Areta Wong

Chatime BC recently launched a retail line of vegan-friendly retail tea boxes.  The company debuted these boxes at the Vegexpo held in Vancouver recently. This line …

Taiwanese-based bubble tea chain, Comebuy, opened up a location in Crystal Mall last year.  Comebuy was founded in 2002 and is a smaller chain compared to …

This summer Faubourg is taking customers to the lavender fields of Provence France, with their new lavender flavoured products.  Available for a limited time only during the summer season, …

Grounds for Coffee is a longstanding Vancouver gem that recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.  Established in 1993, Grounds for Coffee was at the forefront of …

It’s the season of sunshine and Famoso has launched some new spring/summer creations to enjoy during these good times.  You’ll find a satisfying salad, an …

I recently had the pleasure of visiting my old alma mater, UBC, for a media tasting at an establishment that has been around since my …

Light, fluffy and oh-so melt-in-your-mouth delicious.  Japanese cheesecake is a much-loved dessert that is somewhere between a creamy cheesecake and an airy soufflé.  The sponge-like …

Are you a Chatime BC Rewards member?  Aside from earning points for every purchase you make, you can enjoy exclusive member deals like their Tea …

This past Mother’s Day, I made my first ever visit to S + L Kitchen + Bar, a modern steakhouse owned by the Joseph Richard …

At COBS Bread Bakery, you can find hand-crafted Focaccia baked from scratch daily.  COB’s Focaccia is made with aromatic herbs and more extra virgin olive …

Established in 2012, La Petite Cuillère tea house is an iconic establishment in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver.  Last year, La Petite Cuillère received …

Big announcement from foodora!  They have now launched in Burnaby: the delivery zone goes until SFU Burnaby Campus & Burnaby Lake on the East, all …

Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Father’s Day brunch, lunch and dinner this year.  Please check with the restaurant for the …

The Richmond Night Market is now on until October 8 and this year’s theme is about “Amazing Summer.”  The International Food Fair is always one …

Vancouver Island Brewing teamed up with Showcase Restaurant and Bar last week to bring a night of amazing New Orleans-style food and delicious beers with …

Regarded as the Starbucks of Japan, Nana’s Green Tea is a modern Japanese Cafe that will be officially open in Vancouver on June 6.  Nana’s …

The BC Seafood Festival will be held next month from June 8 – 17 featuring new events and celebrations including celebrity chef demonstrations (over 40 local and …

3 Quarters Full Cafe is a Taiwanese cafe that has been around for almost two years now in the West End.  It had been a …

I recently purchased the newly released Sony a7iii as a long overdue upgrade to my Sony a6000.   My a6000 setup had included a Zeiss 24mm …

I recently tried a few new, limited time available drinks at Chatime.  These were the Aurora (premium black tea latte) and the Fresh Taro Milk …

Angie Quaale of Well Seasoned in Langley has just released Eating Local in the Fraser Valley – a guide and cookbook featuring more than 70 locally-inspired …