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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!

5 Things Vancouver: Jesse Finkelstein

by Dan
Travel + Vancouver / February 08, 2010

Jesse Finkelstein is up next with her recommendations for 5 Things Vancouver...

Jesse is a displaced Montrealer living in Vancouver—happily, mostly, though she laments the lack of decent bagels.

She is the director of digital assets and foreign rights at D&M Publishers and you can find her on Twitter @j_finkelstein.

What is the single best thing about living in Vancouver?
Beaches everywhere.

Where’s your favourite spot to eat on a budget?
Toshi Sushi at Main and 16th Ave.

What’s your favourite restaurant for a romantic dinner?
Chambar Belgian Restaurant in Crosstown.

What is the best thing to do with kids in Vancouver?
The beach, the Aquarium and Science World

Where’s the best place for coffee?
Elysian Coffee on 5th Ave., or Broadway and Ash.

Thanks Jesse!