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Places to Eat, Drink, Play in the Greater Vancouver Area

 1. Cascades Lounge

300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C
(604) 895-2480

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  4/18/2010 First to Review

This spot is located inside the Pan Pacific Hotel on the waterfront.  I've stayed at the hotel before and it was a great experience, but nobody has reviewed the lounge here

A friend and I went to Cascades on a Saturday night - grabbed a couple comfy…More »

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 2. Guu

838 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

so a friend of mine took me to Guu the other night...not knowing what to expect.   I wish I spoke Japanese just for this place - I walk in and all the staff are shouting at you and each other in Japanese of course.  

I thought that this place was like…More »

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 3. Michi Waffle & Espresso - CLOSED

1319 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 568-8750

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  11/14/2010

wow - this place is fantastic.

I went here for dessert not really sure what to expect and I was wowed.

My friend had the OMG - "oh my green tea" one with a matcha sweet waffle, green tea ice cream, and a green tea whipping cream.  While it sounds…More »

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 4. Saffron Indian Cuisine

4300 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z8
(604) 436-5000

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/7/2010

we had a company outing here and I stand corrected, the food is spectacular and they seem to have corrected their prior service issues.  this spot really does deserve the full 5 stars...

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/29/2010

    Solid indian food here - great lassi (maybe a little thick - so keep the straw in there)

    Try the… Read more »

 5. La Belle Patate

1215 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
(604) 569-1215

Categories: Fast Food, Poutineries

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2010 ROTD 2/26/2010

this place has the best poutine I've ever had...20+ kinds of poutine to choose from and a great drink selection.  I had the mango smoothie - a solid choice. they also allow you to mix and match flavors for  the smoothies as well...

Not sure about how…More »

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 6. REVS Bowling & Entertainment Company

5502 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8
(604) 299-9381
4.0 star rating
  12/20/2010 ROTD 3/5/2011

This place is fantastic...you need to get on the REVS bandwagon people.

They have a ton of lanes and cosmic bowling on the weekends, while it's not the cheapest place to get your bowl on, it's worth it.  

They have a wide selection of foodstuffs, with…More »

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 7. Arts Club Theatre Company

2750 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J3
(604) 687-1644

Categories: Cinema, Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2010

I went to a show here the other night and was quite impressed....why?

1. comfortable seating
2. pretty intimate atmosphere in a relatively large theatre (we were on the balcony and the stage didn't feel so far away)
3. great acoustics
4. full bar with…More »

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 8. Choon Ha Choo Dong

36 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V6
(604) 874-4131

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2010 ROTD 12/18/2010

This place is a little hard to find, but as other yelpers have said - it's a gem.

We went on a Thursday and decided on the the "grill it yourself" option.
Ended up with marinated steak, scallops, and a seafood soup medley with funky green noodles.  …More »

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 9. YEW restaurant + bar

791 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
(604) 692-4939

Categories: Canadian (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  Update - 11/2/2011

While the food remains fantastic, I've been quite disappointed with my last 2 trips.

I dutifully reserved on OpenTable for brunch a few Sunday's back.  When we arrived, we had to sit at a high-top table vs. the main dining room which was not  overly…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/31/2011

    This is my go-to spot for brunch.  The service and the food are impeccable.  I was fortunate enough… Read more »

 10. Kitsilano Billiards

3255 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H5
(604) 739-9544

Category: Pool Halls

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2010

I've been looking for some places to play pool on some regulation size tables where you don't have to sit on the table next to yours to make your next shot.  It's also helpful if the cues are straight...

Kits Billiards actually meets all the above…More »

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the name says it all

Review votes:
219 Useful, 53 Funny, and 120 Cool

Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

July 2009

Things I Love

whiskey, great music, unpretentious bars and people

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When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm working, well somewhat...

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I can't make this stuff up - I'm not that creative

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Bush - Razorblade Suitcase Tour

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Layer Cake and How to lose friends and alienate people

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NY Strip Steak - bone in, medium, potatoes au-gratin, glenfiddich whiskey

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