Does your skin have the winter doldrums? Winter is the time for all things self-care, and paying attention to your skin’s needs is more important now than ever. YAM asked a few estheticians around town to tell us what their top winter skincare staples are. No surprise; nourishing, high quality moisturizers came out at the […] Read more…
Spring is in sight! Move that jam off your toast and into your mocktail! Spring forward with this lovely, bright citrus-and-berry forward bevvy from The Courtney Room. Garnish generously with your favorite berries. Enjoy this mocktail with your favorite dish or sip as a refreshing pick me up. JAM JAR 2oz Lumette London Dry 1oz Fresh […] Read more…
After nearly a year of COVID restrictions, you probably feel like you’ve watched everything on Netflix. Thankfully, the Victoria Film Festival is here to save you from endlessly scrolling. The 27th edition of the annual festival runs online from February 5 – 14, with 51 feature films and 23 shorts to indulge in. The entire […] Read more…
by Emily Dobby This warming and hearty squash recipe is perfect for chilly winter evenings. It can also be served as an appetizer or for lunch. Dress it up with either a chilli vinaigrette which adds heat to an otherwise sweet squash, or add a cilantro dressing and presto! You’re ready to enjoy this incredibly […] Read more…
by Emily Dobby An annual favorite is back – with a pandemic twist. Destination Greater Victoria and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association (Victoria Branch) have once again joined forces to organize and launch this year’s Dine Around & Stay in Victoria. The Dine Around food program includes over 50 of Victoria’s best restaurants offering […] Read more…
by Emily Dobby The original mock cocktail is none other than the sweetly grenadined Shirley Temple. Several restaurants and hotels in Los Angeles and Hawaii swear they were the inventors of this classic beverage, with the claim that the drink was created for Temple for when she visited her parents. The mocktail revolution is growing […] Read more…
Kick off a new year with some foot stomping fun. The fiery passion of Brazil’s nationally acclaimed dance company, Grupo Corpo, will be showcased in Dance Victoria’s Virtual Home Season February 25th to 28th on DanceVictoria.com Grupo Corpo was established in 1975 by Paulo Pederneiras and represents the rich diversity of Brazilian culture through a […] Read more…
Greet your party guests with a glass of this seasonally inspired cocktail. Read more…
Win two VIP tickets for opening night of the Broadway smash-hit musical Jersey Boys at the Royal Theatre, Tuesday, May 28 (Value $250). Enjoy a theatrical night on the town at the opening of Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier award-winning best musical that brings the story of the legendary quartet Frankie Valli and […] Read more…
Heart and Sole Shoes has launched Heart and Sole Too that offers fine hosiery and fun clothing. Read more…