Whistler is a short drive from the city and a perfect little weekend getaway for the city slicker. There’s no snow at the base right now but there’s still a lot of fun summer activities to partake in.

STAY: The Adara Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the Village. They offer a trendy and contemporary take on lodging accommodations.  They have a beautiful lobby, a cozy fireplace in the lounge and a year round hot tub. It’s the perfect getaway spot for couples. Oh, one more important thing - They are pet friendly.

4122 Village Green
Whistler, British Columbia, V0N 1B4
Toll free: 1.866.502.3272
Direct: 1.604.905.4009
Email: stay@adarahotel.com

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A colleague of mine recommended a new noshing spot called the Twisted Fork Bistro, located on Granville Street, Vancouver BC. This quaint resto with rustic decor serves up simple, classic french dishes. If you plan on a weekend brunch, be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes for a table. Their brunch menu is $11 for everything and you can get bottomless french press coffee for $3. Their ketchup is homemade and their freshly made jams are also sold by the jar.  Shall I continue?

Be prepared to eat, their portions are generous. Their banana stuffed brioche french toast is so generous I truly think it’s made for two and the Gruyere baked eggs with sourdough toast is simply delicious.

1147 Granville Street, Vancouver BC
604.568.0749, twistedforkbistro@gmail.com

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OK, I never thought I’d get into ‘Twilight’, but I have also learned to never say never. You’re probably wondering about the alluring title of this post. What does Twilight have anything to do with Kobe Meatballs?

This Friday November 20, 2009 is the launch of “New Moon”, the second movie in the Twilight saga. For the fans that have worked up an appetite waiting in line for the movie, they can head over to Glowbal and receive 50% off their famous Kobe Meatball with Truffled Spaghetti dinner entree. All you have to do is simply show your ‘Twilight: New Moon’ movie ticket or ticket stub. The offer can’t be combined with other specials and it runs from November 20th to December 3rd.

Now that’s a pretty amazing thing.

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Here’s your chance to try some restaurants in the Yaletown area that are participating in the “Taste of Yaletown” event going on until October 31, 2009. CIBC is the proud sponsor to this 5th annual event and partial proceeds to this event are donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Participating restaurants are offering tasting menus at fixed prices of $25, $35 and $45 allowing you to share and try a wide variety of foods. Some of my tops picks:Brix, Rodeny’s Oyster House, Section 3, and Simply Thai. 

I recently tasted the Simply Thai $35 menu which included 3 tasting size appetizers, a soup, 3 entrees and a deep fried banana with coconut ice cream dessert. Needles to say, I had enough to take home for lunch the next day.

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STAY:

Named after the San Antonio Market, The Market Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of Barcelona. It’s walking distance to the  las Ramblas and the Contemporary Museum of Barcelona. The environment is casual and sophisticated and you definitely feel at home in their rooms. The suite I stayed in was spacious with a private deck (perfect for suntanning) and a bathroom with the largest ceiling shower I’ve ever seen. The soaker tub is wide enough to fit 3 people laying down side by side (no joke)!

Passage Sant Antoni Abad 10
08105 -  Barcelona, (+34) 93 325 12 05

EAT:

Japanese in Spain? Yes, I found a really yummy spot in the city. Nomo Japanese Restaurant is modern and moderately priced. Their menu is laid out like a … more …