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1. Bosley's Pet Food Plus
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
(604) 738-8765
Category:
Pet Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Occupying the old Golden Valley Farm Market location, this new pet shop is big enough to have a pretty broad selection of all of the things that you will need for your dog or cat.
I was pretty impressed with the variety of quality food lines they…More »
2. Commissary
Vancouver, BC V6L 2N8
(604) 742-0949
Category:
Do-It-Yourself Food
Neighbourhood: Arbutus Ridge
I've been back 3 times since my original review and I love it more every time.
So far I have tried their bolognese sauce, puttanesca sauce, fresh tagliatelle, chicken and mushroom cannelloni, strip steak, rib steak and eggplant and taleggio ravioli.…More »
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7/5/2011 First to Review
High quality dining off-sales!
Comparable to what Vikram Vij has done with the Rangoli market; Chris… Read more »
3. Cold Stone Creamery
Vancouver, BC V6R 2H8
(604) 221-5011
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
I'm a gelato girl without a doubt, but the repetitive electronic chorus of "Music Box Dancer" blasting from the ice cream truck cruising our neighbourhood put me in the rare mood for some ice cream. Rather than joining the legions of kids running…More »
4. Kitsilano Animal Clinic
Vancouver, BC V6K 1P8
(604) 736-8648
Categories:
Veterinarians,
Pet Services
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Not the cheapest place in town, but the quality of care for my Norfolk Terrier furry sons has been top notch since I started bringing them here about 4 years ago.
They are very accommodating for pet emergencies, loving and kind no matter how my dogs…More »
5. Streamland Bakery
A ceaseless quest to find the ultimate coconut bun, combined with the only empty parking spot in Chinatown in front of this establishment, made it a no brainer to go check it out. Let us just say that I am glad that I didn't have to go out of my way.…More »
6. Uprising Breads Bakery
This branch of the Commercial Drive bakery opened up in September. I spotted it in my quest to find some food to take on a plane for a flight we were going to be taking later in the day.
The space was formerly occupied by the Oz Coffee Shop and is…More »
7. Harvest Deli
Is the honeymoon already over?
I returned to Harvest Deli Friday just before noon to try another sandwich from their extensive menu. The chef/owner was sitting at a cafe table in front. I asked him if the deli was open for business. He said that he…More »
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5/25/2011 First to Review
If you love a good sandwich then this is a place you need to give a try.
I was overwhelmed by the… Read more »
8. Weigh To Go Bulk Foods
Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6
(604) 266-6206
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
I'm not sure how long this place has been here, but it is new to me....
Weigh To Go has a broader and more unique collection of bulk products then I have found at the Superstore or Kitsilano Natural Foods, but the prices seem to reflect it. A quick…More »
9. I Hua Bakery
Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6
(604) 261-0189
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
I seem to be stumbling across a lot of Chinese bakeries in my travels these days and can't seem to force myself to walk on by.
The bakery is kind of bizarre in the sense that it is a bakery but also like a Chinese 7-11 ( if 7-11 sold dried shredded…More »
10. Grenadine
The store's tagline is sugar and spice and all things nice. It is located right next to Cafe Artigiano on Broadway. The window display is attractive. All looks promising and I can't wait to enter. Alas, the inside this store bears a resemblance to a…More »
11. Bow Wow Haus
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G7
(604) 568-8959
Categories:
Pet Stores,
Pet Groomers
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was excited to spot this pet store open in what I think was the former location of the clothing store called Ingenue. There really is not much for pets in this part of town since the Three Dog Bakery moved up to Point Grey.
As much as I would love…More »
12. Icebreaker TouchLab
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(778) 329-2710
Category:
Sports Wear
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Want to know how to convince me to come into your shop? Have an extremely ripped guy only wearing tight boxer briefs and a rams head waving from the doorway.
I'm not sure if I stumbled across their official opening or a soft opening but they were…More »
13. Dollarama
Rising from the ashes of a bankrupt pet store in the Arbutus Village Shopping Centre has appeared the Dollarama. Truth be told I am not a huge fan of stores chock full of cheap imported plastic crap (with the accompanying funky cheap imported plastic…More »
14. Shiamak Davar
North Vancouver, BC V7L 3M5
(604) 924-9104
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
I took Shiamak's Bollywood Fitness Class at the Kitsilano Community Centre, but it can be found at quite a few other locations in the lower mainland. The class was an exhilarating cardio blast peppered with yoga that had me sweating like a hooker in…More »
15. Packaging Depot
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3A2
(604) 325-9966
Category:
Shipping Centres
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
As much as I believe in patronizing businesses in my neighbourhood, this is an exception to my rule.
I can count on Packaging Depot to have everything I need to ship whatever item I have, no matter how big, small or odd shaped. They have also been…More »
16. Ridge Gardens Restaurant
Like the Ridge Bowling Lanes next door, this place is a living relic to days gone by. Think " Dinner for 4 "with spring rolls, hot and sour soup, chop suey, sweet and sour chicken balls, chow mein and fried rice. More like a trip to the mall food…More »
17. Bonnie & the Hairdressers
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3
(604) 734-3482
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Why do I love Bonnie?
Her skills as a colourist are first rate
She knows how to cut both men's and women's hair really well
She really listens to what you want and makes suggestions based on what you tell her.
She has a warm, inviting and clean shop
She…More »
18. The Bake Chef Company
They call their sandwiches Vietnamese sub baguettes but if you have had an authentic banh mi you will be very disappointed if you are expecting an authentic banh mi at The Bake Chef.
The sandwich is still pretty good and is a very generous size but…More »
19. Paw Prints Grooming Salon
My terrier Harry is very lovable and easy going EXCEPT when it is grooming time, whereby he morphs into a combination of Cujo and a devil-dog. As a testament to Paw Prints skillful groomers, despite Harry's uncooperative nature he leaves the salon…More »
20. Mogi Cards & Gifts
Vancouver, BC V6J 4R1
(604) 738-7388
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Shaughnessy
My dh and I facetiously refer to this kind of place as an FFD (front for drugs), you know, the kind of place that has been open for years but you can't understand how and why it stays open because no one is ever in there and the stuff that they have…More »
21. Hewer Home Hardware
Vancouver, BC V6R 2H8
(604) 224-4934
Category:
Hardware Stores
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Since we lost the David Hunter Garden Centre to ecodensity, other than the big box hardware stores, there aren't too many gardening centres in this part of town. Much to my surprise, this modest storefront also contains a modest sized garden centre.
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22. Phoenix Perennials
For avid gardeners, Phoenix Perennials is Mecca. They offer one of the largest collections of perennials and specialty plants in Canada - over 4000 different varieties. These are cultivars that you won't see coming and going at every hardware…More »
23. Westside Sporting Goods Company
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3
(604) 739-4425
Category:
Sporting Goods
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
My husband needed a new waterproof shell so we decided to hit all of the outdoor apparel stores along this section of Broadway. I think it was shopping fatigue that led us to buy the jacket here, not because this store was exceptionally good.
This…More »
24. Totem Appliance & Refrigeration Ltd
Burnaby, BC V5J 4M2
(604) 437-5136
I dread having to call appliance repair people because I know that it is ridiculously expensive to have them even show up at your door. In this particular case my options were limited, we needed our oven fixed and I had to bite the bullet and get a…More »
25. The Designer's Fit
Vancouver, BC V6J 4R1
(778) 371-8248
Category:
Sewing & Alterations
Neighbourhood: Shaughnessy
I've come to The Designer's Fit several times for some basic clothing alterations - hemming and taking in. They have always done a decent job in a reasonable time frame for a fair price. My only grievances are that they do not take credit cards and…More »
26. MyGardenBag
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
(604) 908-4219
Category:
Landscaping
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Despite the cooler than normal temperatures, spring has sprung and the yard and garden is in dire need of some attention. We needed a cubic yard of some soil delivered but we weren't looking forward to having a pickup dump a load of dirt in the back…More »
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