This news came in this from one of our favourite travel destinations. Hastings House expands their culinary program. Hastings House is embarking on a new course for 2015 by offering a Bistro Menu at the Living Room and Snug of the historic Manor House. Since opening as a hotel in 1980, the Dining Room has…
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Tulips For You And Me – Whole Foods Sale
Whole Foods Market’s annual tulip one-day sale. On Friday, March 6, you can get three 10-stem bunches of tulips for just $10 — that’s 30 stems (just in case your are blinded by beauty and can’t do the math). We love our tulips and making flower arrangements cheers us up and makes our home or office oh so much prettier! Perfect timing to celebrate the inspirational women…
Chef Scott Jaeger Cooks for The Better Life Foundation
The Better Life Foundation will present a once a month pop up dinner series at Save On Meats. Awesome Vancouver chefs will serve meals in diner-style and funds will go to A Better Life Foundation affiliated program. Scott Jaeger from The Pear Tree is up first on March 9 2015 and funds from this dinner…
MARCH 3 FREE SHORT STACK OF PANCAKES AT IHOP® RESTAURANTS
IHOP Restaurant Tradition Returns for Second Year to Raise Funds for Children’s Miracle Network In celebration of National Pancake Day on March 3, participating IHOP® restaurants will once again offer guests a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes, in the hopes that they will pay it forward with a voluntary donation to the…
Joe Fortes Introduces a Late Night Menu
There are many spots around town you can get Happy Hour specials, but how about late night? If you want some snacks after the show or a dessert or two, why not nibble at one of Vancouver’s landmark establishments? Fortes new menu is available 9:30 – 11 pm, seven days a week at the bar. Choose from their…
Staycation – Escape to Richmond
Last year we gave up the car meaning our lengthy getaways have taken a back seat to more local pursuits within a convenient reach via a leisurely cycle ride. However, thanks to Lincoln Canada we had the use of an MKC for a week, and took the opportunity to take a mini vacation in nearby Richmond. More…
Chinese New Year Tea Service The Urban Tea Merchant
3 more days only! Experience the Year of the Goat with an elegant Asian inspired three-tiered platter of tea infused delights. Offered until February 28th. This may just be our favourite one yet! Chinese New Year Tea Service $48 per person THE URBAN TEA MERCHANT TWG Tea* from our extensive tea list Veuve Clicquot Champagne…
Joe Fortes’ Brunch $9.95
LAST WEEKEND! Back by popular demand! Joe Fortes’ BRUNCH BONANZA is on until March 1, 2015 . Available Saturday and Sunday from 11AM – 4PM. Enjoy Joe’s Chorizo Bowl, Egg any style or Classic Eggs Benedict for $9.95 each. Reservations available: 604-669-1940 / www.joefortes.ca Joe’s Chorizo Bowl: 2 poached eggs. House Made Chorizo. Red Peppers and Onions….
VANWINEFEST CELEBRATES THE HISTORY, EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION OF AUSTRALIAN WINES
The wine world has already began to arrive for the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 20 to March 1. Headlined by a 55-winery contingent from theme country, Australia, the festival features 170 wineries from 14 countries participating in 53 events across the city. Each year, the festival offers an incredible opportunity for wine lovers…
Piper-Heidsieck Named Exclusive Champagne of the Oscars
What will be in your glass this Sunday? We’ll be sipping bubbles from the French Champagne House PIPER-HEIDSIECK, the exclusive champagne of the Oscars®! This year marks a three-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1785, PIPER-HEIDSIECK is one of France’s oldest Champagne houses and has been a long-time supporter…
Chinatown’s Sai Woo Restaurant Opening March 2015
Restaurateur Salli Pateman’s New Chinatown Dining Room Restaurateur Salli Pateman, formerly of Yaletown’s beloved Section (3), is putting the final touches on a new dining destination, Sai Woo, set to open in March 2015. Located at 160 Pender Street in Chinatown, the restaurant boasts two levels: the 113-seat upper floor is home to a dining…
Aveda Spruce Up
Once in a while Aveda offers a promo and I jumped quickly on the complimentary Aveda Facial ($40 value) and stress fix ritual of renewal, makeup touch up, and a customized skincare consultation they offered last month. They’re always available for a consultation and if you haven’t met Spencer, at the South Granville location, I highly…
Xi Shi Chinese New Year Tea
Whether you call it Year of the Goat, Ram or Sheep, Chinese New Year is upon us and it’s worth celebrating. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver presents a special Asian tea as well as introducing Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. Their tea service includes: Afternoon…
Selfology Spa Salon
SocialShopper Selfology Spa Deal here. Should you not be feeling quite yourself, it may be time to treat yourself to Selfology, a spa and salon at Granville and 16th in Vancouver. Peter Tu and Jessica Yu, the owners of this unique spot take self-care a step further and believe and practice with healing first in mind. By visiting…
Night At The Aquarium
A Spectacular Evening To Benefit The Conservation Of Our Oceans Journey to an enchanting aquatic world at Night at the Aquarium—Vancouver’s most unforgettable philanthropic event of the year. Come face to face with some of the greatest mysteries of the deep while enjoying fine food, wine, exciting entertainment and incredible live and silent auctions. We…
Wild Rice Celebrates Year of the Sheep
February 18 heralds the Year of the Sheep (also called Ram or Goat as the Chinese word is the same for all) or the year 4713 on the Chinese calendar. From February 19 through 22, Wild Rice will mark the occasion with feature dishes that have been created especially for you by Chef Todd. According to Chinese…
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, VANCOUVER CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH TEA MASTER
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is ready to ring in the Year of the Goat with an exciting addition to the team. The hotel welcomes Che Huadong, tea master and trained expert in the arts of Kung Fu Tea and Chinese Face Changing Opera. On 19 February, 2015, the hotel’s Chinese New Year festivities will include a…
House of Q’s Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
We are not waiting until official BBQ season to try Brian Misko’s House of Q’s Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs! Check him out at The Earlybird RV Show in Abbotsford at the Tradex. House of Q’s sessions will take place: Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Friday, February 20 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Saturday,…
Grapes of Laugh Gala, February 19
Raise a glass to top-notch improv comedy Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) will hold its 10th annual Grapes of Laugh Gala, on Thursday, February 19. Guaranteed to beat the winter blahs, this value-packed, not-to-miss event features toast-worthy wines, delicious canapés and daring comedy, all in support of Vancouver TheatreSports’ community and youth programs. A live improv…
Fitness Fridays Get Down(ward) to Semperviva
When there is any mention of yoga in Vancouver, Lululemon Yoga Clothes might come first to mind, but it would be quickly followed with Semperviva. Semperviva is an amazing place to practice all kids of yoga; I started the year with an excellent workshop “Detox Now – A Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Gloria Latham” and danced,…
