There’s no denying that Bubble Tea has officially become a Vancouver institution. Much like Sushi in the early 90’s, Vancouver is witnessing an explosion in the number of Bubble Tea establishments in the last couple of years. For the uninitiated, the choices can seem overwhelming. For the aficionados out there, the excitement over every store opening is palpable as each offers specialties that distinguish them from the others. Here are 7 ...
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Here in Canada we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by donning kitsch green threads – typically top hats or shamrock-emblazoned t-shirts, socks etc., dying our rivers green, and often, inadvisably, consuming excessive amounts of Guinness or Jameson. Though drinking has been part of the celebration since the beginning, it is worth noting it is a religious holiday dating back to the 17th Century and honoring the 5th century missionary who introduced ...
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There comes a time in every student’s life when they want to break free of campus living for a taste of the real world. As great as #UBClife is, it does get tiring after a while. Typically, at age 19 or 20, many feel the time is ripe to seek accommodation alone or with roommates in a nearby neighbourhood and to start adulting in earnest. No more boring res food ...
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Let’s face it – the majority of Canadian’s give at least a small puck about hockey. You may have fond memories of playing shinny on outdoor rinks (though likely not the case for Vancouverites) or tuning into Hockey Night in Canada with your family or spending weekends playing in tournaments in small towns across Canada. Whatever the memory, it is at the very essence of what it means to be ...
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The blur of Dine Out is behind us so we can sit back and more carefully contemplate all our fair city has to offer in terms of new (or nearly new) eating establishments. Despite the demands and challenges of running any hospitality venture, and restaurants in particular, Vancouver’s foodie entrepreneurs are continuously putting themselves out there so that we can enjoy some of the most innovative, beautifully prepared cuisine in ...
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FEATURE: ILLUSTRATION BY MARIANA YATSUDA IKUTA LOWDOWN The West End is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods and also the largest on the Downtown peninsula. It is home to some of the city’s most colourful thoroughfares, best beaches and the biggest city park this side of New York - Stanley Park. The charming mix of old and new high rises, art deco low rises and the odd heritage home make this ...
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Part of South Vancouver’s newest neighbourhood town centre, the W1 towers, located conveniently at the Marine and Cambie hub, offer both furnished and unfurnished 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options to the public. These beautiful apartments are part of the successful transformation of the Cambie Corridor. This planned community has everything you need. Enjoy world-class amenities, stunning city-mountain views, and shopping and entertainment at your doorstep. Here are some neighbourhood highlights: Easy Transportation The vibrant, safe ...
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FEATURE: PHOTO BY SILVER STAR RESORT Vancouver is perfectly situated for weekend getaways and as Family Day is fast approaching, we thought we’d give you a few ideas for winter escapes that you may not have considered before. We’ve left out the glorious local mountains and Whistler not because they aren’t worth a visit, but because plenty of ink has already been spilled on their magnificence! …from nearest to farthest. Bowen Island For ...
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That annual holiday dedicated to love (and friendship) is around the corner and the hype machine is on full throttle. There is perhaps no other day that divides the population so clearly into two groups – the romantics and cynics among us. In response, we’ve come up with some ideas that will reboot your v-day game and perhaps even appeal to the eyeball-rolling cynics out there. VDAY CLICHÉ: DINNER RESERVATIONS Do you really ...
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It’s that time of year when Vancouver restaurants lure overfed, post-holiday crowds to their restaurants through the promise of affordable prix-fixe menus highlighting their fare. Starting out as a quiet attempt to boost restaurant revenues during a notoriously quiet time of year, the Dine Out Festival has become an unequivocal success – a much-anticipated annual dining event. Running January 18th to February 3rd this year, hundreds of lower mainland restaurants ...
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