Coast Restaurant – Valentine's Meal
Went to the Glowbal Group’s Coast Restaurant (1054 Alberni Street) for a (belated) Valentine’s Day meal this week. We started off with the King Crab Temura Roll ($15) which is pretty much the king of the sushi menu, as the most expensive roll on the menu. The tempura crab pieces were layered on the outside of the […]
It's You … Vancouver
Tourism Vancouver’s new destination film uses multiple platforms to send its message and it’s unlike any promotional piece of its kind. Incorporating a local band and original song, “It’s You… Vancouver” is the world’s first professionally produced destination film in music video format. The song is performed by Watasun, a Vancouver-based duo whose music fuses […]
Maple Delights Gastown – Charity Pancake Breakfast (Feb 14, 2012)
Maple Delights (385 Water in Gastown is having a pancake breakfast for charity on Valentine’s Day. Between 8am and 11am, with a $5 donation to the Children’s Heart Network, you get three pancakes, coffee and real maple syrup.
Illuminate Yaletown 2012
Had a chance to check out Illuminate Yaletown this year, thought it was a nice 15 minute walk along the two-block span Mainland Street. We stopped by to check out the fire dancing which was probably the main live attraction of the night. Further along, nearly at Davie Street, there were some ice sculptures which […]
Smitten Designs – MMV Giveaway for Gold & Red Swarovski Crystal Earrings
Laurie Simpkins of Smitten Designs focuses on creating sleek, modern designs, mixing semi-precious stones or Swarovski crystals with sterling silver, gold-plated or silver-plated chains. She often uses vintage chains or findings, juxtaposed with contemporary elements to create a unique, sophisticated look that’s chic and fashion-forward, yet also timelessly classic. “Smitten” speaks to the inner love […]
BC Tree Fruits – February is Apple Month
In honour of apple month, the Earls Head Chef Martin Keyer created a custom apple-inspired menu and specialty apple spiked beverages to highlight the best of BC Tree Fruits produce.