Federico’s Supper Club on Commercial Drive is a unique gem in the city – one of the few places where people of all generations go to dine and dance. In the past, the restaurant was Luigi’s Mocha Restaurant, where a young Federico Fuoco and his father performed for customers. Since taking over the art deco [...]
“You need to know the pulse of the customer,” said Sunny Khurana, part-owner of the family-run Rokko Sarees and Fabrics on Fraser Street. “Keeping a customer is more important than making a sale.” This belief is what has made Rokko Fabrics an anchor of the neighbourhood – a destination store that attracts customers from all [...]
Eddie, a 76-year-old who is legally blind, was born in Chinatown and has been eating at New Town Bakery since it first opened in 1975. Every morning, Eddie sits at the bakery counter and orders his breakfast. He chats with the staff and customers and helps fold bakery boxes for New Town’s delectable pastries. “I [...]
In its 25 years of business, Diane’s Lingerie has become both a leader for its high quality, branded lingerie, and a haven for women needing personal attention and delicate care. Owner Diane Thomson and her staff are dedicated to making women of all ages, sizes and shapes look and feel great every day. They have [...]
