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Le Crocodile Lunch Review – Is Vancouver’s Iconic French Restaurant Worth It?

H Tasting Lounge Winnie the Pooh afternoon tea experience Vancouver afternoon tea ferris wheel
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Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea in Vancouver – A Whimsical Experience at H Tasting Lounge

Junbi Seattle Vancouver pop-up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown
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Junbi Seattle in Vancouver – Matcha & Hojicha Pop-Up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown

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Hello Nori Park Royal Launches New Hand Roll Cart in West Vancouver

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Beton Seoul Review – The Best Salt Bread in Seoul Loved by Locals

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Dine Out Vancouver 2026 at Sopra Sotto Burnaby

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Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2026 Top Picks – Must-Try Restaurants & Menus This Year

Trio of charcoal-grilled chicken tsukune lunch set at Jidoriya Kokoro in Uji, Kyoto
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Jidoriya Kokoro Review – One of the Best Places to Eat in Uji, Kyoto

Updated on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026Fine Dining French

Le Crocodile Lunch Review – Is Vancouver’s Iconic French Restaurant Worth It?

Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie offers one of Vancouver’s best fine dining lunch experiences with a $55 prix fixe menu and champagne special.

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H Tasting Lounge Winnie the Pooh afternoon tea experience Vancouver afternoon tea ferris wheel
Updated on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026Afternoon Tea

Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea in Vancouver – A Whimsical Experience at H Tasting Lounge

Step into the Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea in Vancouver at H Tasting Lounge, Westin Bayshore. A whimsical themed tea with honey-inspired desserts and savoury bites.

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Junbi Seattle Vancouver pop-up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown
Updated on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026Uncategorized

Junbi Seattle in Vancouver – Matcha & Hojicha Pop-Up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown

Check out the Junbi Seattle Vancouver pop up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown this Easter weekend for amazing matcha lattes, hojicha lattes and BT21 merchandise.

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Updated on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Japanese

Hello Nori Park Royal Launches New Hand Roll Cart in West Vancouver

Discover the Hello Nori Hand Roll Cart at Park Royal, featuring interactive tableside and DIY hand rolls in West Vancouver.

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Updated on February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Seoul Travel

Beton Seoul Review – The Best Salt Bread in Seoul Loved by Locals

Looking for the best salt bread in Seoul? Beton Seongsu is more popular with locals than Jayeondo. Here’s why its sogeum-ppang stands out.

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Updated on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026Dine Out Vancouver Italian

Dine Out Vancouver 2026 at Sopra Sotto Burnaby

Sopra Sotto Burnaby joins Dine Out Vancouver 2026 with a $45 Italian dinner menu featuring house-made pasta, pizza, and classic desserts.

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Updated on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026Dine Out Vancouver

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2026 Top Picks – Must-Try Restaurants & Menus This Year

From must-try prix-fixe menus to Michelin-level dining, here are my top picks for Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2026

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Trio of charcoal-grilled chicken tsukune lunch set at Jidoriya Kokoro in Uji, Kyoto
Updated on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Japan kyoto Uji

Jidoriya Kokoro Review – One of the Best Places to Eat in Uji, Kyoto

Jidoriya Kokoro review featuring a local yakitori restaurant in Uji, Kyoto. What to order, atmosphere, and whether it’s worth a visit.

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Updated on January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Beauty

Sephora Birthday Gift 2026 ⁠– Free Gifts, How to Get Them & Best Pick

Check out my complete guide to the free Sephora Birthday Gift 2026, redemption rules, value of each set and top gift options this year.

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Hi! I'm Ceci and welcome to PURPLECHIVES! On this blog I cover food, beauty and travel through helpful restaurant reviews, beauty reviews, easy to follow recipes and fun travel guides!

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  • Le Crocodile Lunch Review – Is Vancouver’s Iconic French Restaurant Worth It?

    May 9, 2026
  • H Tasting Lounge Winnie the Pooh afternoon tea experience Vancouver afternoon tea ferris wheel

    Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea in Vancouver – A Whimsical Experience at H Tasting Lounge

    April 11, 2026
  • Junbi Seattle Vancouver pop-up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown

    Junbi Seattle in Vancouver – Matcha & Hojicha Pop-Up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown

    March 28, 2026

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taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part 2! taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part 2!

this episode has a bit of a twist because 30 years ago he took my mom here for a fancy date night and still talks about it every time we drive by 🥹 so when i heard @lecrocodilerestaurant was running a weekday champagne lunch promotion i knew it was the perfect excuse to bring him back.

they’re currently offering 50% off all bottles of champagne tuesday to friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm 🍾

everything was so good and my dad said that the french onion soup tasted just as good as he remembered 🥹

pro tip: pair the champagne special with their rotating $55 3-course prix fixe menu and you’ve got a lunch that will impress anyone… even a picky chinese dad!

#frenchfood #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc #champagnetime *hosted
bookmark this for your next whistler trip! 🔖 now bookmark this for your next whistler trip! 🔖 

now is the best time to head up to whistler if you love food as much as me. all the best restaurants are running prix fixe menus and for the most part they are all incredible. with so many places to choose from, i have narrowed down my top 4. 

📍 @wildbluerestaurant @lorettebrasserie @quattrowhistler @braidwoodtavern 

#whistler #whistlerrestaurants #whistlerbc #yvreats
taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part on taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part one!

I adore the @themeatup.ayce so when my dad asked me if I have ever been I told him yes and asked if he wanted to come with next time. it was my dad’s first time and he was so impressed. i wanted my dad to get the most epic experience so i went with the diamond tier ($63.99) but normally i go with the gold tier ($50.99). the menu is extensive with a self serve hot pot bar, made to order skewers and a hot and cold appetizer bar. 

pro tip: get $5 off diamond and gold tiers monday to thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM and after 9 PM.

#burnabybc #ayce #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc
another month done in vancouver and it was a month another month done in vancouver and it was a month full of good eats and good drinks. here are some of my stand out bites and sips of april 💐 

special shout out to the most amazing @50bestbars ceremony
and the most incredible cocktails from some really great bars and brands. 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
vancouver represent 🙌 4 fantastic vancouver bars m vancouver represent 🙌 4 fantastic vancouver bars made it to the @50bestbars list last night. @juneoncambie (17) @prophecybar (32) @botanistdining bar (38) and @thekeeferbar (7!!!!)

and in the top 100 -  @whereisbagheera (59), @meochinatown (64), @whereislaowai (72) and @mountpleasantvintage (91).

had the most incredible night celebrating some of the best bars in the city @vanconventions. see you all next year!

#vancouverbc #50best #50bestbars #vancouverbar
these are some of my go to spots in vancouver for these are some of my go to spots in vancouver for some great italian food and wine. from the every day stop to some more treat yourself moments, you can’t go wrong with any of these picks (in my opinion 😉)

#italianfood #vancouverbc #vancouverfood #freshpasta
somehow found tokyo’s most affordable omakase… in somehow found tokyo’s most affordable omakase… in its most expensive neighborhood 🤫 

13 courses of expertly crafted nigiri, seasonal dishes and bara chirashi for just 4800 yen at lunch. 

a repeat visit every single time. 

📍 sushi azabu

#tokyo #tokyojapan #omakase #azabudaihills
the days, weeks and months are flying by! how is i the days, weeks and months are flying by! how is it already mid april. here are some delicious eats from the month so far, with more to come 😉 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
travel in your 30s is so much different than trave travel in your 30s is so much different than travelling in your 20s. 

✅ you have more money
✅ get tired more easily
✅ can’t eat as much as you used to
✅ need more sleep
✅ more willing to treat yourself 
✅ better at prioritizing what you want to do because your body hurts so much

#japantravel #osakajapan #dayvlog #osakafood
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    April 11, 2026
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