They’re the dream cars everyone wants, but few can afford. The opening of Vancouver’s new Ferrari Maserati store on Burrard was spectacular beyond belief. Nearly 600 people came to the party which featured three floors of car displays with a $600,000 Fazioli Piano lounge on the first floor and a nightclub type atmosphere on the top level complete with live jazz band, sketch artists, martini bar and food galore. Lobster grilled cheese, a Glowbal catering specialty, plus sushi, oysters and risotto ensured guests were duly pampered as they helped celebrate this luxurious night on the town.
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01 – North Shore Outlook Publisher/Advertising Manager Aaron Van Pykstra, left, and wife Odessa chat with Vancouver event producer Craig Stowe who is already planning to bring a second supercars show to Vancouver late next summer.
02 – One of West Vancouver’s top realtors, Malcolm Hasaman, gets to spend some guy time with son Michael as they stroll through the Maserati cars on the second level.
03 – Breast cancer survivor and international rock star Bif (Beth) Naked and hubby Ian Walker are among the VIPs at the event.
04 – Glowbal Restaurants’ GM Jack Lamont, left, takes time to joke with West Vancouver realtor Karim Virani who just also happens to drive a spectacular red Ferrari. I’m still waiting for a ride – hint!
05 – He wants the black one, she wants the red. North Vancouver’s Peter Ruzyski and Sandy Salmon enjoy risotto and cocktails on the third floor while surrounded by pristine Maserati sports cars.
06 – North Shore PR dynamo Laurie Cooper and her beautiful daughter Julie are a big part of the glam and elegance behind this evening’s gala affair.
By Catherine Barr
As seen in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Dec 2, 2010
Words almost can’t describe it. At first, it was sheer excitement at the site of the colourful Moroccan themed private tent suites. Then, it was pride as opening acts like the Sarah McLachlan Foundation Choir took to the stage and cruise ships sailed past Ambleside beach. Finally, as night falls on a near perfect day, it was magic as Sheryl Crow, Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan, three of the biggest names in music, performed to a sold-out crowd the likes of which we have never seen here in West Vancouver. It was a once in a lifetime VIP experience that I hope we get to do all over again next year, and next, and next. Congrats to everyone involved.
