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  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    The MotherF**ker with the Hat

    The MotherF**ker with the Hat is Profane, Messy and Fun

    By Cora Li

    January 25, 2016

    Don’t let the title put you off from seeing Haberdashery Theatre’s production of The MotherF**ker with the Hat. Though the characters may have a limited set of vocabulary, their profanity is » Read More

  • TEA/VANCOUVER

    The Urban Tea Merchant's Lunar New Year tea service

    Celebrate Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day at The Urban Tea Merchant

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 22, 2016

    This season, The Urban Tea Merchant is hosting special tea services to celebrate both the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day. Yesterday, we were invited to learn about some of » Read More

  • THEATER/VANCOUVER

    BOOM at PuSh Festival

    Rick Miller’s Entertaining BOOM is Part History Lesson, Part Storytelling Marathon

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 21, 2016

    Noted Canadian solo performer Rick Miller presents BOOM, billed as “25 years in 100 minutes”. This intelligent, innovative mixed-media work is part history lesson, part storytelling marathon. Miller enacts just » Read More

  • DINING/VANCOUVER

    Royal Dinette Cocktail

    Royal Dinette Creates a Romantic Multi-Course Farm-to-Table Valentine’s Feast

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 21, 2016

    This Valentine’s Day, Royal Dinette will play cupid in a truly gourmet fashion when it opens its doors to host a one-of-a-kind, multi-course feast on February 14. The farm-to-table-focused restaurant » Read More

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/TRAVEL

    Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

    Manfrotto’s Travel-Friendly PIXI Mini Tripod

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 20, 2016

    I’ve had my eyes on this cute, travel-sized Manfrotto PIXI for awhile now. The Italian-designed tripod feels solid in the hand, its legs pulling out to reveal a solid stand » Read More

  • EVENTS/WELLNESS

    Tojo at Wellness Show, Vancouver

    24th Annual Wellness Show Sets Focus on Healthy Families

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 19, 2016

    The Wellness Show returns for is 24th year and will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre from February 12 to 14. This year’s theme is Healthy Families. Expect to gain » Read More

  • TECH/VIDEO

    TomTom Bandit

    Test-Drive: TomTom Bandit Action Video Camera

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 18, 2016

    Last week, I posted an introduction to a new video camera I’ve been playing with over the holidays: the TomTom Bandit. Here’s the rest of the review, following several test » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/MUSIC

    David Bowie

    Peace Out, Starman

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 16, 2016

    If there’s one musician that could span over four decades of music and art while making it OK to be different, it was David Robert Jones aka David Bowie. Word » Read More

  • CULINARY/SUSTAINABILITY

    Life is Better on the Farm sign, Hopcott Meats

    Meet Your Farmer at Hopcott Meats

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 15, 2016

    Hopcott Meats has been in the family since 1932. This third-generation, family owned and operated farm, store (and newly-opened bistro) takes great care in both producing and procuring the finest, » Read More

  • DINING/EVENTS

    Blackbird Public House mac & cheese

    Dine Out Vancouver Festival Preview with Donnelly Group

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 14, 2016

    If there’s one thing Vancouver does right, it’s restaurants offering comfort food. Vancouver’s Donnelly Group is the perfect example. Between their 16 locations (plus a barber shop for good measure), » Read More

  • TRAVEL/WELLNESS

    Hotel amenities

    Hotel Amenity Lines Get Fancier by the Year

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 13, 2016

    Those little bottles of shampoo and hand cream you’ve used at hotels have definitely grown up over the years. I can remember traveling when I was younger, staying at hotels » Read More

  • BOOKS/GIVEAWAYS

    So It Is Vancouver book

    Contest! So It Is: Vancouver Book Showcases Our City’s Rich History and Culture

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 12, 2016

    Vancouver may have a global reputation for beaches, mountains and scenic beauty but the really cool and interesting stories are often never heard. Local photographers Adam Schelle and Kev Holloway » Read More

  • TECH/VIDEO

    TomTom Bandit

    Overview: TomTom Bandit Action Video Camera

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 11, 2016

    It’s hard to put together a review for a compact action camera without comparing it to the GoPro, but I’ve aimed to highlight the differences rather than similarities with the » Read More

  • CRAFT BEER/EVENTS

    Big Rock Winter Beer Hall, Vancouver

    Dine Out Vancouver Fest: Inaugural Winter Beer Hall & Brewmaster’s Breakfast

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    January 9, 2016

    Raise a glass to this year’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival, for they’ve included a beer produced just for the event: Dine Out Van Fest Ale, an English Brown Ale that » Read More

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