This month, MARKET by Jean-Georges at the Shangri-La Vancouver is celebrating their 4th Anniversary with a specially created 5 course tasting menu. If it’s anything like the spectacular Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu we recently experienced, I recommend making a reservation soon. Last week our taste buds were awakened by a perfectly prepared 5 courses; Oysters…
Brit Award Winners 2013
The 33rd edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards, The Brits, took place Wednesday evening at The O2 Arena in London. For the third year in a row, the event was presented by funnyman James Corden. Leading the nominations were Mumford and Sons and Emeli Sandé with four nominations each, but Sandé…
Granville Island Winterruption 2013
This weekend Granville Island celebrates its eighth annual winter festival – Winterruption runs February 22 – 24, 2013. Throughout the weekend themed events and festivities take place all around the island. Eating, drinking and entertainment are a great way to dust off the cobwebs of winter. Vive Vendredi! is a celebration of Francophone flavours, comedy, cinema…
Vancouver on Parades
Last Sunday, the 40th Chinese New Year parade brought thousands out to the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown to watch the multicultural festivities. The accompanying Spring Festival provided entertainment and activities all around Chinatown all weekend. It was great to see all generations coming together to celebrate the first festival of the year. While Metro Vancouverites…
2nd Annual Tasting Plates Vancouver
This Wednesday, treat your taste buds to a tour around several restaurants in downtown Vancouver! Tasting Plates Vancouver runs from 6pm until 9:30 pm, this evening tasting extravaganza is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy as you visit a variety of restaurants throughout the evening,…
Augment your reality with LAYAR app
Have you ever opened the paper and wondered if there was more to the story you’re reading or wanted to instantly purchase an advertised product or service? Local newspaper group, Glacier Media, has found a way to do just that, with LAYAR. A Dutch augmented reality app for iOS and Android smart devices, the free…
Valentine’s Day – Top 10 Romantic Movies
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it’s a great evening to cuddle up with a loved one and watch a love story. Here’s a look at the top grossing (adjusted for inflation) romantic movies of all time*: 1. Gone With The Wind 2. The Sound Of Music 3. Titanic 4. Doctor Zhivago 5. The Graduate 6….