Come behind the curtain to find a tranquil and hidden gem off of the beautiful Shangri-La Vancouver lobby. Named for one of the Four Beauties of ancient China, Xi-Shi Lounge is an ideal location for a peaceful afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. While the menu is called a “Snack Menu”, the menu is more than…
Author: Jay Minter
Q & A : Quizzes & Alcohol
Pub quizzes have been popular around the globe for decades, especially in the UK where some 20,000 quizzes take place each week, lately more & more Vancouver watering holes have joined the pub quiz game. Games of trivia and general knowledge are always popular, add in a drink or two and the game becomes even…
Valentine’s Tees & Teas at Pretty Estates
Looking for a perfect romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? It’s closer than you think! Just 90 minutes outside of downtown Vancouver or 35 from Abbotsford, is the scenic luxury of Pretty Estates. The lush, verdant 160 acre estate is home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, River’s Edge Restaurant and Sandpiper Golf Resort, where guests…
Valentine’s Style For Her
Roses Are Red! Violets Are Blue! Valentine’s Day is coming soon, are you going to be ready to show your love it true? Flowers and chocolates are fine but doesn’t your lady deserve something special, that you couldn’t find at the drug store? With one of these stylish pieces you’ll show her you’ve got the…
Valentine’s Style For Him
St Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Have you found your sweetheart that perfect something yet? There’s nothing romantic about a gift for the tool shed. Every man would like to look and feel good but does he really need another tie or bottle of cologne? Here’s a few super cool, stylish items for al budgets…
What’s On Weekend – February 2 – 5, 2012
The beginning of February already?! Wonder if the Groundhog will see his shadow tomorrow? Ongoing: – ongoing at Vancouver Art Gallery : Offsite on West Georgia at the Shangri-la Hotel courtyard, until Sept 16th, is a large scale wooden tableau by Kota Ezawa – see the bright lights at MOV: Museum of Vancouver with their…
Recipients of First Annual Paul Carson Broadcast & Media Awards Announced
Winners of the inaugural Paul Carson Broadcast & Media Awards were announced Thursday January 26th, recognizing excellence in sports broadcast and journalism in the Vancouver marketplace across nine categories of radio, television and print. The 2012 finalists were named from a list of nominees compiled by a multi-media panel assembled by “Friends of Paul Carson”…