OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Beta5 Currently Staffing Up At Their East Van Headquarters

Beta5 is located at 413 Industrial Avenue in Vancouver, BC (in the purple-peach building) | 604.669.3336 | www.beta-5.com

The GOODS from Beta5

Vancouver, BC | We’re looking for outgoing and charming individuals to deliver genuine, knowledgeable, and personalized customer service at our chocolate and pastry shop in East Vancouver. We have a growing reputation as Vancouver’s tastiest destination for all things dessert, and our customers come from far and wide for delicious treats and memorable service. Our team is made up of young and innovative chocolatiers and pastry professionals, as well as dedicated, fun-loving counter staff. We’re looking for additional quirky, smart, and food-knowledgeable retail staff, who can effortlessly connect with our broad clientele and teach them about our diverse line-up of products. Get all the details after the jump… Read more

LOOKCITY: The Forgetful Scout Reader’s “Please Save My Ass” Valentine Gift Guide

by Robyn Yager | So you’ve left your search for a Valentine’s Day gift to the very last minute and blown your chance to make a reservation at a restaurant because every eatery that is the slightest bit romantic is booked solid. Well, aren’t you just so darn adorable. Rather than just let you wander off to cruise the city in a panicky daze that results in a bent box of waxy chocolates, a bagful of cheap lingerie, or a stale Dominican cigar scotch-taped to the side of a bottle of J&B, I’ve put together a list of easy, last minute gift ideas that are sure to lessen the fury of the under-appreciated guy or girl in your life.

FOR YOUR GUY

Oscar’s Art Books (1533 West Broadway)

This coffee table book doubles as an amazing point of reference. Icons of Men’s Style highlights all the actors, writers, musicians, characters and artists that helped shape how we understand men’s style today. It’s a garment-by-garment guide, with point of origin, history, and how it’s worn today. Featuring the head honchos of men’s style: Michael Caine, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Gregory Peck. You can get it over at Oscar’s Art Books on Broadway.

JD’s barbershop (235 Abbott Street)
Momentum Grooming (1237 Burrard Street)
Belmont (111 East Broadway)
Dominion Barbers (214 Abbott Street)

Guys like grooming as much as girls do. That is to say that they enjoy it when someone else does it and they have the luxury of sitting back and relaxing. JD’s Barbershop, Momentum Grooming, Belmont Barbers, and Dominion are all evidence to this. Why not chip in and buy your boyfriend/husband/man-friend a shave and a haircut for the day of love? He’ll feel great afterwards, and he’ll look awesome, too.

Brooks Brothers (1026 Alberni Street)
Duchesse Vintage (430 Columbia Street)

I could give you the option of buying your beau a bow tie, but that’s almost a given as far as guy’s gifts go, right? So why not switch things up in the men’s accessories department and gift them a pocket square instead? It’s the underdog of an ensemble. While the inclusion of the pocket square is often overlooked, when worn it’s rarely forgotten. You can go new – I suggest Brooks Brothers – a favourite of F. Scott Fitzgerald – or you could go vintage at Duchesse over on Columbia Street.

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SEEN IN VANCOUVER #427: Sweet Video On The Making Of A BETA5 Valentine Treat

Want. FYI, Beta5 is actually doing a special six course Valentine dessert tasting on February 14th and 15th, so if you found this video as alluring as we did and you’ve yet to make plans, you might want to pounce on the tickets here. Pass it on.

EVERYTHING SEEN IN VANCOUVER

GOODS: Critically Acclaimed BETA5 Set For Valentine’s Day With New Chocolate Series

Beta5 is located at 413 Industrial Avenue in Vancouver, BC (in the purple-peach building) | 604.669.3336 | www.beta-5.com

The GOODS from Beta5

Vancouver, BC | Give something sweet this Valentine’s Day! Our chocolatiers and pastry cooks have been crafting a collection of unique items that celebrate love. In the chocolate kitchen, we are busy making 6 new chocolates (pictured above), including Sparkling Champagne, Cinnamon Hearts, and Vanilla Bourbon. Not to be outdone, our pastry team is working on a cream puff ‘Ring of Love’ – 16 mini cream puffs filled with 4 different creams. These creations are just a sample of our Valentine’s Day Collection this year. Come see the entire collection available in our store starting February 7, or take care of your shopping today, and pre-order through our webstore. We ship across Canada, and from February 1 through Valentine’s Day we will be offering free shipping on all orders over $75. Read more

GOODS: Critically Acclaimed BETA5 Tables New Cream Puffs And Post-Holiday Treats

Beta5 is located at 413 Industrial Avenue in Vancouver, BC (in the purple-peach building) | 604.669.3336 | www.beta-5.com

The GOODS from Beta5

Vancouver, BC | We hope you enjoyed a relaxing holiday season with friends and family! After some time away to rejuvenate ourselves, we’re back to creating sweetness in the kitchen. Stop in this week to stock up on your favourites, indulge in one of our new cream puffs or desserts, or treat yourself to some post-holiday deals. We’ve got a few new tricks up our sleeve for 2013 that we look forward to sharing with you! Stay tuned, because it’s going to be a fun year… Read more

GOODS: Vancouver’s Own BETA5 Named One Of North America’s Top Chocolatiers

Beta5 is located at 413 Industrial Avenue in Vancouver, BC (in the purple-peach building) | 604.669.3336 | www.beta-5.com

The GOODS from Beta5

Vancouver, BC | Adding to their growing list of accolades, BETA5 has been named as one of North America’s Top 10 chocolatiers in the December issue of the prestigious Dessert Professional magazine, a highly respected industry publication that annually honours ten North American-based chocolatiers whose craft exemplifies the use of chocolate, and whose contributions have elevated the chocolate industry. BETA5 is the only Canadian chocolatier to make the list.

Vancouver’s BETA5 was also recently recognized with silver in the World Finals at the prestigious International Chocolate Awards. Held in London in October, the awards were judged by an international panel of chocolate experts, food journalists and pastry chefs, with competitive entries from around the globe. The International Chocolate Awards recognized BETA5’s Imperial Stout flavour with the silver award for filled milk chocolates. Imperial Stout chocolates are available alongside national award winners Olive Oil, Banana and Crispy Praline. These and the rest of the full line-up of signature chocolates are available this holiday season at the BETA5 workshop in Vancouver or online.

In addition to chocolates, BETA5 also makes award-winning marmalades. Taking the silver and bronze at the 2012 International Marmalade Awards, the preserves are brightly flavoured and delicately set. Made with traditional techniques, and using sustainably farmed California citrus, these marmalades are perfect with a fresh BETA5 croissant. Marmalades come in flavours like Bergamot, Yuzu, Pink Lemon and the award-winning Rangpur Lime and Seville Orange. Read more

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Cooks, Packaging Staff And A Shopkeeper Needed At Beta5

Beta5 is located at 413 Industrial Avenue in Vancouver, BC (in the purple-peach building) | 604.669.3336 | www.beta-5.com

The GOODS from Beta5

Vancouver, BC | We’re a young and growing team of pastry and chocolate professionals, and we’re looking for packaging staff, cooks, and an energetic and charismatic shopkeeper. For the shopkeeper position, the successful candidate will be confident, reliable, and professional with a sense of humour. Strong communications skills are a must, as is experience in customer service (front of house). We’re looking for a full-time, flexible person who is positive, solutions-oriented; someone who can easily and enthusiastically engage with our customers. Get all the details after the leap… Read more