Sara Wong
BeetBox’s vegetarian and vegan fare offer an upbeat experience for your mouth
June 30, 2020By: Sara Wong, Peak Associate Food has always been political in nature. Take a moment to reflect on how “traditional” the California sushi roll is or how American farm-to-table restaurants are well-recognized, whereas ethnic restaurants constantly remain in the shadows. When you take a moment to consider the correlation between your food choices and the world you live in, the link between food and politics screams in your face. Now, these realizations have hit mainstream media with social media campaigns calling for consumers to not only support small, local businesses, but specifically Black-owned small, local businesses. In Vancouver, one of…
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SFU grad’s business venture is a delightful culmination of chocolate and friendship
June 3, 2020By: Sara Wong, Peak Associate Whether your online classes are stressing you out, your family is starting to irritate you, or your lack of seeing friends has got you in your feelings, there’s one guaranteed cure-all: chocolate. Science has shown…
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Brighten up your day with Mala the Brand’s eco-friendly candles
May 21, 2020By: Sara Wong, Peak Associate For local artists and artisans, business took a drastic and unexpected turn when COVID-19 hit. In the midst of a pandemic, it’s hard to find many optimistic stories, yet that’s exactly what I discovered in…
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The Best of 2020’s Hot Chocolate Festival
March 9, 2020by Sara Wong, Peak Associate Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival only comes around once a year, and for 2020 I went all out. There were 44 participating cafes offering 114 flavours, and I ended up going to 22 places and trying…
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Three cute cafes to check out the next time you ride the R5
February 4, 2020by Sara Wong, Peak Associate This semester, all of my classes are in the morning, so it became apparent within the first week that the only way I could survive the multiple 8:30 a.m. starts was with caffeine. Lots of it.…
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Beat the rainy day blues with a hot bowl of soup from Pho 99
January 6, 2020By Sara Wong, SFU Student There is nothing better on a cold, misty day than a hot bowl of noodle soup — at least in my opinion. Since there are a lot of rainy days on Burnaby Mountain, Pho…
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Your 2019 Holiday Market Guide
November 22, 2019By: Sara Wong, SFU Student Whenever I’m buying a gift for someone, I want it to be special. Christmas is fast approaching, and one of my favourite holiday activities is attending local markets to find the perfect present. The great…
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Craving poké or ramen? Check out these delicious, budget-friendly restaurants
November 10, 2019By: Sara Wong, SFU Student One of my favourite aspects about being a foodie is sharing my thoughts and experiences on a plethora of restaurants. Often, I get asked for recommendations on places that are both tasty and student budget-friendly.…
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