Sam Salmon

Typically lightweight piece IMO. A bit of errata 1-There are 6 Pacific Salmon species here not 5 as mentioned. 2-Pink Salmon is in fact a delicious fish -something closer to a Trout than the typically strong buttery Salmon flavour but a toothsome delight all the same. 3-I've eaten in that place on Mayne-a totally forgettable experience-well except for the waitress who dumped 5 large glasses of water in another diner's lap-that I'll never forget.

Further to the above-various appointments meant I was late to Nat Bailey today not arriving until about 4. Bad timing much of the better produce had been picked over. The one baker was almost out and the other one either never made it or sold out early.

Go Fish is closed Mondays for sure I wasn't aware they were closed Tuesday as well. I've had the Halibut F&C @ Go Fish it's excellent fish~so/so chips. In defence of anywhere trying to do Halibut F&C it's not always easy to deep fry a dense fish like Halibut especially as one fish will produce pieces of different thicknesses-cleaning one to produce identical pieces is a trial and not always possible. In that regard Lingcod is a better choice for consistent cooking.

Saw them @ the False Creek Fisherman's Dock Sunday whilst having F&C @ Go Fish. The Native Food Fishey will be open again-of that there's no doubt. The Dept of Fisheries and Oceans has a mandate to #1-conserve Canadian fish stocks for posterity. #2-protect/provide fish for Native FCS purposes. #3-provide access to fish stocks for Commercial concerns #4-provide opportunity for Recreational Fisheries. The in river Commercial fishery is pale shadow of what you remember and has largely been displaced by Native FCS fisheries. You'll be seeing lots of Sockeye soon but it'll most likely be purse seined product from Johnstone Strait openings.

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Ah Yes that's known in the trade as Going at it hammer & tongs and is the cause of a lot of probs later in a building's life.

Yup-me too-once-that was enough

First Garlic O' The Season!!!!!!!!!!! This via Nat Bailey this aft direct from the Similkameen!

OK maybe I'm late to this party but you're talking about a Farmer's Market in Yaletown? YALETOWN?????. I don't think there's a shortage of Farmers as much as shortage of time. The demands of a small business often combined with a family and the difficult logisitics of trucking fresh produce to the city mean only the ones with a solid support system are able to make a go of it. Market administration is no doubt important too-I note that the Farmer's Market in Mission died a quick death under an avalanche of so called 'crafts' which were in fact nothing of the kind. On a happier note I like the sound of the UBC Market and have shared the URL with some friends. EDIT-In terms of bringing produce to market in an orderly/timely and profitable manner Farmers Markets in developing countries are an interesting study. Everything from prosperous free hold farmers to poor Co-ops and everything in between compete in an ever evolving swirl of dust/diesel fumes and chickensh*t.

I'm not surprised Kami-san is looking for a new venue-the man's a workaholic. At the same time I'm not suprised that the Fir St operation is gone-jacked up rent or no there were some real staffing 'issues' over the years and some very uneven results from the kitchen.

Made it to Nat Bailey this aft-quite a convivial setting it was for the first Market of the season. Nothing too outstanding-some lovely Arugula, Butter Lettuce, Soda Bread for brekkie tomorrow!

I have no inside info but I know that space right on the corner has been 'under-performing' for decades now-and there must be a reason operations come and go so frequently. So I imagine the huge backroom is going to be redone/integrated into the whole space somehow. Years ago I took @ class in one of the upstairs offices-it was something of a dump back then that's why I referred to the building needing work.

Akbar's Own 1905 W Broadway-a true neighbourhood gem-is closed until sometime in July. The building they're in is undergoing some much needed renovations.

Yes the varieities of Strawberry have changed/are always changing.Todays berries are hardier but certainly less flavourful than those of yore. I remember buying some one year @ a place in Richmond-they tasted like potatoes

There are so many contradictions in your post it's not even funny and I don't have time to address them now. Listen-I've has Churros of many varieties throughout Latina America-they were all a bit different. My favourite were Churros Rellenos from a place on the main street of a town called Palenque near the famous ruins in sothern Mexico. That doesn't mean the ones on a certain avenida in San Jose CR weren't fabulous-especially after living on rice and fish for weeks and weeks. Personally if I'm going to dip something into hot chocolate I want it to start out crunchy.

Anything Oriental-Sunrise Market 300 Powell Street , China Cereals and Oils 126 Gore Avenue or T&T Supermarket , 181 Keefer St . Olive Oil-Parthenon 3080 W. Broadway. Cheapo Ceramics-Daiso or any dollar store of note.

Yippers!

Am I the only person in Vancouver who finds that place underwhelming? A carefully contrived bit of retailing disguised as a 'warehouse'? For my money there are dozens of places where larger quantities of the same items are on sale cheaper. The Olive Oil I bought was decent deal but not outstanding-I fail to see what the fuss is about. I suppose it must titillate people who "don't shop on price' to pretend they're saving a few dollars. Dollar store ceramics don't a bargain make.

Locally Crayfish are easily available to 'those in the know'.

A stroll through my old 'hood today noticed two developments. The Chinese place in the 1900 block W4th N side is gone-looks to me like someone will have to drop a bundle to reopen. Big Rock Brewery-I think that was the name- is open in that old Italian joint 2000 block W4th N side.Considered a brew before dinner but they only have one Lager on offer-the rest is Ales which I don't generally care for.The menu is forgettable-a rehash of 80's faves. EDIT-Wrong name for the brew joint-it's called The Distillery and features Big Rock product. HTH did they get LCB to approve a name like that?

Been there/had a few things. Cookies great, Cardamom infused Cinnamon Buns also well done. The Rye Bread is uninspired however. If you ever have the opportunity to be greeted by their 'Official Greeter'-a tiny cutie in stroller who often brunches there with her Mom in tow-you'll want to return just to see those tiny eyes sparkle

No doubt one of the many conditions the contractor has to meet is No Work on Weekends. Neighbourhood politics and all that.

That's already been done. Scuba divers report the presence of Atlantic Lobsters in Indian Arm-it's thought that that certain Buddhist sects who hope to gain brownie points in this life by setting caged creatures free have in the past released Lobsters to 'live again'. Also-it's been a fabulous Crab season to date-we're at a high point in their abundance cycle.

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While out walking with an old friend this evening we chanced by the new development on Kits Beach.My friend-who I must say has quite a different outlook from mine but is also a long time resident of the 'hood-said that from the representation on the sign the building has the look of a prison camp-complete with guard tower at one end. Looking over the shell with a practised eye-I was in renovations for a number of years- I have to agree. The place is butt ugly and that's being generous. Forget all the gushing about the uber smooth management team- they are starting with a dog of a building-two steps behind and long way from paradise.