Had a team bonding event for work here and we had seven people who were participating in the Asian…read morecuisine cooking class. The three dishes that we made were pork baos, dan dan noodles, and wontons with chilli sauce. These were all staple foods that I grew up eating in a Chinese family but it was quite interesting to make them with a western fusion twist. If you don't know how to cook, do not worry because I certainly don't either. Dan, the owner, led our class with his assistant Kait. Both were very helpful, engaging in conversation, and accommodating. Dan did a really good job of explaining the origins of each dish, bringing in his own experiences and life stories with his family which I really appreciate as this added a personal touch. He stresses the use of organic ingredients and often shared with us where to buy these common items. Once you walk in, you store your personal items in the cupboard provided. Then you write your name on an erasable name tag and put your apron on. Everyone is involved in the cooking process, from washing vegetables to chopping garlic and green onions. There was just a right amount of time to cook but also socialize with one another. You can also consume alcohol while cooking. I found that the assistant often prepared most of the meat, so some of the hardest parts of the recipes were already accounted for. The pork bao, for example, only required us to make the bun part but I do not recall preparing the pork or marinating it. Everything tasted delicious and looked so colourful that the plating easily looked like restaurant quality, even if you just tossed them all together on a dish. We used a lot of garlic though so a lot of us still came to work with garlic breath the next day! Still, I think my favourite dish must have been the dan dan noodles because of the peanut sauce. Feeling very lucky to have tried my first cooking class through work and hope to be back another time to cook another cuisine!

Outstanding Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepe for $8. Unusual marriage of beet walnut hummus cheddar…read more(mature bite as I asked for lite chz and it definitely present, drlish) omelet with raddichio greens salad. Silk Road Early Grey loose tea $3 in single pot, love how Nourish treats tea right. Hubby chowed on a beet lemon muffin which he happily devoured with his cappacino. Decor is clean white walls with suspended vintage window frames, kiddie cooking play station, open kitchen cooking school concept, to food presentation, and fresh, quality ingredients, this is a new Favorite Yum while across the Border. Oh and there's a sunny patio out back where we dined al fresco. Must Return soon!

This is a review for the Japanese General Level 1 language course…read more Currently halfway through the course (week 4) but so far, the course has been amazing! Class size maxes out at 10 people so classes are intimate and you get to know your fellow classmates. Apparently the course still runs if minimum 2 people are registered in the course! Price remains the same but it's considered semi-private lessons and are 1.5 hours long. If 3 or more people register, it goes back to being 2 hours long. Yoshiko, our instructor, is fabulous, always making sure we understand before moving on to the next part of the lesson. Classes are a blend of conversational and writing, 60/40 mix. For the Japanese General courses, they cover two chapters of GENKI I textbook (textbook has 12 chapters, good for the first 6 levels of Japanese at IH!). By the end of level 1, we are suppose to know hiragana, katakana and also be introduced to kanji! It's no cakewalk, do expect to put in some effort but it's totally worth it! I've taken many language courses in high school, undergrad and continuing ed (e.g. french, mandarin, latin) but this course is my favorite hands down! Because the course is during November/December session, it is only 7 weeks long instead of the regular 8 weeks (due to Christmas break). Regardless, 2 chapters are still going to be covered! Price is reasonable, $195+tax and textbook if you don't have your own copy (+ $75). In regards to the admin staff, I have had no problems with them. Course registration was painless, and they were able to provide me with an official invoice/receipt for work purposes. Overall I am extremely happy with the quality of language instruction and small intimate class sizes. It's also located at a convenient location downtown, close to Stadium-Chinatown skytrain station. That being said, I'm definitely continuing on to Level 2 in the new year =D

Took an intro Mandarin course thinking it'd be an easier transition coming from a Cantonese…read morebackground. The entire operation was pretty smooth from registration through to the end of the course. Registration online is easy. However, I would recommend that they differentiate International House Vancouver (ihvancouver.com) offering more than just language training -- homestays, volunteering, work experience, etc. from the modern languages area (languages-vancouver.com). Both are based out of the same office, but becomes confusing for those looking for just one or the other. A quick assessment test over the phone pretty much determines which level you would be appropriate for. The curricula are set up so that you can progress at your own pace since it is a rolling schedule. The classes themselves are small with (based on my observation) student-teacher ratios no more than 15:1. This is essential to getting enough attention from the teacher especially in the critical level 1 classes where you're learning the foundations of a language. Classes can be as small as 3 but I've never seen classes larger than 15. The instructors (which really make up the majority of your experience with the school) are great. I've only ever had one but the quality of instruction is on par with what you'd experience at a continuing ed course at a local college or university. The program also offers instructor feedback which indicates they take their quality of instruction seriously. I'm already signed up for level 2 but I encourage anyone looking to learn or improve their language skills to give IH a good hard look. They provide solid teaching & structured learning for good value vs. other institutions in the city.

Michael was amazing and passed my PMP exam with flying colors. For him, 5 stars. Excellent…read moreinstructor. Good materials. Wouldn't have passed without the bootcamp. Subtract 2 stars for being sporadically contacted on my personal cell during work hours by business development teams trying to get me to roll-out PMA at my firm after I repeatedly expressed having nothing to offer, then getting follow ups on my work email to schedule touchpoints/meetings to talk about business opportunities that I already declined. Really uncomfortable. Did not realize my contact information would be used for this purpose following the PMA bootcamp.

Dr Mike Ikona is an excellent personable professor and presenter. His knowledge of project…read moremanagement and expertise was very apparent. He made the 4-day PMP bootcamp fun, informative and engaging. He takes the time to ensure every student understands the concepts and is comfortable with each section before he moves to the next. He encourages student interaction and is open to ideas and discussion. The questions and comments made the classroom environment more interactive and engaging. His enthusiasm and passion for the topic showed through his lectures. He shared specific examples and study techniques that are easy to understand and apply. I really enjoyed the professor's style and the topics presented. He made the overwhelming amount of information more clear, concise and practical.

Absolutely perfect service. Fast and excellent work. They printed my poster in less than 24hr,…read moreright in time for my conference. On top of that I found them to be just really nice people (I dealt with Jeff: 5*). I would rank them 6* if it was possible.

Loren went above and beyond multiple times with the prints for our wedding. He even reprinted our…read moreseating chart, which I had sent in the wrong size format and didn't charge us for the unused original. Good people, great service

If you're looking to upgrade your skills in a certain area, or want to learn something new, check…read moreout Vancouver Community College's Continuing Education program - it's got a wide offering of courses in a variety of streams and disciplines, many of them practical, such as languages, fashion design, home decor, cooking, and more. Last semester, I took Spanish I at VCC before embarking on my six-week trip to Spain, and it really made a difference in terms of how well I could communicate when I was travelling. I've since returned and have started classes in Spanish II, the next level up.

I was wondering whether to give 4 or 3 stars. I ended up giving 3, the reason why I will explain…read more My experience with the teachers/instructors were all extremely pleasant and encouraging. There are some really fine people there. They are very accepting and knowledgeable in their fields. There are no complaints, only praise. Most of my issues come from dealing with the administration staffs, particularly the people in charge of student registration. Most of them seem either very unhappy and just plain dismissive. My dad was rejected domestic tuition despite his PR status still being valid and is renewing. The person in charge didn't even let him explain and immediately just decided to disallow him to register in some courses. He had to contact another person who is a senior supervisor to get it sorted out. Immigrants have to through this sort of bureaucracy everyday and to see it happen in an institution of learning is disheartening. Regardless, it won't affect my opinion of VCC. I still think it is a great place for post-secondary education. I just hope that the staff will be more caring and mindful in the future.

I don't think Steve Webster cares about his customers at all. No updates, and not willing to help…read more I went to him desperately paid upfront, i don't live in Canada anymore. My taxes are straight forward. I was employed for two years on a work visa. I explained my complete confusion in filing taxes in a new country. I told him I didn't know what I was doing and I needed my someone to do my taxes fully, and wanted to give him full authority to deal with my taxes, meaning following up, clearing up any missing information the CRA needed to release my money. All he did was file send them off. I often asked multiple questions in my emails and he would pick and choose which ones he wanted to answer to give as little time and effort into me as a customer. I couldn't imagine seeing this many bad reviews about the work i was doing, and not feel extremely guilty and disappointed in myself.

Steve has been doing my taxes for a number of years. It's very easy to file with him and he is…read morethorough and prompt and very patient with my lack of organization. I have felt confident referring him to friends and family members. Since Covid he's been working remotely so one just has to scan and send him the forms.

My favourite location for Purolator. They are equipped with…read moreself service printouts and staff usually are very helpful. Could be better with the service hours especially on Sundays and opening earlier.

Worst courier service company. They expect me to drive 45min…read moreto get a package from their depot? If you can't deliver DON'T TAKE THE JOB PRETENDING YOU'RE DELIVERY SERVICE!