Areta Wong

Breka Bakery & Cafe is one of my favourite bakeries in Vancouver.  They have three locations in Vancouver (Fraser, Bute and Davie) and the Davie one …

A Bread Affair on Granville Island differs from most bakeries in town because they are BC’s first certified organic bakery.  Their baked goods are made …

Even when I dine out, I love a good homestyle meal in an unpretentious setting.  And it doesn’t get anymore casual than dining at a …

One of the places on Granville Island where I have gotten coffee and snacks from is Pedro’s Organic Coffee House.  This coffee shop is located …

I’m a huge fan of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program to support sustainable choices.  When I’m in a restaurant and see the Ocean Wise symbol on …

A few weeks ago, my family along with another friend decided to visit K-town in Burquitlam for a food adventure.  With a dessert-first mentality, the …

 Sulmida is a newish Korean dessert cafe which opened last summer in Burnaby.  Its location is in a high traffic area being across Metropolis at …

A new coffee shop in Gastown has been generating much buzz since it opened about less than a month ago.  Located at 302 West Hastings Street, …

One of the longstanding vendors in the Granville Island Public Market is Muffin Granny.  Located in the “food hall” of the public market, Muffin Granny …

Exciting news for Chatime fans as Chatime has opened their sixth location in BC.  The newest shop is in Kerrisdale at 6075 West Boulevard, Vancouver.  Originally …

Harambe is one long-standing Vancouver restaurant that offers a unique type of cuisine: Ethiopian.  While I can’t find the exact number of years they have been …

Granville Island Gelato & Coffee is sort of a hidden cafe on the island.  It is located along the boardwalk behind Sandbar restaurant and the …

Want to know what your cereal says about you?   Maybe you’re a Lovey-Dovey Life Lover or a Nutty Know-It-All.  How about a Dynamic Daredevil? …

I had recently seen a few Instagram posts regarding a “new” Japanese-fusion eatery in Mount Pleasant called Mikan Cafe.  After reviewing their Facebook Page, I learned that …

The Wellness Show 2017 is happening this weekend on March 3 – 5 at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West). This year is particularly special because …

Thai Basil is one of the more popular Thai restaurant chains in Vancouver with three locations (Kitsilano, Thurlow, West Broadway) and an upcoming fourth location on …

The Only Cafe in Kitsilano came to my attention when I saw their Groupon deal for Royal Belgian Coffee Service. I must admit that I’m …

It’s time to start making reservations because Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2017 has been revealed.  The list is organized by Canadas100Best.com and this year they sent 82 judges of industry and …

For your next upscale dining adventure, you might just want to head Bacchus Restaurant.  Located within the Wedgewood Hotel, Bacchus Restaurant exudes an elegance that …

The annual Science of Cocktails fundraiser took place on February 9 where the city’s most talented bartenders and chefs showcased the science behind preparing modern cocktails and …

The upcoming season of Top Chef Canada will be the fiercest and most dramatic season yet. Turning up the heat for a brand-new season of …