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A Happy Vancouver Day On West Broadway
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1. Yoka's Coffee - CLOSED
Oh - Yoka- I could not start my day without you and your delivery of my first dose of daily caffeine!
What I can't believe I have never tried until yesterday is the chocolate. It sits there - taunting me every time I go in, and yet I've resisted for…More »
2. Pulpfiction Books
Organized? With categorized, labeled shelves? It can't be a used book store -- can it?
A great little gem of a store - I entertain myself here thumbing through whatever catches my eye - never intending on staying long, but inevitably winding up…More »
3. Banana Leaf On Denman
A dinner of Mee Goreng that left me swooning, not sweating; whatever they do to their spice palette is fantastic. It's the type of spice that hits hot but tapers off before your bite is done. Perfect for me as I loathe the lingering burn that…More »
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3/31/2009
Lunch time - no rush, no huge lineup out the door, even for a small space. Just the way I like it!… Read more »
4. The Eatery
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B4
(604) 738-5298
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
When people come to Vancouver and scream "I want sushi!" before we've even left the airport, I take them here. I can't help myself. I like to shock them :)
If I lived in the neighbourhood, the Eatery would likely be my late night take out haven.
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5. Benny's Bagels
Lunch time craving + an event to plan = Benny's Bagels. It isn't that these are the best bagels in town (I heart Solly's) or that its the most conducive to finding a plug in for the laptop, it is because when you are hanging out upstairs at Benny's,…More »
6. Tomato Fresh Food Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 874-6020
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I'm a raving fan! I remember how star struck I was when a movie called Saving Silverman was filmed at their old Cambie location. I liked their Cambie location but love their Kits one better. Parking is easier (especially with all of the Cambie…More »
7. Minerva Mediterranean Deli
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H5
(604) 733-3954
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Wow! How did I forget to write about the gyros? First, I love that it feels like you're walking into another little Mediterranean world inside Minervas. I'm never sure if they understand what I'm ordering, but whatever they give me inside that big…More »
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2/16/2009
I scoured grocery stores for great olive oil at a reasonable price before I found Minerva's. When I… Read more »
8. Thai Terrace Restaurant
If you're on the 99 B Line heading home from UBC - make this your pit stop.
Good food, fast. There's no glamour here - but the food is pretty good for the price point.
Swimming Rama and rice usually satiates my peanut sauce craving and there's always…More »
9. Loulou Luv
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
(604) 677-0682
Categories:
Jewellery,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Local and lovely Lou Lou always comes through with just the right words and girlie gifts to fit any occasion. Their cards have made new moms weep, to be brides blush and birthday gals giggle.
With an always changing array of goodies it's hard to nail…More »
10. Serano Greek Pastry
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H2
(604) 739-3181
Sugar rush!
Did I really buy a meringue cookie? I hadn't had one of those in decades...Honestly, I can't believe I ate the whole thing! It was the size of my hand! But there I was skipping along Broadway and thinking, "Sweet, sweet, I need me some…More »
11. Plenty
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6
(604) 736-4484
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This location is still the best when my Vancity shopping is concerned. I come here at least once a season, because they consistently have rad deals. From shoes (Toms and Hunters) to purses/bags (Matt and Nat and Co-Lab) and brands that I love (Gentle…More »
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7/22/2009 First to Review
*Wait, there's boys clothes here too!*
The lure of two large floors of pretty garments pulls me in… Read more »
12. Carson Books & Records
It may not go together like white on rice, but when I'm craving some Eatery sushi time, I choose to go earlier rather than later just so I can get a whiff of the book smell. You know the one I'm referring to, a delightful blend of dusty, musty,…More »
13. Dollar & Classic Gift
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6
(604) 737-4244
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
If you're ever in the need for the most random of things - think red pails of varying sizes, whistles, flip flops, maybe a clown nose or two, this is your place.
It's cramped, cluttered, but strangely, organized chaos works for me! It's deceivingly…More »
14. The Cellar Jazz Club
I wish I could say, go for the jazz, skip the food and drinking all together, but alas, there's a $15 minimum per person on food or drink, plus your $15 (ish) ticket price. That's one steep night for a 45 minute set (although I was told we could stay…More »
15. Fresh Is Best
For two years I have walked by this shop and have obviously never noticed it because today when I went in, I thought it was brand new! How have I missed out on samples of tortillas and salsa, guacamole, hummus, tzatziki, sauces and drink mixes?
They…More »
16. The One Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
Food and service wise, this "new" restaurant which takes the place of Saiz-z, teeters between a 2 and a 4 star.
Well meaning creative rolls with papaya, tuna and avocado combos make your mouth water just thinking of the explosions of flavour.…More »
17. The Travel Bug
When you wish the travel section at your local bookstore would explode and engulf the biographies, references, and sudoku section? Then come here.
It's always fun to browse, plan and think about an upcoming trip - it adds to the excitement! With…More »
18. Solly's Bagelry
It's not just Wednesday's bagel deal ($7.50 for a dozen) that lures me in, it's the chicken and matzah ball (singular) soup. When I am feeling under the weather a bowl of soup and a bagel perks me right up. But, hmmmph, show up at lunch time and…More »
19. Michi Sushi - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W6
(604) 736-4244
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Well, well Mr Michi,
You're winning my fourth star for your 3 for $7.50 combo which brings each roll down to $2.50 a piece.
Bonus points for having a stamp card (now I just have to buy 8 more combos and my 10th one is free) and for such sweet…More »
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5/26/2009
If we were going on concept alone, they'd get my 5 star. I first saw this in Australia years ago -… Read more »
20. Oz Coffee - CLOSED
Sometimes, my favourite ways to write a review is while sitting inconspicuously at the back of the shop I'm writing about. This modern, new and LARGE coffee shop is exactly what this block of Broadway was in need of. From free wi-fi to a slightly…More »
21. Parthenon Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H1
(604) 733-4191
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
The saddest, mushiest, tasteless cucumber wept in it's own cucumber tears. The tomatoes moaned, groaned before submitting to their fate. The onions stood guard with overpowering flavour... the only flavour. The feta felt sabotaged: "this never…More »
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7/16/2010
I come for the spices...I stay for the cheese. I don't know what the feta is, but I do know that… Read more »
22. Larch Grocery and Flowers
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
(604) 738-7017
Category:
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
First off, I would never, ever buy anything here. Cobwebs hang from the ceiling and in between bags of chips, dust covers all. However, the Asian couple that runs this store are so nice! I have visions that if I'm going to win the lottery it's going…More »
23. Evoke
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8
(604) 737-7771
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is THE boutique where many future compliments will be coming from. If you're like me, looking for affordable, fashionable pieces that dress up and dress down, you'll likely find it here. Or, you'll at least browsing, and getting touchy feely…More »
24. Kidsbooks
"Mabel Murple's house was purple" "I like my red shoes, I like my red shoes, I like my red shoes, I like my red shoes." Those are just a couple of lines from recent rad books I've found through these magical doors.
When you walk into a store like…More »
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