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1. Briers Home and Gift
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 730-0379
Categories:
Jewellery,
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This store is great! They have the neatest things and I could spend hours in here just looking at everything. Well maybe not HOURS.... but they have lovely unique necklaces made by local designers, which I love looking at, even if I can't afford it.…More »
2. Paboom Home Imports - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
(604) 738-1050
Categories:
Home Decor,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Love^3 this store!!! I found the cutest elephant salt and pepper shakers here where the two elephants have their trunks intertwined when sitting idle. This store has all sorts of randomly cute house items that can be useful and make excellent gifts.…More »
3. Garden Party Flowers
Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3
(604) 731-2737
Categories:
Florists,
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Strathcona
Amazing flowers! They supplied the flowers for the Tango Elite Event at r.tl for senoritas to put in their hair (or dresses, like me, since it wouldn't stay in my hair). They also set up the flowery backdrop for the Carnival Wonderland Community…More »
4. Tutta Mia Designs
Vancouver, BC V5L 4G8
(604) 255-4177
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Oh my gosh! What a hidden gem! I was just leaving the Drive and I see this on the corner of the street on Victoria and pulled over right away (probably leaving tire marks!). This place is great! Almost everything they sell is made by local or…More »
5. Banshee Clothing
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2
(604) 254-7240
Categories:
Accessories,
Arts & Crafts,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I love reasonably priced boutiques with cute clothing and jewelry! Banshee is included in that generalization. They had some adorable items for good prices, but what put it over the top was the 40% off rack (4th star). They had some cute things on…More »
6. Halo Boutique
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G2
(604) 568-4256
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I just happened into this store as a friend I was visiting lives in the apartments above. This store had some really unique accessories! And some good jeans, tops, and dresses. Everything was trendy like you'd expect in a cool boutique in…More »
7. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
They have a proper store front with all of the things at the other Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores, but also have factory seconds for a discounted price! Nice to know there is a chocolate store/factory near where I live so I can get my chocolate fix…More »
8. Beverages and More
La Jolla, CA 92037
USA
(858) 729-0775
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: La Jolla
I love this store!! They have such an awesome variety of import beer and a huge wine selection! I would definitely come here for gift ideas if I lived here. I wish we had a BevMo in Vancouver.
9. Village VQA Wines
Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
(604) 732-8827
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Maybe it's as good as it gets, but I don't have many other wine stores to compare it to. I'm a huge fan mainly because I ran around to a bunch of different wine shops looking for the Domaine du Chaberton 2007 Bacchus and these guys were the only one…More »
10. Flower Factory
These flowers are definitely pricier than your average Safeway or Save-On Foods flowers will be. But they will also last a lot longer than those ones. And you can be sure the quality is going to be great. Plus they are so knowledgeable about what…More »
11. Nature's Wonders Florist
Vancouver, BC V5T 1B1
(604) 875-7777
Category:
Florists
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Beautiful flowers! My sister's bf sent her a huge rose bouquet from here and the roses themselves were humongous. They were arrange so nicely. There's no way you could ignore them walking into the room. Plus, they lasted quite a long time!
Not sure…More »
12. Artisan Sakemaker
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 685-7253
This place is great for an introduction to sake. I had no idea about anything about sake and it was neat to go here and listen to Masa speak about the process of making sake and the microorganisms involved. The fact that it's locally made, high…More »
13. Ming Wo Cookware Warehouse
I love cookware stores. All sorts of fun gadgets at Ming Wo. Since it's a warehouse store, it's already cheaper than the regular Ming Wo. And they were having a warehouse sale so it's a bonus. If I had more than a student budget, I'd definitely be…More »
14. Plum
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8
(604) 733-0603
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Passing this store everyday on the bus, they always have such trendy, cute, and fashionable outfits on display on their mannequins in the window. Finally the day I stop in to see what they've got, it wasn't anything too exciting. However, I did…More »
15. Damask
Vancouver, BC V6T 1V6
(604) 739-6887
Categories:
Cards & Stationery,
Jewellery
Neighbourhood: UBC
This place is a nice little boutique store located on the UBC Campus that is good for getting nice gifts for someone, or an interesting, and fashionable hand bag for your self. They have cool cards and wrapping paper, as well as designer glassware.…More »
16. Barbara-Jo's Books To Cooks
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 688-6755
Categories:
Bookstores,
Cooking Schools
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Great books! Great store for anyone obsessed with food like me! I could probably be here for hours and peruse. What gives it the 5 stars is that they do full cooking demonstration! We happened to go in during one of them and it was interesting to…More »
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5/14/2009
This bookstore is fun for those obsessed with food like I am. I bought a really cool cheesecake… Read more »
17. Barbara-Jo's Books To Cooks
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 688-6755
Categories:
Bookstores,
Cooking Schools
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Great books! Great store for anyone obsessed with food like me! I could probably be here for hours and peruse. What gives it the 5 stars is that they do full cooking demonstration! We happened to go in during one of them and it was interesting to…More »
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5/14/2009
This bookstore is fun for those obsessed with food like I am. I bought a really cool cheesecake… Read more »
18. Call the Kettle Black
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8
(604) 736-1412
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I really like this store. I bought one of the more functional tools an Indian woman can have in her kitchen--a garlic mincer! And it's cute because it's shaped like a garlic. You just put the peeled clove in one half, and put the top half on and…More »
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12/17/2009 First to Review
This store has some interesting and practical kitchen ware. It can be overpriced though. Some of… Read more »
19. Ming Wo Cookware
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J1
(604) 737-7885
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Another store with tons of fun quirky stuff. Except this place also has more practical, not necessarily fun stuff, but stuff you need anyway for the kitchen. If I had more money and space in my kitchen I'd shop here more often. But the products are…More »
20. Williams Sonoma
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J6
(778) 330-2581
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
OMG this place is awesome!!! They give samples of baked goods. They have amazing products to bake with! For example, they had a cake mold to make an oreo sandwich cake! And cake tins to make gingerbread men cakes, and little presents cake molds! I…More »
21. Motiv Design
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 737-8116
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Funky ktichen and bath store! They had just the perfect dishwashing sponge holder that I needed that situates itself in the sink. And it was made up of cute flower designs! They are probably generally overpriced. But sometimes they have amazing…More »
22. Virgin Mary's
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 844-7848
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Rats! I totally thought i found a hidden gem!
But this store has so many fun fashion concepts vintage and modern vintage. And some things a little outrageous, but in a good way. Today they had a 20% off the sale items sale and that got me a…More »
23. Rogers' Chocolates Granville Island Store
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(778) 371-7314
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Their chocolates are so delicious and natural tasting! And these people know their stuff!! A little more expensive, but it's good quality. You don't have to feel guilty about consuming it. And they have so much to choose from!
Mmm mmm mmmmmm.... .More »
24. Charlie's Chocolate Factory
I looked for chocolate molds everywhere in Vancouver and couldn't find them anywhere but here! And they had so many different kinds! And so many options with packaging and wrapping your newly made chocolates. I could totally go nuts here if chocolate…More »
25. Dream Designs
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 254-5012
Category:
Shopping
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
My feelings are similar to that of Megan S. A super cool store with super cool items for sale. And bonus: it's very eco-concious! Except those prices are not very consumer friendly. Therefore, it's not really a place I would buy things from…More »
26. Spank On the Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1
(604) 255-1131
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Definitely better than the W. 4th location because the people working here are a bit friendlier. Hey, they acknowledged my presence! (See my review for Spank http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). But it's still difficult to find clothes here for my body type…More »
27. Spank Clothing & Accessories
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(778) 371-1305
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I really like the clothing items in here so that, to be clear, gets 3.5 stars (sometimes it's a bit to pricey or outside of my size range... but they're fun to look at). However, I walked in today to see what they had. I was in the market for a fun…More »
28. XOXOLAT
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 733-2462
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Fairview Slopes
I've been here twice for the "basic chocolate 101 crash course" through Social Bites and always had a good experience. It's good to really taste the subtle differences between these chocolates and gives a better appreciation for them, like with…More »
29. Two of Hearts Boutique
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 568-0998
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I love this boutique! I've been here twice and they have the cutest clothes, jewelry and hand bags locally made of sustainable fabrics. The clothing designs are unique also, along with the print detail. They don't all look good on everyone and it's…More »
30. My Sister's Closet
Vancouver, BC V6B 3M6
(604) 687-0770
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
What an awesome, cute little boutique consignment store! I found some adorable pointy toe shoes in a light teal colour for only $18! And they don't even look worn! Also saw an adorable blue hand bag for $16, but I had just bought a new handbag of the…More »
31. Florist Canada
A good selection of nice, big, fresh flowers with minimal damage for a great price!
I love that it's family owned. There's even a picture of the three mother/daughter people who run the place in matching Olympic gear! It's really cute. And the dog is…More »
32. Cassia Cupcakery
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 568-6188
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Such a pity the reviews here are so negative. On the contrary, my experience here was quite nice. They don't charge HST if you order 6 cupcakes or more. I got a dozen mini cupcakes for my sister's birthday. They looked cute and adorable and I…More »
33. skoah
Oh my gosh, what a way to get yourself pampered for your birthday! Skoah gave me a $25 off coupon for use during my birthday week on any facial and I went with the Facialiscious. I'm so glad I did, it was exactly what I needed.
If anyone read my…More »
34. The Gourmet Warehouse
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 253-3022
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Who doesn't love this place???? I really have to restrict myself from buying everything my heart desires in this store because I just wouldn't have any space in my house. A few of the things I've bought at reasonable prices here:
1) Angostura…More »
35. Queensberry Flower Company
Very cute little bouquets of great quality flowers for when you want to surprise your BFF on Valentines Day. :-) And conveniently located in Granville Station.
36. Starfish and Rose Collective
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
(604) 408-2660
Categories:
Antiques,
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Jewellery
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
What a lovely little vintage store! It's not obvious that it's there since the area is quite sketch and I imagine that most people passing by it want to keep on walking until they get out of the "danger zone" but it's really not that bad. I managed…More »
Recently updated lists from Reena M.
Staying Active (20)Things to do, places to go to keep a healthy lifestyle |
Taking Care of Myself (21)This is how I do it. All the places I go to pamper myself, take care of my well-being, and look pretty. |
Going South... of Vancouver (29)Vancouver is so close to the border, so it's not difficult to make trips to visit our southern neighbours some what often. However, I cut off the use of the term "neighbour" after Seattle. |
The Morning After...brunchity brunch! (35)Places to have your petit dej, otherwise known as breakfast, that should fill a belly full of hangover or just be good for breakfast anyway. |
Daaaaaammmmmmnnn Cheeeeeep! (26)Great Deals in Vancouver! With this economy, we need all the help we can get! |
Reena M's Guide to Kitsilano (37)My favorite (and less favorite) places to eat, drink, and shop in Kitsilano, Vancouver. |
A Coconut's Guide to Indian Food in the GVRD (23)Now, I'm no Indian Food expert, but I often get asked about the best Indian food places. Maybe because I am Indian?? These are some of the ones I've been to in the GVRD. And no, Vij's doesn't count! |
Yelpage (36)Yelp is more than writing reviews! It's all about the UYEs, CMYEs, and of course, the Elite Events! Here is a list of the great Yelp events put on by the best Yelpers in town. |
My Absolute Vancouver Food Faves (8)These are the dining options I seem to be recommending time and time again (occasion dependent of course), as well as dream about when I'm not there. |
Charmed by Charm City (21)Highlights of my trip to Balmer (Baltimore). |
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Things I Lovedim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.
Find Me Inmy well-stocked kitchen baking up some goodies
My HometownUmatilla, Oregon
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort
The Last Great Book I ReadSecret Daughter
My First ConcertNelly Furtado
My Last Meal On EarthMom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!
Most Recent DiscoveryPisco sours! (how to make them)
Current CrushOrange. Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.