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5 Things Vancouver: Bob Kronbauer
by Dan
Travel + Vancouver / February 12, 2010
Bob Kronbauer is one of Vancouver's biggest fans. He's the founding editor of VancouverIsAwesome.com, a 2 year old blog turned incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study, promotion and preservation of Vancouver arts and culture.
Bob is also a published fine art photographer (his first book, Beach Glass, was published by Holy Water in 2004 [ISBN 0-9548238-0-X]) and regular portrait photographer for local magazines such as NUVO, Montecristo and Color.
As a jack of a few trades Bob also works on curatorial projects and art direction. He wears a lot of hats but above all considers himself a modern day storyteller.
Who is your favourite Vancouver author?
Wayson Choy.
What’s your favourite book about Vancouver?
I feel like I should be saying The Jade Peony because of my answer to the question above but right now it's actually Charles Demers' Vancouver Special.
Where’s your favourite spot to eat on a budget?
The buffet at The All India and Sweets Restaurant at 49th and Main Street. I remember it being $6.99 in the 90's and every couple of years it rises a bit with inflation but it's still a smokin' deal at around ten bucks.
What’s your favourite free thing to do in Vancouver?
Fishing at Buntzen Lake, although I rarely catch anything there.
What’s the most common misconception visitors have about Vancouver?
The most common misconception I've seen pop up over the years is that many visitors think that everyone here smokes pot and wants to drink beer with them when they wake up in the morning.
Thanks Bob! Awesome!
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