Yesterday, the inaugural Abbotsford Tulip Festival came to a close. The hugely successful Festival brought throngs of visitors to the Warmerdam Farm on the Sumas Prairie. Covering 10 acres, 2.5 million bulbs burst into colour over the last 5 weeks. Even while some of the field lost their colour, there was still rows upon rows…
Author: Jay Minter
Friday Farewell – Bengal Lounge at Fairmont Empress
Not a usual Friday Find, because the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been around since the 60’s but rather a farewell since it will be closing its doors tomorrow, April 30th. The iconic space began as a reading and writing room before becoming the Coronet Lounge, Victoria’s first cocktail bar in the…
20th Anniversary Where to Dine Awards
Yesterday, Vancouver’s food and hospitality industry gathered at Glowbal at Telus Garden to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Where To Dine Awards, presented by Where Vancouver Magazine. The City’s chefs, front of house staff, concierge, media and more were treated to a beautiful spread by the Glowbal Kitchen Team, supported by The Macallan, Painted Church, Bartier…
Picks of the Week – April 27, 2016
Wrapping up April, and the picks of the week are packed with spring flings. Pics: There’s just one last day to catch The Capture Photo Festival in galleries and public spaces this weekend Cocktails: Tonight at Numbers Cabaret, join hosts Josh Rimer from The Sassy Scoop & Patrik Gallineaux, Stoli Ambassador for the 2016 Stoli Key West…
Take a trip to “Ithaka” on stage
Opening in one week at the Havana Theatre, Ithaka, is a new play by Andrea Stolowitz, directed by Jessica Anne Nelson. Co-produced by dream of passion productions and Excavation Theatre, the Canadian Premiere performance runs, May 3-7 and 10-14, 2016 at the intimate Commercial Drive stage. Ithaka is about a Marine Captain, Elaine Edwards, who has just…
Gateway Theatre announces 2016/2017 Season
Recently Richmond’s Gateway Theatre announced the line-up for their 2016-2017 season. The six productions, including 4 premieres, bring comedy, drama and an award-winning musical to the Gateway stages. This season includes: The House of Yees, by Lauren Yee – a comedy of family and cultural clashes. October 13 – 22, 2016 Mainstage – Canadian Premiere…
Friday Find : Pepper Lunch
Recently, you may have heard the buzz around the newly opened Pepper Lunch. The second lower mainland Pepper Lunch outlet opened last week on Cambie Street, and the buzz meets, or should I say ‘meats’, expectations. The DIY counter service eatery has 200+ outlets in Asia and the concept seems to have gained a foothold…