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☆ Issue #35 - Summer 2025 FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits

Savouring the West Coast: A Five-Star Brunch Experience at ARC Restaurant

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverAugust 2, 2025

ARC Restaurant stands as a true embodiment of Vancouver’s spirit, blending the city’s dynamic energy with the pure beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With Executive Chef Harris Sakalis at the...

Arts & Culture FoF ☆ Design & Decor FoF ☆ VIP Events Folio.YVR Friends

Suite X: Douglas Coupland Adds Flair to Fairmont Pacific Rim

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 25, 2025

Fairmont Pacific Rim unveiled Suite X, a one-of-a-kind concept created in collaboration with acclaimed Canadian visual artist and author Douglas Coupland, alongside the hotel’s co-owner and developers, Westbank and Peterson....

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends

Diva at the Met Delights: Brunch, Bubbles, and Plant-Based Bliss

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 2, 2025May 4, 2025

A stones through from the harbour, the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is a haven for those seeking a luxurious, yet accessible, experience in the city. With sleek rooms, an unbeatable location...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure Folio.YVR Friends

Tai Pan Penthouse: Metropolitan Hotel’s Sky-High Comeback

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 2, 2025June 5, 2025

In the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Metropolitan Hotel is a refined urban retreat that blends international heritage with West Coast charm. Originally opened in 1984 as The Mandarin Vancouver—the...

☆ Issue #32 - February 2025 Vancouver Vices

Exploring 2000 Cigars: A Journey Through Craft, Tradition, and Luxury

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 3, 2025April 9, 2025

For over two decades, 2000 Cigars has been a trusted destination for cigar aficionados in Metropolitan Vancouver. Offering an exceptional selection of Cuban and non-Cuban cigars, this family-owned shop has...

☆ Issue #31 - January 2025

Tiffany & Co. Releases Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste: A Dazzling Journey Through the Stars

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

The latest expression of Tiffany & Co.’s esteemed high jewelry collection - Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste. The otherworldly Tiffany High Jewelry celebrates Jean Schlumberger’s boundless imagination and his fascination...

Cigars & Cocktails FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends FOLIO.YVR SERIES

Cocktails & Cigars: Brass Fish Tavern: A Maritime-Inspired Haven in Vancouver

Vlad XanthopoulosJanuary 30, 2025January 2, 2025

Located within the iconic Marine Building at 385 Burrard Street, Brass Fish Tavern seamlessly combines the rich history of Vancouver's financial district with the modern allure of refined dining and...

FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends It's What's For Brunch

It’s What’s For Brunch! Escape to the West End’s Lush Wonderland: The Jungle Room

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 27, 2024December 30, 2024

The Jungle Room is not merely a dining destination—it is a lush retreat in Vancouver’s West End that combines culinary innovation with an eco-conscious ethos. Since its debut in April...

FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends It's What's For Brunch

It’s What’s For Brunch! Elevate Midday Dining at Karma Lounge in the Paradox Hotel

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 1, 2024December 20, 2024

Nestled within the chic and contemporary Paradox Hotel in Vancouver, Karma Lounge offers an unparalleled midday dining experience. Adjacent to the award-winning and ultra-luxurious Mott 32, this refined destination redefines...

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Inspired by a Small Healing Flower, The Dance Centre’s ‘Agrimony’ is a Spellbinding Endeavour

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverSeptember 12, 2024December 30, 2024

The Dance Centre is presenting the West Coast premiere of Vancouver-based choreographer Sophie Dow and UK-based composer/multi-instrumentalist Laura Reznek’s striking multidisciplinary work, Agrimony, at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Co-created by Dow...