While judging the recent Vancouver Foodster Stacked Sandwich Challenge I had the fortune to have a dining experience at Saj & Co. The small, unassuming Davie Street eatery is a bakery, cafe serving authentic, traditional Lebanese cuisine. Charismatic Chef – Owner Malek Anouti commands the show hovering over his piping hot saj (a convex griddle,…
Madonna – Rebel Heart Tour in Vancouver
Madonna – Rogers Arena – October 14, 2015 Every time people try to deem her irrelevant, ‘past it’ or (gasp) too old, Madonna steps up and proves why she is the one who sets the standard. Wednesday night, her Rebel Heart Tour touched down in Vancouver and the thousands of fans in Rogers Arena were…
Picks of the Week – October 14, 2015
Thanksgiving has past us by now attention turns to the next occasion on the October calendar…Halloween and much more in the picks of the week. RebelHeart: The Material Girl, Madonna makes a rare appearance in Vancouver at Rogers Arena tonight. Food: Until October 25th, Sustenance Festival highlights the community’s food, cooking and production scene with…
A Whistler getaway to Nita Lake Lodge
One of the hidden gems in Whistler Village is tucked aways just south of the main village. Nita Lake Lodge sits on the shores of its namesake, Nita Lake, near Creekside Village. The luxurious boutique property features 77 spacious suites, from the 500 square foot studios to the ultimate getaway 1450 square foot Rainforest Suite,…
Sustenance Festival 2015
Just as we’ve celebrated the fall harvest and what we’re thankful for, Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival keeps the city’s focus to food. Starting tomorrow, dozens of community, food inspired events take over the city from art exhibits, workshops, potlucks, walks and talks. Themed “As We Are Together”, Community Centres and venues all around will be filled with…
Friday Find – Acura TLX
Just in time to wrap up the last days of summer, I had the chance to try out the Acura TLX. The peppy sport-sedan was a great summer ride, from the first moment of stepping on the accelerator I was impressed by the smooth ride of the TLX. The sleek sporty stylings hid a surprisingly…
Get ready for Taste of Yaletown 2015
We’re just a week away from the 11th Annual Taste Of Yaletown! From October 15th to October 29th, the yearly exploration of the tastes, flavours and libations of Yaletown challenges the chefs of the ‘hood to bring out the best of the culinary scene. Fixe Prix menus at $25, $35 & $45 will be offered…