On the 800 block of Denman Street in Vancouver’s West End, is Damso Modern Korean Restaurant, a small, stylish restaurant serving its own take on Korean cuisine. Billy and I randomly choose Damso one evening after an aborted attempt to visit another more traditional Korean restaurant. Damso was a pleasant surprise, the tiny spot has…
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Chef Vij is a Dragon In The Garden
Next month, join renowned Chef Vikram Vij at the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden for a one-night-only fundraising soiree. Guests will be treated to a menu created by Chef Vij that is inspired by the world-class garden. The evening will include live entertainment, cocktails in the garden and a silent fundraising auction. The proceeds of…
Vancouver Foodster Presents Tasting Plates West End
After a short summer break, Vancouver Foodster returns with Tasting Plates West End edition. On September 10th the food tour tackles the West End neighbourhood to explore its tastes. Join locals and visitors as they walk, bike or drive around the West End and sample the Tasting Plates on offer from each of the 8…
Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge
Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge is a hidden gem within the lobby of The Westin Grand Hotel in downtown Vancouver. The second level restaurant and lounge is a comfortable space overlooking Library Square and Robson Street. A casual bar with an upscale vibe, that can make everyone comfortable, a group for after-work cocktails, a…
Find Harmony at the Westin Grand
Recently The Westin Grand Hotel in downtown Vancouver renovated their penthouse suite and along with VanCity Buzz held a contest to name the luxury suite – I was fortunate enough to win a night stay in the room with the name “Harmony Suite”, a fit with the property’s other musical themed meeting rooms; The Symphony,…
Picks of the Week – August 6, 2014
After a busy long weekend, you might like a break but, no chance, there’s still a lot happening in my picks of the week to keep your summer moving along Harmony: West Vancouver’s waterfront is alive with activity; free concerts, visual arts, family fun and food are on deck at The Harmony Arts Festival until…
Vancouver Pride Parade 2014
The 36th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade took place under blazing skies as more than half a million people lined the parade route to watch and celebrate diversity with the thousands of parade participants. For the second year as an ‘official civic event’ the parade went off smoothly and efficiently, and depending on where one was…