Celebrating 66 years serving the village of Tofino, Schooner Restaurant is an institution on the West Coast. Perched on the rise at Second & Campbell Streets, overlooking the town and harbour, the restaurant has been at the centre of the community as it’s grown from a remote post-war outpost to a world renowned destination. We stopped…
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Friday Find: Nanaimo Bar
I’ve been spending a bit of time in Nanaimo lately as Helijet opened its new route. Almost every visit has included a networking event or meeting and nearly every one featured a Nanaimo Bar on the menu. While it’s not a new find, the Friday Find this week may be a find for some. At…
Friday Find: Di Olivia Tasting Bar
In the midst of Vancouver’s East Village you’ll find a new bar, but it’s not just any bar, Di Olivia Tasting Bar offers more than 50 varieties of extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars for sale and sample. Rows of fusti (stainless steel drums) line the walls interspersed with dishes, dips and other Olive…
Dine Out 2015 – Taboo Kitchen
The kick off to Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2015 brought throngs of diners out to fill the city’s restaurants on Friday night. Venturing out without a reservation we were lucky to get the last two seats at Taboo Kitchen. The recently opened Yaletown restaurant is a modern, stylish room is featuring a $28 Dine Out Vancouver Festival…
CAVU Kitchen Bar, Richmond BC
Located in the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, CAVU Kitchen Bar is a hidden gem in the heart of Richmond. Surrounded by a plethora of malls and asian eateries, CAVU offers guests and locals an unexpected change from the usual airport hotel fare. Recently renovated to create a modern, upscale restaurant with adjoining lounge located just off…
El Azteca Mexican Kitchen & Bar
El Azteca Mexican Kitchen & Bar, is a stylish restaurant located near Yaletown / Roundhouse Station. The tequila & mezcal specialists was a location that impressed us on a recent Tasting Plates event. Having just had a small tasting on the event, we decided to return to explore more of their full menu’s flavours. I’d…
Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge
Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge is a hidden gem within the lobby of The Westin Grand Hotel in downtown Vancouver. The second level restaurant and lounge is a comfortable space overlooking Library Square and Robson Street. A casual bar with an upscale vibe, that can make everyone comfortable, a group for after-work cocktails, a…