Areta Wong

With the holiday season officially upon us, it’s time to start thinking of creative ways to entertain friends and families.  Here are some holiday cocktail recipes …

New at Pacific Centre is a stunning and sprawling Starbucks Reserve Bar, which is the largest of three premium Starbucks Reserve Bar experiences in Canada and the largest Starbucks store in …

Newly opened in Fraserhood is Poquitas Cantina, a pop-up restaurant serving up Latin inspired dishes and cocktails with brunch, Happy Hour and dinner service.   Located …

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Water Street Cafe offered a special “Bring Back The Classics” menu featuring some favourite dishes that have been …

From December 3 – 16, anyone who places an order with foodora using a special code ($0 value) will automatically be entered into a contest for a …

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Cornucopia 2018, Whistler’s annual food and wine celebration. Here’s a look a recap of the events that I …

New at McDonald’s Canada this holiday season are the Herb & Garlic Seasoned Fries.  According to the company, this new festive item features their world …

The Teahouse first opened its doors to Vancouver diners in 1978 and in the 40 years since then it has cemented its place as one …

As part of Cornucopia 2018, I attended an Il Salotto Cocktail Pairing Dinner where a variation of handcrafted cocktails showcasing a selection of international spirits from …

Wondering what to get the chocoholic in your life this holiday season?  Here are some delicious, locally-made and beautiful chocolate retail products (for under $20.00 too) …

It’s Matcha Madness Monday!  Matcha cream and mochi in a cream puff is a matcha made in heaven.  I loved the crisp outer shell, the …

Want to learn more about Zinfandel?  Here are 5 things to know: Although best known for its status as a prestige wine grape in California, …

Vancouver Christmas Market, the city’s signature yuletide celebration, is now on until December 24, 2018 with extended hours from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm.  This year’s …

Ganache Pâtisserie has announced new creations for this year’s Fall/Winter 2018 Menu.  The first is a new take on a classic French pastry, Paris Brest au …

Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant, a storied restaurant in Vancouver’s Eastside, has joined the ranks of other sustainable seafood restaurants as it becomes an Ocean Wise …

CandyTown is making its seventh annual return to Downtown Vancouver, transforming the heritage district of Yaletown into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 24, 2018. The neighbourhood-wide celebration will host merchants …

The sugar high was real from attending this year’s EAT! Vancouver EAT! Pastry event.  15 award-winning pastry chefs and chocolatiers from Vancouver and beyond, including guest …

Do you like hot or cold pie better?  I pulled out my M&M Food Market homestyle pumpkin pie from the freezer and let it thaw …

Truffles…little balls of decadence, highly aromatic and highly prized.  CinCin’s annual Truffle and Mushroom Celebration is now on until November 30.  Black and white truffles …

Lest we forget…remembering and honouring our heroes.  I went into Faubourg Bakery this morning to pick up a few limited edition poppyseed macarons.  Faubourg is …

Whistler, BC, is something of a jewel in the Canadian winter crown.  Attracting snow-worshippers from around the world each year, the long winter season runs …