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 of [...]

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 lingerie [...]

I started the day with no plans for New Year’s Eve in Vancouver. I’m happy to say it turned out to be one of the better NYE celebrations.
The evening started early as my cousin and I headed to Wings on Granville (1162 Granville Street, 604-682-3473) to watch, first the Canucks game (great come-from-behind win) and [...]

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 Hub [...]

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 and [...]

As Christmas draws near, so too do special events and sales. Scout Boutique (152 East 8 Avenue, 604-879-7903) on Main Street, Vancouver kicked off the holiday season with a fashion show and sale in their teeny, tiny shop.
The theme: Mad Men-inspired pin up creations. The models: local burlesque dancers. The outcome: a show full of [...]