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Chocolatier Unveils Latest Lineup of Delectable Offerings Perfect for Holiday Gifts and Gatherings

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR THOMAS HAAS’ SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS TREATS AND CONFECTIONS   With the holiday season just around the corner, Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie is set to mark the occasion by unveiling new holiday-themed signature confections, festive gift boxes and sweet stocking stuffers. This year, Thomas Haas has added several new items to his seasonal lineup including Tannenbaum, a delectable … Read more

Odd Society Spirits Releases Limited Edition Oaken Gin

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  This Wallflower Reaches Mighty New Heights with Oak   Odd Society Spirits is set to launch a limited release of Wallflower Oaken Gin on Friday, October 17, 2014. Aged in American white oak rye casks for 5 months, this specialty spirit is sure to wet any gin aficionado’s appetite. With just over 300 bottles available, … Read more

Wine School is back in session

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  VANCOUVER URBAN WINERY PRESENTS SUNDAY SCHOOL: THE #400 SERIES   After a sobering summer break, The Settlement Building’s Vancouver Urban Winery is back for its fourth series of wine-soaked Sunday School seminars. The Fall/Winter semester of drinking in school commences on October 26th with BC vs. the World: Round 4. Additional classes run on November 16th – Sommelier Smackdown IV: the Grudge Match – and December 14th – The Price Is Wrong! … Read more

Tourism Victoria Names BC Hospitality Foundation as First Official Charitable Partner

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  Tourism Victoria is pleased to announce the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) as its first official charitable partner. Tourism Victoria will provide access to various marketing channels and work with the Foundation to find new and innovative ways to enhance its profile within the hospitality industry. “Tourism Victoria is proud to be working with the BC Hospitality Foundation … Read more

The Internal Compass

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  At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. ~ Thich Nhat Hahn   Within each of us there lies a compass, which spins and turns in ways that we are able to feel if we learn to tune in to it, with … Read more

An evening of haute couture at Faubourg Paris

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  Last week Franck Point, owner and Master Artisan for Faubourg presented A Fashion Love Affair pairing artisanal French delicacies with haute couture. The evening was a smashing success and I had a wonderful time. The fashions were beautiful and the cuisine superb. Best of all you can still enjoy the wonderful offerings of Faubourg.      

Brain Hack: How to Remember Names

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  Do you ever catch yourself at an important executive meeting and for the life of you can’t remember the person’s name sitting across from you? You try to wait and listen for cues or any indication of another individual calling that person’s name, but to no avail – it never comes up. We’ve put … Read more

Baroness Philippine de Rothschild Passing of a Legend

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  It is with some sadness that I read of the passing of Philippine de Rothschild a while back.  Not a name you recognize?  Baroness Rothschild was one of the grande dames of Bordeaux wines.  Since 1988, she was chairwoman of Chateau Mouton Rothschild.  Want to sample one of her wines?  Better be prepared to … Read more

2015 Interior Design Trend Forecast from Karin Bohne and MOE’S Home Collection

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  As the New Year approaches, it’s time to start thinking ahead to what’s trending in the next age of interior décor. Helping to distinguish between lasting and passé trends is Karin Bohne, the creative mastermind behind Moeski Design Agency. According to Karin, interior design and decorating for 2015 will be marked by subdued simplicity … Read more

Taste of YALETOWN – October 16 – 30

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Last week I had an opportunity to join other members of the local media for a test run of Taste of Yaletown. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year’s Taste of Yaletown will be the best yet. Media were divided into smaller groups and each group sampled a selection of participating restaurants. Our first stop was La … Read more

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