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Here's places that defy the cold Vancouverite Stereotype!

 1. Organic Lives

1829 Quebec St
Vancouver, BC V5T 2Z3
(778) 588-7777

Categories: Live/Raw Food, Health Food Store, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2010

My mind = Blown

It's not often that my life is changed by food, but tonight that's happened. A group of us gals came here and sampled random nibbles while catching up. Insanely delicious, flavourful, healthy, zesty, etc., etc.,

We started with a large…More »

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 2. The Royal Canadian Legion

1407 Laburnum St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3W4
(604) 738-4142

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

Pure freaking magic.

Want to know what made my Canada Day for 2010? It wasn't the deericious grub that Nimby Burger handed out on Kits beach that day, it wasn't the random Canada T-shirts that were given out (though as you can tell I am the world's…More »

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 3. Tipper Restaurant & Review Room

2066 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 873-1010

Categories: Burgers, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  4/9/2009 First to Review

Oh Snap!!  I'm a fan.  It's simple, delicious, and the atmosphere is fantastic-- comfortable and down to earth.  The owner, Colin is the neatest guy and made us feel SO at home.   The soups are amazing (I've been twice in the past two weeks so I…More »

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 4. Rhizome Café

317 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-3166

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  11/12/2009 ROTD 6/17/2010

I am loving it here in Rhizome... 2 of my friends and I are working on work/school projects and we were just commenting about how this is the best coffee shop that we have worked in so far.  We're on a wifi hop to find the best coffee/work space!…More »

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 5. Rodney's Oyster House

1228 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2010

My goodness, is there anywhere better to kickback with great food, handsome male servers and tunes that remind you of grade school?  No.  Well, maybe, but none that come to mind right now because all I can think about are the Pan Fried Oysters that…More »

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 6. Cactus Club Cafe

357 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R2
(604) 685-8070

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

Okay.
So I'm not a big fan of chains but Yaletown Cactus holds a special place in my heart.  Not for the overpriced/hyped food (last night my friend ordered some prawn ravioli dish for $12 and out came THREE pieces of ravioli with one prawn on each.…More »

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 7. Drexoll Games

2860 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R2
(604) 733-6511

Categories: Toy Stores, Hobby Shops

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2010

A toy store for big kids!

Want to release your inner geek? Then join me for a fun visit to Drexoll Games. The staff will find out your boardgame preferences and pick out games that will rock your socks. Best of all, you can sample the game with your…More »

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 8. Miura Waffle Milk Bar

829 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B7
(604) 687-2909

Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/4/2010

THey now have celiac friendly waffles!! Woohoo!! Call ahead so they can make sure they have it in stock. So excited. No brick in the stomach for me! (Though still totally worth it)  ; )

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/4/2010

    MY WORD!!  Where has this place been my whole life!?!

    Delicious, delicious delicious.  We ordered the… Read more »

 9. Ya Ya's Cafe & Bubble Tea

1020 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
(604) 568-4875

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2010 First to Review

Ok.  
So this little hole in the wall cafe rocks my socks.  Almost all the food is baked and prepared by the owner, Vicky, a sassy Philippino lady who will steal your heart from day one.  I freakin' love this woman!!  Many times she'll spoil regulars…More »

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 10. Yaletown Brewing Company

1111 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 681-2739

Categories: Nightlife, Breweries, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

Fun, friendly atmosphere on the pub side that makes me feel at home.  It's very social friendly and a great place for groups.  The food and drinks are not life-altering, but decent.  All in all, it's a great environment to socialize with a more…More »

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 11. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans Unit 298 Canteen

3917 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 879-1020

Categories: Bars, Social Clubs

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2010

Ok, so I'm from Kamloops, so I can dig an old school pub as much as Richard Simmons can love short shorts.  I went here with some friends and we had a blast.  There are old people everywhere (awesome) cheap drinks, shuffleboard, darts, keno, karaoke…More »

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 12. The Roasted Bean Cafe

1475 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R6
(604) 569-2278

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2010 First to Review

Gosh!!  The soup here KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF!!!  Absolutely hearty, deeericious, and fresh tasting.  The sample of coffee I had was smooth and tasty too.  I can't wait to come try more!  The decor:  classy-- it really stands out in this neighborhood…More »

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 13. J.R.'s Taste of Ceylon

3929 Knight St
Vancouver, BC V5N 3L8
(604) 708-3008

Categories: Indian, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

The food is great, the service rules.

I came here randomly during a little walking adventure, and boy am I glad I did!  

We had the veggie Kotthu and the mutton curry, both delicious.  We drank a wood apple lassi--- really cool taste.  Ask them to show…More »

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 14. Chronic Tacos

382 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P8
(604) 709-8226

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

Dang.  This place is good.

My friend and I visited in the lineup of what seemed to be, loyal regulars (after only 2 weeks!!). Once at the front, the gregarious staff toasted up my tortillia (making it all fluffy and crispy) before loading it up with…More »

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 15. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

deeeericious!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 16. Acme Café

51 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-1022

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

This place is so cute!!  I loved the atmosphere (very classic, soda shop feel).  I had the veggie sandwhich (very flavorful and gooey-- mm!) -- came with a heaping plate of slaw (super good-- with cranberries in it!) and chips (nothing special).  The…More »

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 17. Milwaukee Market Creamery - CLOSED

1342 Hornby St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W5
(778) 989-0580

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/12/2010

My life is ruined.  I need frozen custard everyday.  I've gone every day since I first tasted it (on Saturday I even went twice) and yesterday I bought a container of it to take home... send me to rehab... delicious delicious frozen-custard-filled…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/10/2010

    Wow.  This place is so subtle, I could have walked by it heaps of times without noticing it.  Last… Read more »

 18. Social Bites

Vancouver, BC
(778) 230-4825

Categories: Food, Social Clubs

5.0 star rating
  3/17/2010

By far one of my BEST dining experience of 2009-- I was absolutely bowled over by this event.  SB connects people together... and the food... let me just say that diners hugely benefit from the healthy competition between the chefs.  The food I…More »

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 19. Cedar Cottage Coffee House

1303 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-0070

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/12/2010

So I'm sitting at the long bar along the windows at Cedar Cottage and am struck with nostalgia. 60's-esque indie folk is playing and behind the counter is a middle-aged woman speaking French to her cook in the back room. The French has just pushed me…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    9/30/2010

    This coffee shop is homey-feeling with rustic wood floors and giant windows overlooking a nicely… Read more »

 20. Romer's Burger Bar

1873 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M4
(604) 732-9545

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2010

Wow, I had such a great experience at Romers. I came for their grand opening (held months after they opened) where they served free food to the public. Nice! The best part was that I got to sample a lot of lil' things:

The Righteous Rib burger was my…More »

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 21. Cliffhanger

3771 Jacombs Rd
Richmond, BC V6V 2L9
(604) 276-0012

Category: Climbing

4.0 star rating
  11/16/2010 First to Review

I hate exercise. It's boring. It's painful. I don't do it. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a way to build muscle while having fun. Saweeeeet!

So last night was my second time visiting Cliffhanger in RIchmond. Being a newbie to climbing, I don't…More »

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 22. Kat's Tea Hut

6519 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X8
(604) 326-0008

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Fraserview

4.0 star rating
  11/21/2010

DUDE!

The fresh kiwi slush bubble tea is what dreams, mankini's and puppies are made of!
Holy fraaaack, so fresh with punchy deliciousness.
The milk teas aren't overly sweet (that's a good thing), but not overly life altering either... because why go…More »

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 23. The Beverage Lounge Coffee House

1022 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R9
(604) 566-9997

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/7/2011

Ah. Once again a great start to my day at the BLCH. I can't get over how welcoming the staff are--they are a breath of fresh air. I also couldn't help but notice that they've pulled out all the stops here: plasma menu screens, a top of the line…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/22/2010 First to Review

    So glad to see another coffee shop in the quaint Kensington-Cedar Cottage! Woohoo!

    The staff are… Read more »

 24. The Reef

4172 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375

Categories: Caterers, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  12/31/2010

Seeking an island getaway? Save some Lauriers and head over to The Reef. I went on a rainy night and let me say, I was in blissful denial of winter. Low lit with Jamaican beats and comfort food... how can you not have your spirits lifted? Between 6…More »

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 25. Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay

1079 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 602-0835

Categories: Canadian (New), Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Whoa and whoa.

Planning a night out with the girls? Maybe check this place out. Maybe sit in the front open area of the lobby. Maybe a mysterious person will send you 2 bottles of champagne (we still don't know who it was). Maybe cute guys will ask to…More »

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 26. Kokoro Sushi - CLOSED

6519 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X9
(604) 326-0008

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fraserview

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

This place is a sushi joint, though I've only come here for the drinks so far. Def hit em up for some liquids. They make GREAT fresh fruit smoothies. The pearls... well, sample one before you buy because some days are better than others. They're…More »

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 27. Outpost Cafe

3992 Fraser St
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 563-5008

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

Beautiful sunlit spot with wooden floors, tall ceilings and home made baked goods. A new favourite. It smelled like freshly baked cheese bread. What's not to love?

Oh and let's not forget the oatmeal... is there anything more crunchy, tasty (dare I…More »

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 28. Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

1118 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 689-8318

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  2/6/2011

It was a warm Saturday night and my sister, Ainsley D and I went for a evening walk in Yaletown. We were dressed in our most casual of duds (anything short of heels and chic clothes feels out of place here) when Ainsley decided that we needed a…More »

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 29. Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub

3728 Clark Dr
Vancouver, BC V5V 4Y6
(604) 876-1411

Category: Nightlife

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2011

The Cedar Cottage Pub is a cozy watering hole in the Kensington Cedar Cottage, and by hole, I don't mean hole-in-the-wall, but hole in the ground! It's below street level on Kingsway. Pretty cool little place to venture down into. Wear your flats,…More »

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 30. Sushi Bay

1284 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 874-8028

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/25/2011

Sushi Bay truly caught me off guard today and I'm impressed with their playful and creative menu. Cute items such as "Hokey Pucks On Fire" made the special rolls section a fun read. Everything sounded so good so the server enthusiastically…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/12/2010 First to Review

    I ate lunch here yesterday with my roommates.  In a pinch, the food was ready, and I was glad… Read more »

 31. Richmond Pro Badminton Centre

5800 Minoru Blvd
Richmond, BC V6X 2A9
(604) 231-0999

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

5.0 star rating
  2/28/2011

I came here on a date once and it was *so* much fun. I mean, who after a snazzy dinner date expects to lace up some rented sneakers and swing at birdies until 1am? The whole energy of the place is positive, with competitive young folks burning off…More »

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 32. SD Galleria + Sushi Lounge

4316 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9866

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I will tell you in point form why SD Galleria is my new fave late nite East Van chillout spot:

-So cheap
-The beats kept me awake and pumped.
-Service is OFF the hook. Note: Our server was wearing the most amazing ring that she made herself. Please buy…More »

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 33. Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill

1223 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 408-4228

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  4/3/2011

My Mexican friend Javier has been raving about S&A for ages so I figured it was time that I give it a go. I mean, if he is the real thing (you should hear him speak Spanish...beautiful) then his love for S&A's authentic eats make it legit. I was…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

insanely gooey flavorful food, ethnic food, deals, roadtrips, pranks, guitar, adventures, craziness, friends, buttons, laughter.

Find Me In

Lulu's and a hoodie (when I can get away with it!)

My Hometown

Kamloops, BC

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When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm tweeting @fairlite or pulling pranks that make mom proud.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Because I have red hair and I like old people.  Esp giggly ones.

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http://Instructables.com -- even though I've never made anything from it.

The Last Great Book I Read

Blue Like Jazz

My First Concert

Charlotte Diamond... je suis un pizza....

My Favourite Movie

Zoolander and/or the Miracle Maker

My Last Meal On Earth

Butter Chicken.  At least that's what I'm craving right now....

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Richard Simmons melts my heart.

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Waffle sando's at Miura!!!  Oh my gosh. And MACADAMIA BUTTER- to die for!!

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My sweetie, Tyler S & Bangs the rapper!! http://ht.ly/313DV