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…
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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…
Friday Find – Gojoy Berries
The Fraser Valley is well known for it’s great crops of strawberries, cranberries and blueberries, now a local company is adding goji berries to the list of BC Farm Fresh berry crops. Gojoy Berries‘ farmer Peter Breederland has brought the, native to Asia, superfood to local markets. The crop at Gojoy Berries farm in Aldergrove has…
Tasting Plates North Vancouver 2015 – recap
Last night, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates made its annual trek across Burrard Inlet to explore the flavours of North Vancouver. Gathering at Pier 7 Restaurant the tasting platers were treated to a trio of fresh tastes from the sea, Oyster Shooter, Salmon Tataki & Tuna Tartar, served with a stunning side of sunset before heading off, Tasting Plates…