How Empanadas Ilegales’ Would Spend Their Perfect Vancouver Day

A.M.: Morning Fuel

We start the day with a strong coffee and something delicious from Bench Bakehouse (their baked goods are unreal). For Italian-style sandwiches and espresso, it’s Renzullo’s but if we’re craving a greasy spoon/diner vibe, it’s off to Truck Stop for the chicken cutlet or the Trucker Special. No regrets.

NOON: Swim, Sand and Empanadas

We’ll usually escape to water: Lynn Valley for a river swim or  Wreck Beach for a more, ahem, bohemian afternoon. If we’re lucky, we’ll find the Peruvian señora selling homemade empanadas down at Wreck—lunch, sorted.

P.M.: Cruisin’ for a Micro-Brewsin’

Storm Brewing is a must for a truly gritty pint—think pineapple pilsner or whatever wild experiment’s on tap. It’s Vancouver’s oldest microbrewery and definitely still the weirdest, in the best possible way.

LATE NIGHT: Buns and Fun

We might hit band rehearsal then grab burgers at nearby Red Truck Beer. After that, it’s all about finding the vibe: someone’s house, a secret show, maybe a warehouse party.

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