We love these beautiful pieces of art by Catherine Hartley. Handmade right here in Gastown, this stunning array of silver accessories recalls our very own natural earth, and it's underside of molten rock, heat, and shape shifting elements.

Available at One of A Few.

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After a brief absence, the Irish Heather's Long Table Series is back for summer! They have moved some meals around; the iconic roast suckling pig is now a Monday meal and there is a new (very welcome) addition -- a Clam Bake!! 

We are excited to announce Nouvelle Nouvelle's Summer Market, coming up Sunday, August 12th! From noon to six, come down to 209 Abbott for summer drinks, sweet homemade treats, and stunning works of Vancouver designers and artists. Featuring Wasted Effort beautiful accessories, Hendrik Lou knitted wonders, and Ora Bags, to name just a few!

Check out the new exhibit at Catalog Gallery, presented by Stussy Canada. British Columbia-based, Tofino-born photographer Jeremy Koreski.

Well, we know one of the places where we will be hanging out this long weekend! On Judas Goat's lovely, little yellow patio! It's finally open. Indulge in summer with great Spanish-inspired tapas at this great location, amidst the atmosphere of Blood Alley. 

Meet the owners, Karina and Ingo, two new Vancouverites who have opened a dreamy little boutique on Water Street.

We are happy to annouce that the much-loved, mid-summer farmer's market is back on this weekend at Old Faithful. With plenty of amazing vendors in attendance, of course: Nelson the Seagull, Victory Gardens, Le March St. George, Revolver Coffee, Krause Berry Farms, Mikuni Wild Harvest and Earnest Ice Cream. As Gastowners, we feel beyond lucky to get to shop what these talented people have to offer -- what they are growing, creating and crafting in Vancouver: they are just the kind of folk that make this city a better place to live.

Stop by this Sunday, July 29th. 

A couple nice things that keep you refreshed in many different ways.  

To go with a nice, new, little patio in Gaoler's Mews, Boneta has a new lunch menu up and ready for your summer meetings and meet-ups. We love how much activity has been going on in our favorite little courtyard! Check out the new menu below, complete with lux poutine, trout tartare, and fish and chips.

Lunch will be running Monday to Friday, from noon to 2:30.

Nicli has expanded their (very delicious) exploration of Italian cuisine, now incorporating Vicino Deli next door to Nicli Pizzeria. All in all, this little section of Cordova makes for a perfect one-stop for everything from a fine meal in, groceries to-go, daily made in-house pastas, salads and meat dishes, as well as some seriously delicious coffee (and pastries).

The renowned all-Montreal-made leather design house has moved in on Water Street!

PIT FOR YOUR SUPPER is back at the Irish Heather on Wednesday, August 1st, 7pm. The innovative Sean Heather has come up with a night where you simply trade your time for a delicious Long Tables Series meal. Attendees get food and beer in exchange for 2 hours work pitting beautiful cherries: Spiced Pork Loin, with Potato Salad & Fresh Cut Slaw, to go with Fat Tug IPA, from Driftwood Brewery in Victoria, BC. The beautiful cherries are from Scott Hawthorne's orchard, Picker's Shack, in Naramata, B.C.

Check out our Q+A with Scott about his orchard here.

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Okay, it's Saturday, but we are so excited about everything coming up this week that we just couldn't wait another day to tell you. Get started this weekend on checking out some of this awesome stuff going on around the neighbourhood.

The end of the road to the Restaurant Rumble is coming close. Creeping up this July 25th, the big night of fights is in sight (hopefully you got your tickets because it's totally sold out!). Check out some of your favorite bartenders, barristas and the like on their long, sweaty, and hard-hitting trek through training in these three awesome, short and sweet episodes. Who do you have your money on?