French cafés are the shit. From their old-world interior aesthetics to the quality of the coffee served, the entire experience of getting your caffeine kick is far superior to the North American mega-chain standard. Here, coffee is taken seriously and regarded as a great pleasure; something that’s enjoyed, and never rushed. It’s about socializing, talking [...]

Although domestic beers can be tasty and enjoyable, imports are where it’s really at. Like knowledge of fine wine, understanding good from bad beer says a lot about who you are as a person. For those that rarely venture beyond liquor store staples Kokanee and Canadian, here’s a list of affordable must try brewski’s that [...]

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 [...]