I regularly tell anyone that listens that the BEST facial in town is at Breathe Spa, a wonderful boutique spa downtown that I plan to frequent forever. However, I have always heard great things about Skoah. IÂ remember years ago when Skoah’s first location opened in Yaletown, I met my friends after their facials and [...]
Yaletown / Kitsilano Spa: Skoah. Personal training for your skin
December 31st, 2010 · 2 Comments
Filed under: Spas
Tags: Kitsilano, North Vancouver, Yaletown
North Vancouver sweets and shopping: A morning in Deep Cove
December 21st, 2009 · 5 Comments
I had a fabulous Saturday morning this past weekend. It started off with a lavender latte and La Santé breakfast at the always excellent and line-up crazy Cafe Medina (show up when they open at 9am to avoid line-ups). It was a beautiful day and I had a friend visiting from Ottawa, so we decided [...]
Filed under: Chocolate/Dessert · Shopping
Tags: breakfast, North Vancouver
Kitsilano Eats and Sweets: Thomas Haas Patisserie-Chocolate and Café
December 18th, 2009 · No Comments
A full-bodied americano with a light and flaky croissant filled with rich chocolate made by Thomas Haas? No better way to start the day – in moderation of course. My visits to Thomas Haas are usually on a Saturday and go something like this: Walk in and see huge line up Gently push my way [...]
Filed under: Cafes · Chocolate/Dessert · Restaurants
Tags: breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Kitsilano, Lunch, North Vancouver