Hot on the heels of Apple’s announcement confirming the iPod nano form is staying as is for at least another generation HEX introduces its new line of Icon watch bands. Created in a vibrant range of custom polycarbonate, the HEX Icon watch bands and the iPod nano combine to create the perfect accessory. The matte finish Icon line…
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Jay Manuel has Attitude
This week Jay Manuel took to Sears Canada stores in Vancouver and Toronto to launch the debut season of his own fashion line. The silver hair fashion icon and TV personality, known for Canada’s and America’s Next Top Model, partnered with Sears Canada and was appointed Creative Director for Attitude Jay Manuel. Unlike many celebrity fashion lines, Jay’s more than just a…
Project World Citizen Charity
Through a friend I was recently introduced to a local charity making a global difference. Project World Citizen was founded by Vancouver based entrepreneurs and philanthropists Anna Soper and Joel Primus. Avid travellers who saw the social injustices and inequities of the third world, they felt a desire to give back and do their part…
Top 10 “give it a look” new TV series of 2011-12 season.
As we hit the Labour Day weekend in North America, back to school, autumn and the new TV season are just around the corner. I was taking a look at some of the new shows and picked out a few that might be worth a look, based on their descriptions, pedigrees and/or cast. Could be…
Sunset Burgers
Some friends and I tried out the newly opened Sunset Burgers in downtown Vancouver this week. The decor has a very Patrick Nagel inspired look, brightly painted with neon lighting accents, giving the restaurants a cool 80’s retro feel. Sunset Burgers offers a good size menu of Kobe Beef burgers with Chicken, Veggie Burger and…
Blast Energy Drink
Recently I found this great lemonade stand while at a couple of downtown Vancouver street festivals. At first glace it looked like any other lemonade stand but on second look the equipment and product were different that your run of the mill street vendor. The industrial stainless steel prep area made it seem cleaner than…
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…