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I'll continue to add to this list of what to do and where to go when you're on a spending freeze whether in Spokane, Seattle or Vancouver, BC.

 1. Dick's Hamburgers

10 E 3rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 747-2481

Category: Burgers

3.0 star rating
  8/2/2008

Sometimes you just need a dirty burger and greasy fries.  Dick's a Spokane tradition and the place to go to fill that need.  A walk up window and some unsanitary picnic benches are about it. Most people eat in their cars. But that's the charm and its…More »

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 2. Centennial Trail

Spokane, WA 99205

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  8/26/2008 First to Review

Hit the road jack, and I bet you'll be back!

The Centenial Trail is a 81 mile non motorized path connecting Spokane to Coeur d'Alene and for the most part is along side the Spokane River. Walk/run, in-line skate, or bike, but get out there and enjoy…More »

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 3. The Garland Theater

924 W Garland Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327-1050

Category: Cinema

4.0 star rating
  8/26/2008 First to Review

Show Me the Money!
But just a little bit.

When the Garland Theater opened in 1945, it was the the place to be seen and the place to see films. The theater was very forward for the time, with wide aisles and a cup holder in each reclining seat.  A…More »

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 4. The Shop

924 S Perry St
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 534-1647

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  8/13/2008 First to Review

The South Perry neighborhood got some character when an old gas station was refurbished into a coffee house simply called The Shop.
Besides the good coffee and usual baked goods, The Shop has quickly became more than just a neighborhood destination.…More »

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 5. AMC River Park Square 20

808 West Main St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 458-7578

Category: Cinema

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2008

This is my favorite place to see a flick.  I think it's the comfy high back seats that make the difference.  Its called AMC 20 - since there's suppose to be 20 theaters on three floors. I call BS on this one. I haven't counted, but if you look at…More »

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 6. Riverfront Park

507 N Howard
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-4386

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2008

A river runs through it.  Riverfront Park is truly the heart and soul of Spokane. This is where Spokanites gather for great city events such as Bloomsday, Hoopfest, Pig out in the Park and to watch fireworks on the 4th of July.  

At this wide open…More »

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 7. Colman Pool

8603 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle, WA 98136
(206) 684-7494

Category: Swimming Pools

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2008

You have to go to Colman Pool because its just so cool.  
Especially on a hot day.
It's an outdoor, saltwater, heated pool nestled between the amazing Lincoln Park and the beach near the Fauntleroy Ferry.
It's cheap thrills and the only drawback is A…More »

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 8. Kitsilano Pool

2305 Cornwall Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 734-0011

Category: Swimming Pools

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  8/7/2008 First to Review

This is Canada's longest pool. It's outdoor and literally on the water at Kitsilano Beach near Stanley Park. This is no ordinary pool and I insist you check it out. I do like to tell people what to do, therefore I Yelp.

Kitsilano Pool  a pool which…More »

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 9. Coast Hotels & Resorts

1090 W. Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Canada
(604) 682-7982

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  8/23/2008

Location Location Location!

Heres a fairly solid 3 star hotel which is perfect if you plan on spending more time exploring Vancouver than hanging out in the hotel room.   The Coast Hotel is not bad, its just not a ohh la la luxury hotel. But decent,…More »

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 10. Shoppers Drug Mart

1125 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
Canada
(604) 669-2424

Category: Drugstores

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  8/7/2008 First to Review

This is my kinda place.  
I know you're saying  - a drug store??? What a happened to haute couture on Robson???
You gotta go so, you're in the know.
You could do Christmas shopping here.  Just about everything from computers to toothpaste.
The make up…More »

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Recently updated lists from Laurie R.

WA WI (16)

Where to to be a washington wino

Decks I adore (14)

Dining el fresco is my fave.  My friends pretty much know if the weather permits, which I'll try to convince them of, I choose where I want to go by whether  or not we can be seated outside.  Decks, Patios, docks, bistro tables streetside, or a picnic in the park all work for me. Here's where you'll find me...

Here's some of my favorites:

Luna - South Hill
Lindamans's - South Hill
Clinkerdaggers - downtown
Anthony's - downtown
CI Shenanigians - downtown
Twigs - South Hill
Bin 98 - North
BeachHouse - Cda
Cedars Floating Restaurant - Cda
Arrow Point - Cda

I'll work hard at review these shortly.  The job thing is getting in the way again.

Be a Part of Art! (3)

Imagine life without Art. No don't, that's just too sad.
In case you were wondering, prints of Art are our and suppporting original Artists is so very in.

Coffee Buzz (15)

Favorite indy coffee houses.
Fourbucks, Charbucks though I still occasionally will stop in, due to you being a WA. company and  conveniently scattered all over town.
New indy coffee shops with personality and YES better coffee getting my attention and more and more of my business.
Here's where I suggest you go to get your fix in and around the 509.
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Pouring DOMA (6)

DOMA gets my vote for best local coffee roaster.  Its availbale ar fine restaurants ans speciality Markets.  For the freshest beans visit the roaster.

Red, White & You! C eh? N eh? D eh? (13)

The lower mainland of BC is where is my people come from.  Unfortunately, I don't get home enough.  But when I do here's where you'll find me when in C eh? N eh? D eh?

Very CDA - a guide to Coeur d'Alene (11)

A quick trip from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene is a small resort town in North Idaho nestled on THE lake. A great place to stay and play. For Spokanites its a quick  and easy vacation.

Haute Couture Shopped Locally (8)

Locally owned, designer clothing boutiques are popping up like spring flowers in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.  Check out the fresh sheet as I name drop a few, making it easy to shop local.

Snow Big Deal! (4)

I love to wake up at a beautiful ski resort, have a little bit of something something in my coffee and hit the slopes.  Here's a list of some of the region's best.

"Life's fast, sip slow."

Review votes:
303 Useful, 124 Funny, and 213 Cool

Location

Spokane, WA

Yelping Since

May 2008

Things I Love

my dog, show tunes, creme brulee

Find Me In

at a indy coffee shop with wifi

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

My Blog Or Website

http://www.sipofspokan...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm still telling people what to do.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because I said so.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.sipofspokan...

The Last Great Book I Read

Crush it!

My First Concert

David Bowie (not sure why, but I still haven't told my parents I went)

My Favourite Movie

Thomas Crown Affair

My Last Meal On Earth

Cracked crab, Ceasar salad &  WA WINE at the beach. Bonfire optional.

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

My guilty pleasure is Lucky Charms after midnight.

Most Recent Discovery

Paninis at home.  Cusinart.  Try thick cut ham, GSmith apple and brie.

Current Crush

Sorry, the senator swore me to secrecy.