Vancouver bean-to-bar chocolate shop known for its unique hot chocolate offers organic, refined sugar-free hot chocolate cubes for supporters of pledge campaign Paul Dincer, founder of Koko Monk Chocolates, today launched a Kickstarter campaign to help him open a second location in Vancouver. The goal of the campaign, which runs until April 3, is to … Read more
An open-ceiling verandah, panoramic views of the apron and a designer setting creates the ultimate oasis of serenity and warmth Cathay Pacific unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers another great reason to arrive early, relax and pamper themselves before their flight. Located close to gate 16 in Terminal … Read more
Popular plant-based restaurant introduces soft-serve ice cream and other new offerings Virtuous Pie’s highly-anticipated new Vancouver restaurant opened its doors on Wednesday, February 28. At just over 2000 square feet, the UBC Wesbrook Village location will be Virtuous Pie’s largest outpost, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating and a number of new offerings including … Read more
Luxury boutique hotel adds 6th Four-Star award to list of achievements Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating List, naming OPUS Hotel Vancouver as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel for the sixth consecutive year. OPUS Hotel will be showcased as the only boutique hotel in Vancouver to have held this rating for … Read more
New Gastown Hotspot Offers Hot and Cold Small Plates, Crudos, Quick-Service Lunch Features and Food, Drink Specials During Happy Hour Following a successful launch in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Gastown district last month, Coquille Fine Seafood is casting a wider net by serving up Lunch and Happy Hour specials seven days a week in … Read more
Vancouverites will soon have a new brunch destination to add to their weekend plans as Aburi Restaurants’ Gyoza Bar (622 West Pender Street) launches brunch service. Guests can make reservations and dine in a warm, relaxing setting with a new menu featuring modern Japanese-style brunch dishes, tailored beverage list, and classic Gyoza Bar favourites. “Brunch … Read more
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces that Forbes Travel Guide has once again bestowed Five Stars, its highest designation, on Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Worldwide, 33 Four Seasons hotels and resorts earned the coveted Five-Star designation in 2018, setting the record for the highest number of Five-Star awards given to a … Read more
Beaucoup Bakery’s Betty Hung to release cookbook in Fall 2018 It was Betty Hung’s dream to one-day own a bakery. With this goal realized last year with the purchase of Beaucoup Bakery, she is now working on another life milestone, writing a cookbook. Slated for a 2018 release date, the theme is French baking 101 … Read more
This year, the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is awarding 4 Sommelier Scholarships to students currently working in the hospitality and/or wine industry who are furthering their wine education. The scholarships, each worth $1,000, are sponsored by Okanagan Crush Pad and Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants. The BCHF is pleased to announce the following individuals have … Read more
Deep Cultural Understandings Emerge as Haida Offer Interpretation of their Treasures The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) presents a visual feast of innovation and tradition with Haida Now, a collaborative exhibition featuring an unparalleled collection of Haida art, on display from March 16, 2018 to June 15, 2019. Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in … Read more