Volume 15 Issue 1 » 9 of The Nutcracker this winter , and we ’ re looking forward to more collaborations with The Goh Ballet Academy .
If you ’ re looking to go places , we have three feature destinations for you in this edition : the Holy Land of Jerusalem , lush Boquete in Panama ’ s Chiriquí , and our very own Egmont on the Sunshine Coast . From the Hanging Gardens of Haifa , to steep hills in Central America picking the world ’ s richest Geisha coffee , or the best places to visit according to local Egmonsters , we take you there .
In between filming Love It or List It Vancouver and juggling real estate ventures , Todd Talbot joins us at OpenRoad Toyota Port Moody to show his love for the rugged Tundra pickup and the sexy C-HR crossover . And , yes , Todd goes roof surfing with us and even takes a memorable turn as 007 while sharing his thoughts on whether Vancouver is in a real estate bubble or not .
My interview with Seigo Nakamura , owner of Miku , Minami and other unique Japanese restaurants , explores the differences between running restaurants in Japan and Canada . Find out what the philosophies of Omotenashi and Ningenmi mean to him , and join us as we experience the amazing Lexus LC 500 coupe and the unique craftsmanship of the Lexus Takumi masters .
Speaking of food , Chef Hamid Salimian has taken many turns in his life . He recounts how he left his native village on the Caspian Sea , developed his craft enough to lead his adoptive country ’ s Culinary Team Canada , and how he is now venturing out as an entrepreneur with a new gluten-free , all-purpose baking flour .
On the purely artistic side , would you put a chopped Volkswagen van together with superhero figurines and a large skull , or drill more than 50,000 holes into a car and call it heavenly ? Canada ’ s leading contemporary sculptor would . Artist Kim Adams reveals the fascinating stories behind his best-known works , kitbashing along the way .
Our magazine can only be complete if we showcase twelve of our newest cars for you . We invite you to experience the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII , Lamborghini Urus , Bentley Continental GT , Lexus RX 350L , BMW X3 , Honda Accord , MINI Countryman JCW , Volkswagen Atlas , Infiniti QX50 , Jaguar E-Pace , Karma Revero and Genesis G70 .
Finally , on the wellness side , it ’ s all about attaining the slide and glide we all need for properly functioning muscles , and proper shoulder checks while driving , for that matter . Find out how you can iron out your “ sausage links ” by understanding your body , and by doing simple exercises that will help keep you in great health .
Life happens , so turn up the volume , and do your best to enjoy the many twists and turns along the way . Enjoy this edition of OpenRoad Driver , and have fun turning the page .
Christian Chia
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