With the hot temperatures we all look for unique ways to cool down, ice cream parlours and gelaterias are lined up out the door, patios are filled with cool brew drinkers, and caffeine junkies turn to frappuccinos for their daily fix. Billy has introduced me to my new, cool 2015 summer sensation – Bing Soo…
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PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts 2015
It’s almost summer and the Pacific National Exhibition is gearing up for another great Fair. One of the big attractions of every Fair at the PNE is the amazing line-up of entertainment and this year is no exception. The PNE Hot Summer Night Concerts line-up is packed with star-power including great acts from country, pop,…
The Veranda at Fairmont Empress opens for Summer
Under the historic “The Empress” sign a the front of the majestic Fairmont Empress sits The Veranda is a relaxing and casual location for cocktails or a meal with a view. Now open for another summer season, The Veranda, is one of the best locations for people watching, overlooking Victoria’s bustling Inner Harbour Causeway; yachts, tour…
Friday Find: Vancouver Island Salt Co.
Salt is one of our basic human tastes, is an essential mineral for life and yet one of the most underrated elements in our kitchen. Salt brings flavour to food but Vancouver Island Salt Co. is a company that also brings flavour to salt. Vancouver Island Salt Co. creates hand harvested, artisan sea salt from the…
Tasting Plates Cambie Village – June 10th
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 &…
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…