Browsing “Food and Drink”

Getting asked to cover the hockey game and then getting to try local Vodka cooler brand was an easy sell, and a couple days since hanging out with the Jaw Drop Cooler Co.  crew at the game I am still going strong on a happy hangover.

One look at the packaging and design of their product puts a smile on the face, and with cheeky flavours like “Squeezing Melons”, it’s impossible not to want to try.  I came, I tried, I loved them.  To hear that Jaw Drop is a three person operation, completely local, and run by people that take a grass-roots approach to the liquor game, made the cooler taste even better.  Available in most lower mainland Liquor Stores at about $10 for 4 tall cans, I imagine this baby will be filling beach coolers in no time.

With the Canucks down three games, at least now you know how to drink the pain away.

Thanks to Samantha and the rest of the Jaw Drop crew for one of the best kick-offs to the summer, and for the taste of your awesomeness.

Jaw Drop Crew. photo: Aaron Alexander

For more info on JawDrop visit their website or find them on Twitter: @JawDropCoolerCo

24/604 is the new Vancouver lifestyle show that will take you on a journey to introduce you to some of the gems of our city! From active activities, to amazing places to eat, and the best spots for a night out, we’ve partnered with V.I.A. to bring you a new segment each week here on the blog. 24/604 is a locally created show by Red Line Media Inc, and Produced by Var Bhalla and Derek Wong.

The NHL Playoffs have begun so head out, kick up your feet and enjoy a great drink while you watch the game.  Food and Drink Host Momona Komagata sets out to discover one of Vancouver’s own Micro Breweries. Get ready to whet your palate as she takes you inside of the Storm Brewing Company.

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24/604 airs every week on the Shaw Community Channel (Channel 4) on Tuesdays at 2pm & 9:30pm, Saturdays at 8am, and Sundays at 1:30pm.

VANCOUVER DAZE showcases and highlights the lifestyle and cultural scene of our beautiful city, uncovering all the INTERESTING THINGS, misadventures, and shenanigans beyond social functions and local happenings. We fiercely promote all the fun times, food, culture, and entertainment the city has to offer, along with the creative minds behind them. Follow more of my work/coverage over at RICKCHUNG.COM and on Instagram at @RICKCHUNG.

Volume 116: Beaucoup Bakery & Café‘s spring dessert collection launch on April 29, 2013. More photos available on Flickr and Tumblr.

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. To launch her spring collection of goodies, owner Jackie Ellis carefully paired each pastry concoction with a spring fashion trend. Each of the six items had a unique, rich, and sometimes decadent taste and flavour.

Fresh berry tart (above) with summer berries, candied orange peel, tart shell, and a frangipane base with orange cream.
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What an incredible two week experience I’ve had. Not only did I meet over 32 new people, 10+ people were surprised with coffee each day and about 6 old friends during this project, I learned a lot along the way. Not only is it important to put yourself out there are be a little uncomfortable from time to time, but it’s also so valuable to know where your food or who your food is coming from. Having an added layer of awareness with what you’re eating makes you appreciate and value your food so much more.

The people I have met over the last two weeks have shown me that taking a moment to share a meal or share food in some way, allows you to share a basic human necessity that connects us all. This basic connection opens you up to so much when you are meeting someone new. Some of the stories you have when you are sitting and eating with new people is outstanding. The way each of the people from my journey have opened up to me, has made me feel incredibly happy. I have been overwhelmed with joy the last two weeks and I credit all the people I have met who have let me in to their worlds.

The Last Day

Today was the last day and I was pretty sad about it, but headed over to Kits to meet for first friends Adam & Kev of Adam & Kev photography and of Playground.is (which is coming in Calgary and Edmonton in MAY make sure you sign up if you live in those cities! It’s an amazing evening of music and community collaboration @Playgroundis). We grabbed a coffee at 49th Parallel and chatted. It was nice to get a coffee since I didn’t have time to run over to @BeanOnMain20th this morning!

Brunch

Then I wandered down a few more blocks to @FableKitchen to meet @lloydgo. Well I thought I was just meeting Lloyd! It turned out to be 7 other amazing strangers who were all so wonderful, hilarious and ready to seriously drink on this #BoozyBrunch Sunday morning! We had a killer brunch and way more laughs than seems normal. Thank you for the best time! Yes, there may or may not have been morning shots happening!

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It’s the second to last day of tweet to eat and that makes me pretty sad, overall. It will be nice to get back to normal, but it’s been quite the ride and I must say I am excited to get back to my normal life, but I will miss meeting all new new faces and surprising someone with coffee each day has been fun.

I didn’t make it in to Bean Around the World this morning, I was too busy running around meeting people, unfortunately!

Breakfast

This morning I made my way over to the West End to the Score on Davie (@SCOREonDaVIE). This unassuming restaurant/bar is quite the find. They have a great menu and are an amazing option for brunch. I was met by the wonderful Benjamin (@b_coburn). I had their veggie eggs benny called ‘The Nelson’, and he had French Toast. Benjamin is pretty new to Vancouver, so HIT HIM UP, say hello on twitter and connect with this wonderful person. He is very kind, thoughtful and in to extreme fitness challenges like the Tough Mudder etc. So cool! I also forced Rob, from The Score on Davie (on the left) to sit with us for this picture. He was just too friendly and wonderful to not be in the photo! Thanks so much for a great brunch Score people! And thank you for the hats (pictured below)!

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Friday came and went and was quite lovely. I only have two days left on my journey. I challenge you this weekend to reach out to someone, anyone, say hello, introduce yourself and start up a conversation. You may be surprised by what comes out of it!

Coffee time!

Today I met Hong at Bean Around the World at Main and 20th (@BeanonMain20th) while I got my regular morning coffee. We surprised him with a free coffee and he was so nice, he thought I was telling him that he had to buy my coffee (not that he was getting a free coffee), and he was completely ready to buy me my drink! Nice to meet you Hong.

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