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Eco Finds in Vancouver
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1. SpaKwus Organic Eco Spa - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
(604) 879-8367
I have been to Spa Kwus not once, not twice, but 3 times now, and prior to its appearance on my radar I had never been to a spa before.
I'm an eco-geek and I only put organic, plant-based and chemical-free things on my skin - hence Spa Kwus' appeal.
To…More »
2. Nuba Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I've been to Nuba enough times that the entire staff there knows me by name, and knows what I'm going to order without having to ask me. Victor, the owner and Nick, the GM always say hello to me - that's how often I'm at Nuba.
It says a lot about a…More »
3. Drive Organics
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1
(604) 678-9665
Category:
Health Food Store
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This is THE place to go for pasture-to-plate grass fed beef. Well, if you can't make it straight to the farmer, that is.
It's cute and small and friendly, and has a ton of great products.
4. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I love the principle of this place, and wanted to try it because Im a fan of any place that is into sustainability and values farm-to-plate.
We had a bunch of different tapas and some wine which was on special. Cute little restaurant, intimate…More »
5. The Helm - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B1
(604) 569-0860
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This place had the makings of brilliance -they are big on sustainability and farm-to-plate, and I'm all over that.
Granted, we arrived at 9pm for a late dinner, but the place was pounding. I couldn't hear our hostess as she directed us to our seats,…More »
6. OrganicLives
Vancouver, BC V5T 2Z3
(778) 588-7777
Categories:
Live/Raw Food,
Health Food Store,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Well, I'm all over organic/sustainable/local food, so I had to try this one out. It was an experience in food, for sure. I've never had raw food only, other than munching on veggie sticks.
The place was, as other reviewers commented, sparse. It's like…More »
7. Moguls Coffee House
This place knows its coffee. They also love the planet and that makes me, in turn, love them.
The coffee cups are compost-able, they have a compost in the cafe. The stir sticks are raw fettuccine to save on shopping down trees and using wood. This…More »
8. Raincity Grill
Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1
(604) 685-7337
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhood: West End
I've been here several times - usually for a special occasion just because of the ambiance. The reason this is my top-pick is because they buy 100% local produce.
All their veggies are seasonal because they only buy from local farmers. The furthest…More »
9. Choices Market
Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2
(604) 633-2392
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Choices is my go-to when I can't make it to a farmer's market or have run out of groceries mid week.
Lets start with the bad:
-Not everything they sell is eco-friendly; they have some products that are more 'green washed' than green. You still have to…More »
10. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 605-1292
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Free wifi, cozy atmosphere and a bathroom that makes you feel like you're on a startrek space ship. Add to that some seriously knowledgeable barrista's, and the team at Agro Cafe are in business.
I never drank coffee black before. I'm a complete…More »
Recently updated lists from Victoria R.
Brunch Love (18)We're always on a quest to find the best brunch in the city. Here's my report |
The Best Burgers in Vancouver (1)I'm pretty picky about my burger. I know from first bite what a good burger is, and what a mediocre charred piece of crap is, so trust me when I tell you this list is gold. |
Brazilians of Yaletown (3)This is a ladies-only list - I'm on a mini quest. I work in Yaletown and my lunch break is about the only convenient time for personal admin (yes - I'm calling it that.)So.. I'm trying out the local haunts to find the best one. The one that won't hurt. The one that is clean. The one without awkwardness. The one I can tell my friends about. |
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Yelping SinceMarch 2010
Things I Lovechocolate, photography, butterflies, lace, hand made things, writing, literature, T.S. Eliot, Shakespeare, the internet, etsy, cats and kittens, argentina, steak, cooking, dancing (ballet), rock climbing, yoga, pirates, boxing
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My HometownCurrently: Vancouver. Formerly: Buenos Aires, Argentina, detour in Scotland
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My Last Meal On EarthProbably a lion steak - just to say that I ate lion as my last meal.
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