Tourism Richmond announced today that popular Vancouver-based blogger Lindsay Anderson has accepted the highly coveted “Richmond Foodie Blogger” job as part of the award-winning organization’s 365 Days of Dining campaign. “We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay to our team,” says Tracy Lakeman, CEO of Tourism Richmond. “Lindsay has an engaging personality and a special way…
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Eat.Give.Grow – Growing Chefs
Need a great excuse to eat out this month? Why not give while you dine, for the month of June, several Vancouver restaurants will be adding one dollar to the price of a menu item to support Growing Chefs’ Eat.Give.Grow fundraiser. Each restaurant will offer a specially marked item on their menu, simply, order it…
Personal Training with Alex Jack
As many of you know, I regularly work out regularly, as a formerly very overweight person it’s been a constant challenge to keep up the battle of the bulge. Since starting working out last year I managed to lose about 90lbs of fat and replace it with muscle, thanks in no small part to the…
Shop the globe at espace d. in Yaletown
On the corner of Richards and Helmcken Streets in Yaletown, Vancouver lies what may seem at first passing to be an unassuming gift shop. Instead espace d. [pronounced es-pass day] is a shop filled with stylish and unique gifts and products from around the globe. After moving to Vancouver French interior designer, Pierre Derreumaux, founded…
It’s a Playland Long Weekend!
A sure sign that summer is just around the corner, Playland opens its doors will be open all May long weekend long for fun and excitement. Over 30 rides and attractions are ready and waiting, including favourites; Hellevator, AtmosFear, DropZone, and the Wooden Roller Coaster. Food, games, entertainment and family friendly areas like Kids Playce…
Family Day – help choose the holiday
In October 2011, the BC Government announced the creation of a new provincial statutory holiday – Family Day. Taking effect in February 2013, the government is allowing the public input on which date the holiday will fall within the calendar. This is a rare opportunity for the public to make an impact on the decision….
Taste spring’s bounty at Cento Notti
With exuberant enthusiasm Executive Chef Paul Marshall introduced the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. A stunning view over Coal Harbour complimented the simply prepared spring flavours sourced from local farmers and fishermen bringing out the best of the season. Produce from the Fraser Valley, fresh…