Trumpet playing saves musician’s life at gun point in Mexico

     “New Futures” is a new jazz and electronic infused CD, created and produced by trumpeter/composer Malcolm Aiken. Malcolm and his band have been playing together for three years at Guilt and Company, a musical hub in Gastown, and the songs are a natural fruition of the collaboration. Malcolm, a modern day musical Indiana … Read more

TACOFINO CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR

TACOVERSARY: TACOFINO CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR IN GASTOWN BY GIVING BACK TO BOTH CUSTOMERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY Tacofino to Donate Proceeds of Half-Price Fish Tacos Sold on Jan. 30 to Potluck Café Society   Tacofino is marking the first anniversary of its flagship Gastown location by serving up a celebratory special to its loyal customers that will also raise … Read more

Dine Out™ Van Fest does brunch!

Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents: Presented by Vancouver Foodster, these events are sure to please anyone who loves brunch. Visit 6+ restaurants in each of the neighbourhoods as you taste all sorts of dishes in this Brunch crawl using your “passport” as your guide. 3-Crawl Ticket Pack: Choose any 3 crawls for $115 provides the … Read more

Save the dates:

Tourism Vancouver Dine Out Festival and Vancouver Foodster presents Save the dates: January 16, 2016 — Gastown Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 17, 2016 — Olympic Village Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 23, 2016 — Downtown Vancouver Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 24, 2016 — North Van Dine Out Brunch Crawl January 30, 2016 — … Read more

Gastown Eatery Continues Free Tapas

Salt Tasting Room Extends San Sebastián Experiment    Gastown Eatery Continues Free Tapas Event Due to Popular Demand   Vancouver tapas lovers rejoice! Salt Tasting Room is prolonging its latest sampling event to serve up savoury sharing plates for another month. Due to overwhelming popularity, Gastown’s premier wine bar has extended the San Sebastián Experiment, just in … Read more

The Irish Heather Revives Beloved Long Table Series

Gastown gastropub’s dinner series returns, along with a revamped menu Vancouver’s most authentic and traditional Irish pub is bringing back its acclaimed social dining experience. On the first and third Monday of September, The Irish Heather will once again host its highly anticipated Long Table Series.   This unique series allows hungry guests to hunker … Read more

L’Abattoir Welcomes New General Manager

  Ricardo Ferreira joins Gastown’s stellar restaurant team   Gastown’s renowned French-inspired eatery, L’Abattoir, is thrilled to welcome Ricardo Ferreira as the new general manager to lead the restaurant. In Ricardo’s new role, he will ensure the restaurant’s day-to-day operations run without a hitch, and is eager to assist the venerated Gastown eatery build its bank of accomplishments by … Read more

Free People Movement: what moves you?

  Join the Movement: Fitness, Food, Fashion, and Fun As a longtime fan of Free People, I had the immense privilege of attending an event that occurred in six major cities around the world on Tuesday, January 20th. Free People, in partnership with Women’s Health, has created a movement, the purpose of which is to … Read more

TACOFINO’S NEW “TACO BAR” BRINGS BOLD NEW FLAVOUR TO GASTOWN IN EARLY JANUARY

Flagship Location to Feature Tacofino’s Celebrated Mexican-inspired Fare, Patio, Full Bar and Lounge and Separate Take-Out Entrance The West Coast’s beloved Tacofino is set to serve up its signature brand of eclectic, Mexican-inspired cuisine in downtown Vancouver this January when it officially unfolds its new flagship Taco Bar in a fully restored heritage space in historic Gastown. Located in … Read more