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Chef Tal Ronnen Introduces Las Vegas to Elevated Plant-based Dining with Crossroads Kitchen

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 7, 2023August 24, 2023

In March 2013, Chef Tal Ronnen partnered with the now-infamous Travis Barker to open the first Crossroads Kitchen at the corner of Melrose and Sweetzer in Los Angeles. There his...

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Dominique Side Launches ‘Nikki Green’ Luxury Vegan Collection

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJune 16, 2023

Sustainability expert, luxury vegan lifestyle influencer, and serial entrepreneur Dominique Side has launched her first clothing line - Nikki Green. The collection is a 100% vegan ready-to-wear luxury apparel line...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Executive Chef Warren Chow Dishes Up Plant-based Noms at Wildlight

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 12, 2023July 1, 2023

Consider the age-old question - is a weekend without brunch - really a weekend? Wildlight Kitchen + Bar rounds out its all-day offerings with its inspired take on the leisurely...

☆ Issue #18 - Spring 2023

Next Level Deliciousness: ‘The Art of Raw Desserts’ by Crystal Bonnet

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 11, 2023July 1, 2023

'The Art of Raw Desserts’ is the latest culinary adventure for BC-based raw food guru Crystal Bonnet. Every dish was created and beautifully photographed by Bonnet, and will have you...

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EcoLux☆Lifestyle: 3 Serums to Add to Your Spring Refresh

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverApril 24, 2023

Whether you are in search of a much-needed hydration boost or a brighter visage, we have three recommendations. Serums are easy to incorporate into any skincare routine as they layer...

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It’s What’s for Brunch: Nightshade in Yaletown

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 28, 2023May 3, 2023

In the heart of Yaletown is Nightshade - Vancouver’s premiere vegan restaurant - which is now open for lunch on select weekdays and for brunch on weekends. The daytime service includes...

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Tasting Plates on the Folke Patio in Kitsilano

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 19, 2023March 29, 2023

The Folke plant-based restaurant is 1,400-square-feet of country chic in the heart of Kitsilano. The new spot offers an array of unique rustic sharing plates that highlight fresh produce and...

☆ Issue #17 - Jan/Feb 2023

Domnique Side: Embracing Ecoluxury with The Luxury Vegan

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMarch 15, 2023May 7, 2023

In 2023, innovative cruelty-free materials are everywhere, and thousands of animal-friendly products are being designed and offered for a hungry high-end vegan market. We met Dominique Side at the...

☆ Issue #16 - Holiday Edition

Issue #16 – Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 15, 2022January 20, 2023

Welcome to Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine's first Holiday Edition - a delightful collaboration with Retail-Insider, Canada's most read retail industry news source. Not intended as a definitive shopping guide but...

☆ Issue #15 - F/W 2022

Publisher’s Message by Helen Siwak, EIC

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 20, 2022January 20, 2023

Cheers to the fall season! As nature readies for a long sleep, our beautiful west coast city is waking up and embracing the opportunity that comes of person-to-person connecting. In...