Areta Wong

The latest craze in the world of bubble tea is centered around Brown Sugar Pearl Milk (黑糖珍珠鮮奶). For the uninitiated, Brown Sugar Pearl Milk is …

The 27th annual Gingerbread Lane made its return to the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Vancouver last holiday season. More than 30 gingerbread creations designed by …

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending Yew Seafood + Bar’s Holiday Media Reception. The event featured festive creations by Executive Chef Edgar Kano, a …

Cinara, a modern European bistro with a focus on Italian-inspired cuisine, is known as one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants (rank #67) and one of the best Italian …

One popular artisan bakery in Seattle is Fuji Bakery which specializes in pastries and desserts with French and Japanese influences.  For sweets, you’ll find items …

Originating from Taiwan with worldwide locations, Shiny Tea is a smaller bubble tea franchise chain that is proudly endorsed by Mr. Tsung-Ho Tu, the creator …

Looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart? Here is a list of restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area that are offering special …

Looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart? Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Valentine’s Day …

Hot chocolate is that kind of drink that brings you winter comfort by warming your body and soul.  That is why one of the most …

It had been a few years since I last visited Chang’An (品味長安) (see post here) and they continue to be named one of the best …

Newly opened on Commercial Drive is Ugly Dumpling, a restaurant specializing in pan-Asian comfort food with a farm-to-table approach.  Ugly Dumpling takes over the space …

When I traveled to Australia many years ago, I grew to love their meat pie culture. Who doesn’t love a piping hot, saucy meat pie …

Presotea is a Taiwanese bubble tea chain which started in 2006. They currently have 300 franchise stores with international locations in Canada, China, Indonesia and …

A quick, easy and comforting weekday meal needs just three things: gnocchi, olive oil and a fry pan. For some added fun, I go with …

A few months ago, I attended a wedding held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. The dinner reception featured a 10-course Chinese banquet. While …

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been my go-to place for a Japanese Yakiniku dining experience where you grill bite-size meat and vegetables over a flaming charcoal …

Last month, I visited Fiore Famiglia in Kitsilano for dinner with some family and friends. Their focus is on simple, Italian dishes including pizzas and …

I recently ventured to The Keg on Alberni Street in Downtown Vancouver for lunch. I had never tried lunch there and was interested to see …

Newly open at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond is Spiritea, a modern tea house serving fruit and milk teas made with all-natural fruit, pastries and features …

In the past, I have declared that I’m a fan of Hon’s Wonton House. Growing up in Richmond in the 90s, Cantonese-style fast food was …

Chinese New Year 2019 is Tuesday, February 5, 2019 and this is the Year of the Pig. Find out where to celebrate Chinese New Year …