Last week, it was announced that the renowned Bengal Lounge at The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria would close this spring. While the decision has brought plenty of controversy, especially amongst Victorian, there’s still many people who may not have had the pleasure of visiting the old school cocktail lounge. With the Bengal Lounge closing…
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Dine Out : Gastown Brunch Crawl – recap
Saturday was our first event of the 2016 Dine Out Vancouver Festival, Gastown Brunch Crawl. Presented with Vancouver Foodster, the morning food tour took diners on a tasty trip around the Gastown neighbourhood. The morning rain gradually gave way as the seven participating restaurants presented their morning delights. Starting off at Prado Cafe, to check-in…
Friday Find: Uomo by Ermenegildo Zenga
At Christmas I was fortunate to receive a bottle of the fragrance Uomo by Ermenegildo Zenga. My friend thought it would suit me and she was totally right, I really like the fragrance. The masculine scent, developed by Zenga perfumer Alberto Morillas, is both refreshing and zesty. A blend of nature and science, as with all fragrances it…
Staycation – Sheraton Wall Centre
This New Year’s Eve, I was lucky to win a great prize package from VancityBuzz that included an overnight at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel. Checking in on a busy New Year’s Eve Day we were treated to a room in the newly renovated North Tower. The unique shape of the building put our room…
Make your Dine Out Vancouver reservations now
For Vancouver foodies, Christmas may have just past but it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Canada’s largest food & drink festival, Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival, starts next week. Starting January 15th, Dine Out Vancouver kicks off 17 delicious days of exploration of food and drink all across the region. This year sees…
Art, Eat and Sip on Granville Island
Here’s another great event to highlight on yourDine Out Vancouver Festival itinerary – Art, Eat and Sip on Granville Island on January 20th. Presented by Vancouver Foodster, Art, Eat and Sip brings together the culinary, brewing, distilling and fine arts into one evening. Experience unique dishes prepared for the event from some of Granville Island’s…
6 Fave Escapes of 2015
Over the course of 2015, we were able to make a few escapes around the region, I’d thought look back and choose some of my fave escapes; Summit Lodge Whistler: If you’re looking for a Whistler getaway right in the heart of the village, Summit Lodge is a great option; steps away from everything, luxurious…