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Hanging Out Hippy Style
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1. Banyen Books & Sound
I wish I was barefoot (like the guy stocking the shelves) or wearing patchouli. Banyen reminds me of what Kits was probably like in the 1970's. Even the lovely little benches and rocks along the east side of the building feel like an island retreat…More »
2. Annapurna Restaurant
Vancouver, BC B6J 1M5
(604) 736-5959
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
What do you do when you're hanging out with a vegan friend and you're hungry?
Search "vegetarian" on Yelp.
And what do you say when your vegan friend marvels at the menu because when she goes out there's usually only ONE vegetarian option that needs…More »
3. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Even though this place charges a little more than what I'm usually willing to pay for things like pie ($7.50 a slice!) I think it's well worth it - organic and scrumptious all the way!
Their 3 course dinners might look expensive when you view them a…More »
4. Arbutus Coffee
Do children play in their backyard? Are they growing their own veggies? Does a family live upstairs? These and many other questions, like what were they filming here last week, float thru the cherry blossom air as I open the door and set myself up at…More »
5. Foundation
Okay, so I might have sounded excited today when I posted that I was going to Foundation for dinner, but truth be told, I was skeptical. The last 2 meals I had here were ultimate failures.
-The first time, I realized that the service sucked and no…More »
6. Carson Books & Records
It may not go together like white on rice, but when I'm craving some Eatery sushi time, I choose to go earlier rather than later just so I can get a whiff of the book smell. You know the one I'm referring to, a delightful blend of dusty, musty,…More »
7. Galloway's Specialty Foods
Richmond, BC V6X 2A5
(604) 270-6363
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Food Store
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
When I was a little girl, I would spend hours at the mall, looking at all of the pretty dresses and shoes -- fantasizing about all of places I could go, all dressed up.
Now, all grown up, when I go to Galloway's, I can spend the better part of an…More »
8. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
9. Famous Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I go out of my way for bulk foods! I don't know if I'll ever need 10kg of quinoa, but it's sure great to know I have the option. With aisles and aisles of reasonable priced spices and grains and cans of beans, veggies and fruits this is the cooks…More »
10. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
They have BOILED EGGS and SOLDIERS! Yes, yes, I know I'm screaming. I hadn't had these since I was a little one. It deserves a shout!
For anyone that doesn't know the term - it's a soft boiled egg with buttered toast cut into long strips for dipping…More »
11. Galiano Island Books
Oh "me-cations!" Good for lazing around, dipping in the ocean between reading page turning novels. Doing a little too much of that led me to one startling fact (insert scary violin music here): I am out of books and I have one whole day left!
Off to…More »
12. Wreck Beach
I don't know where to begin on this emotional roller coaster: being shocked that people break their bottles on the sand--being disgusted at the site of the old man who gave us the full backside view of his flabby butt as he bent down to pick up the…More »
13. My Local Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
(604) 221-7088
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Organic coffee is served piping hot.
A couple feeds each other a bliss ball at the till.
At the sugar nook, a debate regarding the merits of brown sugar vs raw sugar ensues... raw sugar wins.
The bopping kitchen pumps out eggs on toast and sammies.
A…More »
14. The Naam
Oh how you've rescued me so many a late night! With fist-fulls of sesame fries, cheese curds and miso gravy.
I could not survive without you by my side. All of those drunken stupors where you've let me nap on your wooden tables and, with a watchful…More »
15. The Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 685-4612
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Good place for comfort food.
It was late-ish night time and it was quiet inside. I like the decor, the juke box and, most of all, the french fries.
I had a grilled veggie (zucchini + eggplant) and cheese open face sandwich on foccacia. The veggies…More »
16. Trixi's Crepe & Coffeehaus
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 709-6181
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
It would be hard not to have a soft spot for a coffee shop where the server (maybe the owner?) comes over and takes your order...
The overstuffed chairs in the back made me want to curl up and read, but alas, this was not the time! I watched as my…More »
17. Kali
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 215-4568
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
You might think this is one of those hippy-incense-granola types of places, full of textiles, woven baskets and candles, but if you look past all that you'll discover two key areas: Hats and jewelry.
Well, at least that's what I found. The wide array…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, wine pairings, loose teas, sushi, local beer, fab bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
Find Me InHunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...it's because I have a cocktail in each hand.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadFive Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I secretly watch Dawson's Creek and think about Pacey
Most Recent DiscoveryAsparagus Farm, Cobble Hill, BC http://tinyurl.com/yel...
Current CrushA monkey on a toilet... nodding