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• EAT: House of Tofu Soup – Korean Cuisine in Burnaby, BC

  

  The other day I had dinner with some friends at House of Tofu Soup, a Korean grill restaurant in Burnaby. I don’t usually eat Korean food, but it was neat to tr... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #41 – Brit Pop

  

  Last night I had the pleasure of attending Topshop Vancouver’s Launch Party at FiveSixty. I was super excited for this event because I’m a huge fan of the... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 LIFESTYLE

• STYLE: Look #40 – Harvest Season

  

  My friends constantly laugh at me for being such a sucker for mustard. I end up buying practically every mustard item that I see! I like how this shade of yello... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• TRAVEL: Oceanographic Museum – Monaco

  

  Perhaps you haven’t heard of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, and I wouldn’t blame you. It’s not the key attraction of the area and it doesn’t house the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: La Brasserie – Franco-German Cuisine in Vancouver, BC

  

  As I was searching for a European brunch in town, my friend suggested for us to visit La Brasserie on Robson and Davie. This small restaurant features a... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• STYLE: Look #39 – Tea Party

  

  Over the long weekend I had the pleasure of attending a media tasting at the Teahouse in Stanley Park. In dressing for this occasion, I decided to change... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: Yves Veggie Dogs – Hot Dog Stand in Vancouver, BC

  

  I’ve always known that Vancouver has a decent food cart scene, but I’ve never really gotten around to trying anything other than Japadogs. But the other day as ... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #38 – Liberty Rocks

  

  Unless you’re Don Draper, you must have a casual day every now and then. I rather enjoy days when I can just roll out of bed and throw on whatever’s most... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Yves Veggie Dogs – Hot Dogs Stand in Vancouver, BC

  

  I’ve always known that Vancouver has a decent food cart scene, but I’ve never really gotten around to trying anything other than Japadogs. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #37 – Ride Away

  

  Just when I thought I was sick of polos, I found this one from Asos that turned things around. It has bikes on it, how great is that!? Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Zakkushi on Main – Japanese Grill in Vancouver, BC

  

  On my past few trips to Japan, I always preferred dining at casual restaurants rather than formal ones. I like casual bars and grills in Japan because they’re... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #36 – Teal Tundra

  

  Another big trend that I’ve been spotting this season is green pants. From darker greens to turquoise, pants in this color have come into fashion unlike ever... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: La Casa Gelato – 200 Gelato Flavours in Vancouver, BC

  

  I’m usually fairly conservative with my ice cream choices – Haagen Dazs Coffee does it for me most of the time. The other day, I went to La Casa Gelato, a gelat... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #35 – Fall’ing Contrast

  

  Now that the weather’s getting milder, I’m glad to finally be able to pull out my purchases from my New York trip. Over the summer, I was big on the blue and... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: Sweet Revenge – Old Fashioned Dessert in Vancouver, BC

  

  Dining in the Mount Pleasant area has been a frequent activity of mine as of late. After each meal, I always try to squeeze in a visit to Sweet Revenge for... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #34: Walnut Crunch

  

  As I attended the grand opening of a new bar downtown, I decided to wear a shirt and waistcoat to look dapper but not overdone. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Levain Bakery – World’s Best Cookies in Manhattan, NY

  

  Levain Bakery on the Upper West side is said to have some of the world’s best cookies. Unfortunately I was not able to visit this bakery due to being pressed... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• EAT: Petrossian – Eastern European in Manhattan, NY

  

  My last brunch in the Big Apple took place at Petrossian, an Eastern European restaurant in Midtown West. This restaurant was founded in 1984 and is housed in... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #34 – Entrenched

  

  The trench coat is by far my favorite outerwear piece to wear on a breezy Fall day. Over a dress shirt or a full suit, it makes anybody look extra sharp and... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 LIFESTYLE

• TRAVEL: Empire State Observation Deck – Manhattan, New York

  

  The Empire State Building’s Observation deck is undoubtedly the best place to get a bird’s eye view of the entire Big Apple. This 102-story building was... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL