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…
Author: Jay Minter
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:…
Dine Out 2015 Events – West End Brunch Crawl
The sun broke through the fog as an exuberant group of Brunch Crawlers gathered at Marquis Wine Cellars to kick off the 2015 Dine Out Vancouver Festival West End Brunch Crawl. Mimosas in hand the the guests mingled and posted selfies aimed at winning a Marquis Wine Cellar WineGram before taking to the streets of…
#MakeItHappy with Coca-Cola #SB49
Yesterday was Super Bowl 49 and millions of people worldwide tuned in to watch the big game. Over the recent years, Super Bowl advertising has generated even more buzz that the game itself. Millions are spent on a 30second ad in hope that it will generate a year’s worth of chatter and brand interest to…
Katy Perry #SB49 HalfTime Show
One of the biggest performance platforms of the year is the Super Bowl HalfTime Show. This year Katy Perry was the headliner for Super Bowl 49’s half time show extravaganza. Since the advent of social media, one can get a pretty good grasp of the positive and negative reactions to global live events. While the…