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Having sushi in Vancouver is such a casual event and it's so commonly eaten in such a nonchalant fashion that it's practically a fast food. Everyone eats sushi in Vancouver; it's a part of the local diet. It's as common in Vancouver as Starbucks. I'm not kidding. There are literally hundreds of sushi restaurants in Vancouver. You can have sushi practically anywhere, anytime.
How did sushi become Vancouver's comfort food? I'm not really sure. It's only been a phenomenon since the mid 1990's or so. Fortunately, due to the vast amount of restaurants offering sushi, prices are competitive and the menu choices are often overwhelming, if not extremely creative.
If you're scared of raw fish, don't let Vancouver's sushi obsession scare you. Most restaurants offer other items, or sushi with cooked fish, chicken, or beef inside. Even the vegetarian options can be rather creative. The traditional kappa maki or oshinko maki still exists, but why go for the vegetarian status quo if you could get yam, asparagus, or mango rolls instead?
Of course, some restaurants are certainly better than others, and when you have hundreds to choose from, it's hard to know which one to go to. Some can be atrocious as they cut corners and obviously don't care about the traditional Japanese high standards when it comes to sushi. So avoid them. But there are many restaurants that do care and offer delicious sushi, so it's best to explore, ask around, and see what suits your fancy. Leave a Comment
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10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays; it dates back 2000BC in ancient Babylon. The New Year began during the first New Moon, which also symbolizes the first day of spring. The Romans observed the New Year and noticed their calendar did not work with the sun. To set the calendar right the Romans decided to declare January 1 as the beginning of the New Year. Don’t worry I’m not going to give any more history.
It is believed that what you do or eat affects your luck for the coming year so people celebrate the first few minutes of the year with close friends and family. To prepare for the New Year a common tradition is making New Year’s Resolution (a promise to change something to better one self). Examples of popular New Year Resolutions are promises to quit drinking, quit smoking, to lose weight, go back to school etc… On New Year’s eve(December 31), many people hold gatherings or parties, which carries into the next morning. When the time is near, most people turn on their TV on or the radio to join in with the countdown with other fellow partygoers in the city. As soon as the countdown starts, the New Year is officially welcome by hugs, kisses, and well wishes with everyone in the room.
If you prefer to party with other people especially if you are from out of town, there are lots of clubs, cruises, and hotels that will sell tickets to their New Year Party. You might want to check out the ads in the newspaper or listen to the radio for the party info. It is recommended that you don’t wait until the last minute to buy your tickets because most places do get sold out.
Remember to find a safe way to get home if you plan to drink. If you have to, take the bus it is free on New Year's Day.
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| | | | Language, accents & slang: Geography | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Take note of Vancouver's proprietary geographical terms. “The Valley” is the Fraser Valley, roughly from Surrey to Hope. “The Island” is Vancouver Island. There are other islands, but this rule is universally recognized. The “Lower Mainland” is another term for Greater Vancouver, which extends well into the Valley. “Kits” is Kitsilano, the neighbourhood on the west side roughly from Burrard to Alma, English Bay to 16th. “The Drive” is Commercial Drive, between Broadway and Hastings on the east side. The “Seawall” is the pedestrian/bike path that encircles Stanley Park.
The “North Shore” is the north shore of Vancouver Harbour. “North Van” and “West Van” are cities on the North Shore. “East Van” is the eastern half of the City of Vancouver. Although there is a southern part to Vancouver, nobody ever says “South Van”. The western half of Vancouver is the “West Side” but over there references are usually to specific neighbourhoods, like Kits or Kerrisdale. UBC is the University of British Columbia (on the West Side) and SFU is Simon Fraser University (in Burnaby). As suburbs go, “New West” is New Westminster, “Poco” is Port Coquitlam, and “That Godforsaken Hellhole Where I Had My Car Stolen” is Surrey.
Oh, and "The Province" is a newspaper, not a place. Leave a Comment
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