O5 Rare Tea Bar & Gallery on West 4th Ave in Kitsilano

One of the newest retailers on West 4th is 05 Tea Bar + Gallery. You may have noticed this simplistic looking storefront with big windows giving preview to a mysterious new space. Unlike existing tea specialty stores in Vancouver, 05 Tea brings an entirely new experience. Every detail of their first location on West 4th […]

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps – now available in a wheat-free “Raincoast Oat Crisps” version

After the successful introduction of six flavours of the original “Raincoast Crisps” recipe, the Vancouver-based Lesley Stowe is launching her newest creation, the wheat-free Raincoast Oat Crisp, at Whole Foods Market and select fine food retailers in Vancouver. Created for health-minded consumers and those with gluten sensitivities, the Raincoast Oat Crisp will be initially available in two of Lesley’s […]

Aruhndara Yaletown – November Promotion

Last month, we wrote about the new Aruhndara Thai bath and body boutique in Yaletown.  Boutique owner Khanita Chakritthakoon promised that if I visited her again, I’d get to experience one of her amazing neck and shoulder massages which comes from over 15 years of experience working in the spa industry in both Thailand and Vancouver.  With […]