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 1. Twisted Fork

1147 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749

Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/27/2011

Thank you Twisted Fork. You saved a bland-food-night that was quickly going sour at another establishment. Lucky for me and a yelper's quick tip, I found out that there was no wait and we quickly changed our plans to include Twisted Fork.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/19/2010

    Can I live here? Just tuck me into one of the cozy corners and I'll happily munch on brioche until I… Read more »

 2. The Flying Tiger

2958 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4
(604) 737-7529

Categories: Tapas Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/27/2011

Our heroine, now Duchess of the Flying Tiger, Crystal, might now travel the world (okay -- just Canada and the US West), but that doesn't stop her from visiting The Flying Tiger TWICE in one week.

And why? With so many dining choices out there? Well,…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/10/2010

    An epic tale continues....

    Caught up in eating her way through most of Vancouver's new… Read more »

 3. Burgoo Bistro

3096 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  6/5/2010

Perhaps it was the hype. Having never been to this location before, I suppose I was expecting something more in terms of a sandwich. Maybe part of the problem lies in the fact that sandwiches I can easily make at home, need to be really fantastic…More »

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 4. Society Dining Lounge

1257 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 629-8800

Categories: Diners, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  4/30/2010

Lunchtime, Dine Out Vancouver Menu, company of a good girlfriend and a seat on the patio. From the outside everything looked wonderful however, i can't help but humming Kate Perry's, Hot 'n Cold http://www.youtube.com... as I write my tale:

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 5. Romer's Burger Bar

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

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  6/29/2010

May I do a little dance now that Pinky's is gone? Well hell yes, since I have just found what was missing in my search for the ultimate burger. Softly toasted brioche buns. Romer's has changed the landscape of burgers for me, there's no doubt about…More »

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 6. Donair Dude

1172 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
(604) 681-1801

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Donairs

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  7/27/2010

I only know a few things about Halifax: they're east coast, have a cool uni and most importantly they have this sweet donair sauce that makes a bite taste like dinner AND dessert, and for that reason, I am a fan.

My donair was freshly made with the…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

October 2008

Things I Love

friendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes

Find Me In

Hunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

My Blog Or Website

http://www.twitter.com...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

My tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.theoatmeal.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Five Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris

My First Concert

NKOTB, age 8

My Favourite Movie

Dan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing

My Last Meal On Earth

Marrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.

Most Recent Discovery

Asparagus Farm, Cobble Hill, BC http://tinyurl.com/yel...

Current Crush

More like obsession: browsing real estate!