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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

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Updated on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Brunch Middle Eastern

Bar Haifa – New Spot for Middle Eastern Brunch in Downtown Vancouver

If you’re looking for a great brunch spot in Downtown Vancouver look no further than Bar Haifa for their new Middle Eastern inspired brunch!

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Updated on May 26, 2024May 26, 2024Cafe

Doe Coffee is a Must-Visit Cafe in Vancouver for Croissants and Coffee Lovers

The next time you’re on Hastings Street you need to check out Doe Coffee. It’s a hidden gem in Vancouver for croissants and coffee.

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Updated on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Italian

Locanda dell’Orso Vancouver – New Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Vancouver

Locanda dell’Orso Vancouver is a new authentic Italian restaurant in Downtown Vancouver with family style dishes and a cozy atmosphere.

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Updated on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Cocktails Comfort Food Happy Hour

Tap & Barrel Brentwood – New Spot in Burnaby for Casual Comfort Food and Drinks

Tap & Barrel Brentwood is now open and it features several great patio areas for you to enjoy some delicious eats while soaking up the sun!

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Updated on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Charcuterie Happy Hour Wine

Dear Gus Snack Bar Review – New-ish Wine Bar in Mount Pleasant

Know before you go, check out my Dear Gus Snack Bar review to see if this new snack and wine bar in Mount Pleasant is worth trying!

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Updated on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Brunch Comfort Food

OEB Yaletown’s 5 Year Anniversary Must Try Retro Hits

If you love brunch you need to check out OEB Yaletown’s 5 Year Anniversary retro hits menu available from May 13-19th!

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Updated on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024Burgers

Must Try Viral Vancouver Food – ARC Restaurant’s Wagyu Burger

The new viral must try item in Vancouver is ARC Restaurant’s Wagyu Burger. This decadent burger is piled high with hiro wagyu, foie and more!

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Updated on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Happy Hour Italian Pizza

Per Se Social Corner – New Must Try Happy Hour in Vancouver

The new happy hour menu at Per Se Social Corner is a must try for your next visit to Downtown Vancouver. Their menu prices start at $5!

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Updated on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Bubble Tea

HeyTea Burnaby – Special Easter Promotion You Need To Check Out

HeyTea Burnaby is a brand new bubble tea spot located inside Crystal Mall with some of the best tea drinks in the Lower Mainland.

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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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  • 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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    February 25, 2026

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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
your sign to try a blueberry pancake matcha 🍵 @p your sign to try a blueberry pancake matcha 🍵 

@peaceandculture.coffee has some of the most unique drinks in town. I adore their coffee offerings but the blueberry pancake matcha has me enamoured. to make this drink zero waste, they use their unsold croissants to make a rich, buttery, toasted-wheat syrup. they layer that with fresh, house-made blueberry syrup and a healthy dose of @marukyu.koyamaen_official matcha. 

very cool, very tasty and def worth a try. 

#matcha #coffeeshop #vancouvercafe #vancouverbc #matchalatte
asmr: cafe sounds at a popular matcha cafe in kyot asmr: cafe sounds at a popular matcha cafe in kyoto, japan 🍵 

📍 Kumonocha Cafe 雲ノ茶 嵐山店

#arashiyama #matchacafe #kyotojapan #cloudcake #kyotocafe
If you love matcha, hojicha and donuts you need to If you love matcha, hojicha and donuts you need to check out the @junbiseattle X @leesdonuts.ca gastown pop up from april 5-7!

the junbi matcha popup menu highlights a selection of their most popular matcha and hojicha drinks. my personal favourites were the chösen matcha latte with oat and hojicha latte with sea salt cold foam!l. their drinks are so smooth and not too sweet, so they pair perfectly with lee’s donuts.

- POPUP HOURS -
(Lee’s Donuts Gastown location only!)
FRI APR 3: 12PM-4PM
SAT APR 4: 11AM-3PM 
SUN APR 5: 11AM-3PM

📍 Lee’s Donuts Gastown (199 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B
1A7)

#matcha #hojicha #vancouverbc #vancouverpopup #gastown *preview
if you make it to this little bakery please keep i if you make it to this little bakery please keep it on the down low 🤫 

super small bakery hidden in a side street in osaka that is a local gem. they usually sell out of several rounds of baked goods in the morning so definitely head there early for the best selection.

there’s a good mix of french and asian style baked goods as well as really yummy fusion items that are definitely worth trying. there is no english on the tags and it’s all handwritten so sometimes google translate won’t work but my pro tip is just use your eyes to choose. 👀 

#osakajapan #osakafood #japanesebakery #freshbread
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