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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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Ensemble Tap (990 Smithe Street)

April 16, 2012 – 8:43 am | No Comment |
Ensemble Tap (990 Smithe Street)

eTap is a 130-seater pub-style restaurant offering tap-house favourites like chicken wings, meat pies, ribs, fish and chips, burgers and sandwiches – food that pairs with fabulous beer or wine.

Boink Day Pogo Challenge for the Vancouver Food Bank (March 20, 2012)

March 13, 2012 – 6:26 pm | No Comment |
Boink Day Pogo Challenge for the Vancouver Food Bank (March 20, 2012)

On Tuesday March 20th, Vancouver’s Spring Advertising is celebrating the first day of spring with the public Boink Day Pogo Challenge benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.  From 7am to 7pm at the Vancouver Art …

Ensemble Restaurant (850 Thurlow Street)

December 30, 2011 – 10:59 am | One Comment |
Ensemble Restaurant (850 Thurlow Street)

Went to Ensemble (850 Thurlow Street) last night for dinner. Thought it was surprisingly busy for a weekday (Thursday) night – not packed, no wait times, but moderately filled.  Although the dining genre was listed …

Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

December 4, 2011 – 8:41 pm | One Comment |
Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

Went to Sunset Burgers on Friday night, a retro-themed diner on Nelson and Seymour in downtown Vancouver.  Bright colours and neon highlights decorate the interior of this burger joint.

With “all burgers made fresh with Kobe …

Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

December 1, 2011 – 12:32 pm | No Comment |
Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

The franchise chain “Tossed” opened its first Canadian location in downtown Vancouver just over a month ago.  Officially categorized as a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant … aka Fast Food), a more accurate description of Tossed …

Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge (433 Robson Street)

November 28, 2011 – 2:43 pm | 2 Comments |
Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge (433 Robson Street)

Located on the second floor inside the Westin Grand Hotel in Downtown Vancouver, Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge is not the most obvious restaurant choice when it comes to stumbling upon a new restaurant in Vancouver. I’m hoping by writing about this wonderful, neighbourhood gem, Hidden will get the exposure and recognition it deserves for its unique menu pairings, excellent service and reasonable prices.

Gap x The Style Spy – Shopping Part (Nov 22)

November 21, 2011 – 8:49 am | No Comment |
Gap x The Style Spy – Shopping Part (Nov 22)

Gap and Canadian fashion blog, TheStyleSpy.com, is having a shopping party at Gap’s Robson location (1121 Robson Street).

The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

November 20, 2011 – 1:27 pm | No Comment |
The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

Surround yourself with holiday festivities in the heart of downtown at the 8th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. The Parade features more than 60 marching bands, choirs, festive floats, and community groups, along with 200 volunteers, 3,500 participants and 300,000 spectators.