Crowbar: Champagne Sabering Dinner
Crowbar is a casual, intimate Fraserhood restaurant and bar offering flavorful share plates and an inventive cocktail program. The restaurant has been since 2016 and its …
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Canadian Produce Marketing Association Show
The Canadian Produce Market Association’s (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show took place last month at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This show is Canada’s largest …
Health Bars for Active Lifestyle: Nutribar
In today’s 24-7 world, it is hard to keep up a healthy lifestyle especially while trying to maintain or lose weight. Canada’s original meal replacement bar, Nutribar, …
Newly Opened: Boba Boy Kerrisdale
Newly opened in Kerrisdale is Boba Boy, an Ontario-based franchise that is quickly expanding in BC. Boba Boy is known for their signature Boba Boy …
West Restaurant Launches $39 Spring Prix Fixe Menu
It’s that wonderful time of year when chefs incorporate the beautiful flavours of spring into the menu. West Restaurant in South Granville is launching a …
Luxury Spa Vancouver Deal: CHI at Shangri-La Hotel
One of the most luxurious spas in Vancouver is CHI at the Shangri-La Hotel. If you’re looking to refresh and rejuvenate at CHI, here are …
“The Flavour of Spring” Pop Up Dinner
This past week, Aphrodite’s Organic Café hosted their very first Pop-up Dinner. The theme was “The Flavour of Spring” with Guest Chef Meilye Mitchel (Chef de …
San Francisco Boutique Hotel: The Good Hotel
San Francisco is a world-class city with diverse and interesting neighbourhoods each with its own unique character. Hyper-touristy experiences are aplenty but if you are traveler looking …
Now Open: The Italian Osteria & Cheese Bar
Newly opened in the Walnut Grove community of Langley is the Joseph Richard Group’s latest venture, The Italian Osteria & Cheese Bar. This is the …
Hotels.com Discount: $100 Hotels.com Gift Card for $85 on ebay Canada
If you’re looking to do some summer travel, there is a great deal happening on eBay Canada today for Hotels.com gift certificates. You can get a $100 …
Grocery and Specialty Food West 2018 Recap
Western Canada’s largest grocery exhibition and conference, the Grocery & Specialty Food West (GSFW), returned for the 29th year this past week with an expanded and enhanced …
San Francisco Dessert Shop: Powder Shaved Snow
One of the dessert shops that I visited last month in San Francisco was Powder Shaved Snow – San Francisco’s first shop dedicated to Taiwanese …
Water Street Cafe Now Offers Happy Hour
If you’re looking for a new place to enjoy Happy Hour in Vancouver, the Water Street Cafe in Gastown just might be the place. Available …
Starbucks Pike Place Roast Turns 10
It has been 10 years since Starbucks master blenders and roasters created the Pike Place Roast for customers. Ten years later, the Starbucks Pike Place …
Top Vancouver Italian Restaurant: Cinara
This past weekend, I enjoyed a girl’s night out at Cinara, a modern European bistro with a focus on Italian-inspired cuisine. Cinara (pronounced with a …
Liuyishou Hot Pot Robson 2nd Anniversary
One of the largest hot pot chains in the world, Liuyishou Hot Pot, just celebrated the 2nd anniversary of their Robson Street location (1542 Robson …
How to Find Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew Locations
If you are looking to find Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew locations, there’s an easy but not totally obvious way to do so on the Starbucks …
Pinnacle Hotel North Vancouver Christmas Brunch
In today’s #ThrowbackThursday post, I’m sharing my experience of having Christmas Brunch at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver (circa 2016). While …
West Vancouver Indian Food: Swad Indian Kitchen
I’ve been a longtime customer of India Bistro which has been a longstanding restaurant on Davie Street for over 13 years. Little did I know, …
Vancouver Hotpot: Liuyishou Hotpot Robson
Liuyishou Hot Pot Week 2018 took place this past Chinese New Year where the renowned restaurant chain collaborated with Vancouver Gourmet Tours to offer a special …
Starbucks Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte Review
On a cold, rainy day in Vancouver, I was visiting Granville Island and sought to get a comforting drink from my nearest Starbucks. As I …