The 10th Anniversary of Know Show took place at the end of July 2016. Canada’s premier lifestyle and fashion trade show, buyers and media flocked to Vancouver Convention Centre to find out what’s coming for Spring/Summer 2016. The show is more than just business, it’s a lifestyle – from Breakfasts to BBQs, haircuts to hiphop,…
Category: Lifestyle
Tasting Plates Chinatown – August 26th
There’s just a couple of days left to get your early bird tickets for the next Tasting Plates adventure, Chinatown. One of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, it has exploded with new restaurants, cafes and diners lately. Now is your chance to wander through the historic streets, see what’s new and have a taste of the flavours…
Friday Finds: Clearly eyewear
I know it’s been around for a number of years and I’d heard good things but until recently I’d had no personal experience with Clearly (formerly Clearly Contacts). I can now see why my friends and reviews have been so positive. When looking for a gift of prescription sunglasses lately, I ventured into the Clearly shop…
Tasting Plates Commercial Drive – recap
Last night, a gang of hungry foodies and their friends descended on The Drive for Tasting Plates – Commercial Drive. Checking in at Federico’s Supper Club, tasting platers began their annual exploration of East Vancouver. Over the course of the night, the Italian legacy of the neighbourhood shone through with many plate reflecting a Mediterranean heritage Starting the…
Picks of the Week – August 12, 2015
Moving into the middle of August and dispite the “Back to School” ads and Halloween decorations popping up at Costco, the picks of the week are here to keep your summer moving Taste: Tonight, Tasting Plates Commercial Drive will find hundreds of foodies and friends descending on The Drive. Tickets are available at check-in to…
Picks of Vancouver Pride 2015
Vancouver Pride 2015 is in full swing and there’s plenty to do. If you don’t have plans here’s a few highlights that still appear to have advance tickets available. There’s lots of other free events happening during the weekend and some popular ones may still have tickets available at the door on the day of…
Eat Naaco pop-up at Hawkers Mercado
Hawkers Mercado is the pop-up food market at the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Centre at YVR. An offshoot of the popular Hawker’s Market events, Hawkers Mercado brings unique dining options to the Outlet Centre until Labour Day. On our last visit we decided to have a bite at Eat Naaco, the first Vancouver effort…