Looking for Heavenly oasis above the hustle and bustle of the city this summer? Make your way up to the #PopUpPatio at the Westin Grand Hotel on Robson Street. The sun soaked poolside terrace has once again been turned into a cosmopolitan summertime oasis, a perfect place to sip a Cosmopolitan and soak up some…
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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…
Hub Restaurant New Westminter
Located at the top of New West Skytrain Station, HUB Restaurant is a perfect location for an after work drink, to watch the game or a pre/post movie meal. With the addition of retail shopping, movie cinemas, dining options and the easy access to SkyTrain, the recent renovations to New Westminster Station have created a…
Vodka Mixology with Long Table Distillery & Grain Tasting Bar
Recently, a group of us were privileged to get an inside look behind the scenes at what goes into creating some of the cocktails at GRAIN Tasting Bar, one of my favourite newer spots in the city. Brian (@br_webb) won the chance for 5 of us to take part in the experience so Billy (@billyforce),…
Homer Street Cafe & Bar
A new entry to the Yaletown dining scene, Homer Street Cafe & Bar is located on the edge of the neighbourhood at Smithe St & Homer. The deceptively large eatery has an old world charm courtesy of the recently restored Homer Building, former home of the 1950’s Smithe Coffee Bar and later original Homer Cafe. …
The Parlour Opens in Yaletown
Last week Yaletown’s newest hot spot debuted with a grand opening splash for media, foodies and friends. The Parlour Restaurant & Lounge has all the ingredients to become another homogenous Yaletown, thankfully it’s far from that. The interior design and decor stripped back the building to its bare bones, making it feel more Gastown than…
The Urban Tea Merchant
Tucked away in a sunny courtyard off of Alberni Street, The Urban Tea Merchant is a mecca for tea lovers, half retail tea boutique and half tea salon. As the exclusive North American partner with TWG Tea, shoppers can experience the aroma and sample taste 250 of TWG Tea’s finest luxury blends as well as…