Sustainable Seafood Day with Dr. David Suzuki

May 3rd saw the celebration of National Sustainable Seafood Day in Vancouver. This celebration of sustainable seafood was a day declaring the commitment to choosing ocean-friendly products throughout the year. Presented by Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program, SeaChoice, Blueyou Consulting, the event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Special guests included Dr. David […]

Lonsdale Event Rentals

Lonsdale Event Rentals is a company based in North Vancouver with a long history of helping people and organizations hold successful and unforgettable parties and events.  Established in 1972, Lonsdale Event Rentals offers an extensive selection of event- and party-themed products for rent.  From all-occasion items such as linen and table covers, cutlery, glasses, bar items, and serving equipment to […]

Project Thankful Vancouver

Project Thankful is a 30-day campaign, which aims to unite both the online and offline communities in Vancouver by gathering people to express gratitude for things they are thankful for.  This is the first initiative from Exhaling Change, a Vancouver collective founded earlier this year by two young individuals, Justine Zeisman and Matt Schroeter.  While the campaign begins on May 1st, […]

Finch’s Market Cafe (501 E Georgia Street)

The owners of Finch’s Tea & Coffee House, a popular place for lunch at 353 West Pender, opened a second location in Strathcona last September called Finch’s Market.  Situated on the corner of East Georgia and Jackson streets, Finch’s Market sells a small selection of organic produce, artisan foods, dried pasta and foodstuffs, spices, jars […]

Reflections at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia re-opens for 2013

Situated upon the rooftop of one of the city’s most iconic hotels at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is Reflections, a stylish and elegant outdoor restaurant and lounge.  First opened in 2010, Reflections is considered an “urban oasis” in Vancouver, hidden within the inner courtyard of the hotel’s fourth floor.  A true oasis indeed, Reflections features beautiful water accents and a […]

PiDGiN Restaurant (350 Carrall Street)

PiDGiN, the highly anticipated restaurant from Canadian chef Makoto Ono, opened last month in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Ono previously won gold at the first Canadian Culinary Championships in 2007 and has since worked in Beijing and Hong Kong opening restaurants before returning to Canada.  He also worked at West, one of the city’s top fine dining […]