There’s just a couple more days to get your early bird tickets for Tasting Plates – Cambie Village. Cambie Village has always been home to a varied selection of food and beverage options, the next edition of Tasting Plates is your chance to explore the village from Broadway to King Edward. Tasting Platers check-in at U &…
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Friday Find: The Switch Beverages
I’ve be able to try a new (to Canada) drink, The Switch. The Switch is 100% fruit juice from concentrate made with sparkling water and no added sugar. With no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavours or colours the Connecticut based company’s motto is 100% of what you want, 0% of what you don’t. While fruit juices are…
Benkei Noodle Shop
We recently had the opportunity to stop in and try Benkei Noodle Shop on Broadway (near Cambie). With the plethora of ramen shops downtown, mostly in the Robson area, it’s not often we have the need or opportunity to venture to the Uptown ‘hood. Benkei is a good find for a quick lunch or dinner…
Friday Find: feel the urge for URGE Chocolates
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like Chocolate. Whether it’s a treat for yourself or a gift for someone special, Chocolates are always a great option. Urge Chocolates is a local artisan chocolate company that specializes in unique flavour combinations. Urge Chocolatier Dirke Botsford blends espresso, peanut butter, pepper, orange flavours with quality dark chocolate…
Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizzeria
I finally got the chance to grab a slice from the new pie on the block, Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizzeria. Located at the east end of Robson Street, in the midst of a plethora of Asian eateries, the pizzeria stands out in its style and authenticity, in fact I’ve been to very similar small pizza…
Vancouver Farmers Markets turn 20!
In 1995, a few hundred people descended upon the Croatian Cultural Centre where 8 brave farmers had set up the first Vancouver Farmers Market. Now 20 years later, Farmers Markets are firmly entrenched in the city’s landscape and are a welcome shopping destination for hundreds of locals. The first of this Summer’s weekly markets, in Yaletown,…
Friday Find: Hamilton Beach Blender
I recently had the privilege to win a Hamilton Beach MultiBlend Blender. This sleek and stylish unit is a great addition to your kitchen counter. The MultiBlend is specifically designed to handle food and beverage blending, making it the ideal for a quick morning or post-workout smoothie. At around $50 the Hamilton Beach MultiBlend 53510 Blender is…