Vancouver Foodster has one again created a Food Challenge to test the creative skills of Vancouver’s chefs while giving patrons some tasty comfort food to get us through the early cool days of spring. The 1st Mac & Cheese Challenge is underway until April 10th, featuring 10 local restaurants showcasing Mac & Cheese dishes created…
Explore the World Of Native Shoes
Last week, Vancouver’s Native Shoes gave a sneak preview of Spring Summer 2014 at Walrus on Cambie Street. The local company’s success has always been based on its ability to keep it simple and as their motto says “Keep it Lite”. For Spring Summer 2014, Native has kept their traditional lines but debuted bright…
The Westin Grand accepts Burpees for Upgrades!
Today, The Westin Grand, Vancouver is holding a series of events for guests as part of the global launch of the Westin Well-being Movement, a campaign designed to enhance the well-being of guests and associates around the world. The year-long $15 million campaign will introduce a string of innovative partnerships and programs across Westin’s six…
Find Great Finds at Walrus
Located in the heart of the Cambie Village, Walrus is a boutique filled with creatively curated brands and pieces with an emphasis on Canadian brands. I recently attended an in-store event for the launch of the Native Shoes Spring Summer 2014 line at the shop and was impressed by the vast array of goods in…
Picks Of The Week – March 19, 2014
Spring break is in full swing, lots of people will be out and about but you don’t have to have kids to get in on the fun. Pucks: Tonight the Vancouver Canucks return from their roadtrip for a game at Rogers Arena against the Nashville Predators, then on Sunday vs Buffalo Sabres Rock: Thursday night…
BC Book Prizes announce 2014 Shortlists
The 30th Annual BC Book Prizes recently announced their shortlists in each of the seven book categories. Established in 1985, the BC Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia’s writers and publishers. Selected by the non-profit Book Prize society the finalists along with the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence are…
A new LOOK at Organic Tea
In Vancouver Public Library there’s a new shop that has put a fresh look on the tea shop. LOOK Organic Tea is a bright, modern take on a classic tea shop. The pristine white walls are lined with dozens of cannisters of teas and blends mixed right here in Vancouver. Stepping in the door the fragrance…