Hard to believe May is almost over! How will we wrap up the month and begin June? Children: Family fun and entertainment abound as the Vancouver International Children’s Festival fills Granville Island with laughter, play and fun until June 2nd Show: It’s always a great time when Foals comes to perform add in some great…
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Picks Of The Week : May 22, 2013
The American Memorial Day weekend always brings in influx of visitors across the border as our southern neighbours kick off their summer season. Roadtrip: the big event of the weekend for people on both sides of the border is the Sasquatch Music Festival at The Gorge in George, Washington. Heading up the line-up is Mumford…
Vancouver Foodster: Chicken Wing Challenge
There’s few people who don’t love Chicken Wings, they’re a popular choice for a late night nibble, after work snack, lunch time meal or partner for a beer. Due to their popularity, Vancouver Foodster Richard Wolak has chosen to feature Chicken Wings as his next food challenge. Featuring 13 restaurants and pubs in Vancouver, Coquitlam,…
Have A Splash! Vancouver Pools Open for Summer
While this long weekend may not be as sunny as we’d like there’s still a chance to hit the water as soon as the clouds part. Vancouver public parks have opened the outdoor swimming pools for the 2013 summer season. While Kits Pool and Second Beach are the best known, there are other outdoor pools…
Husband vs Wife: A Provence Restaurant Throwdown
Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia, the chef owners of Provence Mediterranean Grill in Point Grey, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown and the newest venture TWB – The Wine Bar next door to Provence Marinaside have come up with a unique way to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Jean-Francis is Executive Chef for all locations, but devotes most of…
Paulie’s Kitchen at Yaletown Distilling Company
There’s a new kid in town! Yaletown has welcomed a new addition to Mainland Street, but it’s a relative to a long time resident. Yaletown Distilling Company is an offshoot of the Yaletown Brewing Company, capitalizing on the recent trend in local craft distilleries. Featuring herbal infused vodkas and gins distilled in an imported…
Get Fairmont Fit
In the competitive world of hospitality there are many options for our travel accommodation. Service standards, room size and price may vary according to category but in the end it’s all about a bed and a bath so it’s the additional features and amenities that make the difference. Breakfast, wi-fi, executive lounges, points programs are…