Areta Wong

Did you know that San Diego is the Craft Beer Capital of America?  From the most discerning aficionados to craft beer newbies, San Diego is home …

On Friday, September 28, LOT185 Café + Wine Bar will open at the Vancouver Convention Centre.  Overlooking Jack Poole Plaza, this new space will embrace the modern aesthetic of …

If you love cottage cheese as much as I do, you’ll be excited to know about a new product by Natrel that takes cottage cheese …

It was another fun night of attending Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates South Granville edition.  Attendees visited 6 participating establishments located between 6th – 16th Avenues …

Say “Aloha” to Sneeki Tiki, Vancouver’s newest Tiki experience located on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver.  Inspired in part by tiki carvings and mythology, Tiki culture began in …

Opening on September 28th is LOT185, Downtown Vancouver’s newest third-wave coffee bar by day and wine bar by night.  The team behind LOT185 includes Executive …

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to eat, drink and be thankful.  Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Thanksgiving meals this year.  I …

This year, the Vancouver International Film Festival runs from Sept 27 – Oct 12.  During that time, Yaletown, the West End, South Main, Gastown and Downtown …

Newly opened in the West End neighbourhood is Ta Bom Korean Fusion Cuisine.  Located at 1536 Robson Street (between Nicola and Cardero), this is Ta …

Canadian Thanksgiving is October 8 this year.  If you want to leave the Thanksgiving cooking to someone else, here is a list of places in …

In today’s fast-paced society, eating healthy while dining out might seem like a bit of a challenge sometimes.   Fortunately, locally-owned and operated Tractor Everyday Healthy …

Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are afternoon tea service.  I have not included images as this list is designed for …

Origo Club – a multi-concept establishment featuring a restaurant, cafe and art gallery – opened up in the Olympic Oval District of Richmond earlier this past …

Last week, Part 2 of the “Flavours of Summer” pop-up dinner was presented by Mielye Mitchell, Jorge Tuane and Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe. “Flavours of Summer” …

If you’re visiting Vancouver from out of town, you might just find yourself exploring one of the city’s popular destinations, Granville Island.  For a dining …

The arrival of a new season means new seasonally-inspired menu items at Starbucks.  This time around, Starbucks is spicing things up with a new fall …

Looking for a charming getaway in the Pacific Northwest where you can relax, have great food, be active outdoors and enjoy scenic views?  You might …

Happy September everyone!  If there’s one festival that you need to check out before the month ends, it would be the Shipyards Night Market.  Happening every …

Wondering where to eat on your next visit to Whistler?  Then you must consider Bar Oso which is known for their Spanish tapas, house-made charcuterie, …

When it comes to things associated with autumn, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has got to be near the top of the list next to falling …

By now you must have heard of the must-see movie of the summer, Crazy Rich Asians.  For the uninitiated, it’s a romantic comedy based on the …