The recently opened Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market on Cambie Street, in downtown Vancouver gives me a bit of hometown pride. Growing up in the Comox Valley, it’s great to see a new locale from one of my local hometown companies. One of the best things, for me who does not eat oysters,…
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Pride Picks of the Week – July 27, 2016
The peak of summer is upon us and with the BC Day Long Weekend means a packed line-up of pride picks of the week, here’s just a few of the events this weekend Bingo: Join Carlotta Gurl and Mina Mercury when they host Pride Bingo For Life supporting Vancouver Friends For Life followed by Pride…
Join an Instameet to #ExploreBCDay
In honour of BC Day on August 1 2016, Hello BC is helping to organize a day of Instameets around the province as a way to celebrate the holiday. What’s an Instameet? An Instameet is a gathering of photographers and Instagrammers who come together, at a pre-set time and place, to take photos and upload them to Instagram. Visitors and…
Tasting Plates West End coming August 24th
jminteGet ready for a tasty summer’s night stroll on Tasting Plates West End, coming August 24, 2016. This edition of Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates, explores the flavours of Vancouver’s West End from Davie to Denman to Robson Streets. The diversity of the West End food and drink scene will be on display through establishments like;…
Tasting Plates – Fraserhood recap
Last night, the weather was perfect for a sweet and savoury Tasting Plates YVR walk through the Fraserhood, around Fraser Street between King Edward and Kingsway. Starting at one of the city’s most unique speciality shops, Main Street Honey Shoppe has everything that you could think of, made from honey. Liquid local honey, royal jelly,…
What’s old is new at Fairmont Empress Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…
Friday Find: Miyabi 6000MCT Shotoh Knife
The Miyabi 6000MCT Shotoh paring knife packs a lot of quality into in a small 3.5″ blade. Like its larger related blade, the Miyabi Santuko, the Shotoh is a razor sharp, micro carbide MC63 powdered steel core tempered blade. The blade’s hammered Tsuchime finish and the Cocobolo PakkaWood handle makes for a stylish knife that fits your…