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My picks for restuarants, shopping, and anything else in the Burnaby/Coquitlam or close to it area

 1. Image Nails & Spa Studio

1111B Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P4
Canada
(604) 931-3647

5.0 star rating
  2/2/2009 First to Review

I have been going here religiously for the last year. Lana is the best nail tech ever, I will only go to her for my gels. They have a great range of offerings and the prices are extremely reasonable. I love getting gels there and they do the…More »

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 2. Cumpari's Gelato E Caffe

535 North Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J
Canada
(604) 936-8089
5.0 star rating
  2/2/2009

Best gelato I have had in vancouver, they also make a mean cappucino. I like the atmosphere there (I always enjoy places where I hear more European languages than english). Super busy on weekend nights.

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 3. Choices Market

8683 10th Ave
Burnaby, BC V3N 2S9
Canada
(604) 522-0936

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/1/2009

Can I give Choices a 6 star review, take it to Vegas with me, elope with it, and live a long and happy life together?

As you can see from my first review I like the organic and wheat/gluten free products and baking supplies, and lean meats at…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/24/2009 First to Review

    This is by far the best grocer in the area, and the only one I find has good selection of organic… Read more »

 4. Foggy Dew Irish Pub

405 North Rd
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V9
Canada
(604) 937-5808

Category: Sports Bars

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2009

For being outside the city, this place is crazy busy. I've always had a consistently good time there, I like the weekends where you can hit the dancefloor with friends, sit and chat in a booth, or shoot some pool. The crowd is a good mix in age, they…More »

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 5. Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House

8681 10th Ave
Burnaby, BC V3N 2S9
Canada
(604) 527-8138

Category: Vegetarian

4.0 star rating
  3/24/2009 First to Review

I have walked by this place loads of time on my way to Choices, and finally last night made the effort to go in.

The place is quaint, clean, and the decor is up-to-date vietnemese theme (it is a vegetarian Vietemense place after all). My only…More »

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 6. Kokyo Japanese Restaurant

9928 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3
Canada
(604) 420-6522

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2009 First to Review

Best sushi in the area - great selection. I don't actually eat seafood although my boyfriend does and we both love it because the selection is great for us both. He's gotten some strange rolls there which he likes. service is always very prompt,…More »

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 7. Anducci's

9602 Cameron Street
Burnaby, BC V3J 1M2
Canada
(604) 444-4788

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2009 First to Review

I love this place and have for years. It has a kinda funky vibe inside, the decor is really neat. This sounds like a strange comment, but the bathrooms in there are really neat.

i have ordered all sorts of pastas there before and haven't found one I…More »

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 8. Costco

3550 Brighton Ave
Burnaby, BC V5A 4W3
Canada
(604) 444-9600
4.0 star rating
  3/6/2009

I think Costco is a great invention, and I love having this handy location. I think I have been foruntate and havent wandered in at really busy times yet. I like that I find random things I am not necessarily looking for there, plus shopping in bulk…More »

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 9. The John B Neighbourhood Pub

1000 Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P1
Canada
(604) 931-5115

Category: Nightlife

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/4/2010

Time for a refresh on the John B!

One a sunny afternoon a few weeks ago I decided apres work patio drinks were a necessity with my fella. I wanted sun, and the Foggy patio wasn't all sun (and pay parking booo!) So we headed to the John B.

I freakin…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/2/2009 First to Review

    This place has awesome pub grub and is super fun on game nights! Great for a weekend night out, or… Read more »

 10. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

9855 Austin Road
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 420-0188

Category: Food

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009 First to Review

Some told me about Rocky Mountain and their decatant [and pricey] caramel apples. As a lover of any time caramel and apple meet in one fine fusion this was promptly added to my must have list of places to try.

While you will see the standard caramel…More »

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 11. Island Pet's Unlimited

4501 North Rd
Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7
Canada
(604) 444-3474

Category: Pet Stores

3.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

Now I'm not a fish person really, they exist and I exist I prefer to live separately, however my fiance is a huge fan of anything to do with fish (not in the creepy Troy McClure kinda way of course) - so to thank him for putting up with my retail…More »

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 12. Dallany Jewellery Design Ltd

9855 Austin Road
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 420-2278

Category: Jewellery

5.0 star rating
  4/29/2009 First to Review

Okay, okay... I wrote a mediocre review about the Dallany's in Coquitlam Center; nonetheless my lovely boyfriend bought me my beloved ring which desperately needed to be sized thanks to my unusally small hands/fingers.

Avoid the "bad" location which…More »

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 13. M & M Meat Shops

2662 Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6C4
Canada
(604) 931-1528

Category: Meat Shops

4.0 star rating
  4/29/2009 First to Review

Lets get two things about me cleared up right away: one - I hate cooking, so much so that I cannot actually stomach the taste of anything I make really (others can for some reason), and two, since I hate cooking I am extremely lazy about it and want…More »

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 14. Mr Paris Fresh Bakery

222-4501 North Road
Burnaby, BC V3N 4R7
Canada
(604) 420-0095

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  4/5/2009 First to Review

I woke up one morning and when thinking about my need for a morning coffee, it hit me, I needed a croissant. Or some sort of delcious morning pastry to start my day off right.

I spotted this place a while ago and thought I would try it out.

Due to the…More »

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 15. Ralph's Shoe Service Company Ltd

9855 Austin Road
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 421-0692
5.0 star rating
  4/7/2009 First to Review

When my soles need some tender loving care there is only one place I will take them... and that is Ralph's Shoe Service

Having an extensive shoe collection which I have invested a questionable amount into it is great to know when a heel falls off or a…More »

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 16. Joe's Farm Market

9612 Cameron Street
Burnaby, BC V3J 1M2
Canada
(604) 421-9888
4.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

I like to stray from the typical chains sometimes so I wander in to Joe's Farm market.

The most exciting moment for me a week ago: strawberry for $2 a package - and they are not even in season yet! Save me 50% on strawberries and you have a fan, and…More »

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 17. Craig's Cafe

1046A Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3
Canada
(604) 936-4141

3.0 star rating
  2/2/2009 First to Review

Good greasy diner food, they have a peanut butter mocha which is probably the nicest mocha I have ever drinken. Recommended :)

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 18. Liquidation World

1301 United Boulevard
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V3
Canada
(604) 527-1301

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2009 First to Review

My grandmother always raved about Liquidation World. She bought loads of odds and ends. One day I decided to check it out myself and was sincerely excited to find giant mugs [for those who require copious amounts of coffee in the morning] which…More »

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 19. Rhino's Pub & Liquor Store

541 Clarke Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X4
Canada
(604) 937-3488
3.0 star rating
  3/6/2009 First to Review

This place would fall under the dive bar, but it has a surprisingly nice covered patio. I have only been here a few times and don't find the aesthetic quality to be great, but the service is decent, the beer is good, it covers the basic requirements…More »

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 20. Woody's On Brunette

935 Brunette Ave
Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C8
Canada
(604) 526-1718

Category: Pubs

3.0 star rating
  3/6/2009

I wouldn't call it a dive bar, but I wouldn't call it a nice pub, I guess it is a middle layer. I will start off by saying the bathrooms are impeccably clean, which is rarely seen in a pub.

Woody's is handy for the Burquitlam area; the pub is big…More »

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 21. Casa Dolce Gelato & Chocolate

252 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9
Canada
(604) 461-7888
4.0 star rating
  4/19/2009 First to Review

Put a tasty gelato cafe in the middle of a cute little village style strip mall and I will try it.

When you actually try this place you will just fall in love. The gelato is Italy quality and it actually has that feeling of being some far away place…More »

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 22. Kin's Farm Market

9855 Austin Road
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 420-0788
4.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

While wandering the mall, I know I need something, need to spend some money on something, burning a whole through my pocket and all... and what better necessity than fruits and veggies?

The great thing about Kin's is the random things they have. One…More »

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 23. Gabby's Country Cabaret

20297 Fraser Hwy
Langley, BC V3A 4E7
Canada
(604) 533-3111

3.0 star rating
  4/29/2009 First to Review

Now, imagine Roosters, but without all the fights and more country dancing....

That is Gabby's. Full of drunkies all the same, this place is actually a good bit of fun. A mix between DJ-ed songs and an awesome live band. Bouncers there are great, as…More »

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 24. Lenscrafters

9855 Austin Avenue
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 444-4088
3.0 star rating
  4/14/2009 First to Review

After receiving a prescription for my first pair of eyeglasses I was very excited to select a pair of frames to start using my corrective lenses ASAP!

After spending a good amount of time in the store I was delighted to not only find the perfect…More »

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 25. Silvercity Coquitlam

170 Schoolhouse St
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V6
Canada
(604) 523-2911

Category: Cinema

3.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

Although this place has grand theatres known for their comfortable seats... I don't like the rigid seats. I'm sorry, but they are too vertical. I do quite enjoy the generous leg room and the seats are quite wide as well so it feels spacey and you're…More »

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 26. Value Village

540A Clarke Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X5
Canada
(604) 937-7087

Category: Shopping

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/23/2009

I have to upgrade my review after my visit last night....

After a few strange and unsuccessful trips for Value I decided to swing by last night to check out their Halloween costumes and see if they had anything good in store.

I didn't really get a…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    4/29/2009 First to Review

    I am one of those girls who considers shopping cardio.. and i gotta make sure I have enough work… Read more »

 27. Safeway

9855 Austin Rd
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Canada
(604) 420-3420

Category: Grocery

3.0 star rating
  4/29/2009 First to Review

Safeway is just too convenient from my place...

I like that they have ready made foods (hello baked potato soup, love of my life) and a good range... plus I don't feel overwhelmed by junk food. They also have a limited selection of wheat free products…More »

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 28. Care Point Medical Centres

528A Clarke Road
Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X5
Canada
(604) 936-9874

Category: Doctors

2.0 star rating
  Update - 9/28/2009

I need to lower my review. Severely.

Background: since I don't have a family doctor I frequently receive sub-par medical care. So I have taken to diagnosing myself. I'm actually good at it. Typically a doctor's visit for me is I walk in, say I'm sick…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2009 First to Review

    In absense of a family doctor, this is easily my favorite walk in clinic in the Burquitlam area. I… Read more »

 29. Boston Pizza Restaurants

1035 Lougheed Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6N5
Canada
(604) 527-8883

Category: Pizza

2.0 star rating
  4/24/2009 First to Review

This is probably the worst Boston Pizza you will find. Although their food is okay, it's not as good as other boston pizza locations and then tend to forget their menu ingredients when you order (such as: I ordered the Bandera Pizza bread which for…More »

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Manhattan, NY

Yelping Since

February 2009

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Four cheese gnocchi, pinot grigio and chocolate marble cheese cake.

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