I was delighted to be re-introduced to a lovely space in Yaletown, Vancouver recently. Locals remember Villa del Lupo fondly and so do the new owners: Julio Gonzalez Perini and Michael Mameli once worked at the Italian restaurant together.  This time around, they have re-named it Lupo Restaurant and focus on what they call “reinventions [...]

What better way to celebrate women of all sizes than by celebrating them at a burlesque-style lingerie fashion show with proceeds going to a worthy cause? For those in Vancouver on January 29, 2010, come out to the Caprice Nightclub from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (show starts at 8:00 pm) to see some gorgeous [...]

A fine opening party it was. Hub Restaurant & Lounge in Yaletown, Vancouver opened its doors a couple of weeks ago, but the official opening took place last week. I invited my friend James and we went to check out the old Brown’s Restaurant. The same owners got rid of the corporate franchise and re-created [...]

There aren’t too many restaurants in Vancouver older than me. The rate of turnover is just so high in the city. But O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar on Robson Street in the west end of Vancouver has stood the test of time for almost 40 years. I’ve been meaning to eat here for some time now [...]