This month you have a new reason to celebrate Taco Tuesdays with the Vancouver Foodster’s 3rd Taco Challenge. Now underway, until June 3rd, the Taco Challenge calls upon the participating restaurants and food trucks’ to develop their own special taco creations. Like all Vancouver Foodster Challenges, the public is invited to try all eleven of…
Les Dames d’Escoffier present scholarships
Recently I mentioned that applications for Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter scholarships were open and at the end of April, the recipients of those scholarships were announced. Les Dames members gathered at Culinary Capers Catering for the BC Chapter’s annual Scholarship Reception. “This event is culmination of our volunteer efforts through the previous year” says…
Friday Find : Pop Shoes
How often have we seen little kids with light-up shoes and, smiling, thought how fun it would be to have a pair? Now, Pop Shoes have made it possible with their debut line of line up sneakers, for adults! Based in Montreal, Pop Shoes brings an inventive approach to the footwear market, combining fashion with…
Che Malambo steps into Vogue Theatre
Vancouver is preparing for a thunderous performance by powerhouse all-male Argentinian dance company, Che Malambo. Malambo, which began in the 17th century, as a competitive outlet between South American gauchos (cowboy), is a dynamic step dance blending precision footwork and rhythmic stomping (Zapeteo), drumming of traditional Bombos, whirling Boleadoras and song that is at the heart of the Gaucho tradition. The 14-gaucho…
Picks of the Week – May 11, 2016
May is turning into a hot one, both weatherwise and with what’s on in the picks of the week Play: The drama Ithaka continues at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive this week May 10-14th Balls: The Whitecaps are on the pitch at BC Place tonight against Chicago Fire Pianos: On Wednesdays at XY sing-along to live Showtunes…
Harrison Beach Hotel, the Centre of the Village
In the centre of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, you’ll find the Harrison Beach Hotel, a perfect getaway. On a street lined with accommodation, from the renowned Hot Springs Resort at one end, to the Bungalow Motel at the other, the Harrison Beach Hotel is a stand-out. The modern property has a perfect location for accessing all…
Social Media Camp 2016 Wraps & 2017 is on Sale now
Saturday, Social Media Camp (SMCamp) came to a close for 7th time at the Victoria Conference Centre. The annual 3 -day event has grown each year to become Canada’s largest social media conference. As social media has become more mainstream, Social Media Camp’s topics and speakers have evolved from social media 101 to include digital marketing…