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St. John’s HIP GUIDE Presented by ION Magazine and Pink Mafia 2 | Hip Guide to St. John’s Hip Guide to St. John’s | 3 INTRODUCTION ION Magazine and Pink Mafia are proud to present the St John’s Hip Guide. As the Canadian music industry descends on St. John’s for the Junos, it’s likely they’re going to feel lost and confused as they’re in unfamiliar territory... much like how they’ve reacted to that thing called the Internet. In here you will find all the facts and information you need to help you survive your visit to The Rock. In addition, we’ve given you a quick taste of some of the rising musical talent this great country has to offer. Remember to drink Screech responsibly (as if that’s possible!) and enjoy your stay. ION MAGAZINE [www.ionmagazine.ca] [www.pinkmafia.ca] ION MAGAZINE FUN FACTS Words: Sinead Keane & Trevor Risk We all know St. John’s is home to the Juno Awards, but here it a moose. The place is overrun with them. So much so, are some things you may not have known about The Rock. the local government is in the process of implementing a full-scale moose management plan. All 100 000 of Over a thousand years ago L’anse aux Meadows was the moose in Newfoundland are descended from a pair briefly settled by the Vikings. After much discussion brought there in 1904. They are so inbred that they now between the two leaders, Leif Ericson and Brett Favre, all have flying squirrels for best buddies. they took the group to Minnesota. Places in Newfoundland have funny names. Come-by- The East Coast’s answer to Pamela Anderson, “superstar” Chance, Blow-me-Down, Dildo and the one that took six erotica actress Shannon Tweed was born in St. John’s. town meetings to devise, Nameless Cove. Who is she? Playmate of the Year 1982! Gene Simmons’ partner! Keep up! Visitors to St. John’s should remember that Newfoundland night clubs don’t serve any drink other than Screech. There is no ragweed pollen on the island of Newfoundland. According to statistics, Newfies also drink at least one The one antihistamine salesman the province did have with every meal including breakfast. went broke and now his kids call him “weekend daddy.” The Mayflower stopped in eastern Newfoundland in 1620 but There are no snakes, skunks, porcupines or groundhogs set sail pretty quickly after they couldn’t handle the rum. on the island of Newfoundland, which makes it difficult to play roadkill bingo while on the highway. If you want to take a souvenir home from St John’s, make 6 | Hip Guide to St. John’s NEW[FIE] SLANG ION MAGAZINE 97 percent of the population of Newfoundland speak English, but don’t Just like Canadians are known for saying “eh” at the end of sentences, expect to understand a word they say. Newfies opt for “bye.” Example, ”idn’t dat fulish bye.” English translation: “Isn’t that foolish,eh?” If a Newfie calls you an “angishore,” you have permission to slap them for referring to you as a weak, miserable person. The same goes for If one of those drunken Newfie’s gets all handsy at the bar, a safe bet is “chucklehead,” “scut” or “slieveen.” But don’t fret if you hear someone say to insult them and their mother simultaneously. Try this one: “Ya gat da faggot, they are referring to a pile of half dried fish, not you. Got it? face only a mutter could luv.” Try remembering this after a hard night on the streets of St John’s (you And finally, a personal favourite, “You gotta face on ya like a hen’s arsehole know those Newfie’s can drink you under the table): “My ‘ead feels right in the nort west winds.” English translation: “You ain’t looking too happy.” logy after the ‘time’ last night.” English Translation: “My head is banging, I am hot and have the shakes, get me some pills for my hangover, NOW!” About Screech Sometime in the 18th century the Newfies pulled a blockbuster trade Sometimes booze and salt are measured in “hogsheads”, which is with Jamaica. The Northern party received an intense rum and in approximately fifty imperial gallons. It is never a good idea to order this return the Jamaicans got salt fish and some conditional draft picks. much of either item. Three hundred-ish years later it’s pretty clear that Newfoundland got themselves a franchise player. Named after the exclamation from a Here’s one for all you slutty groupies out there. Fall on your knees if visiting American soldier who slugged it back without thinking twice. some hot young thang asks for a “douse.” In Newfoundland, this means Today Screech will no longer blind the drinker but it may make Rex to give a quick blow. Murphy look like Rick Mercer. So let’s all molest codfish and long may your big jig draw! Hip Guide to St. John’s | 7 PLACES TO EAT/DRINK AND BE MERRY PUBS AND CLUBS Liquid Night Club Open until 3 or later.Best burgers Rob Roy 186 Water Street in town + décor includes local 391 Duckworth Street (709) 754-5455 graffiti art. (709) 739-6270 Best spot to carry on late into the night. Che’s Fish & Chips Established in 1977. Turkey Joe’s 9 Freshwater Road Konfusion 7 George Street (709) 726-3434 6 George Street (709) 722-5757 A St. John’s staple., (709) 753-4884 Their experienced and courteous Celtic Hearth The hottest dance bar on George. staff invite you to stop by for a 298 Water Street Majestic cold one. (709) 576-2880 390 Duckworth Street Greensleeves Open until 3 or later, after 5 am they (709) 722-8642 14 George Street serve breakfast, including toutons! Premier event venue. (709) 579-1070 Pi Sirens Good times, good friends, 10 Kings Road 36 George Street good music. (709) 726-2000 (709) 753-7007 Voted best pizza. Girls, girls, girls. Exotic dancers. EATS Stoggers Peddler’s on George Blue On The Water Hotel 77 Harvey Road 312-314 Water Street & Restaurant (709) 579-STOG (7864) (709) 739-9180 319 Water Street Apparently they make huge pizzas. Same people that own The Martini (709) 754-BLUE (2583) Sugar Mama’s Cupcake Laine Bar, both worth a visit. Fresh seafood. Modern atmosphere. (709) 728-4188 Club V Folly Yes, they deliver, but only by the 15 George Street 5 Bates Hill dozen. The newest nightclub in St. John’s. (709) 738-0008 8 | Hip Guide to St. John’s PLACES TO EAT/DRINK Basho OTHER INFO TO KNOW WALK IN CLINIC 283 Duckworth Street Lawlor’s Taxi Service Blackmarsh Family Care Center (709) 576-4600 (709) 726-7373 260 Blackmarsh Rd AND BE MERRY Sushi. Co-Op Taxi (709) 576-6555 India Gate (709) 753-5100 Let’s hope you don’t need this info. 286 Duckworth Street City Wide Taxi (709) 753-6006 (709) 722-7777 HOST HOTELS Indian. Battery Hotel And The Sprout LIQUOR STORES Conference Centre 364 Duckworth Street 260 Blackmarsh Road (Downtown on Signall Hill) (709) 579-5485 (709) 724-1240 (709) 576-0040 Vegetarian. Beer and wine only. Sun-Mon 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel – 43 Kelsey Drive St. John’s – Downtown COMPUTER REPAIR (709) 724-2252 (Central – 12 min walk from Boom It Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Delta St. John’s) (709) 739-8777 Mon-Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (709) 754-7888/1-866-373-7888 286 Torbay Road 45 Ropewalk Lane Ramada St. John’s Or if you’re a Mac user, Apple has a (709) 724-1265 (West End – 10 min from downtown) 4-hour delivery response for users in Sun-Mon 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (709) 722-9330 St. John’s 123-125 New Gower Street The Holiday Inn St. John’s (709) 724-1600 (Central- 7 min from downtown) TATTOOS Sun Noon - 5:00 pm (709) 722-0506 St John’s Ink Mon-Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 15 Lemarchant Road Thurs-Fri 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (709) 579-4655 Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm *St. John’s Tip: Liquor stores stay open till 10PM/11PM but you can buy beer at corner stores and gas stations until 3AM Hip Guide to St. John’s | 9 [17] Prescott St. [15] [14] [3] Harvey Rd Queen’s Rd. [16] [2] New Gower St. [1] Duckworth St Water Street [13] Harbour Drive [12] [7] [11] [6] [10] [8] [5] [9] [4] Gower St [18] Prescott St. [1] Che’s Fish & Chips PUBS AND CLUBS [2] Stoggers [3] St John’s Ink Rob Roy [4] Sirens [5] Club V Konfusion [6] Rob Roy [7] Majestic [23] [8] Greensleeves Majestic [9] Celtic Hearth [10]Turkey Joe’s [11] Konfusion Sirens Macdonald Dr. [12] Folly [22] Portugal Cove Rd [13] The Sprout [14] Basho Club V [15] India Gate [16] Liquid Highway 1 Liquid Night Club [17] Liquor Store [18] Pi [24] Peddler’s on George Prince Phillip Dr. [19] Ramada Inn [20] Blackmarsh Family Elizabeth Ave Care Center Turkey Joe’s [21] Extended Stay Deluxe St. John’s [22] Holiday Inn [21] Greensleeves [19] [23] Boom It Computer Repair [24] Battery Hotel [20] EATS BLOOMERS Words: Siobhan Ozege [left to right] Amy Milan [photo by Norman Wong], Bell Orchestre [photo by Delphine Bally] , Great Lake Swimmers This is one of the first years that the Juno They’ve been put up against former “indie” in Roots and Instrumental (respectively).