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Sarah "Dice Piñata" B.'s Profile

A Day (or Three) in BC

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A Day (or Three) in BC

A Seattle resident's favorite spots to stay, shop, nosh and get tipsy in the city of Vancouver.

1. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant

1063 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
Canada
(604) 608-1115

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

8/6/2008 First to Review

I have literally driven to Canada for this sushi. I don't know how I can give a restaurant a stronger endorsement.

The spicy tuna sashimi is the most stellar item on their 100% stellar menu. The fish is fresh and delicate, served in impressively…More »

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2. Soma Cafe and Lounge - CLOSED

151 E 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
Canada
(604) 630-7502

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

10/22/2008

Soma is indescribable. It's the kind of place that almost makes me wish I had more tastebuds, simply because everything was so deliciously overwhelming I'm worried some of the awesomeness was lost due to the simple biological limitations of my mouth.…More »

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3. The Kiss Store

319 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4
Canada
(604) 568-3329

Category: Adult

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

10/22/2008 First to Review

As a Seattle native, Babeland is the sex shop I hold all other sex shops to simply because it's the one I shop at and, as far as I'm concerned, the best one in town. Vancouver's The Kiss Store is equally awesome in an entirely different way, and…More »

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4. The Templeton

1087 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
Canada
(604) 685-4612

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

8/6/2008 First to Review

I don't live in Vancouver - I don't even live in Canada - but every time I visit, I head straight here once I get settled at my hotel/hostel/friend's apartment/yurt/applicable lodgings.

While I can't say I've tried anything but the brunch, they make a…More »

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5. Urban Hideaway Guesthouse

581 Richards St
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 694-0600

Category: Hostels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/6/2008 First to Review

I forget how I first found out about this place, but forever it will remain one of my favorite places to stay in Vancouver when I just want to "get out" and make art for a few days.

Urban Hideaway is a large townhouse in the downtown core, right on…More »

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6. Sears

701 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1E4
Canada
(604) 685-7112

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/6/2008 First to Review

They're not just for tires anymore.

I don't know what's so magically-mystically different about Sears stores in Canada, but they are leaps and bounds more impressive than their neighbors to the south. For instance: they have an Estee Lauder counter.…More »

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7. Dressew Supply

337 Hastings Street W
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
Canada
(604) 682-6196

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/6/2008 First to Review

Pro: It's a WHOLE BUNCH of cheap fabric, ribbon, leather offcuts, findings, supplies, and other crafting sundries.

Con: It's a whole bunch of CHEAP fabric, ribbon, leather offcuts, findings, supplies, and other crafting sundries.

There's a lot of…More »

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8. Earls

1185 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
Canada
(604) 669-0020

Categories: Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: West End

8/6/2008 First to Review

Earl's is a unique phenomenon. I can't decide if, as an establishment, I really like them or I think they're weird and creepy.

They've got the feel of "We fill an important dining niche." but I've never been able to put my finger on what sort of…More »

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9. Speakeasy On Granville

921 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3
Canada
(604) 685-5531

Category: Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

8/6/2008 First to Review

The first time I came here, I was impressed. A good low-lit bar, decent size but intimate in feel, solid drinks and just generally a pleasant vibe. For being on one of the main drags, it didn't feel too touristy or kitchy or otherwise obnoxious. By…More »

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10. Saltlik - CLOSED

1032 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
Canada
(604) 689-9749

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

10/22/2008

Saltlik, like so many restaurants, is a poster-child for overpriced modern crap.

I went here for dinner with my newly-minted husband on the first evening of our Vancouver honeymoon. Dinner was a disappointment from the very beginning. The servers…More »

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