life & style // no. 12 theotherpress.ca

For the hungry
and the curious

> A look at the new restaurants

coming to New West

Roshni Riar
Staff Writer

 

ew Westminster has seen a lot of new

businesses open their doors over the
past few years—from cute boutiques and
shops, to a plethora of new restaurants
popping up everywhere. The city has so
much to offer and it’s not even close to
being done growing yet.

2019 promises to be exciting for
foodies, with a number of new restaurants
opening soon. Most seem to be in the early
stages of renovating and development, so
here’s a list of places to keep your eyes open
for this spring.

Amaranthus
Where to find them: #112 810 Quayside
Drive, New Westminster
When they open: Spring 2019
What to get: Whatever they recommend!
There are no sneak peeks of the menu yet.
Located in the River Market,
Amaranthus will be taking over Freebird
Chicken Shack’s old space. Not to worry
though, Freebird’s not gone. They’ve
merged with Longtail Thai Kitchen and are
operating out of that space going forward.
According to Amaranthus’ Facebook
page, they will be a “plant based, feel good
restaurant.” This is a really great addition
to the River Market because while there
are some vegan and vegetarian options
available, they are somewhat few and far
between. I look forward to seeing what this
restaurant will be offering up—whatever
it is, I hope it’s a hit with vegetarians and
omnivores alike!

Angelina’s Dutch Corner

Where to find them: #122 810 Quayside
Drive, New Westminster

When they open: April 2019

What to get: A delicious Dutch pannekoek
with your choice of toppings.

Already a staple at the New
Westminster Quay, Angelina’s has been
in business serving up traditional Dutch
breakfasts for 17 years at its current
location. With Wild Rice recently closed,
Angelina's will be moving into their old
space at the River Market. This gives them
a lot more room to welcome customers
with easier accessibility for the curious and
hungry.

Since they're already operating
elsewhere, I'd recommend perusing their
menu online to start narrowing down what
youre going to get. Trust me, there’s a lot.
It’s all amazing and totally worth the wait.

Rocky Point Ice Cream

Where to find them: 500 6th Avenue, New
Westminster

When they open: May 2019

What to get: A massive scoop of ice
cream—duh!

Another well-known and loved local
joint, Rocky Point Ice Cream has been a
staple in Port Moody for over 20 years. You
can find them at their Port Moody shop or
at markets in their food truck across the
Lower Mainland. What’s even better is that
in afew months, you'll be able to find them
at their brand-new location in Uptown too.

Rocky Point prides themselves on their
fresh, handcrafted, small batch ice cream.
If ice cream isn’t really your thing, they've
also got coffee, baked goods, milkshakes,
and more. They'll be a welcome addition to
New West for all those with a sweet tooth.

 

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A beginner's guide
to cross-stitch

> It's not just your grandparent's hobby

Lauren Kelly
Graphics Manager

 

Neer’ or decorative sewing, is
often regarded as a hobby for older
people. This is doubly so for cross-stitch
because most people think of seeing works
hanging in their grandma's kitchen, with
cute phrases and little cross-stitched
flowers. I'm not saying these aren't
wonderful creations as well, but they don't
really excite our generation.

I recently decided to give cross-stitch
atry because I felt like picking up a creative
hobby to do while I'm watching TV or
taking transit. Many people do needlework
to help their mental health because it gives
them something calming to focus on. It's
also a great way to make gifts for friends,
plus it gives me a sense of accomplishment
when I complete a piece. There are tons of
positives, and it is very easy to get started
with this hobby.

You'll need to find a pattern that
excites you. I recommend checking Etsy
because it's filled with digital patterns that
on average cost around $4 and exist for
nearly every fandom, mood, or sentiment.
Want to remind guests, “Please don't do
coke in the bathroom”? Want to show your
love for The Legend of Zelda with some
pixel art? There's a pattern for everything.

You might be asking, “What do you
need to make your cross-stitch?” First,
head to the closest Michael's or equivalent
craft store. You will want to pick upa small
pair of thread scissors, blunt needles,
aida cloth (also known as java canvas), a
cross-stitch hoop, and floss in the colours
you'll need for your pattern. To find this
colour requirement, check the pattern file.
It will have a full list of the colours needed
with the DMC numbers. DMC numbers
are a way of categorizing medici or broder
medici thread because previously this
thread was only made and distributed by
Dollfus-Mieg and Company—otherwise
known as DMC. Check these numbers

against the floss options; Michaels should
have everything available.

Next, check your pattern for the
suggested aida count. This refers to the
number of squares per inch of fabric. The
most common are 14-count and 18-count,
with the former being better for beginners
but neither being too tricky. Lastly, choose
your hoop by the size of your pattern. If
it doesn't give the dimension in inches,
calculate this by dividing the stitch count
by your choice of aida, then add at least an
inch or two so you have breathing room on
each side.

Once you've got all this figured
out, you're ready to start! I recommend
watching a video on how to load up your
cloth into your hoop and how to start
and close off your stitches. After that, it's
a quick learning process and a lot of fun.
Finally, I'll leave you with some tips that
helped mea lot.

Tips

1. Be patient when you start. At the
beginning your stitches will take longer,
but the more you do it the quicker you
will become.

2. Don't buy a multi-pack of thread. It may
seem like a good idea to buy 60 different
colours in bulk, but many of these won't
be used for a long time, and there’s no
guarantee that a huge pack will include
all of the colours you need.

3. Usea light-coloured pen or pencil to
mark every 10 squares on the back of
your cloth. Your pattern will be laid out
in 10 by 10 squares, so this will help you
find your place.

4. If you're doing a long stretch of all one
colour, cross over one way first for each
and then come back the other way to
complete the stitches. This will result in
higher consistency between the stitches.

5. Start with a simple pattern. You might
make a few mistakes in your first one,
and because it'll be slower a long pattern
could be demotivating. Save a big project
for after you've made a few.