4* (just a little something missing)

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These are all great places but there was always something missing. Didn't make them horrible but didn't get them the coveted 5*!!!

 1. Bonchaz Bakery Café

426 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
(604) 626-7215

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Bakeries, French, Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/5/2010 ROTD 8/8/2010

Yummy in my tummy. Coming here the yelping office hours was an absolute brilliant idea.  I was early, which is not a new thing for me, so I got a chance to check out the place before my fellow Yelpers joined me.

Upon walking in I was greeted by the…More »

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 2. Navs Hair Studio On Belmont

621 Belmont Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 5Z8
(604) 520-3702

Category: Beauty and Spas

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2010 ROTD 5/23/2011 First to Review

So I have been on a mission to find a place to have my eyebrows threaded at that is close to home.   This past week I finally found one.  I can't vouch for their hair cutting abilities but when it came to threading they were fantastic.  I was in and…More »

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 3. Wat Thai Temple

8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91605
USA
(818) 780-4200

Categories: Thai, Buddhist Temples

Neighbourhood: North Hollywood

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

A few years ago I made a little trip down to visit friends in LA and I was very lucky to be brought here for some of the BEST Thai food I have ever had.  On top of that the atmosphere of the temple filled my soul with awe.  I highly recommend a wee…More »

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 4. Perfume Hut

1 Bellis Fair Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98226
USA
(360) 715-0906
4.0 star rating
  7/25/2010 First to Review

I am a fan of the perfume and this little place is a great place to go for the name brand stuff at a better price.  It doesn't hurt that the Canadian dollar is near par so it makes that much more sense for me to shop there for my smell pretties!

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 5. Del Pollo

27248 Fraser Hwy
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3P8
(604) 857-0556

Category: Chicken Wings

4.0 star rating
  7/15/2010

A few weeks ago (Canada Day) I was out this way to buy some more plants for my balcony garden and decided to stop here for a bite.  Didn't hurt that I had a 2 for 1 coupon either lol. The place was quiet but there was no shortage for Canada Day…More »

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 6. Lamplighter Gallery Cafe

9213 Glover Road
Fort Langley, BC V1M
(604) 888-6464

Category: French

4.0 star rating
  6/28/2010

Places like this little gem are what make the Fort such a cute and delightful place to go.  

This past week our group of 12 came here for an anniversary dinner and since I has never been to a restaurant in the Fort I was looking forward to it.  As…More »

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 7. Alive Health Centre

595 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V7X 1L2
(604) 689-8262

Category: Health and Medical

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/12/2010

I shop at the Alive Health Centre in Royal City Centre often and figured that since I work right at Bentall Centre I might as well stop here instead.  I needed more Omega 3, can never have enough of those fish oils you know!  

I would have given this…More »

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 8. Overtime Sports Bike Shop

195 Schoolhouse Street
Coquitlam, BC V3K 4X8
(604) 529-1919

Category: Bikes

4.0 star rating
  7/15/2010 First to Review

This place is fantastic.  I recently won a brand new Rocky Mountain mountain bike however it had an 18 inch frame and I am a very short 5'1 who requires roughly a 13 inch frame.  I contacted Rocky Mountain but they weren't interested in doing an…More »

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 9. Costco

3550 Brighton Ave
Burnaby, BC V5A 4W3
(604) 444-9600
4.0 star rating
  7/10/2010

I have mixed feelings about this place lol. I wonder if it is because I have to buy a membership to enter.  Anyway, for a few items it is a great deal (i.e. grapes, canned goods for the larder) and for others the cost to get there does not out weight…More »

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 10. Commercial Electronics Ltd

1305 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7
(604) 669-5525

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2010

I can only speak for the Service Department. Last week the projector at work went on the fritz and needed to be fixed. Does anyone know how hard it is to find a place that does projector repairs? honestly you would think there would be more in the…More »

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 11. The Fort Wine Company

26151 84 Avenue
Langley, BC V1M 3M6
(604) 857-1101
4.0 star rating
  5/4/2010

As you know from other reviews I am a fan of the wine in many forms.  The Fort Wine Company is another fruit vintage winery and it's heaven.  Although the Blueberry here isn't as good as the one at Wellbrook.  The Strawberry is something to be…More »

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 12. Fuzion Tek Hair Studio

644 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C3
(604) 522-6530

Category: Hair Salons

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

I first met Eric when he was at Global and I was having a horrible hair day.  I think it may have been the day I found my first gray hair lol.  Anyway, I walked in and he happened to be working and able to take me right away.  Since then I have…More »

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 13. fat cat

75 Christopher St
New York, NY 10014
USA
(212) 675-6056

Categories: Pool Halls, Jazz & Blues, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: West Village

4.0 star rating
  5/14/2010

Coming from Vancouver this place was so different.  We have NOTHING like this here and I wish we did.  I had such a great time here.  The place was packed, cover was cheap and the beer was flowing!  Now if only they had air conditioning lol (thus…More »

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 14. Eclipps Hair Cafe

755 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C6
(604) 522-3532

Category: Hair Salons

4.0 star rating
  5/29/2010 First to Review

Yesterday I was feeling shaggy!  Really shaggy!  Poofy too!  So I decided I wanted a hair cut and knew that my go to place wasn't going to work for me today.  

I went online and remembered that I hadn't tried out Eclipps before.  In years past it had…More »

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 15. Rodney's Oyster House

1228 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

Rodney's is expensive but ohhhh soooo tasty!  When I can I want to get my fill of Oysters and if you have never watched them being shucked, then plop your arse down on a stool in front if the bar and you will experience it.  The shuckers/bartenders…More »

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 16. Vancouver Canucks

800 Griffiths Way
Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1
(604) 899-4600

Category: Professional Sports Teams

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  5/12/2010

I will love this team forever.  I agree, the ticket prices are insance but I am ok with going to the local pub and having a few bevvies or watching it from the luxury of my own home on my HD tele and not have to beat the crowds.  That's not to say…More »

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 17. Queensborough Landing

805 Boyd St
New Westminster, BC V3M 5X2
(604) 448-9112
4.0 star rating
  5/20/2010

I kept the economy afloat down at Queensborough Landing lol!  There are so many things for the mind, body and savings soul here.  First, the Walmart which is my dirty secret but hell, can't go wrong for some of the prices.  There is alsoa  Best Buy…More »

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 18. River's Reach Pub and Liquor Store

320 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3A8
(604) 777-0101
4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/18/2010

Still one of my favourite Pub's in New West.  One of the waitresses Daphne was voted Best in New West.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/20/2010

    I haven't been here in awhile but I love all the staff.  The food is pretty decent too.  It is VERY… Read more »

 19. Paddlewheeler Neighbourhood Pub

810 Quayside Dr
New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9
(604) 524-1894

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

Although the decor can leave a bit to be desired everything else about this place is great.  The food, the bevies, the patio, the view, the staff & the sports on the tele!

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 20. My Kitchen Window

#102 - 23242 Mavis Ave
Langley, BC V1M 2S5
(604) 881-2061

Category: Kitchen & Bath

4.0 star rating
  5/5/2010 First to Review

OMG, I can't wait to go back.  This is kitchen gadget heaven.  I hate to cook but man do I ever LOVE to shop for kitchen gadgets.  Today, I picked up something I am shocked I haven't purchased yet, a wine saver set.  I guess one doesn't really need a…More »

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 21. The Brick

3000 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3B 1C5
(604) 941-0808
4.0 star rating
  5/8/2010

The Brick has been my go to place for home furnishings.  I never have an issue with high pressure sales people, in fact, when I went to purchase my bed the sales person wasn't pushy at all.  Part of my deal was a 42" television.  Granted it's not a…More »

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 22. Warehouse One

610 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3M
(604) 523-1533
4.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

I have bought a couple pairs of jeans here and a few tops.  I wasn't estatic about the jeans as they wore out very quickly, however I am in love with the dressy tops.

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 23. Galloway's Specialty Foods

702 6th Ave
New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3
(604) 526-7525
4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

If you ever need a spice, dried fruit and nuts, this would be the place to go.  I also am in LOVE with their tea selection.  The prices are great and reasonable for the little specialty items that you won't be able to find in a Safeway.  I did a…More »

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 24. North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic

145 Chadwick Ct
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1
(604) 985-3939

Category: Councelling & Mental Health

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

4.0 star rating
  5/6/2010 First to Review

I have been coming here for a few years and all I can say is that the staff and counsellors are fantastic.  They have helped me in so many ways!

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 25. Weight Watchers

529 Queens Ave
New Westminster, BC V3L 1K2

4.0 star rating
  5/20/2010 First to Review

Woot, woot!  I have found something that makes me want to learn what that great white beast in my kitchen is.  You know, the one with the brown circular things, I think they call it a stove!  Going through some rough times, I gained a few pound and…More »

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 26. Second Cup

312-595 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V7X 1A8
(604) 688-1735

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

When I forget my to-go coffee on the kitchen counter, like this morning, this is where I get my fix!  I am a plain jane kind of girl and get the dark roast with cold soy milk, so it's pretty hard to f**k up and guess what!!  They didn't :)!  Ha ha ha…More »

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 27. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

1095 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
(604) 688-8078

Categories: Seafood, Live/Raw Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I got to experience this restaurant during Dine out Vancouver one year and have been in Oyster love ever since.  It is really nice here and the atmosphere can be romantic.  Me, i just love the oysters and the way they taste with a nice glass of wine.…More »

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 28. GumDrops

2029 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 733-1037

Category: Accessories

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I really enjoy this store.  They even have rain coats for my dog, which is a plus.  The only down side has been finding boots that I like in my size.  They never seem to have them lol.  I have been waiting since Christmas to spend my gift card.  This…More »

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 29. Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay

1079 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 602-0835

Categories: Canadian (New), Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

I can't say that I remember too much from my experiences here but I will say that I have never had a bad time lol.  The food has been fantabulous and the drinks are great.  The patio is great in the summer.  The crowd can be pretentious but after a…More »

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 30. Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

1118 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 689-8318

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I have a great time here.  Went here for a private party for an Olympic Hockey game and had a blast.  The food is amazing, the staff were attentive and funny to have around, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was fantabulous!  It didn't hurt…More »

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 31. Shark Club Bar & Grill

180 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4
(604) 687-4275

Category: Nightlife

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

It's been a little bit since I have been here but I never have a bad time.  I have enjoyed the lunch crowd, the after the Sun Run crowd, the night club crowd and the game crowd and it's always the same fun time.  There is none of the typical downtown…More »

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 32. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

I experienced the Salt Tasting room two or three years ago for Dine Out Vancouver and have been in love ever since.  The food is fantastic, the food pairings, beer and wine are fantastic.  The staff have always been great to me and I have enjoyed it…More »

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 33. Vancouver Playhouse Theatre

Dunsmuir St & Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2P1
(604) 665-3035

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  5/7/2010

I agree with everything you have to say about the Playhouse!  I used to work here and unfortunately the spirits are expensive.  Not to be rude, the reason they don't have debit/credit machines is that there is only a 20min intermission and could you…More »

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 34. Walmart

805 Boyd St
New Westminster, BC V3M 5X2
(604) 524-1291
4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

This is my dirty little secret!  I love going here just to browse and see what is new.  It has everything someone on a budget needs.  If i need a number of items then I will take the time to drive here.  Usually the savings doesn't outweight the gas…More »

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 35. Taco Del Mar

531 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3B5
(604) 523-8226

Categories: Mexican, Fast Food

4.0 star rating
  5/21/2010 First to Review

Ahhhhh Taco Del Mar how I love your scrumptious wet burritos! You lather yourself in your spicy enchilada sauce and tempt me with every saucy bite. Yum.

Anyway, back to original programming. I am a fan of Taco Del Mar and this location isn't too bad,…More »

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 36. The Met Bar & Grill

411 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 1A9
(604) 520-1967
4.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

Have been here many times.  Summer or Winter this little pub is a great place to be.  The food is good and the service is great.  In the summer the courtyard patio is nice.  Although it is next to the skytrain, after a few pints you really don't…More »

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 37. Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine

435 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3L 5N8
(604) 777-9981
4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010 First to Review

If you are into learning more about Naturopathic medicine and healing via natural remedies, this is the place.   It is a student clinic which means you are attended to by the students in their 3rd and 4th (final) years of education but they also have…More »

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 38. Columbia Bowell Funeral Home

219 Sixth St
New Westminster, BC V3L
(604) 522-0711
4.0 star rating
  5/17/2010 First to Review

As far as funeral homes go, this one is not too bad.  The service area is very nice and allowed us to do some personal ceremonies that were true to my step moms culture.  The reception area could use a decor update but it fit us all and we had a good…More »

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 39. The Atlantic Trap & Gill

118 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A6
(604) 688-5840

Categories: Pubs, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

OH I love this place and have loved this place for years!!!

I used to stop here on my way to Luv-A-Fair nightclub.  You couldn't have two different atmosphere but damn the food and beer are great.  

Sitting on a rock hard bench with pitchers of beer…More »

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 40. Mink - A Chocolate Café

863 Hastings St W
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451

Categories: Chocolatiers and Shops, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

This is heaven in a non alcoholic beverage!  If you love chocolate, this is the place to go.  it's a bit pricey but amazing!!!!

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