I mosied on down to the Cascadia Liquor Store this evening to find a brew to go with my creamy blue cheese quinoa concoction I cooked up. They, in my opinion, have the best selection of beer I've seen yet anywhere on the Island. I...
Now that I know about Bon Macaron Patisserie I find myself having trouble imagining having any other sweet for dessert, so naturally we stopped by the shop again this weekend. We had the chance to chat with one of the owners, Yann Fougere about wedding...
As promised, we have made (many) more visits to The Little Cheese Shop on Fort street in downtown Victoria. If you love cheese as much as we do, follow these guys on Facebook to get the latest updates on the newest addition to their stock...
I'm excited to be working with Exotic Car Vacations and I'm even more excited about our first tour of 2014 which will kick off an amazing year. For those here in BC that own an exotic car and want to join us on a tour...
During another weekend walk in downtown Victoria, I spotted something unexpected in Violette Boutique's window, a Rebecca Minkoff, and proceeded to speed into the store to check it out. I don't often see this brand anywhere in stores, and couldn't help but be curious. Rebecca Minkoff is...
My favorite hotel brand is giving me yet another reason to slang open my wallet and head on over to Vancouver in February. There is definitely a shortage of high in the sky dining options in Vancouver and I couldn't imagine a better spot than...
It looks like the marketing team for the Sutton Place in Vancouver took note of The Hazelton's Valentine's Day extravagant package from last year. While this is more than likely just a marketing ploy for links and brand buzz I applaud them. It's so ludicrous...
With the big day right around the corner, hotels in downtown Victoria have been putting together some pretty incredibly romantic valentine's day deals. Here are our top three recommendations for where you and your sweetheart should be spending your valentine's day this year. 1. Oswego Hotel...
BC beer lovers will have a small chance at grabbing a bottle of Samuel Adams Utopias 10th Anniversary Edition from liquor stores. The Samuel Adams’ limited edition brews come in two editions: their 10th Anniversary black and the 2013 copper. In order to purchase any...
The Hastings House on Salt Spring Island is undoubtably the nicest spot on the whole Island to stay if you're so lucky to have the chance. I try and get over to SSI at least twice a year and it's a great place to leave...
Local Wood Goodness! My quest for locally produced wood slab furniture has lead me to the works of Gelinas Carr Furniture which is located up Vancouver Island in Parksville. While I was looking for tables I had my eye caught by this light shade they masterfully...
While a lot of people tend to stick their nose in the air when you mention you're not sucking down the gluten anymore that happens very little here in Victoria. While I've heavily adapted my eating lifestyle towards a lot less gluten and wheat I...