Archive for January, 2010

Sneak peek into Mavi’s SS10 Collection

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

If one could say there was a theme for the ‘Spotlight Designer’ showcase at OPUS bar on January 21st, they’d have to say fabulously dressed people at a fabulous event.

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Mavi, the renowned denim brand from Turkey, gave a sneak peek into its spring/summer ‘SS10′ collection for 2010 – twelve different looks for ladies and four for gentlemen.

The collection showcases key trends in the industry including denim on denim look, the Serena low rise super skinny jeans (also known as “jeggings”), balloon Capri, Patti boyfriend jeans, denim jackets & vest, short shorts, as well as several tie-dyed, distressed or ripped jeans paired off with studded plaid shirts.

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The OPUS bar, in a surprising turn of generosity, also offered guests a taste of a sparkling wine all the way from down under. Pink, is a sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia with a strawberry aroma and fruit flavors of sweet berry and lime.

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Aside from the sneak peek, upcoming singer and songwriter Téa gave an exclusive performance for the guests of this invite-only event. Mavi’s SS10 collection hits the stores now.

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Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay Launch

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

If a good steak is the most sought-after food item known to man, then Glowbal in Yaletown definitely hit the nail on the head when they re-opened the doors to the the legendary restaurant on Thursday, January 14th.

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As usual, the good people of the Glowbal Collection (owners of such fine restaurants as Coast, Sanafir, Trattoria, Society and Italian Kitchen,) know how to throw a party – this time re-launching Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay with a new interior design, a steaked-up menu (including Australian Wagyu Beef) and, of course, Vancouver’s beautiful people.

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When the restaurant opened eight years ago, Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar almost immediately became the gold standard in Yaletown’s dining scene. It established itself as one of the premier dining establishments found in one of Vancouver’s trendiest districts. For the January 14th relaunch Glowbal has raised the bar even higher.

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With a much more refined interior and re-invented menu, guests are in for truly magnificent dining. The new “Meat Cellar” displays fine cuts of beef that can be butchered upon order.

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The grand opening gala event had hundreds lined up out the door, hoping to sneak a peek while Vancouver’s finest mingled inside. Those who were invited to attend all agreed, the restaurant that invented Yaletown dining  has now reinvented the steak house.

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To see more photos and to catch the original release, read more, after the jump. (more…)

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Urban Mixer Auto : 2008 BMW 128i vs 2010 BMW 135i

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

by Michael Schratter and Raj Taneja

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick.

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The 2008 BMW 128i is pictured above

MS: To call the One Series the Baby Beemers of the BMW family is a little misleading.  It erroneously evokes the idea that these cars are harmless little things, when in fact they are anything but child’s play.

RT: Well that’s what I thought when I first looked at the 1-Series, it was like geez, a car that I’d probably buy for my teenage kid, but not something credible for day to day use. Since I’ve driven one, my whole perspective has changed. (more…)

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