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1. Tacofino
Tacofino has 2 food trucks (one orange, one blue). This review is for the blue truck, which is parked in front of Bentall One.
I came here to sample their fish taco based on a tip. Most people seem to think this truck only has burritos (this is 90%…More »
2. Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Now this is something special. To get here, it's 5km (3.3 miles according to the odometer) from the parking lot. Why 5 stars?
a) One of 2 green sand (olivine) beaches in the world. It's hard for cameras to pick up, but it's basically a bit darker…More »
3. Ultimate Burger
Surprisingly good burgers here. I actually thought it was a chain like Fatburger (apologies to the owner!), until I saw the website.
Parking is available in the strip mall out front.
They advertised live music, but maybe that's later in the day.
The…More »
4. Paniolo Greens Resort
Stayed here for several days. James O. is right. This really is as good as it gets!
It's pretty far out of the way from Kona (32mi or about 50km), but it's totally worth it. My friends stayed in pricier hotels in Kona and this place has them beat.…More »
5. Diamond Head State Monument
One word: beautiful.
The park is accessible by foot if you walk about 30 minutes from Waikiki. Then it's another 15 minutes to get through the tunnel into the parking lot. Admission is $1/person if you go by foot. There are some tourist buses that…More »
6. Pearl Harbor
One of the must-see attractions for Hawaii.
It really gets you thinking of how wars affect us all. There are 2 parts to the museum here: 1 focusing on WHY the Japanese decided to attack, and the other on the attack itself. The interactive move is…More »
7. USS Arizona Memorial
Honolulu, HI 96818
USA
(808) 422-0561
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Museums
Definitely a very solemn experience.
The intro movie is a little cheesy and scripted (what's up with that female ranger?) but it morphs into a film talking about the devastation of the ship. Tip: sit near the front left. That's where the exit to the…More »
8. Ko Olina Resort & Marina
Came here for a snorkeling tour, and to swim with the fishies and dolphins.
Staff are very professional and courteous. Definitely a special mention.
The gear is in good condition, and so are the boats. The skipper was very knowledgeable, and knew…More »
9. Chronic Tacos Cantina
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 558-2110
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Oh wow, never expected a taco CHAIN to impress me so much.
Parking here sucks as it's Gastown.
When my buddy and I first walked in, I wasn't even sure if it was open, as it looked a little empty. However you could hear the beats pumping, and also a…More »
10. Mistral Bistro
Came here for a birthday party. As I haven't really done too much fine French dining in Vancouver, I can't really compare to other places.
Parking is plentiful on the side streets.
The interior is quite dozy, with a definite European feel. While…More »
11. Happy Date Bakery & Restaurant
Came here for their lunch special. Holy crap their food is cheap. A seafood soup noodle (small size) is only $8.50, and it can easily feed 2 people. And the soup is freaking GOOD, with huge chunks of squid and other goodies. This would easily…More »
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12/16/2011
As Saul mentioned, Happy Date is not a place for you to have a happy date. This place takes the… Read more »
12. Drivehard Performance
Came here to get my tires mounted and balanced. It's all about the Asian shops if you want a good deal.
Parking is a bit tricky here as there simply aren't enough spots. You may have to walk around a bit.
Their call to fame is their touchless…More »
13. Caffe Capanna
This is probably one of the *higher end* places to eat at in Point Roberts.
Parking is a *bit* scarce as there are maybe 4 spots at most in front, but there is plenty on the street.
The inside does have the "small town" charm, and it looks like…More »
14. The Charlatan
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 253-2777
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Came here on a tip from Ada L. While it wasn't life-changing good, the place is definitely pretty happenin'.
Parking is available on the side streets, though you may have to walk a block or 2.
The layout is a bit curious, as it's split into 3…More »
15. QQ Sushi
Had an opportunity to wreck myself on their takeout.
Don't know about the parking or the pricing, as someone else picked up the food. And paid for it. (Yay!)
The rolls are done quite well here. The sashimi is fresh, and the slices are nice and…More »
16. A & W Restaurants
Vancouver, BC V6M 2W7
(604) 266-0502
Wow, A&W has done a really good job rebranding themselves. Especially at this location.
Parking is available in the strip mall out front.
They weren't doing so hot when they pushed their "1950s" theme. It's simply too irrelevant to all but the baby…More »
17. Marulilu Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 568-4211
Categories:
Japanese,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Marulilu is a Japanese-style cafe that reminds me a lot of Cafe L'Orangerie, except less greasy and salty.
Parking is available on the side streets if you're lucky. Look for the 2h zones.
The cafe was pretty brightly lit thanks to the sun. The cafe…More »
18. Golden Spring Szechuan Restaurant
Some of the best Szechuan food I've had in a seriously long time.
Parking is available here in their woefully inadequate parking lot. There's an attendant here so don't try to park in someone else's spot.
The inside is pretty clean and somewhat…More »
19. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Wow, all these years of driving up and down Main Street, and never knowing just how awesome this place is.
Parking here is pretty crappy, so be prepared for a bit of a walk.
The place screams "hipster" and "vintage", but unlike nearby Nice Cafe, it's…More »
20. Golden Harvest Seafood
You know it's gonna be a good time when Alaska king crab season starts.
Parking is available on the side streets. There are also 10 or so spots in the lot out front.
The front door of this place doesn't close properly, so try not to stand near it if…More »
21. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T9
(604) 558-1232
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
While dessert isn't usually my thing, this place does score points in my book.
Not sure about parking here, but it probably sucks.
I can't figure out which market the place tries to cater to. It seems kid-friendly, but the counters are too high for…More »
22. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
Ant F. has always mentioned how good this place is. He is absolutely right.
There are 3 or so parking spots in the back. Otherwise you're looking at the side streets, unless it's after 1800, in which case you might get lucky with a loading zone.
The…More »
23. Burnaby Palace Restaurant
Burnaby, BC V5M 4A2
(604) 437-1818
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
Burnaby Palace has been a huge part of my growing up. I remember coming here all the time in the 1980s as a kid (back then they were on Canada Way and Smith) with my family, so for me, this really was a trip down Memory Lane.
Parking (15 or so spots)…More »
24. Nine Dishes Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C4
(778) 282-8699
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Oh wow, I don't even know where to begin with this place. If you are looking for authentic Chinese (I'm talking mainland China here), this place takes the cake.
Parking is easily available on the street. There may be spots in the back but I didn't…More »
25. 6Pack Beach
Richmond, BC V6V 1M8
(604) 321-6800
Categories:
Fitness & Instruction,
Sports Clubs,
Recreation Centres
Came here for some beach volleyball fun. Had no idea this place existed until now!
This is located in the middle of nowhere (aka Mitchell Island). It's actually pretty tricky to get to as it's NOT directly on Mitchell. Instead, you have to slalom…More »
26. Banzai Sushi House
Richmond, BC V6X 1A7
(604) 821-0355
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came here to pick up some party trays. For those who don't know, this is basically Samurai (on Cambie) in a different city with a different name.
Parking is available out front, but there are definitely not enough spots. Endemic problem of Richmond.…More »
27. Cambie Bar & Grill
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N3
(604) 684-6466
Categories:
Pubs,
Dive Bars,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Came by to chill and try some food.
Their usual in-house Cambie Lager (or as I call it, Cambie Ghetto-Lager) is always great for getting yourself messed up on the cheap.
I also had a "Swiss and Mushroom" burger. It contained.. (wait for it..) Swiss…More »
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12/27/2011
Came back to try their $8.95 Burger + Brew. The burger isn't bad, but.. it doesn't come with fries?… Read more »
28. South Castle Korean Restaurant
Austin Avenue reminds me of a suburban version of Kitsilano. You can drive down the street and come across dozens of restaurants of both sides.
Parking is available in front of the restaurant, with a whopping 2 spots. I guess you can try the street…More »
29. Truong Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 876-9288
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Another 24h pho place in East Van other than Pho Hoa and Gold Train? Yes.
Parking is available on the side streets. There are also 4 or so spots at the back of the restaurant.
When we first walked in, only 1 table was taken. I wasn't sure what to…More »
30. Abigail's Party
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 739-4677
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Came here to experience a hipster's brunch.
Parking here is kind of crappy, but if you look around hard enough on the side streets, you'll find a spot.
There was a bit of a lineup out front, but hey, everyone wants to FEEL good on a Sunday.
The inside…More »
31. Sweet Basil Restaurant
Came here based on a tip from Nelson C.
This restaurant is a bit difficult to find. It's tucked away just W of the Save On Foods, in the back of the strip mall.
Parking is available directly in front.
The interior is a bit plain, but the yellow walls…More »
32. The Royal Canadian Legion
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B6
(604) 253-1181
Category:
Dive Bars
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
My friend Ada L. kept telling me about this place, and described it as dive bar. Only 1 way to find out.
Parking is available in metered form on Commercial, or non-metered form on the side streets.
Having been to dive bars such as the Cambie and the…More »
33. 4 Brothers' Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 215-0111
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Seeing how Ada L. has been the 1st to review this place, it seems fitting that she also brought me here, resulting in a 2nd review.
Parking is available on the side streets unless you feel like paying.
There were 2 guys working here, not 4 as you'd…More »
34. Fire Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 253-5607
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
One of the best things about "the Drive" (Commercial Drive) is that there are literally piles of restaurants, back to back. In fact, there are 2 pizza places side by side (the other being 4 Brothers) on this block. Only one way to find out which…More »
35. Beijing Noodle House
After hearing mixed reviews from my friends and noticing that nobody bothered to review this place in 2011, it was time to give this place a little love.
Parking is somewhat decent in the lot out back. Just make sure you're in one of the Visitor…More »
36. L A Chicken
My friend Vincent N. has always been raving about this place. Finally had a chance to give it a go on the weekend.
Parking is available in front (there are some 10 spaces). I can see this place getting busy on weekdays.
When I first walked in, I…More »
37. Full House Chinese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(604) 873-3686
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Cheap, somewhat clean, and quite tasty. This is what I'm talking about.
Free parking is available on the side streets, or just a block S on Cambie. Or if you like throwing away your hard-earned cash, there's metered parking on the street.
Came here…More »
38. Claypot Hot Pot & BBQ
Richmond, BC V6X 1C3
(604) 231-8138
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came here for some hot-pot goodness. This place was a total war zone.
Parking is available in the lot out front, but the lot (as with anything else on Alexandra) is obviously not large enough. As you can't really park on the adjacent lots and the…More »
39. NOVO Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Vancouver, BC V6J 3H6
(604) 736-2220
Came here again to try some more Neopolitan pizza goodness, and to spread the love.
Though we didn't do try it today, there is a Taste of NOVO promotion right now (Jan 20 - Feb 5). For $28 you get a 3 course meal.
For appies, we had complimentary…More »
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12/31/2011
Came here with my friend Vincent N. to try out their food. Vincent had been raving to me about… Read more »
40. The Mac Shack
Vancouver, BC V6M 3W4
(604) 267-4225
Categories:
Fast Food,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
It's interesting that the range of reviews is all over the spectrum for this one. Of note is the fact that there was 1 1-star review (Dec. 2010), and no other reviews for 10 freaking months. So I really wasn't sure what to expect as a result.
As…More »
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