Welcome to Pumpkin Spice season, formerly known as fall

Each year Starbucks customers look forward to seasonal favourites coming back and new products debuting. However, no drink is more anticipated than the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). It has become synonymous with Autumn and represents getting back to routine, cosy sweaters, long walks to enjoy the leaves changing colour and reconnecting with the everyday.   … Read more

Starbucks Canada is shaking up summer

There’s 60+ days of summer left and the Starbucks menu just got a summer makeover. Starting Tuesday, July 11th, Canadian customers can head to stores and get their hands on these new menu items:   • NEW Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea Infusions Starbucks is reimaging their iced tea menu. New Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea Infusions … Read more

Wize Monkey Brewing up a Storm in the Coffee and Tea industry

  Local Vancouver Company is Revolutionizing the Coffee Industry for the Better   The roots were laid down for Vancouver-based Wize Monkey back in 2013 while founders Max and Arnaud were undertaking a class project for their Master’s degree in Bordeaux, France. During an assignment for their global business class, they found a study that … Read more

Milano Coffee Celebrates Gold Medals, Travels for Direct Trade Coffee and Gets Set to Launch Two New Coffee Series

  Vancouver based Milano Coffee continues to gain recognition and attention on the world stage for its tireless approach at coffee innovation. Brian and Linda Turko took over Milano Coffee with family support just thirteen years ago. The six-coffee shop institution boasts a local roastery, cult-status espresso blends, and a promise to take the three-generation legacy to the … Read more

A Fantastic Fill at the Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl

  The last day of Dine Out Vancouver, Sunday Feb 5, was a Brunch Crawl for me on Commercial Drive.  Quite luckily it did not snow that day.  Just crisp air to make your cheeks rosy and ready for something warm to drink and eat.  Commercial Drive fit the bill.  Below are a few comments … Read more

Cascara: the coffee cherry’s best-kept secret and newest latte at Starbucks

Now available to Starbucks customers nationwide, the Cascara Latte is Starbucks first new beverage of 2017. So, what is cascara? Here are 3 things you need to know about cascara at Starbucks:   Cascara (kas-KAIR-uh: like mascara) means “husk” or “shell” in Spanish, and refers to the fruity outer skin surrounding the bean. The coffee bean … Read more

Bump N Grind…go for the cookies!

Yesterday I took part in Bump N Grind Cafe’s official “Grand Opening” at their new South Granville location. Although locals know Bump N Grind has been open since late December this was my first time visiting this conveniently located Cafe. Situated just off 14th Avenue on Granville Street, next door to Meinhardt’s Bump N Grind … Read more

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