Jam Jar, 2280 Commercial Drive, was brought to life with the desire to share a social concept behind the doors of traditional Lebanese culture—an aspect you would only truly experience inside someone’s home, not by eating out at a restaurant. When seasonal Lebanese produce is plentiful and affordable, it is often collected for canning. These … Continued
To the point. We love Centennial hops! We got our hands on a bunch this fresh hop season grown locally by our friends at Chilliwack Hop Farms. This Single Malt, Single Fresh Hop North West Pale Ale is a showcase to feature this special hop. Available now in our tasting room only for glasses and … Continued
Emergence – Access Gallery Written by Alison Sinkwicz “Emerging artist” is a term thrown around quite often. Printed in exhibition descriptions, tossed into conversations—or, god forbid, used on Linkedin profiles—the label carries many connotations, but very little weight. Exactly what are these artists “emerging” into? Access Gallery, which surfaced in 1991, has been asking this … Continued
The best things stem from the intersection of two philosophies, the harmony within the dissonance of opposing ideas. It is in this mixing of contrasts that we find true beauty, be it art or food. For the latter, there is Zipang Provisions, a Japanese restaurant that melds East to West, yin to yang. “Our inspiration … Continued
Self progression can come from many things. Swollen hands or hurt feet. Getting out of our comfort zone. Its seeing the simple steps we put in daily that grow over time into something we can be proud of. Keep it simple they say. 33 Acres of Progress, a single hop, single malt American Saison inspired … Continued
Floating on a ferry has become something of a recurring routine—a contrasting commute worthy of waking up early for. En route, I typically find myself scrolling through a real estate app, searching various listings. This feels like watching an awkward sci-fi movie based in the year 2133. Are we dreaming? Ten years ago I was … Continued
Patience needed; Never long enough. Often moving forward requires acknowledgement of all parts: clear eyes, hearing what is. A response, not a reaction. Water moves, although may take a moment to peace or chill out, and then roars up again when it needs to. The change of a season can be unpredictable. Or calm. It … Continued
Gliding through a bladed meadow, a solitary figure advances. Approaching an inland stream, imprinting paws deepen into the basin. A rugged frame lowers its bristly head, with a few fetching sniffs, lapping eagerly from the crystal vein. Refracted across the scrolling water, a similar creature greets the primal liquid. Standing poised, while grinning tenderly, two … Continued
