As we come to the end of February, we find some entertaining picks of the week to lead us into March; Beer: Hit up the Portside Pub tomorrow night for Meat, Beer and Cheese Night Vol 2, presented by Benton Brothers, Cheese Mongers, Parallel 49 & D Original Sausage Company, $20 gets a flight of 4 beer plus…
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Pink Shirt Day 2015
Now in it’s 8th year, Pink Shirt Day has grown year after year from its grass roots Nova Scotia beginnings to become the national anti-bullying phenomenon it is today. February 25, is Pink Shirt Day 2015 and your chance to show your support for the anti-bullying campaign. Locally the CKNW Orphan’s Fund Pink Shirt Day…
Friday Find: Good Habits Granola
I recently had the chance to try Good Habits Granola at an event and was pleasantly surprised by the Vancouver made cereal. Hand-baked in small batches, one case at a time, in her own kitchen owner Jessican uses all natural ingredients in order to maintain the product’s freshness. Her attention to freshness is noticeable, each handful…
Lunar New Year 2015
Today, February 19th, Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world welcoming in the Year of the Goat (or Ram). Asian families will be visiting and paying homage to family, feasting, and taking part in traditional events with Dragon and Lions dances, parades and much more. In Vancouver, we’re lucky to have a diverse and dynamic…
Tasting Plates East Village coming March 11th
Take a trip to the East Village with Tasting Plates on March 11th. Your travelling taste buds will thank you for it as they venture through the village. The neighbourhood surrounding Hastings and Nanaimo streets is home a diverse selection of tastes. Tasting Plates East Village early bird tickets are on sale now, just $29…
Friday Find: JUSTEA
JusTea is a Vancouver tea company that is aiming to create a sustainable, economic and social environment for Kenyan tea farmers. Kenya exports more black tea than any other country and most of that is grown by small-scale farms who earn less thank $2 per day selling to the mass market. JusTea works with the…
4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is on!
The 4th Vancouver Foodster Poutine Challenge is underway! Fourteen restaurants have created their own unique tastes on the truly Canadian dish of cheese curds, fries and gravy. From Breakfast Poutine to savoury beef stroganoff topped Poutines to sweet Churro based dessert Poutine, you won’t be bored of these unique chefs dishes. Head out, order the Poutine creations…