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Hey, even parents need to get dressy and hangout at a cool joint

 1. Lupo

869 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R7
(604) 569-2535

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  10/19/2011

It was a couple's night off away from the baby and we decided to make the most of it by coming to one of downtown's best kept secrets.  

I walk by Lupo several times without noticing it before.  After learning about this place from here, I wish I had…More »

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 2. Gyu King Teppanyaki

219-755 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V6
(604) 688-7050

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/8/2012

Here's a revisit of my review of Gyu King since I notice a number of 1 star ratings and would like to substantiate my 4 star review.  

Like me, it seems everyone who posted went on the basis of a groupon which is cool because I do agree the price here…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/10/2012

    A friend got me to come here because he had a Groupon which saved all of us half the cost of a… Read more »

 3. Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine

820 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8
(604) 731-6333

Category: Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2011

Ah, Broadway and Willow Banana Leaf... you never let me down.  This has been a week of returning to my favorite restaurants and my top favorites has always been Banana Leaf.  It has been a number of years since I've been back, but the quality remains…More »

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 4. Cork & Fin

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

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2012

Nestled in the classy Gastown dining establishments was Cork and Fin.  For some reason I didn't try any of the two items their name represented but my group members did and they got the most interesting dish of the evening.  A two tier tower platter…More »

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 5. Keg Steakhouse & Bar

742 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1V8
(604) 685-4388

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  8/24/2011

I went there specifically for the keg dog.  My friend said they put bacon jam on the hot dog and I must say, the dog is well worth the $8 I paid.  The fixings included fresh avocados and tomatoes.  It was about a 6" dog so a decent size.  The side…More »

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Recently updated lists from Allen C.

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Ready to go and delicious tasting places when you really don't feel like cooking at home.

Babies, toddlers, and kids oh my! (7)

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After spending 8 hours at work, then another 8 or more hours taking care of your kid, don't you start wondering when you'll get out of your stinky clothes, take a nice bath and then finally have a decent meal?  Well, I can't help you with the first two problems, but I can suggest some restaurants so you'll have reason to call your babysitter and unwind for a bit.  Even if that means being in your stinky clothes.

North Vancouver Delights (4)

new region to conquer!

Casual Affair (10)

When the regular food restaurant establishments just don't make the cut.

Guy time (2)

Guy time is GO TIME so when you need to find the craziest joints with your crazy guy friends, this is the place to find it.

Celebrating the weekend (2)

hangouts for clanking the beer glass with friends on the coming weekend

Hush hush (2)

A place where you just can't think of sharing because it's a secret place where no has found out yet and what it would mean if you had to share it with others

"Young parents unite!"

Review votes:
91 Useful, 31 Funny, and 55 Cool

Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

June 2011

Things I Love

quality food dining, casual outings, great outdoors, great indoors, movies with a twisted ending, my smartphone so I can comment

Find Me In

Outdoor, Indoor or Hockey Rink

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

When I'm Not Yelping...

i'm going through my next favorited sites.  The banking site is up next.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Parents have no time so it's A+ food or a hungry kid. Note:The hungry kid is me

The Last Great Book I Read

Accidental Billionaires

My First Concert

Lilith Fair UBC 2000.  It was to get a girl.  I succeeded.

My Favourite Movie

Rounders, Batman Dark Knight, Office Space, M Night Shyamalan's first film ONLY

My Last Meal On Earth

Prime rib eye steak, Portobello mushrooms, long beans & garlic mashed potatoes

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Being a father is awesome!

Most Recent Discovery

Dessert on an empty stomach is not good for me