anh and chi, amelie thuy nguyen, helen siwak, folioyvr, west coast ecoluxury, luxury lifestyle, plantbased dining, vancouver, bc, yvr

Amélie Thuy Nguyen: Sauces, Soul, and Something Much Bigger

She will tell you it started with a phone call. But really, it started long before that — in a family kitchen, watching her mother move through a restaurant with the kind of grace that only comes from loving what you do and meaning every bit of it. Amélie Thuy Nguyen has been absorbing that...

ANH AND CHI, RESERVATION BY DONATION, charity fundraising, vancouver, bc, yvr, helen siwak, folioyvr

A Reservation Model That Became A Community Movement

What began as a pragmatic response to unprecedented circumstances has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most meaningful grassroots giving initiatives. Anh and Chi, alongside sibling restaurant Good Thief, have surpassed a remarkable milestone: more than $500,000 raised through their Reservation by Donation program. Launched in December 2020 by co-founders Vincent and Amélie Nguyễn, the initiative...

passions, dr peter centre, sid koshul, helen siwak, folioyvr, charity giving, vancouver, bc

Glamour, Gastronomy & Giving: Passions 2024 Raises $228,000 for Dr. Peter Centre

At the end of last month, Granville Island’s Performance Works was transformed into a red-carpet affair for Passions 2024, one of Vancouver’s most anticipated culinary fundraiser events. Presented by RBC, the evening brought together some of the city’s top chefs, food enthusiasts, and generous supporters to raise funds for the Dr. Peter Centre‘s vital Food...

celine Paolini, Musician, Piano, showcase piano, Vancouver, Canada, Helen Siwak, folio, yvr

Showcase Pianos Presents: Celine Paolini, Elite Canadian Pianist

The captivating story of Celine Paolini takes us on a journey through a world of music and artistry. Born in Vancouver and raised in Montreal to Taiwanese parents, Celine’s passion for music began at an early age. Her classical training as a pianist soon propelled her to the international stage, where she graced esteemed venues...

vancouver cocktails, janet gyenes, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Introducing… ‘Vancouver Cocktails’ & Its Award-winning Author Janet Gyenes

With the launch of Vancouver Cocktail Week upcoming, Folio.YVR took the opportunity to embark on a cocktail-creating session and spoke to local author Janet Gyenes about her experience researching and publishing what may be the seminal YVR cocktail guide for everyone from newbies to those seeking a fresh recipe to relax with. Tell us about...

sonia mangat, charles zuckermann, etalk, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Catching Up with Media Personality Sonia Mangat in Toronto

Following her strong values and positive approach, television and lifestyle personality Sonia Mangat lives life to the fullest every day. She leverages her sizable digital platform to highlight several causes near her heart, to share workplace behind-the-scenes moments, and offer a peak into her longstanding passion for flower arranging through her beautiful ‘side hustle’ Fleurs...