Areta Wong

I regularly see Capstone Tea & Fondue offering afternoon tea and fondue deals on Groupon and Social Shopper.  Afternoon tea is one of my favourite foodie …

“Meet the Makers Expo” is happening on Saturday, June 13th and is a one-day community event showcasing Strathcona busineses including cafés, restaurants, breweries, with a …

I saw an article today on Vancity Buzz about a new ice cream place, Twisted Ice Cream, that just opened up in Gastown.  In fact, …

Having seen mouthwatering photos from Small Victory Bakery on Instagram, I was enticed to try out their coffee and baked goods.  For a late Friday …

This past Wednesday, May 26, Canada’s largest free outdoor lunch was created using surplus food that would have been otherwise wasted.  Held at the Vancouver Art Gallery …

Chatime, known as the #1 bubble tea brand in the world, has opened two new locations right here in Vancouver.  One location is at Robson …

For my next ramen adventure, I headed to Motomachi Shokudo located near Denman and Robson.  Motomachi piqued my interest after being mentioned as one of …

Tim Hortons rolled out Nutella baked goods last month at their Canadian locations.  The coffee chain introduced the chocolate hazelnut donut filled with Nutella and …

Join, Earn and Enjoy! I heard on social media that Second Cup launched a new free loyalty rewards program and mobile app.  The Second Cup …

Last week, Starbucks announced that that they would be offering the new Mini Frappuccino until July 6 at participating locations in Canada and the US.  …

Prior to their opening in Gastown, Bao Down generated social media buzz with mouthwatering photos of their buns with colourful fillings.  I was curious about …

Late night revelers in Downtown Vancouver can always seek comfort in poutine at various establishments around Granville and Nelson.  In the last while, I have …

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is my go-to place for an Asian barbeque dining experience in Downtown Vancouver. At Gyu-Kaku, you engage yourself in a Japanese Yakiniku …

I had seen Blenz Coffee promote their new coconut latte on social media and with signage at their stores. The new Blenz Coffee coconut latte …

Whether you are in the mood for dessert after your ramen fix or looking for brunch worthy waffles, Nero Belgian Waffle Bar is the place …

Have you ever wondered how the term “coffee break” was coined? When is the ideal coffee break time? Did you know that there are specific …

A new neighbourhood bar with a welcoming, comfortable vibe has opened its doors to Main Street locals.  Located at 2904 Main Street, Colony Main offers …

You’re hungry–the last thing you want to do is wait in line to order, have it prepared, and finally get your food. With mintyfusion, you …

Artisan Tea Bar is the kind of place that can turn a casual tea drinker to a serious tea lover. Their specialty is handcrafted tea-based …

I had been to a few ramen places near Robson and Denman lately (Santouka, Marutama, Hida) and wanted to try somewhere new.  I passed by Ramen Koika …

Vancouver’s annual food and cooking festival, EAT! Vancouver, started yesterday and is happening all week long until May 3.  This year, there are tons of …