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1. Sushi Mart
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 687-2422
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West End
In a city full of amazing sushi joints, these guys win. Full stop.
Since opening in 2009, Sushi Mart has been my go-to place for a quick and tasty meal. It's everything I want in a restaurant - fresh, delicious, clean, cheap, and literally right…More »
2. Denman Shoe Repair
Every once in awhile I find a business that I had no idea existed but can't even begin to comprehend how I ever lived without. As a person with a soft-spot for the most impossibly adorable vintage shoes, I spend an obscene amount money at the…More »
3. Community Thrift and Vintage: The Frock Shoppe
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 682-8535
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
It was easy to fall in love with Community Thrift and Viintage. Gastown, exposed brick walls, affordable quality garments, natural fibres, not-for-profit *and* run by some incredibly sweet and genuinely rad people? Done. Turns out I'm not their only…More »
4. Community Thrift and Vintage
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N8
(604) 682-1004
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
When I hear the words "vintage store in Gastown owned by local fashion-savant", I think of one thing: overpriced second hand clothing that I would normally love but won't based on moral objections to the obscene prices. But something piqued my…More »
5. Innocent Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6H 4A3
(604) 730-1155
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
It's funny how sound can alter the experience of a space. After sitting in Innocent's minimally decorated, mostly white and wood space, I couldn't help but think of this as the whir of 4th Avenue traffic went by.
It's a muffled-quiet here. Peaceful…More »
6. English Bay
Reason number one hundred and eighty four why I live in the West End: English Bay in wee hours of the morning. Summer or fall, winter or spring, the lulling calm of English Bay in those magic early hours of the day never cease to refresh, energize,…More »
7. The Hach
Vancouver, BC V5V 1A5
(604) 566-9611
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Old Blim = new Hach? After opening in the old Blim location almost a full year ago, the Hach (pronounced "hawk", thank you very much) finally lured me in to its slightly whimsical, entirely minimal and ever-chic landscape. Tucked away just off Main…More »
8. Motomachi Shokudo
Ramen. To some it's a cheap sodium-filled memory of their youth; to most (who shall be known as the lucky ones) it is the perfect comfort food made with the freshest noodles to be eaten on a rainy day. But to me, ramen isn't ramen without one crucial…More »
9. Chambar
When I'm in the mood for a little bit of make-believe, pretending that I actually do live the high-life, I head to Chambar for dinner. Dim lighting, high ceilings, AND exposed brick walls? This place oozes a sense of glamour and mystic.
Fast forward…More »
10. The Joint Pizzaria & Deli
Why is it when people are describing gluten-free options they say things like, "yeah, it's pretty good... you know, for gluten free pizza." Oh man, where can I get me some of that not-as-good-as-the-real-thing product?? Sounds fab! Fortunately for…More »
11. Salt Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Oh Salt, you savoury sodium centre, you. I adore your cured meats and cheesy goodness. Your wine pairings make my toes wiggle with delight, and I find your handwritten chalkboard menus irresistibly charming.
I think you may have even had me in mind…More »
12. Robin Armstrong
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3
(604) 742-8383
Categories:
Chiropractors,
Yoga
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I am a runner.
I run. I run for fun, I run for health, I run for the challenge. I run. But it hasn't always been this way - far from it actually. I used to hate running. Buy some silly, ultra light-weight, mega-expensive shoes and at least one…More »
13. Pork Belly Beer House
Vancouver, BC V6G 2J7
(604) 602-9543
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 »
14. Ian Low, DDS
Vancouver, BC V6M 1Y7
(604) 266-1151
Category:
General Dentistry
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy
Let's be clear about 5-star dental experiences, shall we? Dentists, like mechanics, are in this crazy position of power where what they say, goes.
"Oh the transfigubalater in the deceleratrix is broken? And it's gonna cost $4224 plus labour and…More »
15. Old Faithful Shop
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(778) 327-9376
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Old Chum is one of my all time favourite Tumblrs. Looking through the pages and pages of its posts is like digging through stacks upon stacks of unorganized books only to find that each one is as much a jewel as the last. A paragon of Canadiana of…More »
16. Independent Flixx - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M1
(604) 682-3344
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: West End
Nooooooooo!
I just wanted the final say before this fine establishment bids its ultimate farewell. A staple in the eccentric seam of the West End, Independent Flixx has served as my go-to place to find a new cinematic inspiration for the past four +…More »
17. Jonathan Rogers Park
Jonathan Rogers Park, huh? And to think, all this time we just referred to it as "The Park on 7th." This name is more than likely not only a statement of how much of a staple this park is to the neighbourhood, but also to how rad the actual grounds…More »
18. The Re-Up BBQ
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(604) 724-0894
Categories:
Food Stands,
Barbeque,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
NapkinNapkinNapkinNapkin, no bun! Jeeebus, this pork. This pristine porking piggy pecks at my palate in perfectly pleasant ways.
It's messy, it's tender, it's moist, it's sweet, it's filling my mouth with all sorts of good.
... ooogahhd.
Be mine,…More »
19. The Regional Assembly of Text
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Also, the people are super rad. Extra star for this.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/2/2011
It's no secret to those in the know that I am a bit of nerd for the written word. For me, paper… Read more »
20. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
San Francisco, CA 94109
USA
(415) 409-6120
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
As a person who loves me a good ol' fashioned, juicy, messy, artery-clogging burger, I thought the world might end when I found out that gluten was the culprit making me sick all of these years. Whaat?? No more bun with my burger? Now I have to eat…More »
21. The Noodle Box
Sweat dripping from my pores, the flush of red that fills my cheeks, the extra seven levels of spice that translates into an entirely new flavour, the satisfaction of knowing I made it through the entire dish without flinching - I adore spicy food.
…More »
22. HRD Coffee Shop
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA
(415) 543-2355
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Korean,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: SOMA
How this qualifies as a coffee shop is beyond me - aside from the Twitter-types warming up with their to-go cups while waiting in the long queue that wrapped outside HRD's door, I saw no evidence of coffee in this shop. But with Korean grub like…More »
23. Rotisserie Romados
So.
Mindblowingly.
Good.
I don't even like chicken and I'd eat Ramados every single day for the rest of my life if I could. WHAT ARE THEY DOING to this meat?? What is that miraculous basting mixture being slathered over these rotating birds?? Why,…More »
24. Guilt & Co
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I've got mad love for Guilt & Co. Is it the brick walls? The burlesque? Rumour has it that some of their dangerously delicious drinks have aphrodisiac qualities. Coincidence? Could this be the source of my love? Maybe. But it doesn't matter, because…More »
25. West End Community Centre
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
(604) 257-8333
Categories:
Parks,
Fitness & Instruction,
Skating Rinks
Neighbourhood: West End
ALSO: men in combat boots and leggings in the fitness centre are not necessarily allowed, but are tolerated. I love my neighbourhood for many, many reasons, but seeing this particular sight in my local community centre over the past few years warms…More »
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5/22/2011
Of all of the places in the West End, the community centre is BY FAR the one I most frequent. From… Read more »
26. Le Marché St.George
Vancouver, BC V5V 2K6
(604) 565-5107
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I wish every business would take a page from Marché St George's book, because this shop is exactly how my romantic little brain imagines the perfect general store to be. Minimally stocked with locally-sourced and artisan wares, this tiny corner store…More »
27. Nelson the Seagull
Vancouver, BC V6A 0A7
(604) 681-5776
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside
Really? This exists?? And not just in my dreams?
Sigh. Everything made from scratch, misshapen bread that looks as fresh as it does rustic, old tile insisting on being present despite the years of wear, an open floor that doesn't need to be filled to…More »
28. Amber India
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 777-0500
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I've said this a number of times to a number of people, but try as I might they just don't listen: my name is Robin, and I don't have a afternoon appetite. So when a colleague uttered the words "lunch buffet," I kind of freaked. Fixed prices! All you…More »
29. Meat & Bread
It may seem strange for a person who can't eat bread to even *want* to go into a place that only offers one other thing. But when a restaurant claims to only offer 2 items, law of averages says they will probably be pretty freaking amazing at both.…More »
30. Revolver
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Revolver's flirting with me.
They're caressing my coffee-loving tendencies with familiarities like the Chemex and Kone combination I have at home - though their sexy line-up of the handled version positioned 'just so' along the brew bar weakens the…More »
31. Café Olimpico
An institution in the fine city of Montreal, Olimpico is to coffee as Schwartz is to meat. No frills, no soy milk, no bamboo benches, no yuppie mums -- this is the best of Montreal. The line is long, the hipsters are plentiful, the owners are Italian…More »
32. The Juice Truck
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K7
(604) 719-8861
Categories:
Street Vendors,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
A couple of things to note about the Juice Truck:
1. "WTF is jewce?"
They quote one of my absolute favourite Dave Chappelle bits on their website. +10 for this: 4 for knowing about it, and 6 for actually posting it in a public space meant to…More »
33. La Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Srsly, seriously, SERIOUSLY good effing tacos. I'm talking the genuine article -- corn tortillas, beef tongue, lime on everything, pork cheeks, perfect guac, actual *spicy* sauce, local ingredients and not an old el paso to be found.
Just watch out…More »
34. Boneta Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5
(604) 684-1844
You know those places you just love so much that you find it hard to put into words? Or worse, you fear that once you do put it into words it will all seem too gushy, too mushy, too much? That's how I feel about Boneta. Cozy without being quaint,…More »
35. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Everything within a context, nothing can be outside. Hence: 5 stars, Biltmore.
Vancouver is town in need. A town in desperate and dire need of a bars with a vibe. Any vibe -- just a vibe, fergadsakes! Gimme cowboys, gimme dive bars, gimme…More »
36. Zakkushi
TWELVE dollars for a half-liter of wine?! Now *this* is why Zakkushi is authentic: izakayas are for big drinking, small bites, and good friends. I love this place for *not* doting on me, for *not* waiting on me hand and foot, for feeding me tiny…More »
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5/22/2011
Zakkushi on Denman is undoubtedly my favourite restaurant in Vancouver. Having been to a number of… Read more »
37. Tango's Gourmet Meats
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 681-2121
Categories:
Delis,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: West End
I like my meat two ways and two ways only: (1) fresh (read: local), and (2) organic. Bonus points if it's affordable. Enter Tango's: a slightly unassuming little mom n' pop meat shop in the west end. High quality cuts of viande sold by nice people…More »
38. Damso
Adorable!
I'm the type of girl who loves me a slightly dirty, could-be-closed-down-at-any-po int, extremely authentic restaurant. So I wasn't sure about this cute and modern little Korean joint on Denman -- especially after my last few West End…More »
39. Narrow Lounge
It's a NARROW lounge, people -- don't be surprised by the lack of room. It's narrow. Just like it said it would be: narrow.
But it's one of the best spaces in Vancouver.
To say I merely love it would be doing the place a disservice. The feelings I…More »
40. Project Space
Vancouver, BC V6A 1V8
Categories:
Bookstores,
Art Galleries,
Newspapers & Magazines
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
In a time not so far away lived a girl who dreamed in magazines. She thumbed through National Geographics, cut out pieces from the pages of British Vogue, attempted to understand the cartoons of The New Yorker and kept stacks of Sassys tucked away in…More »
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Things I Lovesecret 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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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection
Why You Should Read My Reviewsmy taste: impecable. my reviews: fair.
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My First ConcertRaffi, at the age of 6
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