At first glance, Mister Artisan Ice Cream shop is a rather minimal storefront but step inside and experience a unique take on ice cream. The simple menu presently features 5 flavours; Avocado, Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate (vegan option available), Double Oreo and Lemon Frozen Yogurt. The creation and presentation of your serving of ice cream…
Category: Lifestyle
Friday Find: Dames Wine
This week, our friends at Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter* uncorked a very special fundraising project that’s easy for all of us to get behind, Dames Wine. As with all of Les Dames’ efforts, proceeds from Dames Wine goes towards supporting BC women’s food and beverage education. Dame Mireille Sauvé, director of the Wine Umbrella and…
Tasting Plates in The Fraserhood – July 20
After a short break, Vancouver Foodster’s Tasting Plates returns July 20th for a summer feast in The Fraserhood – Fraser Street between Kingsway & 28th Avenue. In my opinion, these are the perfect neighbourhoods for Tasting Plates, an across town location that we don’t make it to very often. Tasting Plates offers a great opportunity…
Get Dad geared up for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just days away, and if you’ve procrastinated on getting your Dad a gift here’s a few ideas to help you out. As workplace and weekend activities have changed Father’s styles have changed. Dads deserve more than traditional black socks and blue ties, give him a style boost to get him away from the standard 9-5…
Friday Find: Victoria Distillers Tours
Saturday June 11th, 2016 is #WorldGinDay, so it was coincidental to hear about the new Victoria Distillers location in Sidney, BC and their distillery tours and tastings. Victoria Gin has been a favourite since it was introduced in 2008, new owners expanded the distiller to the Sidney, BC waterfront and have introduced daily tours and tastings….
Take a Step Back at Yale Historic Site
On the scenic Fraser Canyon Highway #1, Yale Historic Site takes you back to the boom years during the Fraser Gold Rush. In its heyday, Fort Yale was one of the largest cities west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. With its influx of Gold Rushers, Yale gained a reputation as for it’s wild ways,…
Bard On The Beach 2016 Season on Now
A sure sign of Summer in the City is when the tents pop up at Vanier Park signalling the start of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival season. Always on the of the best ways to spend a summer evening, Bard on the Beach brings world class Shakespeare performance to the Vancouver waterfront. …