Areta Wong

When my family and I visited Red Deer this summer, we had the pleasure of staying at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Red Deer …

It’s Canada’s 150th birthday this year and people across the country have been celebrating with iconic Canadian foods like maple syrup, poutine and Beaver Tails. …

With this year being Canada’s 150th anniversary, Mary Macleod has the perfect cookie flavour to help celebrate.  Mary Macleod’s Maple Crunch shortbread cookies are made …

Freshii is the kind of place you want to visit in order to get nourished and energized.  The Canadian-based fast casual restaurant franchise has been around since …

YEW Seafood + Bar is one of the most popular, upscale contemporary restaurants in Vancouver.  Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Vancouver, YEW …

Yui Japanese Bistro, which specializes in aburi-style (flame seared) sushi at affordable prices, has just added a few new items to their menu.  The restaurant …

When it comes to top coffee shops in Vancouver, Revolver Coffee is certainly one of them if not *the* number one spot. Coffee snobs and …

Did you know that Red Deer is the breadbasket of Alberta?  In fact, there are more than 9,000 farms surrounding the city.  A great way …

Looking for a new brunch spot to try?  Donnelly Group’s Tavern at the New Oxford in Yaletown recently introduced a new brunch menu.  Served until 4 …

At Langley-based Central Park Farms, it’s about helping the community make ethical and sustainable food choices. Central Park Farms specializes in non-GMO fed pasture raised …

When visiting Banff, Alberta, one of the must-see attractions is Sulphur Mountain.  Part of the experience is embarking on the Banff Gondola to the top …

Last week, Starbucks debuted the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino blended beverage in participating stores across the U.S. and Canada.  The drink, which is inspired the popular Horchata, is …

Starbucks has been rolling out quite a few creative summery drinks this year and the latest addition is the Teavana Shaken Iced Piña Colada Tea Infusion. …

Wondering what to have for lunch this week? Starbucks Canada has introduced new lunch offerings with protein-rich and vegan choices that are quick and convenient. …

A hidden gem in Abbotsford is The Polly Fox, the city’s only dedicated gluten-free bakery which opened last year.  Open for breakfast, lunch and weekend …

What is this summer’s hottest food trend you might ask?  Black ice cream!  Yes, black ice cream and all it’s Instagram-worthiness is all the rage.  Yaletown …

‘Tis the season for shaved ice desserts and a new Korean dessert cafe opened in East Vancouver a few months ago.  New to the dessert …

When it comes to Instagram-worthy cafes in Abbotsford, Old Hand Coffee is most definitely one of them.  I had discovered Old Hand Coffee last year …

Central Alberta is home to the province’s first corn maze and family adventure farm – Kraay Family Farm.  Now in its 18th year and open …

Historic Downtown Abbotsford is a shopper’s paradise ranging from charming boutiques and vintage stores to housewares and sporting goods. There you’ll find specialty storeowners who …

Call your friends, family, and neighbours!  You’ll need them to join you on a delicious traditional Greek dining experience at Nammos Estiatorio in Fraserhood.  At …