-
- English
- Français
- Log In
- Sign Up for Yelp
Louise "Weezerthe1" G.'s Profile
Healthier Choices
See All Lists
1. Tibisti Foods & Grill
Vancouver, BC V5P 3Y8
(604) 737-1000
Categories:
Halal,
Grocery,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
Bumping them up to 5 stars. Their service and products - EXCEPTIONAL
The last couple of times my honey went there I asked him to check and see if they have zataar spice, because of discussion in a recent Yelp thread about favourite spices and secret…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
2/6/2011 First to Review
A unique addition to the South Victoria food choices, Tibisti is a halal butcher who carries a… Read more »
2. Harambe Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
(604) 216-1060
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Each time we go there I am delighted, truly amazed at this place. Food is delicious. I remember once hearing something about there being some enzymes contained in our fingers which assist in the initial breakdown of food, rather like saliva. This…More »
3. West Coast Seeds
Extremely lovely store. I love seed stores almost as much as I love bookstores.
West Coast Seeds believes in the principles of organic gardening and as such they only sell untreated seeds. They have wonderful varieties of heritage, heirloom and…More »
4. Westham Island Herb Farm
Westham Island is one of our favourite destinations and we never fail to stop at the Herb Farm on our visits here. Unless of course it is closed, then we stop, have a little cry, and continue on.
A seasonal business; open from Spring to Fall. They…More »
5. Lam Hoa Quan Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 326-5880
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Lam Hoa Quan is a little undiscovered gem nestled in a neighbourhood which seems almost over-full with Pho places. It's family-run and specializes in Pho. Not the usual salty-brothed Pho, but a Pho based on a lovely, amazingly well-crafted broth;…More »
6. Koryo Korean Barbeque
The word "Koryo" originated from the name of the Goryeo (Koryo) Dynasty from which "Korea" was derived.
Located in the food court of the Brentwood mall. - Koryo is a lovely addition to the typical fast food type places that populate most food courts.…More »
7. JJ Family Spa Plus
Definitely agree with the positive reviews here; well worth the visit!
I discovered that Friday nights here are often Russian night. The place fills with Russians who bring along hemlock branches to beat one another with.
For the small cost of a…More »
8. 3P Natural & Exotic Meats
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3V3
(604) 986-5606
3P is a hidden gem... it's hidden behind the Wendy's at the north-west corner of Mountain Highway and Main - a little difficult to find but well worth the journey.
What you find here is a full range of fresh and frozen meats, and a reasonable…More »
9. Jasmine Halal Meats & Mediterranean Produce
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1
(604) 879-5518
Categories:
Meat Shops,
Halal
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Jasmine Halal is practically a supermarket of Mediterranean foods: an excellent meat counter complements an extensive collection of Middle Eastern breads; a truly amazing selection of frozen foods complements beautifully prepared foods like olive,…More »
10. Fraserview Tandoori House & Meat Shop
I have thus far only tried their butcher shop meats and not their takeout items.
The meats available at this butcher shop are really inexpensive. What a great way to bargain shop for top quality meat.
The marinated, ready-to-grill items are my…More »
11. Renfrew Ravine Maze
How often can you do some nice meditation in a beautiful place as part of your morning walk. The idea is to concentrate on what's going on in your life while you walk slowly to the center, then out again. By the time you've finished your journey,…More »
12. George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
An Oasis of Ornithology; an Asylum of Aviaries.
One might even call it a Sanctuary...oh wait... they did.
A very relaxing and romantic place to visit. Lots of trails to follow around the various areas. Free kissing booths, oh, wait, those are bird…More »
13. 88 Super Market
Vancouver, BC V5N
(604) 876-2128
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
It's rare that you can find a local grocery where you can find an extensive butcher shop along with a seafood shop with live fish.
In the case of 88, there's a good selection of prepared meats along with a staff that's perfectly helpful in giving…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
10/30/2009 First to Review
I'm a fan of this place. It is actually one of my two favorite local grocery stores.
I can't argue… Read more »
14. Emma Lea Farms
Blueberries & chocolate ice cream sundae.
Blueberries & chocolate ice cream sundae
Blueberries & chocolate ice cream sundae!!!!
It bears repeating because it was so amazing. Fresh blueberries atop of chocolate ice cream. Nothing could be any…More »
15. Al-Watan Tandoori
Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z7
(604) 324-6378
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Indian,
Pakistani
Neighbourhood: Sunset
I really really love this place. Its a secret little gem on Fraser right by the library. Decided to try it out a few years ago and have been back many times since.
One of the first things that did catch my attention years ago was their specialty…More »
16. Alenka European Foods
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 879-8079
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
In the area today and as full as I knew my freezer was, I couldn't resist picking up some perogies.
Got our usual bag of blueberry and decided to try the sour cherry as well. OI !!! our freezer will explode if we don't eat them soon - but I'm sure…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
-
3/1/2010
A quick trip back for blueberry perogies, and we break the bank!
The selection in the store is… Read more »
17. Teng's Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 301-1777
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is the second of two of my favorite grocery stores.
Here's a sampling of some of the things I get here on a regular basis:
Produce, fruit, vegetable buns for the steamer, pocky, free range eggs, soya milk, peanuts, mushrooms, frozen…More »
18. Cafe Caribana
North Vancouver, BC V7L 1E6
(604) 904-4752
Category:
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Cafe Caribana is sweet, family-owned and as good as it gets. I've looked around the mainland for a long time - looking for West Indian food that has not been to Canadianized - and Cafe Caribana is the first that presents the whole package:…More »
19. Pacific Gateway Supermarket
This place has become a fond favourite of ours.
Great selection of produce and fruit. The bbq'd duck is so tasty.
My honey has formed quite an addiction to candied ginger which is always available here. (I now call him the ginger breath man!!!)
…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
2/21/2010 First to Review
Decent selection of groceries right in the heart Victoria Drive.
Nice butcher shop, frozen seafood… Read more »
20. La Grotta Del Formaggio
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-3911
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Sandwich Wars May 9th on Commercial Drive
La Grotta vs Calabria Cafe
My honey and I were planning a hike around Stanley Park and nothing seemed nicer than a sandwich to eat en route. So off we went to Commercial Drive on a mission that became known as…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
2/22/2010
Cheese, cheese, cheese, amazing cheese!!!
Beautiful, busy, Italian deli. Sliced meats, cheese,… Read more »
21. Public Fish Sales Float
Vancouver, BC V5N
Category:
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Great place to get local fish. At this time of year, all of their product is frozen, but it was flash frozen and packaged at the time it was harvested meaning it is probably fresher than anything you purchase 'fresh' that hasn't been frozen.
We've…More »
22. T & T Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V5M 4N8
(604) 254-9668
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
T&T is a great supermarket. I've been rather wordy lately so I'll be brief.
Good things:
Vietnamese salad rolls, Vietnamese subs, Sushi & fixings, Produce, Blueberry strudel, Mango yogurt cake, Raisin buns, Mmmmmmushrooms, Dim Sum, Congee, Hot Deli,…More »
23. Pho Hoa Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T6
(604) 432-6022
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Delicious and a healthier choice....
AND Open 24 Hours!!!!
Last night's dinner was a lovely beef pho and Lemon Grass Beef with Vermicelli. So much food. Reasonably priced. Always good.
24. Killarney Market
Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9
(604) 438-0869
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
I've grown to dislike the large, chain supermarkets over the years. This is the perfect alternative to the anonymous, big business, chain-type stores.
It is large and well stocked to make it a good choice for your large grocery orders as well as for…More »
25. Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
(604) 879-3276
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is becoming our favourite Saturday destination. A nice walk/bike ride there and back, and lots of great vendors to frequent.
All that plus a lovely adventure through a beautiful area of Vancouver that includes Trout Lake.
Celyddon Farms is a…More »
26. The Burgundy Squid Cafe
Heaven on Earth...And considering the location (The Change Islands) is in itself a little bit of Heaven ... double win!!!
A lovely cafe with walls and windows adorned with the works of local artists' paintings and glass sun catchers. They also sell…More »
27. Casa Verde Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4E9
(604) 876-7647
Category:
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Delicious Peri-Peri Prawns
(Pic: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... )
I would suggest saving the bread that you get at the start of the meal, to use it to soak up the delicious sauce. Or bring a straw. There is no way you will be able to leave even a drop…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
-
4/10/2010
A revisit of Casa Verde with friends. In sum, we had a giant slice of their cuisine: steak with a… Read more »
28. UBC Botanical Garden
A lovely place to wander around and enjoy the solitude of the gardens on an ordinary day.
On a weekend such as this weekend, when they hold the UBC Apple Festival, it is far from quiet. But what a lovely way to use the gardens to sell some 44,000…More »
29. Nelson Canyon Park
Nelson Canyon Park
Contains many trails, the two main ones are the Whyte Lake Trail (almost in its entirety) and the Trans Canada Trail, which leads you from the Trail Head Parking Area (just off Westport, South of the TCH) up to the start of the…More »
30. Third Beach
Third Beach, you are First in my books...
You may have difficulty finding parking here at the more busy times, but other options are available and suggested. Bike, hike, walk, stroll here. It is worth it.
The surrounding views, the wide open…More »
31. El Pulgarcito
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
(604) 568-8591
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
This restaurant still remains a gem in the Vancouver world of Salvadoreno and Mexicano cuisine.
A return visit today finds the place under new ownership in the past year.
What remains is a great menu, delightful and friendly service, yummy fresh…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
3/7/2010
Great little restaurant on East Hastings, not far from the PNE, across from London Drugs.
Lovely,… Read more »
32. Roasty Jack
Mall Food. Good, Healthy Choices.
You don't often associate the two of those, but Brentwood Centre Food Court has a few and Roasty Jack is on that list.
Homestyle cooking. Sandwiches made with freshly cut roasted meat. Delicious and nutritious sides.…More »
33. Pho An
Vancouver, BC V5N 2S4
(604) 677-2318
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
YUM
Fortune. Fate. Pho.
We were driving by and looking for somewhere to eat on Kingsway. My Yelp bookmarks led me to a Vietnamese place that was closed, but this was open! So we decided to give it a try.
As often happens, my honey and I ordered the…More »
34. Ikkyu Ramen Tem
Small and local sushi and ramen joint. A good choice for a quick snack or a big, hearty meal.
Yay for vegetarian choices!!!! Which makes me wonder: Why do so few ramen places have so little in the way of vegetarian choices? Should be easy enough…More »
35. Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Trails. Lots of trails to choose from.
Used for the past few years as the 'final stretch' of the 60-km Weekend to End Cancer. Oh how I loved the coolness of the trees and the sanctuary from the heat on those hot summer days. Trails are a bit…More »
36. Rhizome Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-3166
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
How can you not absolutely love this place? How could I have not yet Yelped about it?
A supremely lovely space. Has a great energy about it. Part of it is the decor and the colours and the art. Part of it is the way Rhizome fosters a true…More »
37. Denny's Farm Market
Wonderful little supermarket aptly named a 'Farm Market' as they have a delightful selection of produce. Fresh vegetables and fruit, very reasonably priced.
Behind the produce section at the front are shelves of grocery items including bread, dairy,…More »
38. Galloway's Specialty Foods
Galloway's, oh Galloway's. The second I walked in the door I knew you were special. I knew it so much so that I had to call a friend and share with her my find and get from her a 'wish list' as she has some special dietary needs. Just briefly…More »
39. Fairlane Fire Prevention Ltd
Everyone should have fire extinguishers. They can sometimes mean the difference between a small aggravation and a disaster. They can also sometimes be the difference that can save a life.
This holiday season, why don't you consider giving fire…More »
40. Mediterranean Food Pita King
When I first introduced #1 daughter to the falafel pita she didn't believe it was vegetarian. Delicious and wonderfully seasoned but not too garlicy...
That was a long time ago, she's had other falafel since (from Vancouver to New York) and still we…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
3/8/2010 First to Review
Located in the food court at the Brentwood Mall, this place serves up my favourite all-time lunch. … Read more »
| 1 to 40 of 65 | Go to Page 1 2 | Previous | Next |
Recently updated lists from Louise G.
UNDERDOG CHALLENGE (67)Challenge this month is to help the underdog. Write a review a day for the month of April for businesses that have less than 10 reviews. |
Stanley Park (10)http://vancouver.ca/pa... |
365-Day Challenge - Review A Day (236)My 30-day challenge became a personal 365-day challengehttp://www.yelp.ca/top... |
There and Back Again (54)A walk-about |
FTRs (169)Find The Restaurant? Food To Reheat? NO!!'First To Review' - reviews |
OUT OF TOWN (51)Adventures out of town. Or adventures in town. These places make me feel like a tourist. In a good way. |
Food Porn (56)A picture is worth a thousand calories... |
Brentwood Town Centre - Burnaby (16)Easy and convenient shopping. I really like this mall. http://www.brentwoodto... |
HALAL (6)Halal is a term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic law. The result of the practices regarding the raising and butchering of animal is delicious meat from an ethically raised, smaller lot production, and cheese products made without rennet. |
Sushi (19)My partner and I don't argue about much, but we will come to blows to ensure we get our fair share of sushi. |
See all 26 lists »
"You'll never eat alone!"
- 292 Friends
- 451 Reviews
- 36 Review Updates
- 169 Firsts
- 19 Fans
- 843 Local Photos
- 31 Events Submitted
- 26 Lists
-
Rating Distribution
Loading...
- View more graphs »
Review votes:
684 Useful, 524 Funny, and 395 Cool
Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceSeptember 2009
Things I Lovefood, music, sports, movies, books, doodling, walking, hiking, Vancouver, my monsters, gardening, cooking and eating, eating, my boyfriend, livejournal, facebook, Scooter the cat, photography, food food and more food
Find Me Incoast to coast
My HometownSt. John's, NL
Current CrushOrange