Beyond the Rhetoric

Following up on my first Dine Out Vancouver 2012 experience at Black+Blue Steakhouse, we made our way onto our second food adventure. This time around, we visited Fleuri inside the Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver. While I was expecting more of a “restaurant,” Fleuri is probably better described as a hotel dining room. It’s [...]

Even though I make my living as a freelance writer, I’ve always been fascinated with numbers. Some may say that I become obsessed with them, which is why it is a little curious how I didn’t end up with a career in finances, economics, or accounting. And it is around this time of year that, [...]

“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.” Considering that we are still in the middle of celebrations for Lunar New Year, I thought it might be appropriate to choose one of the most prominent Chinese philosophers and strategists for this week’s Sunday Snippet. Sun Tzu is probably best known as a military general, having authored an [...]

Technology is supposed to save us time. It’s supposed to make life easier and more convenient, but we inevitably try to cram even more into even less time. For better or for worse, this has given rise to an increasingly daunting number of acronyms and shorthand. Shorthand isn’t anything new and it’s not unique to [...]

The new year always comes with a set of mixed emotions. On the one hand, it means that tax season is upon us. On the other hand, at least around these parts, it means it’s time for Dine Out Vancouver. The annual tradition allows us to enjoy some great restaurants with affordable prix fixe menus. [...]