Mahalo to our wonderful readers! Gary and I wanted to share with everyone that we have started a new venture: www.9to5travel.com. The website provides travel reviews and of course loads of food reviews from around the world. So feel free to stop by and read about our globetrotting adventures. I’m aware that many Vancourites vacation […]
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Starbucks (Arbutus & Valley) Review
Did you know that Starbucks opened its first location outside Seattle at Waterfront Station, right here in Vancouver? Either love it or hate it, the company has infiltrated the world. Its presence in so many countries is a factor contributing to what people loathe or despise about the coffee giant. Some will argue that local […]
Cafe Zen On Yew, Kitsilano Review
Cafe Zen, as you would expect, is located on Yew Street (and 1st Ave. right near Kits Beach – look for the yellow awning) in Kitsilano. It has a perfect location and offers an excellent variety of breakfast items. When we moved from Victoria to Kitsilano a few years ago, our Realtor actually drove us […]
Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries Review
Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries is nestled right next to Trafalgar’s Bistro on West 16th & Trafalgar – located in Kitsilano/Arbutus Ridge. They offer an exquisite selection of daily, fresh-baked desserts: cakes, cookies, pastries, tortes, tarts, flans, etc. as well as sandwiches and espresso. This cozy 16-seat cafe, is a wonderful place to sip a […]
Giovane Café Review
The Fairmont Pacific Rim, located in downtown Vancouver is stunning. Carrera marble floors, walls and pillars would normally look ostentatious, however the design is über calming, modern, and sophisticated. We would suggest definitely wandering the hotel when you come to eat! Giovane Café is a chic cafe + bakery + deli located inside the Fairmont […]
Caffè Artigiano Kitsilano
Caffè Artigiano has been Vancouver’s premiere Italian-style coffee house and bistro since 2000. For ten years now, Vancouverites have enjoyed the espresso art from their World Champion Baristas. Currently, they have cafés in Calgary and Victoria and ten locations around greater Vancouver. The founders and former owners of Caffè Artigiano also founded 49th Parallel Roasters, […]
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Café Review
49th Parallel is a sophisticated café located on trendy 4th Avenue in Kitsilano (between Yew and Arbutus). They are owned by the same people who started (and later sold) the award-winning, Vancouver born, Caffè Artigiano. 49th has fair-trade and organic coffees + teas, organic chocolate bars from all-over the world, and pastries – including the famous […]
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Ancora Opens For Weekday Lunch & Sunday Brunch
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Vancouver’s Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Named Among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria named amongst Best Pizza in the World by Condé Nast Traveler
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Glowbal & COAST Restaurants
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Glowbal Is Back And Better Than Ever
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Beach Bay Café and Patio Now Serving Up Sunday Brunch
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Beloved Victoria Macaron Patisserie set to open in Vancouver
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Triple Threat Superfood – PRANA ProactivCHIA