Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing a terrific tasting of Vins du Provence at Bistro 101 at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. The afternoon started off with a presentation by Wine Coach, Viktorija Todorovska and François Millo, Directeur General of Vins de Provence(pictured). The co-authors of the book, Provence Food and Wine: The Art of…
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Hubbub Sandwiches Opens on Robson Street
With a line-up out the door, Hubhub Sandwiches opened their newest location at 420 Robson Street last Thursday. The second location for the popular Hornby Street sandwich shop, this location is sure to enshrine Hubbub as a contender in the Vancouver sandwich scene. A location surrounded by ESL Schools, Hotels, Offices and Residences, east Robson…
Spring / Summer 2014 by James Kohn
In 2013, Vancouverites Natasha James and Cohen Landherr began working together to create James Kohn, their vision of a functional, high-end clothing line. Minimalist, functional, urban but classic tees are just part of what a James Kohn lifestyle is about. It’s a line for lifestyle “seekers of something beyond, who will never settle for just…
Pink Days In Bloom at The Fairmont Empress
This Sunday, June 8th, The Fairmont Empress goes pink as part of a Coast to Coast fundraiser. Originating in Newfoundland & Labrador, Pink Days In Bloom is a one day only fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation- BC / Yukon. The famed Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea is turning pink for the afternoon and…
Saladworks works in Yaletown
In a neighbourhood with its fair share of fresh food and vegetarian options, Saladworks first Canadian locations has opened and will make a welcome addition to Yaletown. Since it opened two weeks ago, Billy (@billyforce) and I have been a number of times, since it’s only a block and half from home, and have been…
Vancouver Foodster Flatbread Challenge 2014
Go flat out this June! Get out and taste your way around the world on The Vancouver Foodster Flatbread Challenge. A diverse range of restaurants are participating in this month’s food challenge, which runs from June 4 – June 25, 2014. The restaurants have created a new flatbread dishes to add to their menu, the…
La Mezcaleria Cocktails
Friday afternoon, guests at the #OaxacanTasting at La Mezcaleria were treating to some very refreshing and tasty cocktails created by Kelly Ann Woods. Put on in conjunction with the Tequila Expo, the afternoon started with a welcome cocktail, “Spiked Agua Fresca” – Watermelon Thai Basil con piquete (or without). Garnished with a bright cube of…