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1. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Even though this place charges a little more than what I'm usually willing to pay for things like pie ($7.50 a slice!) I think it's well worth it - organic and scrumptious all the way!
Their 3 course dinners might look expensive when you view them a…More »
2. Backstage Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 687-1354
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I hadn't been Backstage in a while, and after hanging out with some friends I commented about how it felt different. More modern, less grimy, more comfy, less dark and dated. Ah, the renovated some time ago.
I still haven't eaten here, but the beer…More »
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2/22/2009
Feeling Lounge-y on a cold night? Stop in for a drink and you're likely to hear an open mike or a… Read more »
3. Wicked Café - CLOSED
Intelligentsia beans, yummy teas, free wi-fi... but that's not why I'm getting vocal again about one of my favourite coffee shops....
The chicken and red pepper panini! Oh my word! The half sammie would have been satisfying enough, but the full order…More »
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4/17/2009
Lovely-and-loved! I always recommend this place for meetings. It's central, it takes away the… Read more »
4. Uva Wine Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L9
(604) 632-9860
I admit it, I'm a caffeine-holic. There I said it! And, I'm easily persuaded by pretty pictorial advertisements that lure you in with the promise of what your heart desires - and in this case it was a cup of joe.
That's right coffee at a wine bar. In…More »
5. Vij's Rangoli
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-5711
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
6 words: Portobello Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Curry (plus chai tea -best I've had so far!).
I crave it, I eat it, i crave it more.
Lunch or dinner, rain or sun, I love it here. I've taken "boil in a bag market meals" on camping trips. They make…More »
6. Wired Monk
Right in the moment when day turns to night, Wired Monk serves as a space that lets you gear up or wind down, or lets a work-a-holic catch up online.
Perfect for those times when you want tea, beer, live music and wi-fi all at your fingertips.
PS.…More »
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2/22/2009
Acoustic sets sound great in this small space. I've never seen it in the light of day, but by night… Read more »
7. Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
This is a great place to go for a small gathering or a romantic date (up to 4 people) otherwise it can be hard to get a seat. But the atmosphere is worth it.
The service is great with the servers really knowing their wine list. They are also a wealth…More »
8. Café Medina
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
"For the Love of Medina"
Oh your lavender latte was unexpectedly lovely
But your raspberry version took my breath away...
The murmurings of those sipping and chatting
Melted me into my chair while my heart fell for
The waffles, of which I
Partook in…More »
9. Voya - CLOSED
Wax Poetic in the Twentieth Century. No this is not the name of a song or film, these are two outstanding cocktails at Voya. Cozy, dark and comfy, this place could easily be a new neighbourhood haunt for me... if I lived within walking distance.…More »
10. Tartine Bread & Pies
I love me some tarts, tarts, tarts. I need those tarts, tarts, tarts. Give me those tarts, tarts, tarts.
Tartine bread has become a staple in my kitchen (not sliced, thanks!), and every week or so, I skip out to "grocery shop" and give myself a wee…More »
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9/26/2009
The apple turnover crumbs I saved on my chin make for the best leftovers. I licked the inside of the… Read more »
11. Café Zen On Yew
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 731-4018
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
On my quest for the perfect hollandaise sauce to complement my taste for the perfectly poached egg, I tried out Café Zen.
They nailed the poached eggs in my benji-mushroom benny, but the hollandaise still lacks something. Perhaps it was the thickness…More »
12. St James's Well Pub
Oh, ye old stomping grounds. Growing up PoCoMo, there were few choices for proper pints and tasty pub food so it's no wonder why people flocked and still flock to the Well.
Richly lacquered millwork that shines (and if you look closely at the bar you…More »
13. Siegel's Bagels
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-5670
Category:
Bagels
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
So I had to wait in line a little longer because people kept butting in front of me. These things happen on the weekend when you're standing in the chaotic midst of Granville Island's Public Market.
The wait - worth it! Starving, I snagged an…More »
14. Spices
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 876-6618
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Baby it's cold outside...and my hands are just like ice! The steamy windowed Spices was the perfect way to warm up.
Like their hearty and flavourful pho broth, this is a strong and fragrant 3 stars. The salad rolls were plentiful with green leaf…More »
15. Delany's Coffee House
Default, fall back, can't-think-of-anywhere-else-t o-go-when-I-need-my-fix kind of place, I often happen upon Delany's when I'm crashing, mid afternoon.
Drink and food wise, it does what it needs to do: jolts me awake with caffeine and perks me up…More »
16. Ezogiku Noodle Cafe
With every place serving booze within walking distance to GM and BC Place packed in like sardines and my belly howling, a safe bet was ramen.
Definitely delivered on filling me up (with some perfectly chewy noodles) so I could belt out some U2 tunes…More »
17. Ezogiku Noodle Cafe
Cold, rainy, and windy. Basically summing up a March day. So what better way to spend lunch, than to test out another Ramen shop lurking quietly just West of Jervis?
I ordered a noodle soup with wonton. The broth was a little bit saltier than what I…More »
18. The Wolf & Hound
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8
(604) 738-8909
Oh the Irish. Drink, drink...and then drink some more. All while listening to fantastic tunes. The dark corners, the pillows, the music, it all makes me feel like I'm somewhere else...Ireland perhaps? And with a pint or two or three in me (or a…More »
19. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
They have BOILED EGGS and SOLDIERS! Yes, yes, I know I'm screaming. I hadn't had these since I was a little one. It deserves a shout!
For anyone that doesn't know the term - it's a soft boiled egg with buttered toast cut into long strips for dipping…More »
20. Mink - A Chocolate Café
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
For a choco-holic, this is my paradise. Great vibe as soon as you walk in and smell the warm ganache. They give you a choice between milk or dark chocolate for your mocha and use the ganache to prepare it - no syrup here. The clover coffee machine…More »
21. Motomachi Shokudo
My stars still stand, my love still stills my beating heart, I will still slay dragons, walk through fire (or the line up at Kintaro) for one of your free-range soft poached eggs, some bamboo shoots and your perfectly cooked noodles... even if you…More »
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9/23/2009
5 major yummy slurps!
1. free range chicken and soft boiled eggs
2. organic-deliciousness
3. funny… Read more »
22. Trixi's Crepe & Coffeehaus
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 709-6181
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
It would be hard not to have a soft spot for a coffee shop where the server (maybe the owner?) comes over and takes your order...
The overstuffed chairs in the back made me want to curl up and read, but alas, this was not the time! I watched as my…More »
23. Pourhouse
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 568-7022
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
*Rats, I actually thought I'd score FTR!* But I was just too busy savouring every sip of my Sangrita followed by a Gold Fashioned at last night's official first night to get home and review!
The space -- was warm, inviting, unpretentious but beautiful…More »
24. Sweet Revenge
Maybe all the hype led to my disappointment, but I actually think my me-thinks-not feeling started to stick as soon as I stepped foot inside...literally.
In lieu of a standard review, I give you "The Rules."
Rule #1 - Step lightly. The floor is so…More »
25. Narrow Lounge
Standing upstairs at the Grace Gallery, I am asked if I'd like to go downstairs for a drink. "Of course," I say. I mean, who wouldn't want to go through some back door, past a random bicycle, storage stuff and stark, white walls with pewter doors on…More »
26. Chaise Lounge Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 874-7114
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Can you be sophisticated while scarfing down mac and cheese? Mais oui!
And I'll take a bad ass burger done medium, appreciate being asked! And wait, is that-- no -- OMG, is that a housemade pickle on top? Next time, I'm asking for that times two! With…More »
27. Congee Noodle House
There are so many ways to say goodbye: farewell, arrivederci, adios, ciao... but a good ol fashioned "see you never again" sufficed as I stormed out of Congee Noodle House's door for the last time.
Feeling ripped off (more than once) never leaves a…More »
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1/26/2010
Congee House Rules:
When dining solo be ready to share a table.
Carry cash.
Order by number.
Always ask… Read more »
28. Burgoo Bistro
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Perhaps it was the hype. Having never been to this location before, I suppose I was expecting something more in terms of a sandwich. Maybe part of the problem lies in the fact that sandwiches I can easily make at home, need to be really fantastic…More »
29. Icebreaker TouchLab
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(778) 329-2710
Category:
Sports Wear
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I. am. so. weak. So very, very weak. So weak in fact that even the thought of the man-ram (https://skitch.com/yel...) makes me reach for my Visa.
Icebreaker is not really trendy, the colours are staples, the cuts are classic, the designs are simple.…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, wine pairings, loose teas, sushi, local beer, fab bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
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