GRUB | Dipping Ramen x Menya Itto x Opening x Robson

"Menya Itto means 'house of ramen—one lantern'."

Robson—(March 13, 2022) Tokyo's top-rated ramen shop, Menya Itto, quietly opened up a shiny, brand new location—its very first in North America—in the West End part of town last week and is slowly ramping up its world-famous Japanese noodle-based offerings.

GRUB | Little Juke Fried Chicken x Opening x Davie Street

Davie Street—(August 28, 2018) The popular Juke Fried Chicken establishment opened up a second, counter-service location dubbed "Little Juke" in the thick of the West End neighbourhood during the tail-end of summer.

WANDER | Dîner en Blanc Vancouver 2017 x Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour—(August 24, 2017) Vancouver's most stylish once again gathered en masse and descended down to dual locations this year, Devonian Harbour Park (where media were situated) and Harbour Green Park, both located near the entrance to Stanley Park.

WANDER | Kent Street Apparel x 'Merde Il Pleut' Umbrella

"Our purpose is to charm and to inspire."

West End—(March 12, 2015) Merde il pleut (translation: "sh*t, it's raining" en Français) also means stylish for this cheeky Kent Street Apparel umbrella (ella ella) from the independent Mount Pleasant-based gentlemen's retailer.

GRUB | Timber x Chef Chris Whittaker x Robson

Robson—(March 12, 2015) Forage chef Chris Whittaker celebrated opening his second restaurant, the casual eatery Timber, over the weekend. The restaurant and bar is focused on classic "Canadian style" cuisine while being conveniently located next door and occupying the space formerly housing the Modern Art Gallery (and O’Doul’s for forty years before that) inside the Listel Hotel in the West End.

WEEKENDER | Summer Seafood Boil x Boulevard Kitchen

Downtown—To celebrate their first anniversary at the ritzy Sutton Place Hotel on Burrard Street, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar and Executive Chef Alex Chen are currently holding a weekly Summer Seafood Boil Series full of Southern-style comfort food every Sunday night throughout the season—and now extended into September.

From Akakuro-Buta to Pork x Kingyo x Damso x Secret Location

Akakuro-buta pork tasting tour at Kingyo Izakaya, Damso Modern Korean Restaurant, and Secret Location on February 19, 2014.



To promote their line of Akauro-buta Japanese premium pork loins from Alberta at T&T Supermarket, Wingtat organized a tasting tour to showcase the premium pork at local restaurants served in a variety of ways by different chefs.

Ocean Wise Menu x The Fish House x Stanley Park

Ocean Wise menu launch at The Fish House in Stanley Park restaurant on May 22, 2013.



The Fish House in Stanley Park restaurant introduced their new Executive Chef Curtis Demyon and announced their 100% Ocean Wise menu (in partnership with the nearby Vancouver Aquarium). Everything was fine and fresh, but I couldn't help being generally underwhelmed by most of the dishes.

Soju Bombs x Nor Boo Korean Restaurant x Robson

Soju bombs at Nor Boo Korean Restaurant on Robson Street on July 27, 2012. Photos by Kevin Wu.



I hit up Nor Boo for some late night soju bombs (beer with shots of soju) and a tweetup along with Janice (looking like my twin on the right), Amy (to the left), Queenie (drinking angrily below), Shelley (to her left, below).

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly x Beauty Night x The Boathouse

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly event in support of Beauty Night Society at The Boathouse Restaurant at English Bay on May 30, 2012.



Local media, bloggers, and professionals (like May Pang, top) gathering to the back of the Boathouse to support Beauty Night Society and giving confidence to women in need.

Dinner x La Brasserie Restaurant x Davie Street

Dinner at La Brasserie French restaurant on Davie Street on May 17, 2012.



After the Raincity Grill party, Kevin, Val, and I were still peckish and wandered down Davie Street for some grub.

Raincity Grill x 20th Anniversary x English Bay x West End

Raincity Grill's 20th anniversary party at English Bay in the West End on May 17, 2012.



Wine and bubbly on tap, celebrating twenty years of Raincity Grill overlooking beautiful English Bay.

Spicy Korean x Ap Gu Jung Restaurant x Robson

Korean food at Ap Gu Jung Restaurant on Robson Street on February 17, 2012.

CB2 Crate & Barrel Store x Grand Opening x Robson

CB2 Crate & Barrel furniture store grand opening party on Robson Street on February 17, 2012.



Half of Vancouver showing up to the somewhat trendy American furniture retailer Crate & Barrel's opening up of their brand new CB2 store in the heart of downtown.

Korean Wings x Zabu Chicken x Robson

Korean style fried chicken wings at Zabu Chicken on Robson Street on January 31, 2012.



Randomly after stuffing ourselves with some ramen comfort food at Santouka, we hopped across the street for some Korean style fried chicken wings at Zabu.

Dinner x Tavola Restaurant x Robson x West End

Dinner party at Tavola Restaurant on Robson Street in the West End on January 7, 2012.



I got down to the West End for a dinner party at Tavola off Denman Street. I had never been and had no expectations.

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka x Noodle House x Robson

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka noodle house on Robson Street on October 27, 2011.



After a disastrous social experience at Loden Hotel, Sophia and I hopped over to Robson for some comfort food.

Celebration of Light 2011: Fireworks Finale x English Bay

21st annual Celebration of Light Canada fireworks finale in English Bay on August 6, 2011.

100th Anniversary x PNE Parade x English Bay

100th anniversary PNE Parade at English Bay down Park Lane to Brighton Street on August 20, 2010.

Candy Girls Move On

The highly trained singers and dancers of Maxine's Hideaway were in search of a new performance home after their historic site in the West end was set to be demolished. This is the story of the Candy Girl Cabaret Show and the creative talents of the famous Vancouver song and dance show.