Rowan‘s latest post was a gift. He’s written where to find two happiness treats I thought were unattainable in Vancouver, flaming coffee and maple fondue. Flaming coffee has rather a lot of liqueur in it, (Kahlua, Grand Marnier and Brandy), so it’s not something I would normally touch, but it’s worth it for the blue flame pouring against gravity from the cup. Maple Fondue is just that, and not for insulin addicts. A sweet tooth is required. The first is to be found only, (he says), at Poncho’s Mexican Restaurant, 827 Denman Street, (I’ve never been), and fondue at La Zizanie in Kits.
More things to put on my list of ‘things to drag people to’, obviously. To confuse matters, R.C. tells of a Masquerade party this Saturday, put on my the Work Less Party, so now I’ve no clue what I’m doing this weekend. Saturday has too many pretty options. The one with costumes might easily win though, in spite of the kissing booth. I’m rather addicted to dressing up.
On a more commercial vein, word say that due to a massive rent increase, several of the shops in the 800 block of Granville Street are moving or closing their doors. This means that Cheap Thrills is closing shop, gone at the end of the month. I would presume this to mean that they’re having a bit of a sale, so I would recommend hopping down and nabbing that must have gothy trinket that you’ve been eyeing before it’s too late.
As something not quite so local, David Gough is offering prints for $8.49, which is just obscene. I’m tempted to start up at paypal again simply to get one. I’m not a fan of fantasy, but his urban fae serious is addictive. He did a picture of Springheel Jack this winter for which I would have sold a childhood memory.
Also, ana is doing a bit of a clean. She’s offering these for $60 american. Seemed the sort of thing my f-list would be interested in. Just as this is. Motivational posters using comicbook characters. It sounds worse than it is. They’re honestly adorable in a vaguely dark manner. Nothing that will leave a scar, though it might burn a little.
Ironic that now that I’ve left California, I am continually finding events there I would dearly love to go to. TIM BURTON’S GARAGE SALE (!!!) being one of them.
Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13, 2005
207 North Aspan Avenue Azusa, CA 91702
9:00am – 4:00pm
(Absolutely No Early Previews or Early Sales)
Previously owned items by director Tim Burton and his former girlfriend Lisa Marie. Designer furniture (Herman Miller, Noguchi, Knoll, Ashland & Hill), clothing (Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, YSL), lamps, ceramic kiln, fine crystal, make-up, electronics, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver, movie memorabilia, props from movie sets and tons more. This sale will be held in a warehouse in Azusa, CA, a 45 minute drive from Studio City.