The new Just Juice Bar, opening this morning, on the corner of Davie & Thurlow Streets is a healthy oasis in an area surrounded by bakeries, coffee bars and quick food restaurants. There is a lot of talk of the health benefits of juicing in the media and from healthy living advocates but many people,…
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Homer Street Cafe & Bar
A new entry to the Yaletown dining scene, Homer Street Cafe & Bar is located on the edge of the neighbourhood at Smithe St & Homer. The deceptively large eatery has an old world charm courtesy of the recently restored Homer Building, former home of the 1950’s Smithe Coffee Bar and later original Homer Cafe. …
Getaway: Four Seasons Resort Whistler
It’s just a few hours away but a visit to the Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler feels like a world away. While most think of Whistler as a winter destination, summer months are prime time too. Long summer days in Whistler are filled with sun and usually a few degrees warmer than on the…
Enjoy an afternoon on The Veranda
The Veranda at The Fairmont Empress has opened for another season. The venerable grand hotel has always held a prime location on Victoria’s waterfront, overlooking the great lawn and out to the Inner Harbour. The Veranda, located under the “Empress” sign at the old front door of the hotel, is the ideal spot to…
Tsuki Sushi Bar
Tsuki Sushi is a recent addition to the up and coming area between Vancouver’s Chinatown and Yaletown around International Village Mall. The restaurant was recommended by a lady who resides in the Sorella Housing For Women above the sushi bar, who overheard Billy and I talking about maybe having sushi for dinner. She said “I…
Paulie’s Kitchen at Yaletown Distilling Company
There’s a new kid in town! Yaletown has welcomed a new addition to Mainland Street, but it’s a relative to a long time resident. Yaletown Distilling Company is an offshoot of the Yaletown Brewing Company, capitalizing on the recent trend in local craft distilleries. Featuring herbal infused vodkas and gins distilled in an imported…
The Parlour Opens in Yaletown
Last week Yaletown’s newest hot spot debuted with a grand opening splash for media, foodies and friends. The Parlour Restaurant & Lounge has all the ingredients to become another homogenous Yaletown, thankfully it’s far from that. The interior design and decor stripped back the building to its bare bones, making it feel more Gastown than…