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CocoaNymph – a Sweet Find Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2012 – 4:58 pm No Comment |

Thick and creamy I had the pleasure of being one of the first to taste CocoaNymph’s newest creation for the hot chocolate festival: Maple Cinnamon drinking chocolate with a caramelized apple ring. This flavorful combination is just one of 15 flavors available at CocoaNymph throughout the year.

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Glowbal Group – 25% off breakfast & brunch (Jan 6 to 15)

January 4, 2012 – 11:58 am | No Comment |
Glowbal Group – 25% off breakfast & brunch (Jan 6 to 15)

The Glowbal Group is kicking off the New Year right with a big welcome to 2012! Come in to any one of their restaurant locations (excluding Sanafir) between January 6th – January 15th and receive …

Palki Indian Restaurant (1130 Commercial Drive)

December 29, 2011 – 11:29 am | No Comment |
Palki Indian Restaurant (1130 Commercial Drive)

In the heart of the community of restaurants on Commercial Drive is the second location of Palki, an Indian restaurant (opened by Bhupinder Mroke) for food lovers looking to experience an authentic cultural experience.  Modern Mix …

The Burrard – Retro-Chic in Downtown Vancouver

December 18, 2011 – 9:00 am | No Comment |
The Burrard – Retro-Chic in Downtown Vancouver

New rooms, new courtyard, new attitude – the works. It’s a fitting revival for one of Vancouver’s last remaining mid century hotels; an extensive 8-month construction and interior design project to reimagine, rebuild and refresh every last inch of the old hotel.

Tea Sparrow – loose leaf tea subscription service based in Vancouver

December 13, 2011 – 11:54 pm | No Comment |
Tea Sparrow – loose leaf tea subscription service based in Vancouver

If I could place my bets on one trend that’s sure to take off in 2012, it’d be postal subscription services for product samples.  Tea Sparrow is another Canadian monthly mail service that  MMV readers …

Indian Fusion Restaurant & Lounge (1926 West 4th Ave)

December 13, 2011 – 12:31 am | No Comment |
Indian Fusion Restaurant & Lounge (1926 West 4th Ave)

Indian Fusion (1926 West 4th Ave) opens a new Restaurant & Lounge location in Kitsilano and Modern Mix Vancouver was invited for a meal ordered from its new menu.  With 80 seats (several by the window), the …

Chaise Lounge (4444 Main Street) – revisited

December 1, 2011 – 10:23 pm | No Comment |
Chaise Lounge (4444 Main Street) – revisited

Chaise is another one of the jewels along Main Street, which we all know is recognized for its smaller hole-in-the-wall restaurants and diners.

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 …

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).