Editorial note: Despite confirmation from Metrotown staff that Sweet Jesus’ first day of operation would be Friday, October 12 (the grand opening), but the ice cream shop opened its doors on Wednesday, October 10 for two days of soft opening.

Vancouver’s Sikh population will be celebrating at this year’s Vaisakhi Parade on April 15 – and everyone is invited.

Frozen margaritas are delicious, but they aren’t the only type of frozen drink we like. You’ve got to dip into the world of spiked slushies, boozy popsicle wines, and even frosé.

If ice cream and shaved ice had a love child, it would probably end up looking like Taiwanese shaved ice. Also known as “snow fluff,” “snow cream,” “snow ice,” “fluff ice” or “shaved snow,” what’s now being served up at Icepik Shavery in Vancouver reflects an East-meets-West spin on the popular cold treat.

Healthy and desserts aren’t two words commonly found in the same sentence, but they are in the case of downtown Vancouver’s Styo Dessert.

This first Matcha Cafe Maiko in Canada is gearing up to open its doors in Richmond, and Daily Hive got first access to see what patrons are in for.

A pillar of the Bloor and Lansdowne intersection, The Lansdowne Cone is appealing for community support after reportedly being evicted from their storefront.

Once again, Potters Nursery has made its annual transformation into The Christmas Store at Potters, changing the space into a 28,000-sq-ft area dedicated to keeping things as festive as possible.

From world-acclaimed chocolatiers to gourmet carnival favourites - here are 10 places to satisfy your sweet cravings in Richmond.

Looking for a lavish getaway within driving distance from Toronto? Chef Grant van Gameren (of Bar Isabel, Bar Raval, Harry’s Charbroiled, Tennessee Tavern, Rosalinda) is Airbnbing his incredible Prince Edward County property.

Calgary’s New Horizon Mall will be filled with music this Saturday. While the innovative mall has been having some problems getting businesses into their 500+ retail spaces since they opened last year, organizers have been using the building’s entertainment stage to its fullest by hosting multiple events in the months since.

What we wouldn't give for a chance to slurp, bite, or devour our favourite McDonald's offerings of yesteryear for one last time.

Vancouver, meet Mark and Krissy, proud owners of the Pig on the Street food truck. This lovely couple is on a mission to bring more bacon goodness to the streets. They strive to showcase and utilize locally produced food and their meat has no additives or hormones. The flatbread used on their sandwiches is made from scratch, as well as their own sauces and condiments. Mark and Krissy are both from England, and the inspiration for their food cart comes from the bacon sandwiches back home.

On April 9 from 7 am to 2 pm, pancake lovers can head into the Denny’s located at 7215 Macleod Trail SW in Calgary and get a Grand Slam breakfast for just $1.99.

Five weeks after Stanley Park Drive partially reopened to all vehicles, the businesses in the park say their worst fears of the negative impact of the road and parking changes to accommodate cyclists have been realized in full.

Despite our widely-recognized kind and apologetic disposition as a nation, when it comes to Canada's restaurant chains, we don't come to play.

Board game cafes are fantastic and trendy places to hang out, either for a casual cup of coffee, or for game night. Calgary is home to four stellar board game cafes, all of which are open late. Most of them even serve wine and beer if you’d like to pair a glass of white wine with your Settlers of Catan.

A new, exciting concept with cafes, a scoop shop, jewellery and more has just opened in Calgary. Cafe 417, at 417 Riverfront Avenue, has just opened its space where you can find local Calgary businesses, including Hunny Ice Cream, Cuties Cafe, Particle Coffee and more under one roof.