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Win Brunch at Hawksworth

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Disclosure: Review — This is not a paid post, views are my own. Two of our meals were compliments of Hawksworth. We paid for the third and for all beverages. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

It’s not everyday that I eat at one of Vancouver’s most award-winning restaurants, but I should definitely do o more often. Last weekend I had brunch at Hawksworth Restaurant in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia for the first time and the company I was with sparkled like the grand chandelier in the main dining area as […]

Win Lunch at Reflections at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

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Reflections is a patio lounge and restaurant tucked into a 4th floor courtyard at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia with covered open-air seating, a fire pit, comfy couches, and water features that help you escape the bustling city below. Having recently re-opened for the season, you can enjoy cocktails, lunch, and dinner in the lounge seven […]

Surrey Restaurant Week 2013

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The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association along with Tourism Surrey are hosting the first Surrey Restaurant Week from Friday, May 24th until Sunday, June 2nd. Participating restaurants will be serving up three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for either $20, $30, or $40 per person. Photos from my lunch at Ashiana Restaurant last year. You can choose […]

Nanaimo Bar Trail in Nanaimo

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Disclosure: Review — Our Nanaimo Bars were courtesy of Tourism Vancouver Island and Tourism Nanaimo. Views in this post are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

The Nanaimo Bar, famous for its layers of chocolate, custard, and coconut, is the inspiration for the Nanaimo Bar Trail throughout downtown Nanaimo. This tour, envisioned by Tourism Nanaimo’s Chelsea Barr three years ago, engages local businesses to remix the famous bar into drinks, cakes, and various other concoctions. Their innovative creations are featured on […]

Bistro at Westwood Lake Nanaimo

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Disclosure: Review — Our meal was compliments of Tourism Vancouver Island. Views in this post are my own. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

Westwood Lake in Nanaimo is a man-made recreational oasis with 5.5km of hiking and walking trails, a playground, a dog off-leash area, and a sandy beach. It’s located just up the hill from the Harbour City, across the highway and at the base of Mount Benson. On its shores you’ll also find the Westwood Lake […]