Many of you have probably been through Vancouver International Airport and experienced the beautiful, relaxing atmosphere in the international departures hall or meandered down the Pacific Passage in US arrivals, the West Coast seemingly brought to life inside the airport. Eating out around town, Brix, Browns, Chop Restaurants all have brought nature into their decor….
Author: Jay Minter
Ace of Base : The Reboot
In the mid-1990’s Swedish pop-sensations Ace of Base were indeed living the “Beautiful Life” with a string of chart topping singles and albums. The quartet, siblings Jonas, Jenny and Linn Berggren along with Ulf Ekberg, were a global phenomenon with the third highest selling group debut album of all time with 1993’s Happy Nation. Playing…
What’s on weekend – August 25-27, 2011
Hard to believe this is already the last weekend of August! Friday Aug 25 – after work check out VICE Fridays at Canvas Lounge – The PNE is ongoing with nightly concerts; tonight 80’s icons Air Supply bring the soft rock to The Fair. – Euro electronic band KMFDM bring their mid 90’s Industrial sound…
Fairmont Hotels – Helijet : Vancouver & Victoria just got closer
How many great partnerships have started over a drink? For the new partnership between Helijet and The Fairmont Waterfront and The Fairmont Empress it’s over a cup of tea! The Fairmont Empress General Manager, Martin Leclerc, landed in Vancouver this morning with a hot pot of tea to toast the new partnership with Helijet President Danny…
Top 10 PNE Activities
Today the Pacific National Exhibition opens for it’s 101st year. Most of us have visited The Fair at the PNE (not to be confused with Playland, that amusement park which is open all summer) and have fond memories of the activities, food and entertainment. In no particular order here’s some of my faves! 10. 4-H…
Blue Ribbon Classics at Renaissance Hotel Vancouver
For nearly 20 years, chefs & brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg have been New York City culinary icons with their Blue Ribbon Restaurant. Having grown to 11 properties throughout the city they recently added a 12th to the Blue Ribbon family by joining with Renaissance Hotels to introduce their Blue Ribbon Classics menu into select hotels throughout the chain. One of the…
What’s on Weekends – August 18-21, 2011
Lots of summer still left in the tank, time to take advantage of , head out and check out some of these events this weekend! Thursday Aug 18 – Vancouver Queer Film Festival continues with the Centrepiece Gala , after watching “Grown Up Movie Star” head to The Helm for an evening of fun. If…