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Picture a modern condo, a sleek office desk behind a lavish queen size bed, adjacent to Le Corbusier le grand sofa set. Located opposite to a mini bar area complete with classic 1950’s bar stool sensually lit with industrial style silver metal lights hung from the ceiling.  A clean cut man in a blue dress shirt and jeans is pacing around the room, irritably typing on his laptop while looking over his lover who is deeply asleep in a beautiful tuxedo on the sofa. The tension is thick, and we are only just getting started. 

As the story unfolds, this night -- marred by a very loud protest against gay marriage outside their windows -- happens to be the couple’s 10 year’s anniversary. 

They have not had sex in six months, and despite the love that runs deep between them, the gulf is ever widening to the point all communication is a form of complaint. 

All of these back and forth arguing and passive aggressive avoidance was interrupted by the arrival of a hot young stud that was meant as a present to spice up their love life. 

On Thursday March 14^th,close to one thousand of the movers and shakers in the Vancouver environmental, innovation and business community came out to mingle at Club 560. When I walked into the room, I was greeted by the President of Board of Change, a very friendly Sonny Wong.  Sonny is an iconic business leader, running the Hamazaki Marketing Group (www.hamazakiwong.com).  The place was packed with people, with plenty to see and do.  At the entrance there was a photo corner where you could dress up as a super hero, with funky coloured wigs and colourful costumes. You could also make your own funny sayings, if I were a superhero I would eliminate pollution and ocean acidification. There were also two clowns on stilts are walking above the people for entertainment, and of course there were delicious nibbles served by beautiful waitresses.  The stage was a hub of activity as people shuffled in and out to grab chocolates and roast beef.

On a dreary Monday night, a group of strangers gathered together to share an evening of delicious food and wine in an educational, but casual setting. 

Stan and Kathy, supporters of The Arts Club, opened their doors to host the small group of individuals who were eager to learn from the talented Bruno Feldeisen. Wine glasses were waiting upon arrival, with our names written on them with a washable Sharpie. This was a great way of personalizing the experience while eliminating "lost" glasses. 

This was a unique class in the Celebrity Chef Cooking Class series because the focus was on dessert, rather than just finishing with dessert.