In case you hadn’t seen my tweets from a couple of weeks back, Pirate Joe’s has opened shop in Vancouver, on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. Having lived in California » Read More
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October 9, 2012
The fun part of a visit to a new city is discovering its local food and dining scene. Saskatoon isn’t the largest of Canadian cities, but it provides a decent » Read More
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August 24, 2012
This week’s pool party at the Loden Hotel’s Halo Penthouse was a fitting way to slowly exit summer. Guests were invited to sample BBQ from the Tableau Bar and Bistro » Read More
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August 15, 2012
Arriving into Saint John, New Brunswick in the middle of the night, I was anxious to tour the city in the morning. The Hilton is situated at the end of » Read More
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June 26, 2012
On Saturday, June 23, six participants (with a seventh who dropped in later) enjoyed a Spatial Typography Workshop at Emily Carr University of Art+Design. [Grace Partridge] Instructor Grace Partridge is » Read More
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May 25, 2012
Vancouver’s Ensemble Tap Restaurant hosted Vancouver Craft Beer Week’s Sisters of the Tap food and craft beer pairing last night. The sold-out event brought out beer lovers male and female » Read More
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May 22, 2012
If you were lucky enough to have attended Biercraft on Cambie’s Belgian Beer Showcase last night, you were in for a treat. The packed bistro/pub featured a vegetarian miso poutine » Read More
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May 22, 2012
This week, my husband came home with a surprise – a complimentary two night stay at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet! He was one of the lucky raffle » Read More
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March 23, 2012
[Loden Hotel website photo] The Loden Hotel, with its prime Coal Harbour location and proximity to Stanley Park (not to mention the delightful Tableau Bar and Bistro next door), has » Read More
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December 25, 2011
Not technically red and green, but my favourite capture of today’s walk along the beach in the sun. Happy Holidays to all my readers! May 2012 bring a fruitful, healthy » Read More
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December 15, 2011
Chewies Steam and Oyster Bar is a new Kitsilano restaurant with a New Orleans-inspired menu. Fresh, local seafood plays a starring role here, in a comfortable interior with lots of » Read More
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December 7, 2011
Many smiles greeted us this morning as Tiffany Oakridge opened its doors for the first time today. Breakfast at Tiffany was the theme of the opening, as media and photographers » Read More
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November 28, 2011
A new exhibit has launched at the Vancouver Aquarium. Luminescence is all about discovering the many ways that animals create and reflect light in nature. Through several exhibits, the Aquarium » Read More
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November 1, 2011
Whistler Cornucopia celebrates extraordinary chefs from across Canada and around the world, showcasing local, regional, and international wines for every taste. Offering a truly sensory experience, with winemaker dinners, interactive » Read More
