto, chicken satay, or pizza

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Light White Wine

These wines are perfect for the Asian/Latin flavours we enjoy on the West Coast. Think prawn curry, pad Thai, or fish tacos

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Sparkling Wine

Great early in the day; great with fruit, especially fresh strawberries; particularly great with Dungeness crab

published Jan 1, 2009

Unforgettable Meals of 2008

We asked 13 food lovers what meal they recall most vividly from the past year. Here's what they said

published Jan 1, 2009

Editor's Note, January/February 2009

Time in a Bottle

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best of the City 2009

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The year started with a bang and ended with a whimper. Some things, though, are eternal, and remind us why we love the city

By published Jan 1, 2009

Shopping Diary: January/February 2009

Chic denim, eco-friendly fashion and French imports from Vancouver's newest shops

By published Jan 1, 2009

Fresh Take

The new year kicks off with an impressive number of store openings, from international fashion houses to local label emporiums

By published Jan 1, 2009

Best Unveilings and New Arrivals

The best new people, places, and things to crop up in Vancouver in 2008

published Jan 1, 2009

Best Adreneline Rush

The most extreme ways to experience Vancouver

published Jan 1, 2009

Best Rainy Day Refuges

Vancouver's indoor activities that aren't to be missed

published Jan 1, 2009

Fixed

Long before the Insite supervised-injection site survived a federal appeal to close it, the Harper government wasted millions and alienated academe in its campaign to shut it down

By published Jan 1, 2009

The Master of Shangri-La

The architect James Cheng is designing a high-rise paradise by keeping his buildings grounded

By published Jan 1, 2009

Her Worship

Dianne Watts transformed herself from an ignored, bullied, and abused young woman into a highly effective and appealing mayor. She’s remaking the oft-abused city of Surrey in much the same way

By published Jan 1, 2009
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