Archive of posts tagged "restaurants"

Enjoy an Arts Club Date Night This Christmas

by Rebecca Bollwitt

You really can’t go wrong with a classic date night that consists of a dinner-and-show, and when the local restaurant community supports theatregoers, it’s just that much better. I recently had two date nights ahead of two Arts Club holiday shows, and each was just lovely. It’s a Wonderful Life on Granville Island I was […]

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Warm Up to Calgary This Winter

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Stepping off the plane at YYC airport you’ll find that the terminal is full of friendly White Hat volunteers, wearing the signature cowboy hats you may associate with the Calgary Stampede, and the city of Calgary itself. Stetsons, steaks, sprawl, and steeds, that’s what one might purely think of this Albertan metropolis, unless they’ve visited […]

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Dinner at Brix & Mortar in Yaletown

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Brix is one of those restaurants that creates lasting memories, and not only because of its dreamy cobblestone courtyard, with draping ivy, chandeliers and candles that ooze romance. The first time I was at the restaurant was for a work Christmas dinner 14 years ago, the type of event that Brix is well-known for hosting […]

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Experience One of Canada’s Best New Restaurants in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was recently at a wellness retreat in Whistler that had a schedule packed with yoga, seminars, workshops, and a very natural brunch each morning. My biggest take-away from the weekend was learning to slow down and find balance, especially when it comes to food. Take your time to let your body enjoy a meal, […]

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Festive Tea Service at The Urban Tea Merchant

by Rebecca Bollwitt

In the heart of Downtown Vancouver, between busy intersections, crowded shops, and puddle-laden sidewalks, there is a warm, calm, and welcoming tea room serving up delectable seasonal treats paired with a comforting selection of TWG holiday teas. Festive Tea Service at The Urban Tea Merchant Reza Nasooti, who is the Tea Sommelier at The Urban […]

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Win a Famoso Guildford Gift Card

Comments 106 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Guildford Town Centre has a new dining option complete with delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and a centre bar with big screens for game night. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria recently opened its doors in this popular Surrey location, making this urban destination its 6th BC location and 29th in Canada. Serving an authentically Italian menu with Canadian twists […]

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Win Tickets to the Fall Harvest Dinner at The Belmont

Comments 49 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Fall is here which means it’s time for chunky scarves, hot beverages, and oh-so-much comfort food. Indulge and enjoy the best of the season at The Belmont’s second “Dine. Drink. Dance.” event, the Fall Harvest Dinner. Where: The Belmont Bar, 1006 Granville, Vancouver When: Thursday, October 29th, 2015 at 7:00pm Tickets: Available online for just […]

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Top Drop Vancouver 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Enjoy one of the year’s signature wine, beer, and gastronomy events over two days at Top Drop Vancouver, bringing together international, terroir-focused wineries, cideries, breweries, and more September 10th and 11th. Top Drop Vancouver focuses on sustainably-farmed, handcrafted wines offering a distinct sense of place, without heavy-handed winemaking trickery to get in the way. While […]

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Celebrate BC Menu at White Spot

Comments 165 by Rebecca Bollwitt

White Spot’s Celebrate BC summer menu features local ingredients, seasonal dishes, and BC wine features to round out your inspired dining experience. Pairing up wine makers, farmers, and growers, the menu truly does celebrate the best of BC. Celebrate BC Menu at White Spot Enjoy grilled, wild Johnstone Strait Salmon, Karen Gillis’ Red Rooster Pinot […]

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