The Irish Heather & the proper Guinness pour
The beautiful exposed brick walls are decorated with original Guinness posters from the 1950s and the menu is populated with familiar Irish fare such as bangers & mash and pot pie. More importantly, there is zero tolerance for cheesy “plastic paddy” decorations: no green plastic hats, no pictures of shamrocks, and certainly no green beer. This place is the real deal.
Starbucks – Half Price Espresso Afternoons (March 8 to 14)
Espresso half price afternoons are back at Starbucks from March 8th to 14th. Bring in your morning receipt from Starbucks (before 11am) and receive half off any espresso beverage after 2pm.
Thierry celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)
Following in the tradition of the international association Relais Desserts and other macaron festivals around the world, on Tuesday, March 20th, Thierry Chocolaterie Pâtisserie Café will celebrate ‘Jour du Macaron’. Ten per cent of all macaron proceeds from this day, while supplies last, will be donated towards Growing Chefs! Chefs for Children’s Urban Agriculture. Chef Thierry has a long-established following for […]
Irit Sorokin Jewellery – Spring 2012
I first came across Vancouver-based designer Irit Sorokin and her jewellery at the annual artisan market, Spend on Trend. I purchased a long, sterling silver wire-wrapped necklace with small, rugged, mint-green chrysophase gemstones. For Spring 2012, I was pleased to see some new designs in bright vibrant jewel-tones paired with gold. Not for the faint of heart, Irit Sorokin’s Spring 2012 […]
L'Eau de Chloé
With a whiff of L’Eau De Chloé, you’ll know spring is on its way. Imagine layers of chiffon in bright sunlight. Bare feet brushing grass. The glow of dawn on the skin. Chloé’s signature new scent is described as an an aura delicate as a breath of air. Fragrance notes include: Grapefruit, Cedrat, Peach, Violet, Rose Petals, […]
Pawsh Dog Spa (80 Smithe Street)
As you’ve read on Modern Mix Vancouver and on Twitter, I recently adopted my dog Teddy Bear from the local rescue agency, Pamela’s Dogs. This is probably obvious to most veteran downtown pet owners, but downtown Vancouver is a very accommodating neighbourhood for being a small dog owner. In addition to several off-leash parks, boutique pet […]