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These places set a mood-- sultry, beautiful, mysterious, classy-- you get the idea : )

 1. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie

163 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
(604) 688-0876

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

3.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

What I love:

The atmosphere- comfy, romantic and charming
The decor- creative, classy and funky
The drinks-  FABULOUS- made with extra care, fresh ingredients (one of them, love) and are packed with flavor (I tried the plum drink and the pina colada)
The…More »

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 2. Le Gavroche Restaurant

1616 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1A6
(604) 685-3924

Category: French

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

The food was great, but this one item changed my life:  the onion tarts.  I would have never thought to order one of these, but they brought them to our table as a free little canape.  Let me just say, they were the highlight of the meal.  Call ahead…More »

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 3. George Lounge

1137 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 628-5555

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

The drinks made here are made with fresh ingredients (all visible on the island in the bartenders area) and are really good.  And pricey.  Ladies, it's a good place to get your pretty on.  ; )

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 4. Boneta Restaurant

12 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5
(604) 684-1844

Categories: Wine Bars, French

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

Delicious.  Classy.  Perfect.

We were greeted with champagne because it was our birthdays.  Nice!  We ordered all the starters on the menu and the ceviche was a winner.  All tasty though!  We also ordered the gnocchi, and it was the best kind I have…More »

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 5. Gudrun

3500 Moncton St
Steveston, BC V7E 3A2
(604) 272-1991

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Steveston

3.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

Atmosphere--- FABULOUS.  Eco-modern, classy, hip- you get the idea.  For being in Steveston, the style definitely stands out, and that's what drew us there as we walked by.

We had dessert ($6 for each, very tasty, nice presentation.  The tirimasu…More »

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 6. Cork & Fin

221 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 569-2215

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

Came here for drinks to join my friends birthday party.  It was picturesque... 6 girls around a round table, beneath a chandelier, laughing, drinking... it felt like we were on SATC!  Very classy, beautiful... a perfect memory together.  Now as for…More »

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 7. Les Faux Bourgeois

663 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 873-9733

Categories: French, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/30/2010

Super romantic atmosphere (I felt like I was in Europe), cozy, lowlit, warm, lively (with a lineup) and best of all, in EAST VAN!  What a fabulous surprise.  The food was great, the decor charming, and the price was reasonable.  Great date spot if…More »

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 8. The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe - CLOSED

850 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 569-3415

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/4/2010

I had already eaten and was stopping in to visit a birthday party so I ordered the $5 French Onion Soup.  Also because I'm poor, haha.  Let me tell you, that was dang good soup.  TINY though-- the bowl it is served in is HALF the size of a small mug…More »

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 9. Rodney's Oyster House

1228 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2010

My goodness, is there anywhere better to kickback with great food, handsome male servers and tunes that remind you of grade school?  No.  Well, maybe, but none that come to mind right now because all I can think about are the Pan Fried Oysters that…More »

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 10. Finch's Tea & Coffee House

353 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2010

What a magical, charming, romantic, cozy, whimsical little spot-- like out of a secret antique, plant-filled world!  I am in love.  

I ordered the house salad (pear, blue cheese, walnuts) and it was so beautiful I had to stare at it for awhile.  Like…More »

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 11. Delilah's Restaurant - CLOSED

1789 Comox St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1P5
(604) 687-3424

Categories: Lounges, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  10/22/2010

Clearly a place that is known for its martini's can't (and doesn't need to) have great food... right?

Well, my impression was challenged when Ty took me here for a hot date! YEAH baby!

They seated us in a plush velvet booth with curtains that could…More »

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 12. Cibo Trattoria

900 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9
(604) 602-9570

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2010

Came here on a Thursday night to a pretty packed house. The service was superb (one of the best I have ever experienced in Vancouver) with a down to earth, knowledgeable server who was comfortably attentive. The staff even remembered my friend (and…More »

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 13. Six Acres

203 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 488-0110

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2010

Not bad!

Tina, Ty & I came here last night for a quick bite to eat. The place was packed (as were all the resto's in Maple Tree Square) and we were lucky to be seated right away at a table upstairs in the back.

The resto is low-lit, with little…More »

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 14. Mis Trucos

1141 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 566-3960

Categories: Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  11/22/2010

Just what the doctor ordered.
After a busy weekend the bf and I decided to kick back at this lovely little house-to-resto renno. Cozy, low-lit, with tasteful use of whites. I totally unwound... and let out my inner grade 8 self by writing Ty a note on…More »

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 15. The Helm - CLOSED

1180 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B1
(604) 569-0860

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/5/2010 First to Review

My gf and I came here on opening night at 5pm to a resto more full of camera crew than actual patrons. I'd been invited on Twitter and so thought I'd swing by to check it out. Having been in meetings since 8am, I was looking rough, so I darted to the…More »

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 16. The Prophouse Cafe

1636 Venables St
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
(604) 733-5665

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2010

EFF YEAH!

An original space... and even the word 'original' feels like an understatement.

The name 'PropHouse' comes from cafe's biz of renting out props (you're welcome for stating the obvious). Truthfully though, I wouldn't have guessed it but it…More »

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 17. Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay

1079 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 602-0835

Categories: Canadian (New), Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Whoa and whoa.

Planning a night out with the girls? Maybe check this place out. Maybe sit in the front open area of the lobby. Maybe a mysterious person will send you 2 bottles of champagne (we still don't know who it was). Maybe cute guys will ask to…More »

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 18. The Diamond

6 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2011

If you love secret little spaces, The Diamond will make you swoon. Though not such a secret with locals in the know, the fact that one could possibly walk past it hundreds of times without knowing it's there makes it oh-so special.

Walk through a…More »

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 19. Innocent Coffee

1340 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 4A3
(604) 730-1155

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/10/2011

Please, for the love of everything good in this world, try their macarons. Almond-flavoured mini sandwiches of delicate sweetness. One bite and I was catapulted to euphoria. Oh please, can I just have one (make that ten) more..?

**Note: Due to space…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/23/2011

    Oh My Gawsh. Innocent Coffee, you have won my heart. All of it. Even the little piece that I had… Read more »

 20. SD Galleria + Sushi Lounge

4316 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9866

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I will tell you in point form why SD Galleria is my new fave late nite East Van chillout spot:

-So cheap
-The beats kept me awake and pumped.
-Service is OFF the hook. Note: Our server was wearing the most amazing ring that she made herself. Please buy…More »

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 21. Semperviva Yoga Centre & Store

2608 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3
(604) 739-2009

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2011

Can I just say that this place is simply magical at 7pm in springtime. MAGICAL.

Picture this: you're chilling on a mat, the sun is setting, candles are lit, pink crystals are glowing.

Ohm...

I'm no hippie but boy was I having some kind of 'I am at one…More »

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