eat shop guides

Kaie Wellman and her band of gypsy writers have crossed the guide book with the travel journal for a unique series of books called the eat shop guides. These sleek, bright guides with colourful, unposed photos gracing each brief (but thorough), witty review walk the reader through ninety carefully chosen eateries and shops per city. It’s kind of like having landed in a completely foreign metropolois with a very savvy local best friend who knows all the best secret joints for a killer breakfast and can lead you by hand to the coolest hot dog stand, the native funky old ice cream parlour, or the hippest place to splurge on a fancy night out. The guides choose independent, mom-and-pop type restaurants, taking large strides away from chains and well-trodden tourist traps. Be warned each book is so charmingly photographed and written you may daydream strongly about just up and moving. A wide range of cities from Austin to Boston are covered by the eat shop gang, including Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland. All that’s left to do is pack your suitcase.

Available at fine bookstores across BC. They can also be ordered on the eatshop website.