Categories:
Canadian (New),
French
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Baby-faced bartender; masterful mixology; curated cocktails; downing Don Drapers; slaughterhouse solarium but best at the bar; Meat Hooks in a (food) porn paradise.
It's all Hanky Panky at L'Abattoir.
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Comfort-food is for suckers, I go for the drinks.
Suresure, they've got the wooden beams; yeahyeah, they've got that rrreal nice-like soft lighting that magically makes everyone *that* much better looking; okayokay, they've got that whole…More »
What's not to love? Resting unassumingly at the edge of Chinatown is one of my absolute favourite bars in Vancouver. Deep dark wood lining each of the walls; brilliant lighting designed by the masterminds at Urban Visuals; a moody yet entirely easy…More »
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Who are these people? For real though, where did they come from? I'm talking about the bartenders, the mixologists, the comedians, the charmers behind the bar -- I'm talking about these otherworldly human beings who are fixing and mixing my drinks to…More »
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas Bars,
Modern European
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Let's think about this for a moment, shall we? I'm not a Granville kinda girl. I'm just not. I don't like being herded into one specific area of a city to do all of my drinking, fooding, wining and dining. Entertainment district, my ass. You know…More »
Categories:
Lounges,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I've got a confession to make: I used to despise -- nay, HATE -- the idea of cocktails. To me, they were nothing more than cheap liquor disguised by some kind of sacchariniciously sweet syrup-like concoction served in a wimpy glass by someone who…More »
Tiny space. Two levels. Brick walls. Hidden in a back alley?! Yes.
Off. The. Chaaain cocktail menu. Sit at the bar and be prepared to be prepared some STRONG cocktology (totally a word).
Strange crowd though -- almost feels like a yuppie-town…More »
Well hoooollleee hell, I officially bhanged me a lassi last night (and she encouraged me to bring my own pot?). Mind out of the gutter, kids, it's not what you think. This lassi was made with gin and is traditionally mixed with liquid cannabis -…More »
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Yelping SinceApril 2011
Things I Lovesecret suppers, paper products, vintage shops, libraries, open spaces, rainy days, rubber boots, a good glass of wine, the perfect cup of coffee
Find Me Inthe most impractically adorable vintage shoes
My Hometowntiny prairie towns
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection
Why You Should Read My Reviewsmy taste: impecable. my reviews: fair.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadKafka on the Shore
My First ConcertRaffi, at the age of 6
My Favourite MoviePrincess Mononoke
My Last Meal On Earthtoasted peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Gn'R 4 life
Current CrushBill freaking Murray!