Photo courtesy of Scout Magazine We needed to wake up and smell the coffee –especially on a rainy day like today and so we headed to the new Rainier Provisions for a warming brew. Legendary Portland coffee kings Stumptown Coffee Roasters came to train Rainier’s… Keep Reading
Looking for some comfort food to brighten up the weekend? We’ve found our fix at the newly-opened Rainier Provisions on the corner of Carrall and Cordova. We picked up locally-made charcuterie and sausages from the deli counter of Heather Hospitality Group’s latest venture and then… Keep Reading
Last Sunday we joined the Irish Heather for their popular Long Table Series. At 7pm an intimate group of guests flocked to the signature 40-foot-long communal table for a traditional ‘Sunday Dinner’ of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, winter vegetables and roasting jus. A hearty home-cooked… Keep Reading
Heather Hospitality Group’s new 102-seat delicatessen Rainier Provisions opens today in Vancouver’s historical heartland. The Rainier gives the nostalgic concept of ‘provisions’ an edgy makeover in this all-in-one airy eating establishment, specialty coffee shop and carefully-curated deli located on the ground floor of Gastown’s heritage Rainier… Keep Reading
Surprise your sweetie with a romantic last-minute escape to Whistler and stay at the award-winning Nita Lake Lodge. Indulge at the Spa at Nita Lake Lodge with a Couple’s Relaxation Massage, a 60-minute side-by-side Swedish massage using an aromatic essential oil blend that promotes calm and… Keep Reading
Planning a lazy lie-in this Valentine’s Day? Even if your heart is set on spending Valentine’s evening at home with your beloved, you can still impress with a romantic meal by enjoying brunch with your beau at the Hawksworth Restaurant. Experience the relaxed romantic ambiance… Keep Reading
Photo via Bel Café Just earlier this week Bel Café launched their second delicious hot chocolate flavour for the Hot Chocolate Festival. The Bengal Daydream is a milk hot chocolate with sweet spices (chai), served with caramelized honey and orange palmier (yum!) The Bengal Daydream will… Keep Reading
This week’s Drink of the Week is the signature cocktail from Hawksworth Restaurant at Holt Refrew’s Food Meets Fashion event on Tuesday evening. The pretty blush pink drink was a delicate mix of Amontillado sherry with rose petals and orange peel, topped off with cava,… Keep Reading
Magnolia Hotel & Spa launches the fresh and enticing 50 Nights at The Magnolia, a fresh, local and seasonal pop up restaurant concept helmed by Chef Will Willgress. Chef Willgress has created a new menu with nightly features and describes the direction as being “globally inspired,… Keep Reading
Mmmm… just when we thought it was impossible to improve on hot chocolate we stumbled upon the “Pretty in Pink” at Bel Café, a white hot chocolate with heavenly notes of rose and raspberry served with a vanilla bean shortbread. It’s available at Bel Café until… Keep Reading
Whether to warm up after a long day on the slopes, or simply enjoy while relaxing by the fire, this “Winter Warmer†cocktail spotted in Whistler Traveller magazine is our favourite libation at Cure Lounge this season. We love Cure, Whistler’s hidden gem at Nita… Keep Reading
This week’s Drink of the Week is a refreshing new sparkling wine from Vancouver’s backyard – Langley. On Tuesday we visited FanClub to join Tourism Vancouver, local media and industry members for a preview of Dine Out 2013 with taster teasers from participating restaurants paired… Keep Reading