Cactus CI Lower Main! From page 13 Four stores were opened: two in Edmonton; pve in Calgary. Come and get it cowboys. Ominous silence. Few rebel yells. Albertans were nor imme- diately taken with the wild Cactus Chub boys. An uncomfortable clear- ing of throats at Cactus Club vt HQ. ’ The dynamic duo had misjudged the Albertan informality quotient. "_.-That’s right, campers. Those wacky folks next to you in campsite No. 3 with the Alberta licence plates on their vehicles, playing extra loud cowboy music and " experimenting with beer can artwork deep into the night ‘apparently like a touch of formality when dining out. They are also — shall we say —more cost-conscious than West Coasters. It all added up to a deci- sive setback for the Cactus Club empire. Three of the four Cactus Clubs in Alberta have since been sold. The fourth remains in the fold in Calgary — Jaffray’s home town A blow to the empire, perhaps, but also invaluable business education — Alberta-style. Lesson learned. Expand too fast, no matter how good a product you have, and you get burned. But the Alberta invasion is in the past. The Cactus Club brain- trust is holding court in a cowhide booth in the origi- nal Pemberton Avenue store. Morison -—~ he of the cre- ative bent — and Jaffray — the partner with the numbers skills — are mapping out Cactus Club plans over a fruit smoothie and a Southwestern Vegetable Tortilla Wrap. It has been a good year. One of the best for the Pemberton Cactus Clb, and one of the best for the whole Cactus Club chain. Anew Ciné menu is in hand, Its substance illustrates the growing sophistication of the Cactus Club (everything from the new Tortilla Wraps to a full Vegetarian section and detours into Chicken and Focaccia, Rotary Jerk Chicken, Burgers, Fa-Eatas and Que?...Sadillas). Morison and Jaffray, meanwhile, are planning to open a new Club in the heart of the city: on Granville ‘Theatre continues through SUMMIMEer From page ‘44 “of rhythm and blues featuring the voices of Cheryl Murry, ‘Leigh © Richards, Shei! a ‘Sharma - and. Gail Trainer, ‘Aug. 14-24; Wed.-Sar., tick- ets and info, 929-9456. 405 MAAIAE 0 DRIVE, WEST ve wee Cont canes ge eat em seme xm oH . Brassmith,’ Aug. 25; John Lawson Park: Sat., 2 p.m. Musical Concerts: Fantezea, Aug. 10;” Ria Bravo, Aug. 24; Morrigan, Aug. 31. Horseshoe Bay: Sun., 1: 30: p.m. ‘Masical Concerts: Reve Accadien, Sept. 1; Senior Centre concert, Sundays; Tuxedo Junction, Aug. 11. Panorama Park: Free, Concerts in the Cove: Flatland Six, Aug. 9; Aaron Pritchett, Aug.16; Vancouver Latin Connections, Aug. 23; Tuxedo Junction, Aug. 30. West Vancouver Museum and Archives: Harmony Arts Festival, New. Jan Coleman Quartet performs (weather permitting), on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. Armadilio Quartet performs - (weather permitting), on Saturday, ub growth began in the and and spread East Street. It will be a two-storey affair complete with a rooftop sundeck. Done right and it will be the newest jewel in the Cactus Club corporate crown, Done wrong and it will bring back visions of Alberta’s badlands, But there is little chance of the two making the same mistake twice. These are nor your average unfocused restaurateurs. Morison and Jaffray have matured along with their Cactus Clubs. Bur the original ingredi- ‘ents that made the first Cactus Club such a success remain: good food, good fun and good staff. All three ingredients are at the top of the Cactus Club membership charter. A club for winners. Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Seven Seas Seafood Restaurant: Terry Brennan, Aug. &; Cherell Jardine, Roots’ Rock, Aug. 9; j.Kuutsen, Aug. 10; Seven Seas Jazz Jam, Aug. 11 VALID UNTIL AUGUST 29/86 .. | MAXIMUM $10 VALUE Receive 1 FREE DINNER when a second dinner of | equal or greater value is purchased aH i ] i] * Dine-in only « Valid Sunday through Thursday, Spm-10pm ee em NN era | 1050 W. Queens Rd., Edgemont Viilage TORCHY’S 987-7444, N. Vancouver: A new w menu-combining our well brown favourites as well as some exciting new ethnic features. DINNER Fridays — Fish & Chips Sundays - Roast Beef Our heavenly harpist can be heard every Wednesday night fe or at Sunday Brunch 2427 Marine Drive West Vancouver 926-8838 avr oe Valentino’s RISTORANTE Home Style ttallan Cuisine Sizzling Summer Specials “Not valid Valentine’ 's Day, Mother’ 's Day ori ew ‘Yeurs Eve, One coupon per group, ne separate chy ‘ques. If you have two or more items from our bur, desert or appetizer menu, we will cordially invite you and your guest to enjoy.a complimentary entree when a second entree of equal or greater value is purchased, “with the purchase of 2 _ appetizers or 2 desserts.) Valid for lunch or dinner. Offer expires August 31/86 925-2765 * 2168 Marine Drive W. Van LIVE ME XICAN ENTERTAINMENT | RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED AT 985-TACO 1260 Lonsdale, North Vancouver .