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Welcome to these new businesses!

2008:

Elanor Eden is the new owner of ‘the heart of Marpole’ - Characters Books & Coffee. Elanor took over the business from previous owners Bill Bell and Carol Kirkwood in December 2007. Bill, Carol and Rio are enjoying a well-deserved, sunny retirement in Mexico. 8419 Granville St. Tel. 604-266-9581. charactersbooks.ca

Cravings Bistro is the newest Associate Member of the Marpole BIA. Since 1991, owner Angelo Khoshaba has been serving up his wonderful lasagna and other delicious specialties at this Marpole institution, located at 8804 Osler St. (at 72nd Ave.). Whether it’s for a quick business lunch, dinner with friends or even party platters ‘to go’ for your business or private functions, Cravings can meet your
dining and catering needs. Tel. 604-264-8444. cravingsbistro.com

Welcome to Gabriella Bognar, the new Manager of Vancity Savings and Credit Union at 8615 Granville St. Tel. 604-877-7140. vancity.com

2007:

Art Knapp Plantland has moved into Marpole! Located in the former Gardenworks location at 8697 Granville St (@ 71st Avenue), Art Knapp Plantland is a beautiful plant and garden store filled with gorgeous flowers, trees and plants of every description. Store Manager Anita Renkomo invites you to drop in for a visit! Tel. 604-266-9581.

Flo Tea Room is a new concept Chinese restaurant with a modern appeal, located at 7994 Granville St. (at 64th Ave.). It is scheduled to open later this month.

Marina's Flowers has opened at 8373 Granville St, offering fresh cut flower and a wide variety of plants. Tel. 604-677-2860.

2006:

Eliza Lam has opened the Aroma Tea House at 8059 Granville St. (at 65th Ave). Tel. 604-266-7738. Eliza is passionate about tea, and invites you to visit her fantastic tea assortment, and attend a new tea appreciation class, which can be organized for individuals or small groups. Call the Aroma Tea House to book.

The Marpole fashion zone is growing! Joining Armadillo in the 7900 block is Bon Retour Consignment. Owner Glenda Walliser has relocated from West Broadway and will be opening at 7966 Granville St. in mid- December. Tel: 604-739-3434. Glenda invites you to visit her beautiful, fully renovated store, which will carry only exceptional consignment items.

Steven Samuel is the new owner of Mirchi Indian Restaurant, located at 7964 Granville St. Tel. 604-266-7000. Mirchi is pleased to be raising awareness and funds for vital research and health promotion for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Their fundraiser, an “Eve to Remember” will take place on Christmas Eve, when Mirchi will be giving away 1,000 meals by donation, with proceeds to to the Heart & Stroke foundation.

Pro Nails has opened a Marpole location at 8030 Granville St. Tel. 604-261-6114.