Back in 1972, The Blarney Stone opened its doors in the Town and Robinson Block in Gastown, a cornerstone heritage buildling in Historic Gastown. Back in those days, The Blarney Stone was the first true Irish pub of its kind to open in Vancouver. Since...

Bike to Work Week is rolling up on May 18th (until June 3rd). Meet this week's feature bikers in Gastown - the media-savvy, video, and digital strategists from m2o digital agency check them out here).  Bikes in hand, we headed to the rooftop...

Take your mother (and your grandmother too!) out for brunch this Sunday. It looks like it's going to be a perfectly sunny and warm day this Sunday, so where better to walk around? Be sure to check out Inform's pop-up jewelry exhibition after you...

Some amazing, easy and totally original last minute gift ideas for Mom! These big-hearted gifts are just small enough to fit inside of envelopes. The best things come in small packages. (Gift Certificate for) Nails from Queen's! Book her an appointment...

Ever wonder why those cherries and fruit tasted so good at Salt Tasting Room, Judas Goat, and The Irish Irish Heather? It's because they are supplied by Scott Hawthorne, part-owner of Salt Tasting Room and Judas Goat, from his B.C. orchard. We talk to...

A non-exclusive list of things you should definitely add to your to-do list this week. Jewelry Pop Up at Inform Interiors This weekend, Inform is hosting a pop-up event featuring a selection of hard-to-find, unique Canadian and Scandinavian jewelry....

Some neighbourhood inspirations for Mother's Day. Pink Door handmade soaps, Available at Orling & Wu The Pink Door Paper Company products are intended to make people smile, melt, reminisce and sometimes, shed a tear of joy. From scented soap...

Only eight days left until the global celebration of like-minded sole-loving souls! Where better to celebrate than John's very own hometown of Gastown?     International Fluevog Day, now in its forty first year, has become a rather global phenomenon....

A non-exclusive roster of fun things you should definitely put on your radar. Baron Gallery presents THERE IS NO MESSAGE A new exhibition opens this Sunday, May 6th at Baron Gallery - including the discursive works of a talented roster of...

Stop by Gallery Gachet, between now and the 20th of May to enjoy several brand new bodies of work from five artists under one roof, that span a variety of tones and media.   Gastown's multi-faceted gallery, art school, and collection presents the...

While you were sitting in the chair at the barbershop these past few weeks, or while you were warming a stool at the bar or grabbing a bite around Gastown, you may have overheard your server, bartender, or barber talking about hitting the bag or throwing...

Across the water, Victoria's globally known Free / Man brand began a side project: a one of a kind men's pop-up shop that would feature and purvey unique, top quality brands with a strong commitment to craftmanship. "My original concept was to create...

A non-exclusive roster of fun things you should definitely put on your radar. ARMY & NAVY SHOE SALE ON TODAY Now in it's 63rd year, the hugely popular Army & Navy Annual Shoe Sale opens today, so do some rescheduling to clear some time...

Barley and hop lovers of Vancouver, the annual Vancouver Craft Beer Week is back! Check out the Gastown schedule below. Make sure to get your tickets soon! It sells out! SUNDAY MAY 20TH - 7PM - LATE Neighbourhood Gig + Gastown: Driftwood Brewing Gastown...

Kiddy corner to the iconic Steamclock at Cambie and Water lives Domenique Sabatino's Water Street Cafe. Gastown has evolved and grown so much over the past couple decades, and the West Coast-Italian restaurant has been there to see it all, since the restaurant...

For this season's Spring Shop Hop, more than 30 stores and restaurants kept their doors open into the night, while streams of shoppers lined the streets and packed into storefronts, to get great deals on spring’s selection of clothing, shoes, and housewares....

Roden Gray's summer arrivals are lining the racks and shelves at Roden Gray. Gents, check out their summer look book below - stunning traditional pieces with vibrant pops of colors. ...

Clean lines, minimal details, washed out pastels that meet grey hues, all in oversized silhouettes of light knits and transparent textiles sums up Oak + Fort's extensive Spring/Summer 2012 collection in a few words. Get a peek at what to look forward...

Jason Sulyma, one of Post Modern's guest DJs, has been a constant in Vancouver’s night life for the last 7 years and has helped build Vancouver’s name as a relevant night life scene in the world’s touring music circuit. Jason currently hosts weekly...

A non-exclusive roster of fun things you should definitely put on your to-do list this week. HAPPY HOUR KICK OFF PARTY AT TERRACOTTA! Starting Friday, from 6 -7, Terracotta is offering a happy hour, filled with dollar dim sum! Free chivas and green...