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Eclectic eats: a fusion of foods

By Stephanie Trembath, Life and Style Editor

“Traditional” is not likely a word you
would ever use to describe Vancouver
or any one of its inhabitants. Vancouver
is known for its mixture of culture and
varied cuisine, most of which we whip
into our own uniquely blended creation
to make it “our own.” No matter what
your craving may be, Vancouver can
serve up any dish your appetite desires.
A few Vancouver favourites include
Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna on
Davie Street, and Las Margaritas where
margaritas are presented in glasses the
size of small fish bowls.

One of Vancouver’s more popular
food choices is Japanese cuisine and
the little art we know as sushi. Raw,
tempura fried, hot or cold, the sushi
trend hit Vancouver and it hit hard. On
every corner lining every street in all
areas of Greater Vancouver you cannot
help but go a few steps without walking
past a little sushi restaurant. Varying
in prices, décor, and signature rolls, all
Japanese restaurants guarantee a pair
of chopsticks, cuppa green tea, and a
bit of rice mixed with fish in little bite
sized bits. Since lululemon, Vancouver
has become more health conscious
(and who are we kidding, it’s more
like health crazed) and sushi fits the
package perfectly; cheap, delicious,
light, and nutritious.

To stand out in this industry is a
challenge, but not for The Eatery just
off of West Broadway. Known for their
original creations and vibrant décor,
The Eatery’s motto is served “always
funky, always fresh”. Established since
1983, you can hear the offbeat tunes
and commotion from down the street;
turntables have been setup for live DJ’s
to perform every Saturday night and
the place is usually packed! With Dad’s
Root Beer bottles holding candle sticks,
and neon coloured lights illuminating
the small restaurant, the edgy and
avant-garde atmosphere is furthered
by the waitresses who juggle trays
of coloured martinis in zebra-striped
shirts, gladiator sandals, and baby
doll dresses. Andy Warhol paintings,
Astroboy cartoons, and anime-pop
icons cover every inch of the walls
and hang from the ceiling. Underwear,
t-shits, and soup can shaped magnets
with “Miso Horny” are hung and sold
in the restaurant. Before you even
see the menu, the atmosphere with its

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modern mixture of new and old art and
style will have you forgetting about the
traditional role of sushi.

The menu; too big, too innovative,
too savoury to describe. The menu
is divided into Sushi 101; which is
comprised of the traditional rolls
everyone has tried, and Funky
Creations. The latter is filled with a
list of rolls that combine ingredients
that you would never think tasted
good together, or, could be made into
a sushi roll. A few of my favorites are
the Electric Banana; which features
a piece of deep friend banana placed
on top, the Malibu Roll; with salmon
over crab and papaya, The Beautiful; a
mixture of scallop and avocado topped
with smoked salmon, and the Viva Las
Vegas; crab, eel, avocado, cream cheese
topped with spicy mayo, deep fried
tempura style.

Andy Warhol, The Erotica,
Drunken Monkey, Miss Piggy, Tataki
Attack; all savoury sushi rolls that
live up to their name. Paired with a
signature martini, which are just as
unusual and inventive, The Eatery goes
above and beyond the traditional ways
of the Japanese cuisine. You would
never find anything like this in Japan,
which is why Vancouver is such a
great place to live as it takes something
simple and transforms it into an art all
its own.

 

 

Dangerous endeavours
When it comes to motorcycles and strippers, is the risk worth the ride?

 

By Stephanie Trembath, Life
and Style Editor

T= time of year always
welcomes skimpier, more
colourful pieces of clothing;
inviting recklessness and erotic
ideas. Girls prancing on the beach
in snug bikinis or parading down
Granville Street in summer dresses
and hot shorts is a much awaited
moment of the summer for many
guys. Anticipation of the alluring
array of young ladies is highlighted
by the sounds of summer; water
crashing onto the beach, music
blaring from car windows, chatter
and laughter from restaurant patios,
and the distant roar of bikes being
unleashed into the streets. Like

the youthful ladies, the different
types of motorcycles that fill the
streets of Vancouver during the
warmer months of the year are

just as appealing in their bravado
of masculinity and means of
captivating all the attention on the

they provide. The women are
glorious; pouty lipped, long-
legged dream girls with fake
breasts and tousled hair. Madame
Cleo’s is a popular massage
parlour and escort service located
on Richards street whose girls
have the ability to screen their
clients and ask whatever price
they wish per service, and the
prostitutes that roam Seymour
Street are notoriously known for
their stunning good looks that they
could almost “resemble models.”
Thanks to the balmy weather and
clear skies, rates of prostitution
increase over the summer months
and escorts are encouraged to
increase their hourly wages.
Much like a night with an
escort and not exactly a cheap
thrill, but definitely fast and
empowering to ride, the magnetism
of motorcycles is partially due
to the risk factor. With only
your arms and thigh muscles
for a seat belt, and a helmet and

Like the pretty girls who walk the streets of Seymour, or offer
themselves for a night full of fun, these majestic machines
promise a thrilling experience and a time you'll never forget.
But when it comes to these audacious adventures, is the ride
really worth the risk?

road.

Heavily street cruising
Harley‘s, or high seated sports
bikes whizzing past in a blur of
bright colors are a most wanted
means of transportation, if you’re
up for a bit of devilish pleasure
that is. Like the pretty girls who
walk the streets of Seymour, or
offer themselves for a night full
of fun, these majestic machines
promise a thrilling experience and
a time you'll never forget. But
when it comes to these audacious
adventures, is the ride really worth
the risk?

Vancouver has over 12 escort
services located in the heart of
downtown, some are classily
disguised as massage parlours or
glorified dating services while
others, such as Vancouver’s VIP
Angel Escorts Services, are more
straightforward in what services

jacket as protection in a crash,

the acceleration and rush you

get when you’ re riding a bike is
paramount to any other vehicle on
the road. A combination of speed,
the sound of the engine, and the
mystery of the face beyond the
helmet, is what makes motorcycles
so devastatingly desirous, not

to mention the idea that you’re
riding alongside with death with
every turn and swerve along the
pavement.

With the scorching heat
summer brings there comes a
frivolous attitude and tantalizing
atmosphere. If motorcycles and
women don’t cause a distraction
this summer, maybe cliff jumping
or some other outdoor adventure
will; it’s personal preference in
how far your fun takes you and
whether or not the risk is worth the
ride.