Meg James is a Vancouver-Based singer-songwriter whose musical journey began long before she ever entered a studio. Raised in the Okanagan, she grew up immersed in the world of competitive dance, developing an early connection […]
At The Beaumont, Jude Kusnierz isn’t just our Executive Director — she’s the heartbeat of the place. She built this community from the ground up, giving thousands of artists a space to create, connect, and […]
From their cozy home between Main Street and Fraser Street, L’Atelier Patisserie serves Mount Pleasant locals delectable French and Mediterranean pastries, fresh baked bread, and coffee based beverages. L’Atelier is a family-run operation that has […]
While it may not have been the original plan, destiny brought Daniel Kenney to his current Executive Chef role for not just the exquisite Lavantine Restaurant but also Skybar and Dahlia. All of these restaurants […]
Collective Goods, the sweet little French-ish bistro on Commercial Street, is under new ownership. There’s also a new chef in charge in the kitchen. Collective Goods used to be owned by Collective Hospitality. This was […]
Taiko means big drum in Japanese and Uzume is the nickname for the Japanese Goddess of Laughter. Uzume Taiko (pronounced: oo-zoo-may tie-co) is West Coast Canada’s premiere professional taiko drumming group that has performed both […]
Saina Khaledi is a sought-after musician and composer, who is part Persian goddess, and part Moana — a blend of ancient grace, artistic mastery, and wild-hearted nature that shapes everything she touches. Saina comes from […]
Kismet Estate is a family-owned and operated winery located in Canada’s wine capital of Oliver, BC. After 2024’s devastatingly cold temperatures and frost, Kismet recently celebrated a bountiful harvest. I spoke with Neelam Dhaliwal, General […]
iOTA brews crisp and robust non-alcoholic craft beer under the award-winning guidance of parent company Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. The Victoria-based brewery was first started by Matt Phillips in his Esquimalt apartment. Now, Phillips […]
Chef Alex Kim first fell in love with cooking in Korea on his grandmother’s farm. Then, in his teens, his decision to pursue a culinary career is partly what prompted his move to Canada. Disarmingly […]
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