
With exuberant enthusiasm, Executive Chef Paul Marshall introduced the new spring menu for Opus Hotel’s Cento Notti at hotelier John Evans’ private Vancouver residence. A stunning view over Coal Harbour complimented the simply prepared spring flavours sourced from local farmers and fishermen bringing out the best of the season. Produce from the Fraser Valley, fresh [...]

Labor day will be here before you know it and plans must be made. New York City will do their annual disappearing act; however, instead of going to the Hamptons or binge drinking beer on the Jersey Shore, why not do something different? Seriously, something awesome. It’s been a rough year so far, especially if [...]

Entrepreneur: [Webster's New World Dictionary 4th Edition] \ a person who organizes and manages a business undertaking, assuming the risk for the sake of the profit. Challenging. Yes. Rewarding. You bet. Come to think of it, being an entrepreneur kind of sounds a lot like motherhood, don’t you think? And if you knew my Mom you certainly would agree with [...]

Amazing gifts for an amazing woman What can you say about this woman? She is your own personal shopper, chauffeur and chef. She will clean up after your messes and she knows how to throw a great party. Where else can you find someone who is willing to help with homework, before doing her own [...]

She skulked into the restaurant with her Prada sunglasses and dropped her python clutch on the table. We always did dinners here, at Del Posto, the food was divine and my mother always said “going anywhere this far west will you keep you grounded,” – our topic of discussion was Mother’s Day. You see my [...]

With Mother’s Day coming up quick, don’t worry we have gift guides coming, it’s becoming that crazy overwhelming feeling of getting the lady you love most the best possible gift. However, we know sometimes that you may just be swamped with work or other responsibilities and that you just don’t have the time to shop. [...]

Have you ever wanted a personal stylist? What about shop at some of New York City’s coolest boutiques? True, you can order online from the city’s larger clothiers, but what about those secret local shops? As of today, Zaden Row is your answer. Just launched Zaden Row is made up of independent local New York [...]

Mom deserves best and with Mother’s Day right around the corner now is your chance to get her something spectacular. Well, not right now per say, but on May 1-3, 2012 will be prime time Mother’s Day. You may be asking yourself why in the world you only have those three days – that’s because [...]

Last night, the fashion crowd gathered at 1088 Robson Street for the opening of Vancouver’s first ever J. Crew store. It is Canada’s second J. Crew and first to carry menswear. The 5,953 square foot, two-story store is now open and surely shaking things up in the retail market on Robson. The store layout is [...]