In a city like Vancouver, coffee is nearly a religion with a coffee house on every corner. There’s still time to tantalize your taste buds on the 2nd Annual Vancouver Foodster Barista Signature Beverage Challenge. Until September 30th, Vancouver Foodster is challenging 7 of the city’s baritsas, tea crafters and soda jerks to craft a…
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Music at The Urban Tea Merchant
Experience the “Taste of Music” this July at The Urban Tea Merchant. After a long work week, what’s nicer with a cup of iced tea, or a tea-infused cocktail than the soothing sound of music? Take in their new summer line-up of tea service – food, cocktails and new blends while in the peaceful Alberni…
Pink Days In Bloom at The Fairmont Empress
This Sunday, June 8th, The Fairmont Empress goes pink as part of a Coast to Coast fundraiser. Originating in Newfoundland & Labrador, Pink Days In Bloom is a one day only fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation- BC / Yukon. The famed Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea is turning pink for the afternoon and…
Le Petit Belge – European Pastry
At the east end of Robson Street, amongst the Asian and other quick serve eateries lies Le Petit Belge. The European pastry and waffle shop is a change of pace, a quiet spot to relax over a pastry and coffee. The house made Belgian waffles and pastries are becoming popular as the shop is often…
Tasting Plates: Main Street recap
Tasting Plates: Main Street edition brought out Vancouver’s food fans and friends out on a beautiful, warm spring night to taste their way around the East Side neighbourhood, from Broadway to King Edward. Check in started the evening at Tapas 23, the popular spot was already busy, so upon recommendation of Catherine at the desk,…
Footo Croissant – Fresh Out Of The Oven
Newly relocated to Hamilton Street, Footo Croissant is a unique bakery that specializes in fresh out of the oven (FOOTO) croissants. The new location adjacent to the Rosedale On Robson hotel lobby is larger than the old Footo Delights bakery on Homer Street and allows more space for patrons to dine-in and enjoy a fresh…
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…