The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® is a two-day cycling event from Vancouver to Seattle (classic route) that takes place on June 16-17, 2012 . The money raised for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefits BC Cancer Foundation to support leading clinicians, scientists, and researchers to accelerate the conquest of cancer. More Info? http://www.conquercancer.ca
On February 22, 2012, the Bikes for Mike team will be hosting a Wine and Cheese fundraiser to help them achieve their goal of $12,500. Tickets are on sale for $35 each, with all proceeds going to The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.
Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
February 22, 2012
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Legacy Liquor Store (map)
TICKETS $35
Contact: bikesformike@gmail.com or 604-781-0931
Guest Writer: Gloria T.
The long anticipated Black & Blue restaurant has finally opened! The swanky, modern, and warming atmosphere brings a new life to the city. From their cozy lounges to their more intimate private booths and rooms, this is a place to be if you are looking for a nice night out with friends and family. The decor is quite glamorous with a feeling that you are in a mansion.
In terms of their appetizers, the feature is on their Black & Blue mini (beef) burgers topped with a soft homemade bun. Other notable appetizers on their menu (dinner) are their creamy lobster bisque with a hint of mushroom, as well as their oysters which are topped with chopped spinach, butter, and hollandaise. The Mac and cheese in a fried batter that is dipped in a light creamy sauce. A favorite appetizer is the roasted beef on a homemade bun, with the beef being cooked for over 10 hours. It was extra tender and flavourful! The night ended with a mini sundae which was nice and smooth with a fruity taste topped with a candy crunch.
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Location: 1032 Alberni Street Map Vancouver, BC (map)
SkyTrain Stop: Burrard Stn
Price: $15-$35+
More Info? www.blackandblue.ca
The long anticipated Black & Blue restaurant has finally opened! The swanky, modern, and warming atmosphere brings a new life to the city. From their cozy lounges to their more intimate private booths and rooms, this is a place to be if you are looking for a nice night out with friends and family. The decor is quite glamorous with a feeling that you are in a mansion. In terms of their appetizers, the feature is on their Black & Blue (beef) mini burgers topped with a soft homemade bun. Other notable appetizers are their creamy lobster bisque with a hint of mushroom, as well as their oysters which are topped with chopped spinach, butter, and hollandaise. The Mac and cheese in a fried batter that is dipped in a light creamy sauce. My favorite appetizer is the roasted beef on a homemade bun with the beef being cooked for over 10 hours. It was extra tender and flavourful! I ended the night having a mini sundae which was nice and smooth with a fruity taste topped with some candy crunch.
Christmas is fast approaching and this is a great gift of health and wellness. You can Treat yourself or purchase this for a member by adding 5 classes for $50 to any existing YYoga account!
- Must be purchased by December 31, 2011.
- More than one may be purchased.
- All classes expire February 28, 2012.
More Info? www.yyoga.ca
La Brasserie is open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and they do not take reservations. It is a small 35-seat Franco-German restaurant on Davie Street in Vancouver’s West End. The restaurant has a selection of classic comfort foods and carries over 30 European beers. If you walk by on a weekend evening, the restaurant will be fully packed. The brunch menu has about 12 items you can choose from, including buck a schuck osyters! The menu includes regular brunch items and some dishes you would not find at your neighborhood restaurant, which is why La Brasserie is a must try for brunch. Their menu also includes an eggs of the day, omlette of the day, and quiche of the day.
 
 
The Breakfast Poutine was a favourite, which included bacon with a pouched egg on top; the pork gravy was a perfect consistency and wasn’t too heavy for brunch. The Brasserie Burger is also a popular item – we saw so many people order it, so we had to try it. The burger included bacon, aged white cheddar, truffle oil, and crispy onions. The crispy onions made the burger extra tasty. More recently, La Brasserie opened La Brasserie Street, which features their rotisserie chicken sandwich that is served with crispy onions on a buttermilk bun. The food cart is located in front of Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain station at Granville and West Georgia and they sell out quite often. If you are looking for brunch with a French-German twist, La Brasserie is where to go. If you don’t get a chance to visit the restaurant, then try their Brass Chicken Sandwich from their food cart.
Location: 1091 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC (map)
SkyTrain Stop: Yaletown Roundhouse Stn
Price: $10 – $15 (Brunch)
Thai massage is a type of massage that combines deep massage with stretching. The massage and yoga-like stretches are used to stimulate the pathways within the body, also known as the “sen,” which are believed to originate from the navel. Traditional Thai massage is performed on a firm surface or on the floor.
 I was invited to experience the Nuad Pra Kob (Herbal Compress Massage) at Sabai Thai Spa which combines deep massage with a combination of heat and an herbal treatment. The treatment can be 60, 90, or 120 minutes long. Different parts of the body are massaged with oil, followed by a large herbal ball wrapped in a cotton compress that is applied with a special massage technique. The herbal compress contains many herbs which include ginger, lemongrass, turmeric and cumin. During the treatment, the warm herbal compress was applied to the navel area to stimulate the sen – the heat during this part awakens all the senese. The recipe of massage, heat, and herbs fully relaxes the mind and the body. After experiencing this particular massage, it will be hard to return to regular relaxation or deep tissue massages!
Sabai Thai Spa has three locations in British Columbia which are open from 10:00am – 8:00pm daily. The spas are located in Coal Harbour and North Vancouver, with their most recent store that just opened in West Vancouver. Sabai Thai Spa is one of the very few full service spas that offer Thai massage and other services, such as skin and body treatments and waxing services (Spa Menu). If you are interested in learning more about Thai Massage, Sabai Thai Spa also offers courses. The experience is very unique as the environment and the service is inspired by traditions in Thailand.
Locations:
Downtown Vancouver (604) 568-6227 – 571 Cardero St. Vancouver, BC V6G 3L2
North Vancouver (604) 985-8896 – 987 Marine Drive. North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S4
West Vancouver (604) 925-1074 – 1867 Marine Drive. West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J7
Toll Free: 1-866-985-8896
More Info? http://thaispa.ca
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