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REVIEW | In Search of the Perfect (Affordable) Coffee
Vancouver is overflowing with coffee shops, seemingly appearing around every corner. We set out on a journey to find the perfect coffee in the city, rating and ranking six popular cafés based on price, general ambiance, and taste.
REVIEW | An Emotional Breakdown: Your Complete Guide To Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department
A new era has begun. We are, of course, referring to Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. We hope readers will enjoy (or be destroyed by) TTPD as much as we have.
REVIEW | Best Costco Buys
While it's always easy to swing by Costco to pick up groceries, the thousands of products available make it hard to figure out which ones are worth buying. These Kirkland products are tried-and-true, taste-tested, and on our personal shopping lists. Here are some of our Costco must-buy recommendations!
International Music Review
Since much of mainstream music today is dominated by North American artists, it can be easy to ignore the contributions from the international community. However, international musicians have contributed to much of the modern musical landscape.
REVIEW | The Best Brunch Spots in Vancouver
While brunch menus are usually limited to variations of the same classic dishes, like avocado toast, eggs and waffles, there is a lot of room for experimentation and excellence in both flavour and presentation. The following restaurants are reviewed on the quality of their ingredients, the diversity of their menu, the quality of service, presentation, and overall taste.
REVIEW | A Dessert Lover’s Paradise: T&T Bakery
On average, Canadians spend around $250 a month per person on food. Since food is such a big part of our lives, why not step out of your comfort zone and explore new foods from different cultures? If this sounds exciting to you so far, join us on our reviewing spree of T&T Supermarket!
Roaring Through The Neon: Unveiling the Thrills and Spills of the Inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix
Last month, Formula One's most anticipated grand prix was held in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas. For those unfamiliar, Formula One is the highest international car racing competition, where ten teams and 20 drivers compete in specialized, high-performance cars for the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships.
REVIEW | Why Our Music Taste is Objectively Better Than Yours: A 2023 Music Review
Despite Drake releasing an album, 2023 was actually a fantastic year for music. While this year might not have been for all the dogs, there were quite a few mainstream artists who released solid albums. However, listening to all of those will leave a blank space in your head. Therefore, we would like to review some of the albums that you definitely should have listened to this year but have probably never heard of.
REVIEW | Six Movies for the Holiday Season
Here are six movies to cozy up to over the winter break. Happy holidays!
REVIEW | Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Album Review
On Sept. 8, Olivia Rodrigo released her brand new album, GUTS. In some of her songs this album, Rodrigo adopted a more upbeat, rock-inspired style — a stark contrast to many of the tracks in her previous album, SOUR.
REVIEW | Six New Vancouver Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
In September, six new Vancouver restaurants were added to the Michelin Guide, rounding up the number of featured restaurants from our city to 78.
REVIEW | Films You Should Watch This Fall
When you want to take a break from that project you’ve been putting off, browse our selection of fall films that are perfect to curl up to and watch beside the fireplace.
Best Summer Activities in Vancouver
Stuck in Vancouver with nothing to do this summer? Check out some of our favourite summer activity ideas to try with your friends.
REVIEW | Reviewing Food at the Richmond Night Market
The Richmond Night Market is the place to hang out with your friends, check out accessories like necklaces, key chains, socks, and claw clips, try your luck at carnival games, and taste unique and mouth-watering food.
REVIEW | The Best Ice Cream in Vancouver
With dozens of stores scattered across the city, Vancouver is not lacking in ice cream shops. For this issue of The Griffins’ Nest, I went on a tour of the city to visit the most popular spots. Here are my top three picks.
Succession: A Shakespearean Tale of Abuse
In many ways, Succession is a Shakespearean family drama, set in the corporate offices of midtown Manhattan instead of the plains of medieval England. The fourth and final season concluded on May 28, ending the five-year run of one of the best shows on television.
REVIEW | The Best and Worst Fashion Trends of 2022
Fashion is a part of our everyday lives. It doesn't matter if you follow the latest fashion or not, fashion is everywhere. Down to the way you style your hair and what shoes you have, you cannot escape fashion. Last year was a big year for fashion, so here are the best and worst fashion trends of 2022.
REVIEW | Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water hit the theaters on Dec. 16, 2022. The long awaited sequel to the highest grossing movie of all time, featured gorgeous animation and spectacular voice actors.
SATIRICAL REVIEW: Hamber’s Cafeteria Food: Underrated?
It is a common bias that cafeteria food is low-budget, unhealthy, and unappetizing. Although in some cases this may be true, it is certainly not always the case.