Hidden Gems
Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar
January 23, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New Westminster’s Moodswing Coffee + Bar, an eclectic café that turns into a bar at night. It’s nestled inside a small, antique building coloured a cute combination of carmine and chestnut, only a 10-minute walk away from the New West SkyTrain station. Under a sign above the door, sultry eyes beckon passersby to stop inside for a pastry or two. But how did the idea for a café and bar come to…
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Hidden Gems: Local online businesses to support
January 8, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Editor’s note: the article includes a correction from last semester in which we misattributed the ethnic background of the owner of ZANO by Sadj. ZANO by Sadj This Vancouver-based designer has a collection of dainty…
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$33,000 for lentils, rice, and resilience for Palestine
November 28, 2023By: Brigitte Buck, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of genocide. Cuisine changes, evolves, and is constantly reinvented. The same goes for people, cultures, politics, and perhaps even history. Often, we can gain something positive from change, but not always. While…
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Local artisans to support this holiday season
November 20, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Amanda Ruth Beads Amanda is a member of Swan River First Nation in Alberta, and on top of running her business, is a social worker who works with Indigenous children in foster care. A variety…
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Find your perfect fall studying spot
September 22, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Guess what? It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season! Bust out your reusable mug and bundle yourself up in a knit sweater and thick scarf, because it’s time to check out some cute new cafés across…
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Hidden Gems: Cultural cuisines
September 12, 2023By: Marie Jen Galilo, SFU Student Rather than eating at the same restaurants all the time, why not discover something new? Don’t miss out on the diverse cultural cuisines Vancouver has to offer! Pearl Hot Pot 7154 Sperling Ave, Burnaby…
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Hidden Gems: Vancouver businesses worth checking out
March 8, 2023By: Jeeya Parasbhai Khavadia, Peak Associate Regional Assembly of Text 3934 Main St., Vancouver / Monday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. This is an adorable stationery store and a must-visit if you’re a fan of stationery. The store…
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Hidden Gems: Local artisans to shop online
January 11, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Le Petit Laser Design Co Order online and pick-up free in East Van or Kerrisdale Image courtesy of @lepetitlaserdesignco on Instagram Inspired by making decorations for her son’s first birthday party, Joyce made a full-time…
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Hidden Gems: Second-hand clothing stores
November 25, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer There’s something about thrift stores that takes you out of your own mind and into an enthralling experience of hunting down unique gems. Thrifting is like rummaging through someone’s old wardrobe to put together your…
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Hidden Gems: Three spots to treat your palate
November 11, 2022By: Clarence Ndabahwerize, Staff Writer Tap Restaurant 15350 34 Ave #101, South Surrey / Mains $26–$50 Tap is a fine dining spot perfect for celebrating milestones. If you watch MasterChef or spend a lot of time perfecting your culinary skills,…
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