Let's be honest — shopping for a car is a lot of work. Between finding the car you want, then going around to different dealerships to compare pricing can be stressful and time consuming. Enter Carmigo, founded by the people behind Canadian Black Book, a new online service that is looking to streamline the process. “When you …
Level up your coffee knowledge with Milano Master Class series
“Coffee is really simple,” said Brian Turko, owner and master roaster at Milano Coffee and a business veteran of 34 years. “It’s aroma, acidity, body and flavour.” That’s just one tidbit of wisdom the lively and highly knowledgeable Turko gave during a preview of the Milano Master Class Series, two-hour classes to be offered on …
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Ninth annual Spot Prawn Festival
If you don't exactly know what a spot prawn is, the Chef's Table Society of British Columbia — that puts on the event each year — defines it on their website as "a delicacy known around the world for their sweet, delicate flavour and firm texture. They are most recognizable for their reddish brown colour, which turns …
Toronto band Secret Broadcast plays with 3D printed instruments
We've all seen videos or heard people talk about those fancy 3D printers producing colourful toy figurines or other small trinkets. But Toronto-based Secret Broadcast became the world's first music group to record a song using a set of 3D-printed instruments. "About a month ago, we were having a few drinks while brainstorming some ideas for our new video when …
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Celebrate agave with Vancouver International Tequila Expo
Did you know there are numerous species of the agave plant, some of which are used in the creation of delicious tequilas and mezcals? Vancouverites will have a chance to sample some of the finest examples of both Mexican liquors at the upcoming Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) Grand Tasting on May 30. This is the fourth …
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