Newly opened at the corner of Thurlow & Haro, Purple Olive Grill is the latest restaurant to try out the West End corner. After Piccolo Mondo, Saveur and most recently Ensemble have all gone by the wayside, will this newcomer be the one to make the corner a success? The budget friendly menu, ranging from…
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The Urban Tea Merchant
Tucked away in a sunny courtyard off of Alberni Street, The Urban Tea Merchant is a mecca for tea lovers, half retail tea boutique and half tea salon. As the exclusive North American partner with TWG Tea, shoppers can experience the aroma and sample taste 250 of TWG Tea’s finest luxury blends as well as…
Taste Lounge – Opening Night
Opening its doors tonight, September 21st, Taste Lounge brings a cool new dining experience to the north end of Seymour Street in Vancouver. Adjoining the super-club, FiveSixty, Taste Lounge is a spot made for socializing. In the dining area a long table invites people to get to know their neighbours, banquette seating for smaller groups…
Michaelhouse Cafe – Cambridge
Cambridge, England is known for its universities and colleges, punting along the River Cam and students on bicycles. With history around every corner, the city is full of amazing sights and attractions. A surprising hidden gem within this city of jewels of history, is located between Trinity College and King College Chapel, St Michael’s Parish…
Jamie’s Italian
Rustic, simple, authentic…three words that easily sum up Jamie’s Italian. Chef Jamie Oliver is well known for his love of rustic Italian food, first learned alongside his mentor Gennaro Contaldo, now with 40 Jamie’s Italian across Britain they are bringing this passion to the people. I stopped in for a light snack at the branch…
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar – Broadway opens
After weeks of construction and renovation it’s finally here! Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar opened its doors on the corner of Broadway and Ash. Like its sister Rogue at Waterfront Station, Broadway features great daily drink specials and a great menu. It won’t be long before its the Westside’s fave hangout. On Thursday night, Rogue invited…
Piccolo Cafe NYC
Tucked in a tiny location on West 40th Street in New York, Piccolo Cafe is a gem of an eatery. One of four locations in The City, the small cafe, with just seating along the windows for 6 people at most, does a big take-out and delivery business. The day I visited there was a…