Areta Wong

On November 5th, Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada will be holding their annual fundraising event in BC, Sparkle 2016.  Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is a charitable organization dedicated …

This past June, Kitsilano welcomed a new Asian restaurant in the neighbourhood, O-Bowl, at 3132 West Broadway.  O-Bowl serves Asian-inspired dishes with culinary influences from …

As a West End resident, I was excited to hear about a new Taiwanese Cafe opening on Denman.  Around this neighbourhood, there aren’t many places …

It’s no secret that the latest food trend in Vancouver is poké.  Restaurants dedicated towards serving the much beloved Hawaiian marinated, chopped raw seafood salad …

In today’s society, we’re usually connected to something.  Whether it’s our smartphone, the Internet or social media, our everyday lives are wired.  One company is helping people …

Since the introduction of McCafé in 2011, the brand has expanded into grocery stores, launched as a standalone café in Toronto, and given away millions of …

One of the newer bubble tea franchises in Vancouver is Jazen Tea specializing in fruit teas made with fresh fruit.  Founded in San Jose, California in 2012, …

Cold evenings call for warm, comforting drinks.  But when the bubble tea craving kicks in, it doesn’t really matter what the temperature is outside.  Such …

I must admit that I’ve become a bit of a bubble tea addict lately.  So, when I was planning for our trip to the Okanagan …

While visiting Downtown Kelowna last month, my family and I stumbled upon Antico Pizza Napoletana.  Located at 347 Bernard Avenue, it was just a few blocks …

When it comes to top Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Kingyo Izakaya on Denman is undoubtedly one of them.  This year, Vancouver Magazine named Kingyo as …

Fall is upon us and it’s time to delight your senses with what this season has to offer.  On October 22, the Lonsdale Quay Market is holding Savour, …

Foodies, have you got your reservations yet for Taste of Yaletown?  This unique and delicious festival is on for two weeks until October 27th showcasing …

This past summer, I revisited TMix Tea & Dessert Bar – an Asian-stye dessert cafe serving bubble tea, bubble waffles, shaved ice, gourmet frappes and more …

The Acorn is one unique restaurant in Vancouver where you can indulge in a vegetarian-style gastronomic adventure.  Even CNN named them as one of the World’s …

Seasons in the Park is known as one of the top restaurants with a view in Vancouver.  Located within Queen Elizabeth park, the restaurant sits …

When it comes to top places for gelato in Toronto, G for Gelato ranks highly among them.  In fact, they are rated on Tripadvisor as one …

My visit to the newly opened Cupbop in Downtown Vancouver can be best described in two words: incredibly disappointing. Cupbop opened at the end of …

One of the longstanding Thai restaurants on Davie is Thida Thai which opened in 2004.  Over the years, I have dined at and had takeout …

It’s no secret that Ask for Luigi is one of the top, casual Italian eateries in Vancouver.  This year, they are ranked in the top 50 …

The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh inspiration unite. Happening October 27-30, 2016 at the Vancouver Convention Centre …