Today is the day Victoria foodies wait all year to sink their teeth into! Taste Victoria Festival of Food and Drink kicks off this afternoon with an opening night extravaganza at Hotel Grand Pacific. The Opening Night event, Taste The Difference, brings together dozens of local Victoria restaurants and dozens of British Columbia wineries….
Category: Lifestyle
Friday Find – King and Country Grooming
I need to thank my stylist at Kore Salon for introducing me to this great new hair product. King and Country Grooming Products are made for men and perfect for modern men’s styles. The Vancouver made Shine Pomade and Matte Pomade Paste are all you need to make the most out of today’s cuts. The pH…
Vans presents Van Doren Invitational
Today and Saturday, local and international skateboarders are gathering at Hastings Park for the second Canadian edition of the Van Doren Invitational skateboarding event at Hastings Bowl. Presented by global footwear brand Vans, the free event brings fans and families to watch the international skate jam. Last year a crowd of about 3000 came out to watch…
Tasting Plates Olympic Village – Recap
Vancouver’s newest neighbourhood, Olympic Village is also one of the fastest expanding. As new residents move in, new dining establishments follow. Last evening, Tasting Plates brought hungry tasters to find the flavours of the district. Starting at Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th Ave, participants checked in and collected their Tasting Plates cards and kick started…
Picks of the Week – July 8, 2015
The excitement of Canada Day, and FIFA Women’s World Cup are behind us, but there’s still plenty in the picks of the week to keep your days and nights filled with fun. Taste: Get a taste of the burgeoning Olympic Village neighbourhood on Tasting Plates this evening. Arts: The world of Arts comes to Vancouver…
The Surrey Soirée supports literacy
This Saturday, Surrey Soirée is bringing out the glitz for a gala event to support the Surrey Libraries Literacy for Life Campaign. Benefiting the Surrey libraries’s four key programs: Early Literacy, Workplace Literacy, Diversity/Multicultural and Read-Ability Services, Soirée en Blanc promises to be a spectacular evening. Hosted by CBC’s Man About Town, Fred Lee, at the stunning…
Friday Find : MinoSharp Knife Sharpener
Last week, I highlighted the Miyabi Santoku Knife which is one of the best knives I’ve ever used. While investing in a quality knife is a great thing, when the cutting edge is dull or damaged it will still feel like a cheap blade. The MinoSharp Knife Sharpener comes to the rescue of your blade. Keeping your…