Last week Yaletown’s newest hot spot debuted with a grand opening splash for media, foodies and friends. The Parlour Restaurant & Lounge has all the ingredients to become another homogenous Yaletown, thankfully it’s far from that. The interior design and decor stripped back the building to its bare bones, making it feel more Gastown than…
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Food Talks – Volume 6
VanFoodster’s Food Talks are just like a series of good books, you want to know what the new volume brings. Food Talk: Volume 6 is just around the corner, another occasion for food lovers to mix, mingle and learn with like-minded foodies. As always an interesting line up of speakers is scheduled for February…
The Rio Theatre’s Corinne Lea recieves Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
With all the outcry over the closure of The Waldorf Hotel, it’s easy to miss a well-deserved accolade bestowed on another valued Eastside venue. The Rio Theatre has announced that owner and operator Corinne Lea (pictured) has been selected to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, a national award presented to persons of merit…
KnowShow – January 2013
Canada’s Premiere Lifestyle Tradeshow: KnowShow has wrapped up for another season at the Vancouver Convention Centre after 3 days of introducing us to what’s hot and new for the season ahead in lifestyle fashion and accessories. Know Show is a well respected and fun show that has gained a great reputation from the Brand, buyers…
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013
Warm up your taste buds Canada’s largest restaurant festival is coming soon! Since its beginnings in 2002, Dine Out Vancouver Festival has enticed tens of thousands of food enthusiasts to step out of the house and experience the city’s fine array of restaurants. Over 200 restaurants participate in the festival, offering custom tailored prix-fix 3…
Fave events of 2012
As the old year closes and a new year begins, it’s a time for all of us to reflect on the events that past before we reboot for the year ahead. Here’s a few of my favourite activities of 2012 (in no particular order): – London 2012 – my visit to London to visit good…
Noodle Mania 2013
Looking for a great last minute gift for the Foodie on your list? Can’t face braving the crowds in the Mall, why not give them a ticket to Van Foodster’s next food event, the first of 2013, Noodle Mania. A new event concept, similar to Van Foodster’s already popular Tasting Plates Vancouver events, which engaged…