Commercial Avenue -Vancouver's Italian Quarter
Last week I had some time to spend in Vancouver - where I don't get to go often enough. One of my favorite places is...Commercial Drive!
There's this homemade pasta shop right next to this Wall Mural - I go here to pick up these huge FAT spaghetti that my dad loves! And then I'm of to a Croatian Deli that sells all his favorite dried meats and sausages. This is also where I get my Mom her favorite Plum butter and Rosehip Jam!
I popped by and picked up a luscious Italian torte for somebody's birthday...and some yummy Italian cheese and bread...
Enjoyed an expresso and watched the guys go by...:-)
Check out these Events and Hot Spots!
Commercial Drive Winter Festival!
Saturday, November 28, 1:30 - 9:00 pm at Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street)
Come celebrate the holidays at the Commercial Drive Winter Festival - a merry event including ice skating with Santa, Wii games, a holiday movie, holiday treats, tree displays and lots of prizes from Santa's elves!
2009 Golden Plates, Readers' Choice
Cook the 'Hood: A Cookbook with a Difference Contributed by socially-conscious local businesses, these close-guarded cooking secrets of Commercial Drive's best eateries include a wide selection of fabulous recipes that truly captures the vibe of the neighbourhood. Read more
The results are in and Commercial Drive was a hit! Read more.
Best of Vancouver 2009
The results are in and Commercial Drive scoops 44 of Georgia Straight's annual Best of Vancouver awards!
Read more.
My Own Back Yard Community Association (MOBY) is a vital part of the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. On June 6th, 2009 we helped rally 200 MOBY volunteers to transform a vacant lot into a children's playground! Read more
New playground at 11th & Commercial!
3rd Edition in Stores Now!
Commercial Drive's old street banners get second life as reusable shopping bags!
If you are thinking of getting one, don't hesitate. The last edition sold out in 3 months! If you missed them, don't despair - our 3rd edition is in stores now.
Here's a couple of our rave reviews:
"This is so brilliant, it makes me warm and fuzzy all over." trendhunter.com
"I have to say, these new Commercial Drive banner bags bring the funky back to non-plastic bags." purplegables.wordpress.com Read more
5 Commercial Drive restaurants recognized in Vancouver Magazine's 18th Annual Restaurant Awards - including 2 best of the City! read more
Italian Motorcycle Club
The Italian Motorcycle Club has some of the best Italian motorcycles you'll find anywhere. You'll occasionally find this collection parked curb-side in front of Café Calabria, just south of 1st Avenue.
A similarly impressive fleet of motor scooters is often found curb-side in front of Continental Coffee, just across the street at 2nd Avenue.
Just 2 of the popular meeting spots on the Drive for Vancouver's 2-wheel motor-heads! Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Bimota, Cagiva, Laverda, Vespas - pretty impressive.
If you or someone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling property in Cultus Lake, Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you would like more information please give Liz Moras of Landmark Realty Chilliwack a call at- 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@gmail.com.
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