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"Intoxicating Adventures"

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Location

BC

Yelping Since

November 2008

Things I Love

wine, well stocked wine cellars

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Vancouver

My Hometown

Osoyoos, BC

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http://www.rubysuitcas.../

When I'm Not Yelping...

another cork has bit the dust

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I'm a professional writer and a super cool chick in general ")

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Sometimes you just want to relax with a great glass.
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 1. Uva Wine Bar

900 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L9
(604) 632-9860

Category: Wine Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5 star rating
  1/23/2009

If the trip down Blood Alley to Salt is too scary for you, you might feel safer getting tipsy at Uva. Not only is the address more accessible, the arrangement of the tables and booths at Uva makes for a cozier and more intimate place to sip your…More »

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 2. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown

4 star rating
  12/1/2008

If you don't mind your wine with a side of danger, head on down to Blood Alley. We weren't exactly sure where it was, so we turned down the alley behind some suspicious characters in a heavy downpour. We were chatting and mindlessly followed them -…More »

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 3. Tapastree

1829 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1E4
(604) 606-4680

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

4 star rating
  11/25/2008

Tapastree offers casual dining, tapas-style with a West Coast flare. It's hard to go wrong choosing from their small-plates menu, unless you're on a budget. It's places like this that really make me wish I had a sugar daddy. You can try to just order…More »

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 4. So.Cial at Le Magasin - CLOSED

332 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6
(604) 669-4488

Categories: Sandwiches, American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown

4 star rating
  11/20/2008

So.Cial is much more than a deli, although their sandwiches are amazing if you don't mind paying a bit more for high quality. It's also a very sexy nightspot to enjoy some of BC's best wines (shout out to my fav's Orofino Cab/Merlot and Desert Hills…More »

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 5. Cru Restaurant

1459 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6
(604) 677-4111

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

4 star rating
  11/10/2008

An intimate sliver of a fine-dining restaurant, it's just two rows of white-clothed tables and a cozy, modern place to celebrate a special occasion--such as your Golden wedding anniversary, your promotion to VP of your company or a modest lottery…More »

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 6. Soma Cafe and Lounge - CLOSED

151 E 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 630-7502

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4 star rating
  12/2/2008

We were tired of spending weekend afternoons sipping coffee, so we decided to hit up Soma for a glass of white before four. It was a great idea. This shop has the feel of a café and does, indeed, serve coffee. But they also have a great wine list up…More »

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 7. Plan B Dining Lounge - CLOSED

1144 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
(604) 609-0901

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4 star rating
  11/3/2008

If you land a date who's a 10, this is a go-to destination with your A-Game and a Gold Card.

The hardwood floors and exposed brick walls makes you wonder if Plan B might have a naughty side. She likely does, because with prices on the wine list…More »

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 8. Sandbar

1535 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 669-9030

Categories: Seafood, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4 star rating
  11/20/2008

Gazing through Sandbar's high, wide wall of windows over False Creek across to downtown Vancouver is a great way to spend an evening. Sandbar is located under the Granville Bridge on Granville Island and boasts terrific views of the city, the ocean…More »

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 9. Mosaic Bar & Grille

655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
(604) 639-4770

Category: Restaurants

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4 star rating
  11/16/2008

I would recommend this restaurant for a) convention-going business types with expense accounts; and b) locals with a special occasion to celebrate who forgot to make reservations.

It is tucked away on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency hotel on…More »

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 10. Herons Restaurant

900 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5
(604) 691-1818

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4 star rating
  11/16/2008 First to Review

Herons is a bright restaurant with lots of windows that look across that the Pan Pacific and convention centre, and the North Shore Mountains beyond. It's just off the lobby of the Fairmont Waterfront hotel. They present themselves as serving…More »

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 11. Water St Cafe

300 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6
(604) 689-2832

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown

4 star rating
  12/1/2008

This is a pretty little spot to keep in mind for a special occasion, date or class catch-up session with friends. The white tablecloths, gourmet nibbles and a great view of the cobbled streets of Gastown make window seats here prime real estate.

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 12. Aqua Riva

200 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
(604) 683-5599

Categories: American (New), Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4 star rating
  11/17/2008 First to Review

This is a fancy place to go that is popular with convention-going types from Canada Place right next door. You'll likely need reservations to get in here on Friday, Saturday and holidays (Valentine's for example). It's a pretty big venue (200 seats)…More »

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 13. Earls

905 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3
(604) 682-6700

Category: Restaurants

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3 star rating
  11/24/2008

This place has one of the best looking after work crowds on a Friday night. Women who like to tip $8 triple martinis while scoping groups of men with loosened ties winding down after their week balancing numbers and buying stocks should check this…More »

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