A Sneak-Peek of Chambar’s New Location
When someone asks for recommendations for fine dining in Vancouver, or a carefully crafted cocktail, more often than not, the award winning Chambar Restaurant in Gastown makes the list.
EVENT: Vancouver Aquarium After Hours (July 23, 2014)
Come celebrate the Vancouver Aquarium’s biggest expansion ever at their next After Hours event, a special adults-only evening, and enjoy a beer or glass of wine while exploring 55,000 square feet of spectacular new space. The last time I was at the Vancouver Aquarium, it was on a weekend and there were lots of kids […]
MARKET: Circle Craft Free Outdoor Summer Market (July 24 – 27) & $100 Giveaway
Fans of the annual Circle Craft Christmas Market don’t have to wait until winter to shop for high-quality artisan goods, all in one place. For the second year, Circle Craft will be hosting a free Summer Craft Market at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron and Vancouver Convention Centre). 88 artisans from throughout […]
EVENT: Vancouver’s First Free Public Beekeeping Experience at Milross Gardens
Hosted by beekeepers from Hives for Humanity in partnership with local real estate developer Amacon, the Milross Gardens Beekeeping Mentorship Program encourages Vancouverites to stop by and immerse themselves in the fascinating world of beekeeping. This hands-on program offers an interactive opportunity to be a beekeeper, observing bees, tasting honey fresh from the comb, and learning about the […]
“Save on Meats” in Gastown Now Offering Cooking Classes this Summer
Gastown icon Save On Meats is offering three cooking classes to the public this summer. Taking place in July and August, these one-time weeknight classes will take you through the basics of poultry butchery, sausage making and canning and preserving. Canning and Preserving ($85): During the canning and preserving classes, students learn essential techniques for home […]
Discover Skincare’s Newest Craze: “Dragon’s Blood”
At the start of summer, I participated in a live Twitter Q&A with Maria Hatzistef, the UK-based founder of skincare brands with a cult-like following including Rodial and Nip + Fab. Several celebrities have been known to use, even swear by, Rodial products, including Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone and Jennifer Lopez. It was in this Twitter chat […]