May, 2012 | CK Golf

Biking and Breakfast in Vancouver – Hub Restaurant

Every sunny Saturday we try to jump on our bikes for a somewhat leisurely ride for an hour or so before stopping for brunch and then finishing the ride home. Last Saturday we chose a route from Coal Harbour, through the West End to Pacific Ave, over the Burrard Bridge,… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining in Vancouver, Vancouver Activities, On May 31, 2012

2012 NHL Stanley Cup Final Prediction

So after a stellar year of NHL Playoff predictions in 2011 I have struggled in 2012. The latest being the NHL Conference finals where I was .500 with the Kings winning, but the Rangers losing (although I did secretly hope... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Hockey, On May 29, 2012

Wine Tasting at Home – Pascual Toso Malbec

We ventured out of our usual comfort zone for this wine tasting with a wine from Argentina. The story of Pascual Toso began in the mid 1880s when Pascual set out towards Argentina from his home town, Canale D’Alba, in Piamonte, Italy. When he arrived he settled in... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Wine, On May 27, 2012

Breakfast in Vancouver – Alibi Room

Last Sunday was a perfect day for a walk from Coal Harbour along the Seawalk to the Convention Center and to the very end of Gastown. The last two blocks of Alexander Street in Gastown now have quite a few restaurants that seem a bit off the beaten path and… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On May 23, 2012

Dining in Vancouver – Judas Goat

Judas Goat Taberna has a very cool vibe. Not only is it located in Blood Alley (and a bit hard to find) it only seats 28 people, it is always energetic and loud and has a menu of small plates and smaller plates that changes with the seasons. The first… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On May 20, 2012

Dining in Vancouver – Don Francesco

A few weeks ago we went to see the 80's musical Rock of Ages with my Aunt and Uncle (see Rock of Ages blog). The show started at 8pm so we needed to have an early dinner before hand. I was craving pasta so we made a 6pm reservation at… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Dining, Dining in Vancouver, On May 16, 2012

AGA-BC Symposium Recap

Back in March Jeff and I attended AGA-BC's first golf industry symposium held at Richmond Golf & Country Club. AGA-BC is comprised of the National Golf Course Owners Association, British Columbia Golf, Western Canada... Continue reading →

Posted in BC Golf House, CK Golf, Golf Canada, Industry Blog, NAGA, NGCOA, PGA of BC, PGA of Canada, On May 15, 2012

2012 Conference Final NHL Playoff Predictions

After barely scraping together a record of 4-4 in the first round, I had high hopes for picks in the second round. Well... that was not to be. I had... Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, CK Golf, Hockey, On May 13, 2012

Rock of Ages in Vancouver

I had to get up and write this post this morning to tell everyone that read the review in the Vancouver Sun about the Rock of Ages production to ignore it. If you were a fan of the 80's as I am you will love it!! The 80's included my… Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Hole Blog, Arts and Culture, CK Golf, Vancouver Activities, On May 12, 2012

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