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Eatin' Cheap'in Vancouver

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We're talking borscht cheap here, people.

 1. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Who's the dosa with the mosa? Euuuh, I can't really be sure... but who's the dosa I think is fan-freaking-tastic? This one - the behemoth my stomach fears most. TWICE as big as the dish it's served on, this beast had me wondering just where The House…More »

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 2. Pork Belly Beer House

841 Bidwell St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2J7
(604) 602-9543

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

Like it or not, it's a fairly common occurrence to be stopped dead in my tracks by some of the most enticing aromas of char-grilled BBQ goodness while walking through the West End. On one corner there's Guu, Zakkushi lives on another, Hapa is down…More »

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 3. Sushiyama

371 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-0053

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  7/7/2011

Years ago when I lived just off Main, Sushiyama was my go-to place for good, cheap sushi. The place was always slammed (like waiting for a table, slammed), and the food was consistently pretty good - especially for the price. Also, the chefs are…More »

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 4. Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna

1124 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
(604) 683-2555

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: West End

3.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Unlike the queue one might see if front of a shitty bar on a weekend, those that form in front of a food stand or restaurant are a direct signifier of something amazing going on. Some magical thing is being served here.

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I'm not a fan of…More »

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April 2011

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secret suppers, paper products, vintage shops, libraries, open spaces, rainy days, rubber boots, a good glass of wine, the perfect cup of coffee

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tiny prairie towns

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amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection

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The Last Great Book I Read

Kafka on the Shore

My First Concert

Raffi, at the age of 6

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Princess Mononoke

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toasted peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich

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Bill freaking Murray!