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Reflections at Rosewood Hotel Georgia | Image via OpenTable
If you’re reading this, you either know what hygge is, or you’re possibly wondering what it is, and how on Earth to say it. So here you go: hygge is the Danish concept of living well and being cozy, and it’s pronounced ‘hue-guh’. And while cozy tends to be associated with autumn and winter, I’ve got some fantastic summer ways for you to get your hygge on in Vancouver!
Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a cup of coffee.
As the leaves turn to gold, orange and red, so too do our shorts turn into sweaters, our sunglasses into umbrellas and our beach days into cozier (and warmer!) interludes. In fact, one of the best parts of chilly autumn days is shacking up for the afternoon at an atmospheric café with a steaming cup of coffee. So grab a friend – or a laptop, or a stack of books – and check out one or all of the coffee shops below. Catch you at the latte bar!
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Five Vancouver Coffee Shops to Cozy Up in this Fall
Handmade cards are lovely, and a personal phone call is perfectly sweet, but there are more exciting ways to show your mama you care on Mother’s Day. Luckily for you, Vancouver is filled with special offers and activities to help you plan your surprise as the special Sunday approaches.
From tantalizing her tastebuds, to trying something entirely new, we’ve got a list of some fun (and unique) ways to honour your mother this Mother’s Day. Check out our list of 4 ways to spend the day with mom in Vancouver, and make her special day a day to remember.
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4 Unique Ways To Spend Mother’s Day With Mom In Vancouver
Horseshoe Bay Photo: Rob Weiss
I adore coffee, and like many Vancouverites, my morning cup is a daily ritual and my local Barista a trusted friend. Fortunately, when in Vancouver, you do not need to look far to find a coffee shop. From your basic double-double to exclusive gourmet roasters, the city has much to offer. For many, the simple surge of caffeine is the draw, but in neighbourhoods throughout the city, the local coffee shop reflects the fabric of the community. These welcoming spaces have become neighbourhood hubs so to speak. From Gastown to the Drive, it is apparent that we love our Java.
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Vancouver’s Love Affair with Coffee – I’ll take mine with a Splash of Nature
When it rains, it pours—but here in Vancouver, it pours intricate Instagram-worthy latte art. And on Thursday, April 28th at 5:30pm, Espressotec Sales & Services will be positively storming as the city’s top baristas compete for the title of Throwdown Champion.
“We’ve got a lot of talent on the coffee scene here in Vancouver,” says Espressotec owner Reg James. “It’s about time we show it off with a little friendly competition, like they do in the States. We want to engage our coffee community and celebrate our local talent.”
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Espressotec Hosts Latte Art Throwdown: A Showcase of Local Barista Talent, April 28
