Areta Wong

I love waffles.  It also is pretty awesome when you get to support a charity through the love of waffles. Café Medina marked International Waffle …

When it comes to chocolate, I admit that I don’t ask too many questions.  I eat it.  It makes me happy.  I have another piece. …

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a macaron. Last Friday, maracon lovers in Vancouver rejoiced in celebration of Macaron Day.  When you bought …

I had heard of Taishoken Ramen on Abbott being known for their tsukeman.  It just so happened that as I was grocery shopping at T & T Supermarket, …

Starbucks Happy Mondays are happening in March.  Each Happy Monday, My Starbucks Rewards members get discounts at participating locations during 2-5pm.  On the first Happy …

Ah, Soft Peaks.  This Gastown ice cream spot has been in the top 10 Talk of the Town on Urbanspoon for several weeks.  Soft Peaks …

During Dine Out Vancouver 2015, I participated in the Food-tography Tour to learn ways to improve my food photography.  We got to visit three Gastown …

DD Mau is one of my go-to places in Yaletown for a light lunch or snack.  They offer delicious Vietnamese sandwiches, otherwise known as bánh …

Living Produce Aisle is a new and unique shop in Yaletown that offers fresh smoothies and salads.  The ingredients are so fresh that they are …

Social media was abuzz today of Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day. TODAY is Free Cone Day! Head out to a participating DQ store today for …

Sometimes, you just need a French pastry to brighten up your day.  When I am in the West End, I head to Baguette & Co …

Located one block North of Robson Street, Kirin is one of the more higher end Chinese restaurants in Downtown Vancouver.  This location is the first …

If you are around the Sunset Beach area, you’ll find people walking their dogs, locals going for a stroll, tourists enjoying the view and joggers …

When I think of Cactus Club Cafe at Coal Harbour, the word that comes to mind is *spectacular*.  The food is delicious but what I …

I am a fan of food loyalty rewards apps and the Belly app is one of my favorites.  Once in a while, they offer a …

As I stepped inside Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on Cambie, I felt like I had arrived into a yogurt wonderland.  Menchie’s clean and bright space was …

There are many Korean restaurants in the West End, but Ma Dang Goul (MDG) has been one of our go-to places for Korean homestyle comfort …

I have been a customer of Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna on Davie for nearly 15 years.  My husband and I got introduced to Stepho’s through …

Looking for cheap street food while on the go in Downtown Vancouver? Consider popping by the Hamburger $2.85 food truck for some quick eats. Hamburger …

“How Do You Like Your Poutine” says the sign above Smoke’s Poutinerie.  I had been curious of this poutine shop every time I walked by …

Lee’s Donuts on Granville Island has been around for over 35 years.  Such longevity can be attributed to their yummy donuts enjoyed by tourists and locals.  …