Many people associate “vegetarian” or “vegan” cuisine with blandness. Eating nothing but tofu, nuts, grains and soy is a meat and potato lover’s worst fear. For many, eating a simple salad with their meal is a daunting task and the idea of becoming a vegan or even trying vegan cuisine is rarely, if ever, considered [...]

Autumn’s warm afternoons quickly turn into brisk evenings that are perfect for a hearty bowl of soup. In lieu of the aforementioned, and with evenings becoming colder by the day, here is one of my favorite soup recipes. It is low in fat, but rich in pallet and sophistication. Enjoy as a meal on your [...]

Six Acres brings European ambiance and cocktails, wines, whiskeys and beers from around the world to the historic Gastown area. In a neighborhood that is rapidly gentrifying, Six Acres’ classic aesthetic fits the neighborhood perfectly and provides an affordable and rustic yet classy drinking and dining experience. Surrounded by captivating low rise architecture and original [...]

I have been suffering from a pretty terrible cold the last several days. Nasal congestion, fever, bad cough…you know how it goes. Anyways, from my experience, the only way to really get over a cold properly is to recline on the couch, drink lots of tea and whiskey, and of course - watch films.
Among the [...]

Good advertising for the most part should be funny. It’s a simple equation: funny advertisements catch attention and lead to increased brand awareness and sales. Gerry Graf and his team at TBWA New York have done an amazing job with their recent Skittle spots. Their unique and humorous approach makes me want to go [...]

To promote the up-and-coming Simpsons movie, a few lucky 7-Eleven convenience stores across North America have been converted into Kwik-E-Marts. Literally every detail has been thought of to bring the Kwik-E-Marts to life: Buzz Cola, Squishee machines and even Krusty-Os, among other things. This is one of the coolest and most clever marketing campaigns [...]

Check out these flavors of Japanese chips. Honestly, I find the snack’s bright and colorful packaging much more interesting than the innovative taste combinations - it’s so creative compared to what we Westerner’s get! If you are in Japan and have the munchies, here is a list of must tries:
Top Left: Tonkoku Ninniku Ramen: [...]

Time Magazine’s recent photo essay, “What The World Eats,” documents grocery purchases in 15 different homes around the globe. All the photographs taken are from Peter Menzel’s Hungry Planet. With families in the US to families in Africa, “What The World Eats” is an eye opening illustration of the relationship between location, food and [...]

We all know how bad Coke is for our health yet who can resist the refreshing taste of its carbonation? As soon as the first drip hits the back of your throat, you are refreshed and feel more alert.
The folks at Coke realize that their increasingly health-conscious consumers are trying to kick their Diet Coke [...]