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If you love everything about Playland at the PNE except the kids and teens, there are some Friday nights this summer that are just for you.

Spanning a whopping 21 blocks of Main Street, this vehicle-free family-friendly event is a great way to explore one of Vancouver’s coolest neighbourhoods. Main Street Car Free Day is packed with vendors, activities, entertainment, and tons of food.

During high school, my weekend and summer jobs had been at Safeway, and even though none of the stores in which I worked still stand, the news that two Safeways in Richmond were slated for closure tugged at a bell, awakening old memories.

Another new food truck is revving its engine and cooking up some eats on wheels here in Vancouver. Marimba, which parks near the Vancouver Art Gallery, is serving up Veracruz-style Mexican empanadas and tortas (sandwiches).

Known for their irreverent style, and outrageous ice cream treats, Toronto-based Sweet Jesus will finally open up a shop here in the Vancouver area. Sweet Jesus is set to go into Metrotown in Burnaby, with plans to open up this summer.

Warmer weather encourages a drinking culture that some struggle to combat

With the recent warm sunny weather, it’s time for some quenching rosébubbly and a barbecue red to put you in a summer mood. First up, a Gioiosa et Amorosa Rosata Spumante ($16.99) from the Veneto region of Italy.

Collection includes a $3,200 bottle of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon

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Sour beers can be a polarizing thing. Some of the more challenging styles are closer to salad dressing than beer, and if you don’t know what you’re getting into, you could be in for a big surprise. But when executed properly, they are sublime.