Pink Dance Bubbles In and Around Downtown Vancouver

An outdoor art exhibition of pink illuminating bubbles have been popping up all around Downtown Vancouver. Called #LoveVancouver Dance Bubbles, the urban art pieces by local dance production company Small Stage. The piece has been putting a smile on the face of Vancouverites for the month of March and they have been such a success that Tourism Vancouver is planning to extend the duration of the exhibit into April.

Me being me, I could not resist a pink carpet and glowing pink bubbles! I visited on a day that the installation was in the Vancouver Art Gallery Courtyard. There were 6 bubbles each with their own theming, but all bright pink in tone. The art piece was designed to have dancers perform live within the bubbles, but for that night, they did things a little different and set up two of the biggest outdoor screens ever that showed live streamed the dancers. 

I hope Vancouver continues with bringing unique interactive urban artwork like this to the community. It really brings a lot of charm and quirk to Vancouver and that is what I love about living here. Plus, it keeps things interesting! 

I should have taken pictures of the bubbles after the sun had set because they look stunning in the dark! The bright pink light really makes the bubbles just glow and pop! 

#LoveVancouver Dance Bubbles are set up at various locations throughout Downtown Vancouver. An updated schedule on dates, times and locations is available on Tourism Vancouver's website. 

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Happy 6th Birthday Pink Tea Latte

Happy 6th Birthday Pink Tea Latte!

Since blogpost number one on March 16, 2015, I have published 391 posts. That is 391 creative original pieces written by me with photographs that I took first using my iPad Mini generation 2, then my parent's Nikon D 3200. I purchased my very first camera the Nikon D 5500 and upgraded to my current baby, Nikon D 750. A full frame beast that takes stunning pictures and probably remain my companion for years to come. At this point, the Nikon D750 is essentially my co-contributor for Pink Tea latte because without pictures, my writing does not feel complete. 

Feast for the Eyes - The Story of Food in Photography only at The Polygon Gallery

I love food because it is for much more than just the fuel for our bodies. Food brings us together as a society, a common uniter over which we share stories and create new memories. We mark celebrations and milestones like birthdays with food - PTL just turned 6 years old and you bet I treated myself to cake! Feast for the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography combines my two loves, food and photography and is available for public viewing at the Polygon Gallery until May 30, 2021. Admission is by donation. 

The exhibition is divided into three themes. "Still Life" is the classic display of food. Acclaimed artists the likes of Matisse and Van Gogh come to mind. "Around the Table" looks at how we as humans interact with food whether it be social gatherings or sharing of food. The final portion of the exhibit was my favourite of the three, "Playing with Food." Going beyond just capturing food as food, but turning it into pieces of art, humour and irony.  

Hunnybee Bruncheonette for Delicious Morning Lattes & Ricotta Pancakes

Brunch is delicious and amazing and when it is combined with sun drenched space, makes for the perfect Sunday morning. Hunnybee Bruncheonette is a magical offshoot of the beloved Gastown cafe, The Birds & The Beets, which happens to be one of my favourite places to hangout. Honestly, I could lose hours of my life just sipping a latte and basking in the warmth of the sunshine at either of these locations. 

Hunnybee is at the corner of Gore and Union Street in Chinatown. Wrapping the exterior of the cafe is outdoor seating and tables under a green and white striped awning. Floor to ceiling windows make you feel like you are basically sitting outdoors. Probably adding to that feeling are all the green plants inside and the dried foliage that hangs from the ceilings. 

16 Vancouver Neighbourhoods team up for the Love Your City initiative

 Meandering around Vancouver neighbourhoods is my favourite way to spend an afternoon. All of the neighbourhoods are distinct with their own personality, community, vibe, aesthetic and food. Love Your City is a new initiative launched in collaboration with 16 Business Improvement Associations. 

16 Vancouver Neighbourhoods:

Marché Mon Pitou the newest addition to South Granville

I absolutely adore French cafés for their laid back atmosphere, delicious pastries and cute aesthetics. South Granville's newest addition is no exception. Marché Mon Pitou will give you major "Emily In Paris" the surprise Netflix hit show. 

The cafe shines bright like a rich green emerald set in yellow gold, a bold colour scheme. My favourite design element is the use of Pitou, the owner's adorable English bulldog as the cafés official mascot. Marché Mon Pitou is more than just a café, it is a triple threat as a grocer and bistro too. The space inside is small boasting a massive central table that was overflowing with baskets of fresh produce leaving three tiny tables for indoor seating. 

Heart-Shaped Pizza and Italian Peroni Beer for the Ultimate Romantic Gesture Courtesy of Pizzeria Farina

Nothing says "I Love You" like pizza and beer! With just a few days to go until Valentine's day, Pizzeria Farina is stretching dough into the shape of a heart to share with your sweetheart and to complete your romantic night, every order comes with Italian Peroni Beer. 

The team behind Pizzeria Farina are juggernauts in Vancouver's Italian food scene. Sister restaurants include Ask for Luigi and Caffé Di Beppe, both of which I have dined at multiple times, so I can attest to their deliciousness! The original Pizzeria Farina is on the cusp of Chinatown and will be celebrating their 9th birthday on August 18th! The team at Farina take pride in their Italian pies and swear the secret to a stellar pizza is striking the delicate balance between the dough, sauce and toppings because if there are too many toppings, the flavour of the dough gets lost. Now of course, the foundation to all good food is high quality ingredients. Their Northern Italian-inspired pizzas start with a base of local Anita's organic flour which is mixed with rye and red fyfe. After a 24-hour fermentation period, the dough has deepened in flavour and is ready for toppings. Farina's tomato sauce is made with Italian San Marzano tomatoes and flavoured with salt, pepper, garlic and chilli flakes.