The following items are from Vancouver members of the professional concierge association, Les Clefs dOr.
Oyster Express
Brought to us by former Rodneys champion shucker, Shawn Chesney,Oyster Express (a.k.a. OX)is a new gem located within Chinatown.Youll find fresh oysters served fast along with coffee, teas and soul food.There are other fresh options for those who are not feeling the Oyster vibe.OXs organic coffee beans are from a local company called Los Beans. Clad in floor-to-ceiling plywood with two round windows, its the next best thing to dining on an actual wooden boat!Daily catches bring in as many as 12 different oyster varieties, from local Kushi, Royal Miyagi and Kumamoto to Washingtons Pacific Virginica and PEIs Malpeque, all of which range between $1.50-$3.50 each. 296 Keefer (southwest corner of Keefer and Gore), 604-684-3300, OysterExpress.ca. Closed Mondays
Closures
Starbuckson the south side of Robson and Thurlow has closed its door. Their lease will not be renewed. Triple Os White Spotin the same location has also closed for the same reason. Betsey Johnsonon Alberni is also closing in less than 10 days. They are selling everything: clothing, shelves, displays, etc.
Opening
For those of you who loveMeat & Breadon Cambie Street, they have now opened another location at 1033 W Pender. Open 11am 5pm, Mon.-Fri., MeatAndBread.ca
FlyOver Canada
A new major destination attraction is opening in the Spring of 2013. Guests will soar coast to coast acrossCanadain groups of 60 at a time on a breathtaking aerial journey, experiencing the excitement and grandeur of our great nation through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. FlyOverCanadawill be developed, owned and operated by Soaring Attractions LP, a partnership involving two experiencedVancouvertourism entrepreneurs, Stephen Geddes and Andrew Strang, and the Aquilini Investment Group owners of the Vancouver Canucks. Redevelopment of the theatre space (formerly home to the IMAX) at Canada Place began June 5.
Top five Bard facts youll want to know this year:
1. All seats at Bard are now reserved. No more waiting in line. Buying your ticket confirms your seat number.
2. All adult evening tickets in June are just $36. And youth (age 6-25) tickets are just $30. Seating charts and ticket information are atBardOnTheBeach.org
3. The site opens one hour before curtain and there is afree short talk before all regular performances, to get your guests set to see the play. Mainstage Theatre talks start 50 minutes before curtain; Studio Stage talks start 40 minutes before curtain.
4. The new Mainstage tent offers modern theatre seatingwith cupholders- andpatrons can take their glass of wine or beer into the theatre with them.
5. For personal attention and seat selection call604.739-0559, operatedseven days a week, 9am and 6pm.
Informed dining
The BC government has a new health initiative called Informed Dining. It is a voluntary nutrition information program for restaurants in BC.Participating restaurants provide their customers with nutrition information for all standard menu items upon request before or at the point of ordering in the restaurant. More details at HealthyFamiliesBC.ca.
