Known to many in the online Richmond community as “Alex DC” for his wildly popular (and often raucous) Facebook chat forum Richmond Rants, Raves and Rapport, Alex delaCuesta is a raised-in-Richmond 48-year-old father-of-two living in West Cambie. After his parents emigrated from the Philippines, delaCuesta was born in Manitoba, but grew up in Shellmont, where he recalls weekends when he and his three brothers and friends would “wake up, eat cereal, maybe watch some TV, play some video games and then off on our bikes for hours to who knows where.”
Best public landmark:
The Wharf at Steveston/Gulf of Georgia Cannery — they speak to Richmond’s heritage.
Best place to take an out-of-town guest:
Richmond Night Market
Best neighbourhood:
Steveston; it’s still hanging onto that old Richmond charm.
Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon:
Kite-flying at Garry Point Park.
Best way to spend a Saturday night:
Lulu’s Lounge at the River Rock.
Best place to get fresh produce:
Richmond Country Farms
Best place to have a picnic:
Steveston Park, playground and waterpark for the kids.
Best walking/running/biking route:
Anywhere on the dyke.
Best restaurant:
Aberdeen Centre food court; the food is as good as any restaurant.
Best coffee shop:
Waves, Steveston; location is key
