Mr.8 x EASTVAN

You’ve seen him all over town, now check him on the interwebs, EASTVAN style.

Relax…

I could prolly chill here for awhile.
The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas, USA.

EXCELLENTE by SonReal

Before SonReal lets loose his latest project “Bad News,” he spoils his fans with yet another unreleased jammer.

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LUNCH COUNTER by Stevie G

With the 2nd episode of Gastown Gamble down, it’s only appropriate that I throw up this nice B&W of the original Save-On-Meats lunch counter as it was getting ready to close down in March 2009.

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CHAPTER VI: THE CHASE by e.d.g.e. x Hashbrown

Jellyfish Recordings welcomes e.d.g.e. back with a collaborative release alongside producer Hashbrown. Entitled The Edgar Penwork Agenda, the album is being described as “a narrative concept project detailing the life of a secret agent.” Sounds dope.

Grab the first track HERE.

Eastvan Fabulous 101: #GhettoNoodleCookOff

Internet bully @SumikoGrapes has been hinting at an Eastvan noodle cookoff for quite some time now. I was thinking of getting a team together to produce an “Iron Chef” style cooking show where Sumiko, myself and other participants would cook our best noodles in real time but alas, money, time constraints and blah, blah, blah didn’t allow for that.

So today, Sumiko just randomly challenged me on Instagram. There was only one rule: Make the best bowl of noodles using only ingredients found at home. No stop at the grocery store, no money spent. Totally Eastvan Fabulous. Then take a picture of it. Post it. Marvel at how awesome we are. So here we go!

Sumiko:

Ms. Grapes tries to make a stop at the market for some instant noodles but we all know that any self-respecting Asian always has a back-up pack somewhere in the house. She does. Looks like Nissan Ramen, beef flavour, low level MSG, apparently. To compensate, Sumiko smashes out a recipe for meatballs with ground turkey, garlic, ginger, green onion, basil, chili flakes, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Bawse. She finishes off the noods with egg, broccoli, corn, carrot, mushrooms, sriracha and togarashi. If you don’t know what the last two ingredients are, then, well, consider Windsor, Ontario’s cheap housing options. I think Sumiko does a fantastic job here with the homemade meatballs making for an easy win.
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Bizoid:

Thoroughly impressed by my competitor’s entry, I race home to see what’s left in my fridge. Now on my 5th week of vegetarianism, the most exciting thing in there is extra firm tofu. Yeah, I know. But, hey, I still eat eggs and goddamit, I’ma fry up a couple! You bet I fry the tofu too. Pickled some white onion with lime and sriracha. Got a bit of sweet miso in the broth. Topped with pea shoots, tomatoes, kimchi roasted seaweed, chilis and everything else. Mouth wins.

Well, I guess the absence of impartial judges to taste both of our creations renders this competition moot. Still, its ongoing proof that we can easily save a couple bucks by raiding our fridge and pantry . Next time, I’ll be back on meat with a feature on my baked banana and smoked oysters sundae with a side of stir fried tuna fish and pickled beets.

Food jokes.

But seriously, that’s all I have left at home now.

SYNDICATION by e.d.g.e.

Available now is e.d.g.e.‘s track with producer Madden Miles off The Mad Bloggers x Madden Miles collaborative EP due out soon.

Download it HERE!

WTEV x Gastown Tattoo x Stevie G

On January 8th, street photographer Stephen Goodman made a special visit to Gastown Tattoo [105 W. Cordova St]. His outer forearm would be emblazoned with the word “Eastvan,” a dedication to the hood that continues to inspire him. Watch the brisk evening of ink, blood and animal skulls below.

Tattoo by Ashley Doherty of Gastown Tattoo Parlour.

Eastvan script design by Rob Geary of Welcome To Eastvan.

Music provided by Mike Decline. Look out for his upcoming release Calmmunicate coming this January 27th, 2012 on Phonographique.

Support The RIO Theatre!

The Globe & Mail wrote a great piece today on the injustice that is facing The RIO Theatre in Eastvan. Here are the basics:

- Owner Corinne Lea and The RIO have been fighting for a liquor license for months now.
- This past Wednesday, they were finally awarded a license for adult-only live events, eg. concerts.
- On Thursday, the B.C. Liquor Control & Licensing Branch pulled a bitch move saying that, as a theatre that serves alcohol, they are no longer allowed to show movies.
- That’s right, smell the bullshit.
- Fans and supporters can do their part below.