Vancouver Pride 2015 is in full swing and there’s plenty to do. If you don’t have plans here’s a few highlights that still appear to have advance tickets available. There’s lots of other free events happening during the weekend and some popular ones may still have tickets available at the door on the day of…
Author: Jay Minter
Eat Naaco pop-up at Hawkers Mercado
Hawkers Mercado is the pop-up food market at the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Centre at YVR. An offshoot of the popular Hawker’s Market events, Hawkers Mercado brings unique dining options to the Outlet Centre until Labour Day. On our last visit we decided to have a bite at Eat Naaco, the first Vancouver effort…
Polaris Music Prize Short List Announced
The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been announced, highlighting this year’s top 10 albums up for consideration. ALVVAYS – Alvvays BADBADNOTGOOD & GHOSTFACE KILLAH – Sour Soul (Vinyl)BRAIDS – Deep in the Iris CARIBOU – Our Love JENNIFER CASTLE – Pink City DRAKE – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late TOBIAN JESSO…
Friday Find – Gojoy Berries
The Fraser Valley is well known for it’s great crops of strawberries, cranberries and blueberries, now a local company is adding goji berries to the list of BC Farm Fresh berry crops. Gojoy Berries‘ farmer Peter Breederland has brought the, native to Asia, superfood to local markets. The crop at Gojoy Berries farm in Aldergrove has…
Dream a Dream of Les Misérables at Arts Club
The classic Broadway hit musical, Les Misérables, is filled with everything one could hope for in a musical. Drama, passion, history, humour and timeless songs are all part of the show and the Arts Club Theatre’s production. The compact staging and auditorium make for an intimate experience and allows the passion of the music to hit home….
Tasting Plates North Vancouver 2015 – recap
Last night, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates made its annual trek across Burrard Inlet to explore the flavours of North Vancouver. Gathering at Pier 7 Restaurant the tasting platers were treated to a trio of fresh tastes from the sea, Oyster Shooter, Salmon Tataki & Tuna Tartar, served with a stunning side of sunset before heading off, Tasting Plates…
Picks of the Week : July 22, 2015
July is drawing to a close and in Vancouver that means the start of Pride Season and Celebration of Light is about to shine a light on the picks of the week; Taste: Tonight, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates makes its annual visit to North Vancouver and a taste exploration of Lower Lonsdale. Icon: If you…