This February Botanist Welcomes Award-Winning Chef Julien Royer of Two-Michelin Star Odette for First Canadian Culinary Collaboration
On February 22 and 23, Botanist Executive Chef Hector Laguna will welcome internationally acclaimed Chef-Owner Julien Royer of Odette, a two Michelin star rated restaurant in Singapore for an exclusive culinary collaboration which will mark Chef Royer’s Canadian cooking debut.
Artist Profile: Paul Filek
Paul Filek is a Canadian Singer Songwriter from Kamloops, BC who’s released three albums and one EP since 2006. As well as being a Top 40 Canadian Idol Finalist in 2007 (Top 20 Male), he has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many great artists including INXS, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ziggy Marly, Styx, Trooper, Jully Black and more.
Winter Warmer: Hot Buttered Rum
With the first snowfall of the winter season upon us, what better way to warm up than with a glass of hot buttered rum. This drink is rich, syrupy, and deeply comforting for all the senses. It is also a great alternative to mulled wine or spiked eggnog, the traditional holiday favourites.
Canadian Designer Profile: Beth Richards
When the Beth Richards swimwear graced the runway during our recent Fight for Beauty Fashion Show, people in the crowd instantly began pulling out their cell phones to book their next beach vacation! With designs that provide women with options that are quality, fit well, will stand the test of time and ultimately, make them feel like the goddesses they are, Canadian swimwear designer Beth Richards makes suits for real women and real life.
Feeling Festive in Vancouver
Though we may be patiently awaiting the snowflakes to start falling, the 2017 holiday season is officially in full swing. Whether you’re a eggnog connoisseur, a bright lights fanatic or a real life Ebenezer Scrooge, we have rounded up the best things to see, do and taste in December in our Vancouver Holiday Events Guide.
Willow Stream Spa Ultimate Gift Guide
The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver.
Experience The Magic of Christmas at GOH Ballet – The Nutcracker
Tis’ the season for yearly traditions and spending time with family. What better place to experience the magic of Christmas then at opening night of GOH Ballet – The Nutcracker. We are thrilled to be the official hotel sponsor for the performance, a traditional rendition of a classical masterpiece.
‘Here’s What an All-Canadian Fashion Show Looks Like’
Two weeks ago we had the honour of hosting a coast-to-coast fashion show, in partnership with Westbank and CAFA, that featured five Canadian designers. The talented designers were: UNTTLD, Lucian Matis, Catherine Regehr, Paul Hardy, and Beth Richards.
Andrew Mockler is an actor, musician, and songwriter from the UK. His debut single ‘She Waits’ reached #1 on the New Zealand iTunes singer songwriter chart in 2010. Andrew’s follow up single ‘Next Train‘ has recently won the Rocky Mountaineer song competition and is now featured in their 2013 experience video.
