It’s time for one of the most pressure-filled occasions of the year, St Valentine’s Day as couples try to outdo their last year’s ‘special day’, but luckily there’s plenty of fun in the picks of the week to make any day special or take the pressure off ‘v-day’ … Bass: Meghan Trainor is sure to have…
Ryuu Izakaya – Now Open
Replacing the abruptly close Toyama downtown Vancouver, Ryuu Izakaya opened its doors this week at 757 Seymour Street. The newly renovated and nicely decorated room creates a more appealing dining experience than the crowded cafeteria style of its previous incarnation. Warm wood, dark tables, and breaking up the room with a divider and private rooms all…
2015 Grammy Awards Winners
Sunday night, the 57th Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, raised the roof at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles with a star-studded show and ceremony. Broadcast on CBS and hosted by NCIS: Los Angeles star/rapper L.L. Cool J, for the fourth consecutive year the show presented 83 awards in the Nokia Theatre pre-telecast and live on-air….
BAFTA Awards Winners 2015
The British Academy of Film & Television Arts Awards Ceremony are seen as one of the precursors to the upcoming Academy Awards. The 68th Annual British Academy Film Awards were presented Sunday at the Royal Opera House in London and hosted, for the tenth time, by Stephen Fry. Closely echoing the recent Golden Globes, the…
Friday Find: Marquis WineGrams
With Valentine’s Day coming it’s not always easy to come up with something unique to celebrate your Valentine. Marquis Wine Cellars has a great option, not just for Valentine’s Day but anytime you need something special, WineGrams. Marquis Wine Cellars makes it easy, just follow the simple steps on their online winegram. Choose from a…
Valentine’s Menu at Morocco West
Valentine’s Day is just over a week away, if dinner with your special someone is on Cupid’s list, you’d better make your reservations soon. One of our favourite restaurants, Morocco West, is a great suggestion for any dining duo; small and inviting with great food and service. Chef Nourdine has prepared a sumptuous three-course set menu for the…
Picks of the Week – February 4, 2015
The Ground Hogs have risen and said it’s a split decision on an early or late spring but in the meantime there’s plenty of fun in the picks of the week. Broadway: It’s a tale as old as time when Broadway Across Canada’s Beauty & the Beast is on at Queen Elizabeth Theatre until Sunday Festival:…