I had a Groupon for $20 which got me to the store. Some items are over-priced so I just won't buy them here any more. What I will be back for is the small selection of pâté that they carry. The apricot one is my fave! From what I can tell it's made…More »
I have to say that my favourite aspects of this butcher are the staff. They're awesome! Super friendly, helpful and remember you. They also often have good specials on which is nice. There's a good selection of marinated choices and they do a tasty…More »
Category:
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I rarely go in here as I usually head to Granville Island when I need fish. Today I was in the hood and we wanted wild salmon. The selection was less than I was expecting and the pricing wasn't bad. They had cute salmon burgers for $2.50 each that…More »
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
We discovered this store on the way home from the Suika Yelp event. It's farily close to home and has a better beer selection than Bimini's.
The first time I went in I was looking for gluten-free beer. The staff were really helpful and guided me…More »
We're so happy to have this family run business back in our neighbourhood. Yesterday we decided that steaks on the BBQ were required so we wandered up to Jacksons. While we were hemming and hawing over which cut to get (boneless Rib Eye, NY strip…More »
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I have to admit that I'm not a huge BC wine connoisseur. I enjoy their whites and some reds but think there's a lot of overpriced, poor quality wine so I often pay for imported. That being said, this store could be the place to turn me around. Any…More »
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Well it's been 2 years since I wrote my first review and I've decided to give them one extra star. For a corner grocer they actually have a damn good selection! They have all sorts of gluten-free baking items, tons of different fruit juices, organic…More »
This is a pretty decent corner store and the prices are surprisingly good. They have a deli and you… Read more »
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
So here's the difference between a good private wine shop and one of the better BCLDB stores. On Monday I ordered 2 cases of wine from the Park Royal BCLDB. On Wednesday I called to make sure it was ready to pick up. I got there and was given a…More »
Adventures in Portland (12)We went for the first time in 2011. We'll be going back and I guarantee the adventures will be even better! |
Davie Street from West to East and back again (18)Davie St runs from the West End through the Davie Village to Granville to Yaletown. It's a diverse street with something for everyone. I've included a few places that run adjacent to Davie St. |
My Kitsilano (57)This is where I live. These are the places in my neighbourhood |
Let's Get Physical! (12)I eat therefore I exercise. |
Top of the food chain baby! (21)You know what's better than being a vegetarian/vegan? Being at the top of the food chain! I'm a conscientious omnivore and these places do meat and seafood right! |
Yelp's 30 Day Challenge (30)I came in late to the game but kept it up once I took the challenge |
FTR - First to Review (35)Beat you to it!(not including Elite events and out of Vancouver FTRs) |
For the Love of Fur Babies! (6)I love my pets. Here's where I go to get the stuff/care they need. I now order their food through http://spud.ca |
My Yaletown (37)I work in Yaletown and these are the places I've checked out. |
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing (12)Listening to your iPod's cool and all but there's nothing like seeing your favourite bands live! |
"Life's too short to drink bad wine"
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796 Useful, 278 Funny, and 680 Cool
Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceJuly 2009
Things I Love Find Me InYou never know....mostly Vancouver BC
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When I'm Not Yelping...I import wine and raise a family.
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