Colony Bar – Brunch in the Northwoods of North Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
Brunch is a topic that will never get old. On the brunch at the newly opened Colony Bar in North Vancouver, dare I say brunch has seldom been as relaxing? »
Brunch is a topic that will never get old. On the brunch at the newly opened Colony Bar in North Vancouver, dare I say brunch has seldom been as relaxing? »
In my book it's always a fine time for wine. Last week, I had the chance to attend a portfolio tasting of HQ Wine, a local Vancouver purveyor of wines from BC, Italy, Chile, New Zealand, Austria, and more. »
This year, the BCPMA held its annual charity fundraiser, the Healthy Chef Competition. This healthy competition celebrated a charitable event, a $6,000 scholarship to the BC Chefs Junior Chef Program, and an auction with proceeds to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society. »
One thing Vancouver really loves is bakeries. We've seen a few operations spring up over the years to challenge the national brands. Lift, Fife, and Bad Dog Bakery come to mind in the mid-2010s. Fast forward to 2019, and The Bench Bakehouse is now on the scene in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. »
When I heard The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe was opening a second location for their Japanese fusion menu that promotes a healthy vegan lifestyle, I was intrigued. This cafe now joins its sister from North Vancouver as a new option along the busy Hastings corridor. »
For those looking for an interactive evening with pizza and cocktails, the latest offering from Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co., Get Crafty, might be right up your alley. This new event booking option gives diners the chance to get crafty through a guided cocktail and pizza-making night... »
With great wine comes great food pairing responsibility. The 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Wine Festival saw the return of another festival favourite: the PICA Kitchen Party. »
Another year means another rock star showing at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Back for its 41st year and furthering its legacy as one of the largest wine events in the work, this year's theme was California wines, a region known for its variety of micro-climates. »
Some people like their bars dark, some people like their bars to host trivia, and some people like a theme to lounge in. Hail Mary's, a 2018-born bar in East Vancouver, is all of that and more. »
In the span of 2 years, Vancouver has almost doubled its number of steakhouse franchises. What was once just Hy's, Gotham's, Black & Blue, and The Keg, added The Victor to the list, and now Elisa in late 2018. »
Coffee pods and landfills – name a more iconic duo, eh? In the blue corner, OneCoffee appears to offer a solution that's both 100% compostable, fair trade, organic, and all the other buzzwords you like. In the red corner though, is bureaucracy. »