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30 Day Challenge, August 2011
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1. T&T Supermarket
T&T is great. They sell a lot of varieties of ramen noodles, which is great for poor students like me. They also always have small pastries for $1-3 that you can buy if you want a little treat but not too much. Some of the cake slices they sell are…More »
2. Block 1912
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9
(780) 433-6575
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Block 1912 is yet another coffee shop on Whyte ave. The shop has a large interior and is decorated rather whimsically. I enjoy the atmosphere and the comfy couches. It's fun just to sit in a corner and watch people interact.
I love love love the…More »
3. Bikram Yoga
After a long hiatus, I'm back at Bikram Yoga. It's great! I'm not going to say a lot in this review, as I've covered the basics already in my previous.
I've noticed that after coming regularly for a while now, the class seems shorter and shorter. I…More »
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7/6/2011
When it comes to yoga, Bikram is definitely one of my favorite places to go.
The location is fairly… Read more »
4. Etzio Women's Wear
I don't go here often, but I've obtained some really nice pieces here in the last few years. Their regular price clothing is on the expensive side for me (over $100 for a dress, etc), but they have stuff on sale all the time. The style range is a bit…More »
5. Blackbyrd Myoozik
Since Megatunes closed, I pretty much get my music exclusively at Blackbyrd. I wasn't a die-hard Megatunes fan really, but they had a lot of stuff I couldn't find elsewhere. Blackbyrd doesn't really have the same selection as Megatunes did, but…More »
6. American Apparel
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8
(780) 409-8505
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing,
Accessories
American Apparel gets my vote for plain yet interesting clothing. Some of the stuff in here is downright scary, but a lot of it is very nice and lends itself to an artistic wardrobe. Other than the petticoats, everything is well constructed.
But...…More »
7. The Paint Spot
I went here for some painting supplies recently (I don't really paint, I just had a crafty vision for which painting was required) and the customer service I got was phenomenal. From setting foot in the store to when I exited, staff were super…More »
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8/25/2011
Since the move from their previous Whyte Ave location, The Paint Spot has undergone a few changes.… Read more »
8. Oak + Fort
Before Oak + Fort opened, when they were just setting up, it was hard not to roll my eyes. It seemed like yet another unnecessarily expensive clothing store.
The prices weren't quite as high as I was expecting. Still, I don't think $89 for a…More »
9. Passport to East Whyte Ave
At first I thought I wouldn't really use the passport that much. I'm pretty broke at the moment, so even with the sweet discounts I still can't really afford anything. BUT, this passport introduced me to my new favorite bookstore, Alhambra Books. I…More »
10. Heritage Village Dental Clinic
This has been my dental clinic for as long as I can remember for a reason. I love it here. Is it wrong that I actually look forward to going to the dentist?
I find all of the technicians as well as my dentist to be very skilled and polite. I don't…More »
11. H&M
Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2
(780) 483-0260
Categories:
Accessories,
Shoe Stores,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Being poor and having inclinations to shop means that I have ended up buying more and more clothes at H&M. $2 shirts? Yes! The regular priced clothing is cheaper than what you'd find on most stores' sale racks, and the clothing on sale here is…More »
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8/23/2011
Well, I'm on the fence here. H&M has many styles of clothes and is quite affordable, offering dupes… Read more »
12. University of Alberta Bookstore
Edmonton, AB T6G 2J7
(780) 492-4215
Categories:
Bookstores,
Fashion
The University Bookstore has a decent selection of books, as well as gifts, school supplies, a pharmacy, and some clothing. Sometimes, having the pharmacy on campus has really saved my butt. In general though, the merchandise here is overpriced. Not…More »
13. DeSerres
DeSerres has everything you need for pretty much any art project. Drawing and painting are come-and-go hobbies of mine and I've been around to a lot of different places over the years for supplies. DeSerres has a great selection, as well as great…More »
14. Mill Woods Town Centre
I grew up in Mill Woods so maybe my opinion of this mall is somewhat shaped by that. It's definitely a niche mall -- there may not be something for everyone.
First of all: Fabricland. Fabric stores in malls are not common in this city, and I couldn't…More »
15. Alhambra Books
WOW!!! If I could give Alhambra six stars I would. I can't believe in all of my years of book shopping and bookstore adventures I've never been here before now.
The selection is the most extensive I've ever seen... period. I mean, they actually HAVE…More »
16. Telus World of Science Edmonton
I love Telus World of Science. I've been going here since I was a kid and I still enjoy watching IMAX films, playing on the giant piano, seeing shows in the Margaret Zeidler Theatre, and checking out new exhibits.
This establishment has gone through…More »
17. Fabricland
I don't love to sew, per se, but I do sew the odd dress or quilt and will tolerate the act of sewing for the end product. I pretty much get my materials exclusively from this Fabricland.
The store has a wide selection. Even with the selection I can't…More »
18. Lush Cosmetics
I popped in here after noticing the Henna bars looked different. It looks like they do not have any black henna in their henna bars any longer, which is excellent (it's been replaced with indigo, a herb that is safe to use on hair and skin.)
However,…More »
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7/7/2011
I first heard about Lush from a friend. My friend has sensitive skin and highly endorsed some of… Read more »
19. Flirt Cupcakes
I finally got around to trying the cupcakes at Flirt. I tried both a chocolate and a vanilla cupcake for comparison. I've been pretty severely disappointed by the other cupcake places on/near Whyte and Flirt failed to change that.
In Flirt's favor,…More »
20. Cram Dunk
Take it from someone who eats donuts at group meetings every other week (yay grad studies), Cram Dunk is the best you'll find on campus. The donuts are fresher tasting than those from Tim Hortons... even the day after. The prices, especially for…More »
21. Earth's General Store
I finally got around to checking out the new location.
Points off due to the smell. I'm not sure what exactly is creating that smell, but it was the reason I couldn't spend much time in the previous location and I'm still not fond of it. It's less…More »
22. Elite Event at Wunderbar
This was my first time at Wunderbar and my first Yelp event! The relaxed atmosphere was very much appreciated. Especially considering the warm, sunny, mellow weather. The free drinks were awesome, I haven't had a gin & tonic in a long time! I also…More »
23. The Tin Box
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A4
(780) 436-2006
Categories:
Flowers & Gifts,
Accessories,
Home Decor
As has already been stated, it's nice to look around in The Tin Box because they have a wide variety of stuff. But I think the prices get to me more than most people. I've bought a couple things from here... a clock for my boyfriend and some winter…More »
24. Nightshade Corsets
The first time I went to Nightshade Corsets, I was with two male friends of mine, and THEY were looking for corsets. (We were going to go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show the day after.) The staff at Nightshade didn't judge us at all ... in fact,…More »
25. Save On Foods
Thank goodness for this Save On Foods. If not for it, I would be spending so much on food!!! The prices here are about "normal" ... and by that I mean cheaper than most places in the University area. They also have a good selection of organic food,…More »
26. Laser Quest
So, the first time I went to Laser Quest I was ... 23 years old. Yes, I missed out on laser tag when I was a kid. I think it's because it had the word "tag" in it, which just brought back horrible childhood memories.
This place is pretty big, has a…More »
27. Anthropologie
I love the look of the items offered at Anthropologie, but they're just too darned pricey! I walk into the store and daydream all the time about buying their merch. But even on the sale rack, things are too expensive.
One thing I noticed, though, is…More »
28. Art Gallery of Alberta
What a cool place to check out. It's quiet, fun, and a cost effective way to spend half a day.
The building just looks so cool. And it looks different depending on where you are within the building. Yes, I have stood on the stairs just staring at the…More »
29. HG2 Clothing
After reading an interesting study done at the University of Alberta, I decided to embark upon a journey to obtain and wear raw denim jeans. To put it shortly, HG2 has the most extensive selection I've seen in the city, as well as very very well…More »
30. Sephora
Sephora, I expected more from you.
Sephora is a store that carries many many different lines (including their own) of cosmetics and other beauty products. The prices are pretty fair for the products and the quality of almost everything I've purchased…More »
31. Ets Edmonton Transit System
I've been pretty impressed with ETS on the whole after using the system for years. Most of the time, busses arrive and leave on time, and usually the transfers make sense and don't leave you waiting too long. Oddly though, getting from my place to…More »
32. Sanctuary Curio Shoppe
Edmonton, AB T6E 1X2
(780) 944-2654
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing,
Costumes
A long long time ago, when I was in high school, I was goth. I visited Sanctuary all the time, mainly because back then there were not too many options in the city when it came to that style of clothing.
Back then, I was maybe a size 2 or 4. I'm…More »
33. Royal Pizza
I'm not a pizza lover, but I love Royal Pizza. I will admit that I personally choose not to eat the pizza itself, but I do enjoy quite a few other things on the menu. I prefer the pasta as well as many side dishes here to the same stuff at many other…More »
34. Royal Pizza
I frequent the Royal Pizza in the Strathcona area and I love it. I was super excited when they opened one near my house. Unfortunately, the quality of the food at this place is not up to par. It's inappropriately hot or cold, and things just plain…More »
35. W P Wagner Senior High School
Went here from 2002 to 2005. I was one of a handful of female "techies," or people in the technology stream of FIRST (Focus in Research, Science, and Technology.) This school has wonderful teachers, especially for the sciences. A lot of the teachers…More »
36. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Starch, cheese, and more starch. What's not to like?
I've never had bad service at this Olive Garden, and I've had lots of good times there! Yes, it is junky comfort food and not terribly representative of authentic Italian cuisine. I still think it's…More »
37. Gama Store
I've been back to Gama Store a few times since my first visit, and my opinion has changed a little bit.
I didn't see any posted hours for food only, but it seemed that I couldn't get those custard filled pastries every time I went. I guess it depends…More »
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8/8/2011
I try not to give five-star reviews to places I've only visited once, but I have to make an… Read more »
38. Joey's Seafood Restaurants Express
So, my review of this Joey's is based mostly on comparisons with other restaurants in the same chain. For fast food it is pretty standard deep fried stuff and comes down to what your eating preferences are in that regard.
Why I like this Joey's is…More »
39. Sony Style - CLOSED
I've been here a couple times and I'm on the fence.
On my first visit I bought an alarm clock (one of the fancy ones that plays CDs.) I found the sales associates a bit condescending. Despite that, I found a product I was happy with. I have to wonder…More »
40. La Poutine
Poutine from La Poutine tastes good. It's not exceedingly fantastic, but it's good. The cheese curds are actually fairly excellent, and the fries taste good without anything on them. Those two things put it above most fast food poutine-offering…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceJuly 2011
Things I LoveChemistry, spectroscopy, crafts, baking, walking, geocaching, gardening, yoga, bread, cheese, learning how to make things, DIY body care, local organic food.
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