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Favourite Vancouver Neighbourhood: The West End
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1. Sushi Mart
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 687-2422
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West End
You don't expect to order first, sit at a long communal table second and get a free miso soup third, but that's exactly what you get. (it may not be proper English I'm using, but I speaketh the truth!)
Modern, clean and bright with Wild Salmon being…More »
2. Swan Laundry Drycleaning
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B7
(604) 684-0323
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If my Betsy Johnson dress could speak, she would say, "Thank You for taking the wrinkles and party dance demons outta my silkiness!"
This is the friendliest dry cleaner I think I've ever met. We chatted and I think she even hugged me at one point.
If…More »
3. Cobs Bread
I love how fresh bread smells. I'm such a sucker for that smell. And, I can't help loving Cobs' seedy, country grain bread (thick sliced). It is a household staple. I even keep an extra loaf frozen...just in case the 5 minute walk is just too…More »
4. Burrard Bridge Marine Bar & Grill
Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7
(604) 676-2337
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Thinking I'd relive my previous good experience, a friend and I headed to the Pirate Pub for a drink and some dinner.
Our pitcher of Pimms was delightful, and it's still hard to argue with the position of this patio... it's magical on a hot summer…More »
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5/29/2009 First to Review
What's the funnest part about summer? Sprinklers? Slip and Slides? Road trips? Camping?
No - it's… Read more »
5. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 608-1115
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
The princess roll! Eggplant, yam tempura.. sauce... You won yourself a 4th star for that. Next time though, I have to make sure I'm not just scarfing down a working lunch. With 2 pages full of creative rolls, a group of creative sushi lovers is…More »
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5/30/2009
Recent Discovery: I'm a hard critic on sushi joints...
(Note: I hadn't been to Kadoya before their… Read more »
6. Amy's Jr Loonie Toonie Town
Never truly a destination, but this is a great place to start your hunt for the perfect cheap something-or-another. The times that I have gone searching for things: toy water guns, a string of fake pearls, St. Patty's Day or Canada Day schwag - they…More »
7. Babylon Café
Since we're going with the thanks - I want to thank both Kath R and Marc D for pointing me in the direction of Babylon!
A musical diddy dedicated to delicious chicken shawarma.
[insert music icons here] Oh chicken, chicken - you filled my tummy so…More »
8. Fun-O-Rama - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M1
(778) 370-0236
Categories:
Candy Stores,
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: West End
Feel like your sweet tooth hankering is trapped in a past decade? Your fix will definitely be found here.
Collectible Pez dispensers (hello Elvis!), troll dolls (circa 1993), Gumby mugs and a plethora of magnets to suite any taste (I had to be held…More »
9. Vancouver Airporter
Luckily, it's only a few more months until Vancouver has it's very own airport rapid transit line- but until then, the Airporter works as a compromise to taking a taxi or jumping on the 98 B-line.
I assume it's for tourists for two reasons: 1) it…More »
10. Homewerx
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 682-2204
Categories:
Kitchen & Bath,
Home Decor
Neighbourhood: West End
Homewerx has had quite the facelift from way back when, and while I still love browsing, it's for different -- more sophisticated -- reasons.
A mix of urban home decor, food assortments like Beta Chocolates and even shoes (which I know are "In" right…More »
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4/8/2009
Whenever I'm looking for a gift of sorts (especially a little gift for my condo) I check out their… Read more »
11. L'Altro Buca - CLOSED
Finally! I get the craving for Italian so I can take L'Altro Buca for a test drive! And, whoa - I'm full!
This is one of those places where the food makes up for everything else that lacks (read atmosphere). My advanced apologies for the slowish and…More »
12. The Fountainhead Pub
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 687-2222
Categories:
Pubs,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: West End
three and a half stars..It's an average type of bar, a little sticky with a covered patio and heaters - so it's open all year round. And to prove it, they've mounted the tables to the concrete.
If it weren't for the masses of screens to watch hockey…More »
13. Miko Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 681-0339
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
How lunch time sneaks up on me, I don't know. But I found myself ravished and craving some sushi time. I rocked up to the (sushi) bar and quickly ordered a bento box.
I was pleasantly surprised with the toro for sure! It did melt in my mouth (said…More »
14. Saigon Venture Restaurant
First off, I'm a little upset but I'm still going with 3 stars.
I was walking (blasted! I wish I had an iPhone so I could have checked the Yelp reviews) before going in. What I really, really wanted was a Vietnamese Sub. Subs are listed on their…More »
15. Sushi Osaka
I think Osaka was missing me. I hadn't been in ages (so many good sushi places in town and a dirt cheap one right across from Osaka) and the owner called me out on it! Asked where I'd been *blush.* Well, truthfully, it has really been bothering me…More »
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2/9/2009
I live right around the corner from Osaka - so convenience wise, this place wins my vote. I go there… Read more »
16. The UPS Store
Vancouver, BC V6Z 0C2
(604) 682-3399
Categories:
Printing Services,
Shipping Centres
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It's been over 2 years since I FTR'd The UPS Store on Burrard... and these guys keep getting better and better. It's really Jordan and Ashton that rock my printing socks -- they're the guys in charge.
I have lost count how many times I've emailed them…More »
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2/12/2009 First to Review
I need to keep in mind that UPS stores are independently owned. UPS Couriers are separate - and… Read more »
17. Pho No 1 Vietnamese Restaurant
If you're driving, you'll probably miss it - much like all of the small establishments along Denman. It's small - with approximately 30 seats. At 5ish on a Friday afternoon/evening, there was no one.
The menu is full of pictures and there's a menu on…More »
18. Phresh Spa & Wellness Club
Did you hear? pHresh is back in action! For the better part of the last couple of years, pHresh was turned into a Hummingbird Spa. I never went for pure protest. I loved pHresh!
I had an infrared sauna and a massage - both heavenly.
The decor and…More »
19. Book Warehouse Discount Book Stores
As soon as I need a new read - I head to the Book Warehouse. The prices are better than the suggested retail on every book they have. The Davie street location has a great local author section and the Staff Picks are generally good bets.
With a…More »
20. Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
This is a great place to go for a small gathering or a romantic date (up to 4 people) otherwise it can be hard to get a seat. But the atmosphere is worth it.
The service is great with the servers really knowing their wine list. They are also a wealth…More »
21. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G3
(604) 684-9253
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Ahhh, nostalgia, it's sort of like Folgers in your cup. Or JJ Bean in my case. I was curious about what my first "Yelp" was. So I went digging... and 43 pages back I found it, JJ Bean. But jeesh, did I really only write two lines?
It's still true, I…More »
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2/7/2009
I have loved JJ Bean coffee since I was a struggling student years ago. Their Yaletown location is… Read more »
22. Toratatsu - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L6
(604) 685-9399
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
A food stylist, chef and friend recommended Toratatsu to me. And I have to agree with the first reviewer, Brian W. - WOW the ebi with chili mayo.
Atmosphere? Check! Great service? Check! Amazing dishes? Check! This place is totally different than…More »
23. 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 »
24. Café Luxy
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
(604) 669-5899
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
Cafe Luxy is almost always packed when I walk by it. I've eaten there and had takeout a few times before - but never thought it was anything to write home about since we make pretty good pasta at home.
It was full again last night when I decided to…More »
25. Thai Basil
Only for take-out, I do stand by my word. But for amazing Pad Thai with the freshest prawns, chewy noodles, fresh cilantro and perfectly deep fried tofu - Thai Basil earns another star (and a *pad* on the back!)
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3/1/2009
This is a great little place for take away at lunch time. It's reasonably priced, fast and close to… Read more »
26. Momentum Grooming
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z5
(604) 689-4636
Categories:
Barbers,
Hair Salons
Neighbourhood: Downtown
How great it is to see products specifically for guys all displayed together in a way that doesn't scare away potential first time "metrosexuals"!
I love window shopping through their huge selection of product lines. There's shaving essentials,…More »
27. Td Bank Financial Group
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C7
(604) 654-3572
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Because they're a bank, I think that 3 stars is the maximum they're allowed to receive. They charge me fees, they don't explain what all the fees are for, they nickle and they dime--but they all do.
This TD branch is always smiling and friendly when…More »
28. Room In Order
Blink, blink, blink: is that an organizational oasis I see through the glass of what was once Homewerx?
Room In Order wasted no time in moving in (literally, it looks identical to how Homewerx looked before it moved next door). But what is adorning…More »
29. Green Mango Café
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z5
(778) 862-1394
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Caterers,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Friendly and clean, complete with JJ Bean! I was on-the-go, and they were fast (although I was the only one in line at the time) This would be a great place to spend a rainy Vancouver afternoon, quietly pecking away at the keyboard. My only…More »
30. Giga DVD
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7
(604) 687-6684
Category:
Videos and Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Home alone - and wanting a chick flick?
Need a giggle to pass a hangover Sunday?
Feeling like your wintertime cold will never end?
Giga will have you glued to your screen: with documentaries, TV series, foreign films and mainstream hits, it's hard…More »
31. Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
(604) 801-6338
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West End
Saying "live cultures" will get you 15% off...unless you're already ordering a special - but then, you're already getting a deal!
Mango was on the menu last night, and dang, it was tarty and de-lish. So much in fact, that I could've-shoud've-would've…More »
32. 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 »
33. Sunset Beach
Ah, lay back, let the wind whip through your hair, smell the salty air, dip your toes in the ocean...ah Mexico.
What I really mean is -- don't judge me. I only dunked myself up to my shoulders in False Creek water because it's so close to my house…More »
34. Safeway
Vancouver, BC V6G 1E2
(604) 683-6155
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Florists
Neighbourhood: West End
4 whole stars? What am I, crazy? For Safeway? I am not a Safeway shopper - I'm barely a Save-On Foods Shopper. I find the mega chains lack personality, but when I needed cracker jacks to take to a ball game, I strolled into the newish Safeway on…More »
35. Cupcakes
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
(604) 974-1300
A place that hand delivers a gift box consisting of mini cupcakes on your birthday deserves a fourth star.
It's been about a year since my last Cupcakes review. Since that time, I've tested out the other cupcakeries in town, I've eaten a lot of cake,…More »
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8/12/2009
I have sat on the fence about cupcakes, not my love for them, but how I feel about "Cupcakes." I… Read more »
36. Delany's Coffee House
Default, fall back, can't-think-of-anywhere-else-t o-go-when-I-need-my-fix kind of place, I often happen upon Delany's when I'm crashing, mid afternoon.
Drink and food wise, it does what it needs to do: jolts me awake with caffeine and perks me up…More »
37. Tartine Bread & Pies
I love me some tarts, tarts, tarts. I need those tarts, tarts, tarts. Give me those tarts, tarts, tarts.
Tartine bread has become a staple in my kitchen (not sliced, thanks!), and every week or so, I skip out to "grocery shop" and give myself a wee…More »
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9/26/2009
The apple turnover crumbs I saved on my chin make for the best leftovers. I licked the inside of the… Read more »
38. U-Haul
This is the weirdest store/Uhaul ever.
For the location and Uhaul-ness of it, this is a 4 star. The service may be slow, the language barriers may cause a phone riff, but the guy means well (I think). And its close by! Out back there's a few choice…More »
39. Flow Wellness YYoga
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X9
(604) 682-3569
Categories:
Specialty Schools,
Yoga
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A relaxing exhale! An energizing inhale. Yes, yoga is on my mind. After a (errr, 4 year) hiatus from downward dogs, trees and warriors, I bravely attended a Flow Yoga class this week. And, what do you know, I survived and even surprised myself for…More »
40. Third Beach
This is my must-rest and/or chat stop as I put the pedal to the metal and ride my cruiser through Stanley Park. At sunset, it somehow manages to feel heavenly, no matter how many times I stare out over the water. I don't even mind the hustle and…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
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