Cozy up with Starbucks NEW Apple Crisp Macchiato
While fruit and coffee are a new territory for Starbucks, the flavours complement each other well, with the creaminess of the milk balancing the espresso for a nostalgic autumn pick-me-up.
Month: August 2021
It’s officially PSL Season! Starbucks launches its fall menu earlier than ever before
Starting Tuesday, August 24, pumpkin returns to Starbucks stores across Canada and the U.S., including the favourite fall duo, Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, in addition to seasonal fall bakery items: the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Pumpkin Loaf and Pumpkin Scone.
Sarah McLachlan School of Music Marks Milestone Anniversary
Since moving to its permanent location on East 7th Avenue in September 2011, the Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM) has been a staple in the Mount Pleasant community and beyond, offering a full spectrum of music programming and learning resources to those it positively impacts most.
Gender-inclusive youth sport loses access to practice space
Vancouver Junior Roller Derby is the home of youth roller derby in the Metro Vancouver area. Since 2013, its 50+ skaters ranging in age from 6 to 18 across all skill levels have enjoyed weekly practices in the Mount Pleasant Community Centre gymnasium.
Provence Marinaside’s Jean-Francis Quaglia Knighted by Government of France
In a ceremony held at Provence Marinaside yesterday afternoon (August 18), the Government of France, as represented by its Consul General in Vancouver, Mr. Philippe Sutter, honoured Provence Marinaside’s owner and executive chef Jean-Francis Quaglia, by appointing him a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole./Users/valerievdg/Downloads/51378985679_54e4724189_c.jpg
Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher
2020 Chardonnay Nostalgia Oliver, BC $24.99 Pale straw with medium-light intensity. Ripe yellow apple, butter, lemon curd, nectarine, a hint of pineapple, and vanilla. Well balanced with a creamy texture. Butter, toast, honeydew, citrus, dominate the palate with a splash of spice. Flavours linger on the medium-long finish. 2020 Pinot Gris (Quill Label) … Read more
Moon Curser Wines Where and How to Get ’em before they’re gone…
The weather isn’t the only thing that’s been hot, hot, hot! If you are a lover of Moon Curser wines you want to get shopping before your favourites are all gone.
LOCAL Public Eatery Expands Calgary Presence with New Eau Claire Neighbourhood Location
LOCAL Public Eatery (LPE) is proud to announce the opening of their newest location, LOCAL Public Eatery – Barclay, in the Eau Claire neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Set to open on August 21, 2021
Get back to Routine this fall with Molson Ultra and Chef Kimberly Lallouz
Molson Ultra, a light beer with 70 calories and 2g of carbs per 355ml can, has partnered with Celebrity Chef & One Big Recipe Star Kimberly Lallouz to give Canadians the opportunity to win an exclusive virtual cooking class with Chef Kimberly to learn new recipes and tips to embrace a balanced life.
Large-scale mural adds splash of colour to downtown architecture
Students from UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program are once again working to create a mural in downtown Kelowna. 10 students are participating with Instructor David Doody and his partner, UBCO Teaching Assistant Jorden Doody, to create a new mural at 1358 St. Paul Street.