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Vancouver International Wine Festival 2017 - Tasting Room Review

Vancouver International Wine Festival 2017 - Tasting Room Review

Disclosure: I was a media attendee and all opinions are my own. Vancouver loves wine. At 39 years and running, the Vancouver International Wine Festival [http://vanwinefest.ca] (VanWineFest) has been celebrating wines both within the nation and past our borders. At the heart of the festival is the Tasting »

Sulmida - Korean Bingsoo Review - Burnaby

Sulmida - Korean Bingsoo Review - Burnaby

Those who follow my dessert cafe reviews know I am particularly fond of non-Taiwanese shaved ice. Bingsoo is the Korean equivalent which grinds blocks of frozen milk to achieve a similar taste and then presented with various toppings. I had my eye on Sulmida [https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/sulmida-dessert-cafe-south-burnaby-burnaby] »

5 Best Things from Science of Cocktails - Vancouver [RECAP]

5 Best Things from Science of Cocktails - Vancouver [RECAP]

Disclosure: I was a media guest and all opinions are my own. What a weekend! Thursday February 9 was the second Science of Cocktails held at Science World [https://www.scienceworld.ca]in Vancouver. With over 1500 tickets sold, the 25+ bar stations and 12 food stations had their hands »

Octopus’ Garden - $100 Omakase Review - Vancouver

Octopus’ Garden - $100 Omakase Review - Vancouver

In Vancouver, you have many options for Japanese food. You have your sushi and ramen places and you have izakayas. As you dine in the pricier echelons, omakase becomes the definitive standard of fine Japanese dining. Octopus’ Garden [www.octopusgardensada.com/] is an example of such a restaurant, offering two »

La Pentola - Brunch Review - Vancouver

La Pentola - Brunch Review - Vancouver

When you’re staying at a boutique hotel, you might not want to venture too far out when looking for a weekend brunch. Based on my stay at Opus Hotel in Vancouver, the closest restaurant was La Pentola [http://lapentola.ca], conveniently located on the ground floor of the hotel. »

Opus Hotel - Deluxe King Room Review - Vancouver

Opus Hotel - Deluxe King Room Review - Vancouver

[http://noshandnibbleblog.com/post/155520900893/opus-hotel-review-vancouver-deluxe-king-room] Choosing a hotel is an part of planning a vacation. There is safety in chains like Radisson or Fairmont, but sometimes you may feel for something smaller and niche. I believe Opus Hotel [vancouver.opushotel.com/]in Vancouver fits that description. By definition, Opus »

Cioppino’s - Fine Yaletown Dining Review - Vancouver

Cioppino’s - Fine Yaletown Dining Review - Vancouver

Hey guys! Happy Christmas to those who observe. As part of our Christmas celebration, my girlfriend and I made a visit to Cioppino’s [http://cioppinos.wordpress.com], one of Yaletown's highest end restaurants; Vancouver too, for that matter. With a wide variety on the menu, is there »

Pan Pacific Vancouver - Hotel Review

Pan Pacific Vancouver - Hotel Review

When you want to experience Vancouver in the evening, downtown is a great place to be. With a mix of bars and shows, it’s a treat to spend an overnight in  Vancouver. Along the city's north harbour on a peninsula is the Pan Pacific Hotel [https://www. »

Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast 2016 –  Vancouver [RECAP]

Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast 2016 – Vancouver [RECAP]

[http://noshandnibbleblog.com/post/154627181768/pan-pacific-christmas-wish-breakfast-2016-overview-vanco] Now that we're into Vancouver's December, this much is clear: Christmas is in the air and tons of businesses are getting into charitable donations. I had the great fortune of attending the Pan Pacific Hotel [http://panpacific.com]'s »

Vancouver Christmas Market 2016 - Food [RECAP]

Vancouver Christmas Market 2016 - Food [RECAP]

Disclosure: My admission was complimentary and all opinions are my own. [http://noshandnibbleblog.com/post/154000050663/vancouver-christmas-market-2016-food-review] It’s December again! That means the Vancouver Christmas Market [http://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com] is in season and ready to serve up German-inspired holiday foods amidst a busy marketplace that includes handmade crafts, »

Companion Whole Foods – Coffee and Cacao [REVIEW]

Disclosure: This was a complimentary sampling provided in exchange for an honest review and no monetary compensation. Where does your coffee come from? For most people, they’ll guess “somewhere between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn” or they’ll look up the brand they just bought. »

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