In FOOD

Doughnut Tasting with Chef Rags at Cartems

As a city that loves coffee, Vancouver knows how important it is to find the perfect coffee break snack. While some opt for scones, muffins, or cookies, doughnuts definitely rank high as one of the city’s favourite coffee companions. Cartems Donuterie, a fixture of East Vancouver, may have created the one gourmet donut that rules […]

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TAPPED OUT TUESDAYS AT COLONY KITS BAR

For those who don’t know already, we have brought life to Tuesdays in Kits! Every week, all 12 taps are just $3 (yes. including Guinness & Heineken), not to mention our red and white wines on tap for those who prefer to drink lots and fast. With sounds from our resident DJ Chris Rockwell, we never fail to have an... read more

In FOOD

Get Real with Rain or Shine Ice Cream

With summer just beginning to wind down there are still ways to keep the vibes high, just keep loads of delicious ice cream around! While there are quite a few specialty ice cream and gelato spots open in Vancouver now, Rain or Shine Ice Cream stands apart. Below we talked to the owners, Josie and […]

In DRINKS

COLONY MAIN ST JOINS NEIGHBOURHOOD

Picture yourself just getting off work on a Friday evening in the Mount Pleasant area. The sun is still shining, it’s warm out and you’re looking to grab a couple drinks and some food with friends or coworkers before the night really gets started. Look no further, we’ve got you covered with this list of […]

In MUSIC

10 THINGS WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE AT SXSW

If you don’t know what SXSW aka South By Southwest is by now, you’re either a) living under a rock or b) living under a rock. Anyways, to sum it up shortly, it’s essentially a 3 weeks long music, film & digital technology conference that happens in March in Austin, Texas every single year and […]

In DRINKS

Sidecar Trolley Tour Stops at Colony

A few months ago, The Sidecar Trolly Tour made its way around Vancouver making a few stops of some of Vancouver’s most notable pub hangouts hosted by Glenmorangie & The Social Concierge. This was a unique experience that celebrated great cocktails, good company all the while being transported around our fair city in vintage trolley cars. […]

In DRINKS

Happy Birthday Colony!

That’s right. Believe it or not, it was just one year ago Colony Kits opened those big garage doors to welcome the Kitsilano neighborhood into our cozy little bar. We’re honoured to have become a true local watering hole in such a short amount of time And now, we would like to invite our good friends and new […]

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Savoury and Sustainable

Chew on This: Savoury and Sustainable at the Fish Counter There’s a new kid on the block – and they’re making solid and seriously tasty strides in making ethical eating accessible to Vancouverites. Which comes as no surprise when you learn that The Fish Counter, located at 3825 Main Street, is the brainchild of “C” […]

In DRINKS

The Ultimate Vancouver Caesar Guide

  The indisputable truth is that a quality caesar is what transforms a good brunch spot or watering hole into a great one. In one of our (rather hungover) ventures to find the nearest caesar, we found the current records of Vancouver’s red gold lacking and set out to compile a list of the city’s […]

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Top 5 Late Night Eats

Top 5 Late Night Eats – Vancouver   Whether you’re looking to replenish calories from a night of elbowing people at the club or find yourself afflicted with a case of the late-night munchies, these five local eateries will gratify your nocturnal, suppressed urges for food that’s fast and dirty (the good kind of dirty). […]

In DRINKS

Latte Lover’s Guide to Van

Coffee purists may protest at the contamination of quality coffee with frothy milk, but rising popularity of the latte is taking off for a reason – it’s good. Whether you’re into the plain and interesting or a cup topped up with sugary syrups, a barista somewhere in Vancouver has the latte you’ve been waiting for; […]

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Vancouver’s Best Morning-After Breakfast Hangouts

  A hearty plate of food is what you need most after a big night out – but the last thing you’ll want to do is be the one who makes it. Here are some of our favourite weekend breakfast spots in Vancouver for easy feasting and chilling out.   49th Parallel, 13th & Main […]

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Winter Grilling? Why Not!

  If you’re reading this, chances are you’re Canadian. If you’re Canadian, chances are you’ve braved some of the soul-sucking winters that sweep through our fair country. Humans are nothing if not adaptable, and given the almost instinctual love that many of us have for BBQ-ing and cooking outside in general, it’s no surprise that […]

In VIDEOS

This Is Blueprint Features Pizza Carano

Sunday April 20

  If you’re reading this, chances are you’re Canadian. If you’re Canadian, chances are you’ve braved some of the soul-sucking winters that sweep through our fair country. Humans are nothing if not adaptable, and given the almost instinctual love that many of us have for BBQ-ing and cooking outside in general, it’s no surprise that […]

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WAVY – THE CHARLES BAR

Sunday April 20

Get   W A V Y   with us every Friday night at The Charles Bar. DJ SEKO | WTRU | DEL | CARLITO will be spinning with live video sets and nothing but Hip Hop and RnB. $8.00 Double Highballs $5.50 Sol $3.00 Monster Energy Email: info@thecharlesbar.ca for free cover and guest list before 11PM

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Blueprint Parallel 49 Brewing Tasting Dinner

Thursday March 21

Get   W A V Y   with us every Friday night at The Charles Bar. DJ SEKO | WTRU | DEL | CARLITO will be spinning with live video sets and nothing but Hip Hop and RnB. $8.00 Double Highballs $5.50 Sol $3.00 Monster Energy Email: info@thecharlesbar.ca for free cover and guest list before 11PM

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Back and Forth Saturdays

Thursday March 21

You guessed it. For those of you who enjoy a chill night of dancing to a mix of old & new R&B, rap, soul, funk, and everything in between–BACK AND FORTH Saturdays is here for you, waiting to keep your weekend going. Along with DJ El Niño, our $8 double hi-balls, and btls of Heineken for $5.50, every Saturday, although consistent, will... read more