I recently returned from London and the opening week of London 2012 Olympic Games. Having taken in a lot of activities and events during Vancouver 2010, it was interesting to observe another Olympic Games as a visitor. The British media and public are a usually cynical bunch and the lead up to London 2012 was…
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Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar – Broadway opens
After weeks of construction and renovation it’s finally here! Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar opened its doors on the corner of Broadway and Ash. Like its sister Rogue at Waterfront Station, Broadway features great daily drink specials and a great menu. It won’t be long before its the Westside’s fave hangout. On Thursday night, Rogue invited…
Local Fairmont Hotels rank highly by Travel + Leisure readers
A couple of my favourite local hotels have earned well deserved accolades from the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Each year the magazine asks readers to rank the World’s Best hotels, and in 2012 both The Fairmont Empress & The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver were honored to be included on this prestigious list. Thirteen Fairmont…
Earth Art Grows at Van Dusen Gardens
Can you feel the earth moving? This summer, VanDusen Botanical Garden is welcoming five acclaimed international and local earth artists: Nils-Udo, Urs-P. Twellmann, Chris Booth, Nicole Dextras and Michael Dennis. Assembled by John Grande – one of the world’s foremost Earth Art curators – the artists are at work now creating sculptural works within the…
Lunch at Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse – Steveston
I was taken out to lunch recently to Mandalay Lounge and Steakhouse in Steveston. I rarely venture out to the quaint riverside village in Richmond but I’m glad we did, tucked in behind some other restaurants and shops Mandalay Lounge has a great location right on the riverside boardwalk. Boats come and go from the…
In-Flight Fitness
I’m in the air heading to London today and a 9+ hour flight sitting in the same position can be a cramp and uncomfortable experience. So how does one stay alert and comfortable? Looking for some simple things to do to keep the circulation flowing and the joints moving, here’s what seems to be the…
Piccolo Cafe NYC
Tucked in a tiny location on West 40th Street in New York, Piccolo Cafe is a gem of an eatery. One of four locations in The City, the small cafe, with just seating along the windows for 6 people at most, does a big take-out and delivery business. The day I visited there was a…