Vancouver Broadway and Commercial city Planning Meeting

On July 6th the city organized a community planning forum for the area around Broadway and Commercial Drive. This meeting came from the uproar by the residents of this area over the city's proposed three high rises in the area.

I must say I'm impressed that the city took a step back and sought the input from the residents. The meeting/workshop had over 90 in attendance. Each table discussed and planned what the future would look like. The four hour meeting produced interesting and unique input.

Some ideas included covering some parts of the Cut for housing and parkland, and putting some lower high rise towers in strategic areas.

We'll see what comes of this.

Bons Off Broadway

I like a "greasy spoon diner" just as much as the next guy. However, Bons Off Broadway pushes the envelope of disgusting.

I'm amazed that the city health department hasn't shut this restaurant down. Come here and you'll be greeted with foul, lewd graffiti on the walls, tables, napkin holders and even ketchup bottles! The washrooms are of "ghetto" vintage. Sliding into a booth is only hindered by the torn vinyl seats. The ketchup bottles and menus have more grease on them than the hamburgers do.

The interior 70's decor would fine if it weren't destroyed by all the graffiti and lack of upkeep.

Oddly enough this place seems busy. Why, I don't know. The bacon cheese hamburger with fries was good but not memorable. I'd say McD's Angus burgers have more flavour.

So obviously this place really disappoints. I've gone here off and on for over 20 years. For me it's an insult on the senses and the food isn't good enough to compensate.

I rate Bons Off Broadway a 3 out of 10.