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1. Ten Thousand Villages
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4
(604) 633-0440
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Characteristically similar to the other Ten Thousand Villages, but with one difference: it feels spacious!
Room to maneuver without the fear of knocking something over like a bull in a china shop combined with the store being divided into various…More »
2. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
3. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Even though this place charges a little more than what I'm usually willing to pay for things like pie ($7.50 a slice!) I think it's well worth it - organic and scrumptious all the way!
Their 3 course dinners might look expensive when you view them a…More »
4. M Smart Design - CLOSED
West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z3
(778) 280-3610
Category:
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Strathcona
I have been carefully saving up for a big purchase because I fell in love at M Smart Design. The object of my desire? A natural latex mattress, breathable and sealed in organic merino wool. I know dreamy isn't it? (really, it's because I'm paranoid…More »
5. Portobello West Fashion + Art Market
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The last Sunday of every month the Railway Station is home to some of the coolest designers and crafters that you can find in the city. Jewelry, clothing, art, baby attire, pottery, accessories and (yes!) they even have guys stuff too. It's a bit…More »
6. Poppy Hair Boutique
I sent my boyfriend in to get his hair cut - just to test it out. The staff is really friendly and the cut is fantastic (thanks Jarred).
I had a great time waiting for his cut to be done. With brands like Bring Your Own Bag, Delux hats, Bumble and…More »
7. Ego Aveda Lifestyle Salon Store
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
(604) 697-9227
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
If you truly love a pampering - this is the place to be. But wait, it's not a spa, it's a salon. Don't be fooled thinking you're just chopping off some locks. Ego's different.
You get little extra specials when you get your hair coiffed here. Hand…More »
8. The Garden Health Foods
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3
(604) 688-4325
Categories:
Shopping,
Health Food Store
Neighbourhood: West End
Nourish your body with supplements and anti-cold holistic remedies that Garden Health offers. Although prices might be a little higher than the Shoppers Drug Mart down the street, I can't help but love all of the health-education I receive when I buy…More »
9. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A fan still? Yes. You can set up shop upstairs for hours. It's quiet, the wi-fi is reliable and the other peeps are pecking away at their keys while consuming copious amounts of caffeine. Feeling right at home (plus you can order a glass of wine…More »
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4/28/2009
Three of the newest things I now know:
-Railspur Alley is a great place to unwind pre or post hustle… Read more »
10. Frogfile Office Essentials
Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4
(604) 669-5949
Category:
Office Equipment
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
No need to visit their street address- you can make all of your purchases online. Catering to businesses, Frogfile offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the big box stores like Staples or Grand and Toy. They have hand selected all of…More »
11. Bi-Rite Creamery
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
(415) 626-5600
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Mission
The last time I had soft serve was a twisted cone at McD's...circa 1999. So you may imagine that my eyes were bright with anticipation, my lips were breaking into a smile and that I was practically begging by the time I made it through the line and…More »
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5/8/2009
Perhaps my 5 stars stems from the fact that I was blown away that on a Tuesday night there was a… Read more »
12. Burrard Bridge
Vancouver, BC V6E 4C2
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Burrard Bridge, you deserve an update because daily, you still take my breath away. Having the bridge in my backyard bridge, one would think that I'd be kind of "over it" already... but no, I'm not at all. It's a testament to its beauty.
Why I love…More »
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7/21/2009
Ah, the bridge...my backyard and it's newest addition of a proper bike lane!
Temporary or not, now… Read more »
13. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
After a long day of yelping it out, I was ready for some laid back sustenance. And gee whiz, did Cascade Room deliver!
From the first tangy taste of my Ramos Gin Fizz to my inhalation of the polenta fries, I was easily fully recharging and raring to…More »
14. Whole Foods: Capers Community Market
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
(604) 687-5288
Categories:
Delis,
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: West End
Yes, it's now a Whole Foods; yes it's pricier than your average Safeway, and yes, sometimes, most of the time, I'm feeling like I'm paying through the nose on anything in the deli...
but...
The free parking, the dark chocolate raspberry tarts and…More »
15. Pebble
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y4
(604) 568-6923
Category:
Baby Gear & Furniture
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
2 years of Pebble purchases. You could call me a fan. Consistently, Pebble staff have helped me uncover gifts that please all of the moms and tots in my life. I've even sent a cute poncho made right here in Vancouver to the US using their online…More »
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11/16/2009 First to Review
After doing some research on baby toys for a friend's baby shower, I made a earth friendly decision… Read more »
16. Abigail's Party
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 739-4677
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I wish I could say that Abigail's was a neighbourhood spot for me. It's just far enough away that on a cold and rainy day, I must drive and endure the parking blunders that are inevitable where permit parking exists. But that doesn't stop me from…More »
17. WaterCan
When I first learned of the staggering number of children dying, due in some way to lack of clean water access, I was stunned and knew I had to do something. So, I organized a Walk for Water and discovered WaterCan.
An incredible Canadian charity…More »
18. Controversial Kitchen - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
(604) 254-6101
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
It's like Foundation, but with fewer choices and the ability to make any sound like a child when they first try to order at the bar.
What's this? What's that? What's that? What's this? What's in this? What's on that? What does that come with? What's…More »
19. Sejuiced Vegetarian Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
(604) 730-9906
Categories:
Caterers,
Vegetarian,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Healthy, hearty and happy, I lounged at Sejuiced this past week, content on munching and typing (picked up free Wi-Fi from next door Jitters). The space is clean and bright, and outside of the noise from the juicer, very quiet. I think everyone else…More »
20. Kitsilano Daily Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
(604) 569-2741
Categories:
Canadian (New),
French
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Every day I get an email that says what the menu is for tonight's dinner and tonight, I just had to try it out.
Tonight I dined on black squid pasta with arugula. Normally pasta is a sure fire fail for me when I order it out. It's generally too…More »
21. Greenworks Building Supply
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3X2
(604) 685-3611
Categories:
Building Supplies,
Home Decor
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
For years I've been looking for a reason to shop at Greenworks. From the time I first saw the proprietor, Alastair, on stage at Epic! to the kitchen reno of a friend, done with materials from Greenworks, I knew I had started a store love affair.
Then…More »
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