Main Street Bike Expo: Celebrating Creativity in Cycling 

The Main Street Bike Expo readies for June 10 celebration at The Ellis Building    Get tuned up for the inaugural Main Street Bike Expo taking place at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 11am to 6pm. Celebrating creativity in the cycling world, this exhibition integrates cycling/lifestyle brands, community networks and … Read more

Just like a fine wine, Hy’s Steakhouse gets better with age.

  We have been dining at Hy’s Steakhouse off and on since the 70’s. Back in the day Hy’s Encore was the only place to go for steak in Vancouver. Located in the financial district Hy’s was the see and be seen place for the movers and shakers. One thing you could count on with … Read more

The City’s Largest Dinner Party Returns to Vancouver! Le Diner en Blanc

70 Cities Worldwide Host Annually the Legendary Pop-Up Culinary Event, Vancouver will celebrate its 6th Le Dîner en Blanc on August 24, 2017 A leading summer event in Paris for nearly 30 years, this elegant and secret affair is now well on its way to becoming THE August el fresco tradition! On August 24, 2017, Le … Read more

Vancouver Urban Winery launches the Reliance Series

Premium, small-lot wines the first of their kind made entirely in Vancouver   Vancouver Urban Winery (VUW) and Wine Director David Stansfield are pleased to announce the launch of their new premium, in-house Reliance Series, the first wines of their kind made entirely in Vancouver. Crushed and aged at Vancouver Urban Winery’s Railtown facility, the Reliance … Read more

L’Éclair de Génie: Now Open!

Greeted with champagne, eclairs, a photobooth and energetic staff, the first Canadian L’Éclair de Génie opened their doors April 30th. First of it’s kind, French pastry chef Christophe Adam has creations that are bold but subtle and not overly sweet. The eclairs are all visually stunning to the point where you almost don’t want to eat … Read more

TWG Tea Fashions the World’s Most Luxurious Iced Teabag Collection

    With the sun ablazing, TWG Tea is launching the world’s most luxurious collection of teabags especially crafted for the preparation of iced teas. As a trendsetting purveyor of exquisite teas, TWG Tea continuously shapes the fashion of tea appreciation by taking the global tea industry by storm with this extraordinary collection. The iced … Read more

Virtuous Pie launches short run “Weekend Agenda” brunch

  Our plant-based brunch includes a mix of savory and sweet pizzas, bowls, and sides, all made in-house and for you to enjoy. Saturday + Sunday | 11am – 2pm Can be gluten free Naturally nut free Spicy Breakfast Pizza EAT YOUR TATORS | $13 San Marzano Pizza Sauce, Black Beans, Tator Tots, Tofu Scramble, … Read more

First Vancouver Opera Festival Opens with a Powerful, Brooding Otello

  2017 marks the first year of Vancouver Opera’s Festival format. And for the first time in 36 years, the company is staging a performance of Guiseppe Verdi’s dark and majestic Otello, the tale of Shakespeare’s brooding, tragic Moor under the direction of Michael Cavanaugh. I love the original play, and I couldn’t wait to … Read more

Marriage of Figaro Dazzles with Sparkling Performances

  I first met award-winning director Rachel Peake when she directed the acclaimed Realwheels production of Sexy Voices last year. So I was excited to learn that she would be directing Mozart’s much-loved The Marriage of Figaro as part of Vancouver Opera’s inaugural Festival series. This production exceeded my expectations with a stellar cast of emerging … Read more

OPUS Hotel Vancouver launches Perfect Day itineraries 

  Secrets of the city unveiled by five OPUS muses Insider travel tips are the best way to make the most of a city getaway and at OPUS Hotel Vancouver there are five muses waiting to show guests the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit in Vancouver. “Our OPUS muses originally inspired our … Read more