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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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Illuminate Yaletown (Feb 10 – 11, 2012)

February 2, 2012 – 2:23 pm | No Comment |
Illuminate Yaletown (Feb 10 – 11, 2012)

Are you set to hang on to winter for one last blast Vancouver? Illuminate Yaletown is just around the corner with fourteen artists putting in their hearts and souls to give us awesome interactive light shows that will make the streets glow from blocks away.

Weekend Brunch Series – Glowbal Group (1079 Mainland Street)

January 18, 2012 – 8:55 pm | No Comment |
Weekend Brunch Series – Glowbal Group (1079 Mainland Street)

Modern Mix Vancouver Weekend Brunch Series – If you’re a foodie on a budget, going for brunch on the weekend is a great way to check out a restaurant without breaking the bank.
I went to …

Weekend Brunch Series – Hidden Restaurant (433 Robson Street)

January 6, 2012 – 3:00 pm | One Comment |
Weekend Brunch Series – Hidden Restaurant (433 Robson Street)

I noticed that many of the breakfast and brunch menu items have a slight flavour twist to them. For example, the Buttermilk and Lemon Waffle ($16) were made with lavender butter, which is a unique butter pairing, or the Mexicana Benedict ($16) which was topped with a chili-lime hollandaise.

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 …

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 …

Y Yoga – 5 classes for $50 promotion (Nov 15 to Dec 31)

November 16, 2011 – 12:31 pm | No Comment |
Y Yoga – 5 classes for $50 promotion (Nov 15 to Dec 31)

My favourite Y Yoga promotion is back! Between November 15 and December 31, you can purchase a 5-class pass for $50.  You’ll have from the time you purchase the pass, until February 28 to redeem …

Weekend Brunch Series – The Flying Pig (1168 Hamilton Street)

September 18, 2011 – 4:50 pm | One Comment |
Weekend Brunch Series – The Flying Pig (1168 Hamilton Street)

I had the Wild Mushroom, Asparagus Chevre Frittata ($10) which was served with organic greens. The presentation of the food was good – on a wooden butcher’s board with a handle. The salad was really fresh, with just the right amount of dressing. I thought I tasted some bits of salt in the mix, not sure if it was supposed to be there, but I liked it.

Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street)

September 11, 2011 – 10:22 pm | No Comment |
Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street)

Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street) opened earlier this month at the edge of Yaletown at Beatty x Smithe Street. Although the name indicates a cafe, a more accurate description would actually be a small restaurant …