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1. Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141
Categories:
Hotels,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
For a place where my mom used to hang out when she was young, the Waldorf is pretty darn rad. I hadn't been to the Waldorf in a few years, so when I visited on Saturday I was thrilled about just how, well, "cool" it had become. On Fridays and…More »
2. The Diamond
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Before I start, I need to get something off my chest: near the entrance to the Diamond, they have a sign that says "I live in Gastown by choice. Those who are unfamiliar with IT'S particular allures are entitled to wonder why" (emphasis mine). It…More »
3. Three Bags Full
So, I'm going to come out and admit it: I made fun of my friends who are knitters for years. I've made every grandma joke you can think of, I'm not gonna lie. This being the case, it is with a great sense of validation for my friends that I have now…More »
4. Guilt & Co
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I went here on a Friday night for a girls night, and we had a great time. The cocktails are delicious, and the beer menu was impressive.
A note of caution: this place gets uber packed, so if you want a table on a weekend be sure to get there before 8.…More »
5. The Regional Assembly of Text
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
It looks like I'm not the only one, but I LOVE this shop. I love the idea of it. I love the execution of it. I love their merchandise. I'm one of those people that gets excited about receiving letters in the mail, and I love giving and receiving…More »
6. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Few venues in Vancouver can boast friendly door staff, cheap stout on tap, and night after night of amazing entertainment. Luckily for discerning Vancouverites, the Biltmore has all three.
Filled with red velvet booths and tin ceilings, this…More »
7. Rio Theatre
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
(604) 879-3456
Categories:
Cinema,
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Wow, this place has a pretty solid 5 star average. Sure tells you something, doesn't it? The Rio Theatre has undergone an amazing transformation over the past few years. I remember walking past this place when I was younger, and it was a sketchy…More »
8. The Prophouse Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
(604) 733-5665
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I am SO happy that I live 2 blocks away from this place, as it is the coolest coffee shop I have found in this city. Enjoying a cup of coffee or tea in this café is a feast for the eyes. There are so many knick knacks and other interesting things…More »
9. Erin Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8
(604) 682-2451
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Well-made and timeless, every woman should own an Erin Templeton bag. I certainly plan on owning one of these beauties soon! Erin's designs are classic, without any "trendy" metal hardware or grommets. I love how you can change the length of the…More »
10. East Vanity Parlour
Oh, how I love East Vanity Parlour. Let's see, they have awesome, talented hairstylists who I (not so) secretly wish would be my friends, their prices are the absolute best in town, the parlour itself has a quirky, kitchy aesthetic that appeals to…More »
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2/5/2011
This is truly a rad little hair parlour. I visited the shop almost a year ago when my hair was first… Read more »
11. Front & Company
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 879-8431
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Whenever I'm in the mid-Main neighbourhood, I have to stop here. Why? Because they have the most wonderful, random selection of almost everything a gal could ever want. Robot necklaces? Check. Vintage Alexander McQueen? Check. Flask with an old-timey…More »
12. Baaad Anna's
Vancouver, BC V5K
(604) 255-2577
Category:
Arts & Entertainment
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Baaad Anna's is a pretty baaad-ass yarn shop. A charming addition to an otherwise slightly boring block in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood, it has a youthful, energetic feel, which is quite a feat for a yarn store. Hell, I even thought this store…More »
13. Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
(604) 879-3276
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Okay, is anyone else as excited as I am that the Trout Lake Farmers Market starts up again tomorrow? I just can't think of a better way to spend a lazy Saturday morning, especially when the weather cooperates!
Down at the north Trout Lake parking lot…More »
14. Barefoot Contessa
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 255-9035
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This is probably my favourite shop in Vancouver. The clothing is feminine, unique and beautiful, and I always get compliments on the pieces that I've bought here.
Also, for a boutique shop, the prices are very reasonable (comparable to "big box"…More »
15. Electric Owl Social Club
Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1
(604) 558-0928
Categories:
Music Venues,
Bars,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
I have lived in Vancouver for most of my life, and in the past few years I've noticed that this city has really started to flourish. It's no longer just "beautiful;" it's becoming "cool." A HUGE part of this is due to the creative-thinking,…More »
16. Umeboshi Footwear
Oh, such pretty pretty shoes! I especially love the smell of leather as soon as you open the door to this quaint Main St. shop. They have a nice selection of shoes for the gals, but I found their mens section to be particularly stunning.
Umeboshi…More »
17. The Charlatan
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 253-2777
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A charming local pub on the Drive, the Charlatan manages to be both a) a great spot to watch the game, and b) an intimate, cozy place to enjoy a few drinks with a date/friends.
A lot has been said about the Charlatan already, but I must add this: if…More »
18. Salt Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I've gotta start by saying that I love the fact that this place is located in an alley. A dark, sketchy alley at that. I'm going to totally out myself as a dork and say that it's got the feel of stepping into a wizarding shop in Diagon Alley, from…More »
19. Black Dog Video
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
(604) 251-3305
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Black Dog Video is a great local video rental store that carries a well-edited selection of films for your viewing pleasure. It definitely caters to the hipster, film snob crowd with its selection of cult, independent, and organized-by-director…More »
20. Trees Organic Coffee
I used to walk by this shop almost daily on my way to work, but it wasn't until a few weeks ago that I finally went inside. I don't know what took me so long; I knew the place must be good since I always saw the same people hanging around.…More »
21. Raw Canvas
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 687-1729
Categories:
Arts & Entertainment,
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This place was founded upon such a cool idea. Wine + painting = fun! Fellas, if you're looking for a funky place to take a gal on a date, look no further. This place makes for the _ultimate_ date spot. It's also just a great spot to spend a night out…More »
22. Nicli Antica Pizzeria
Vancouver, BC V6A 1K3
(604) 669-6985
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Delicious, authentic melt-in-your-mouth pizza served up in a hip joint in Gastown. I came here on a Wednesday night and there was a 20 minute wait -man, this place is bumpin'! The decor is ultra-modern juxtaposed with that old-timey Gastown flair.…More »
23. Acme Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-1022
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
This is an absolutely lovely little cafe in the rapidly gentrifying (aka: hipsterizing) downtown eastside. Well, at least Yelp calls it the downtown eastside; I think of it more as Gastown....
After spending a decent amount of time climbing the spiral…More »
24. Wool Is Not Enough
Vancouver, BC V6A 1K3
(778) 549-5696
Category:
Knitting Supplies
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Wool is Not Enough is a super cute new yarn shop, located in the Tinseltown mall just outside of the Starbucks. Well, I guess it would be more accurate to describe it as a kiosk with one caveat: it sure as heck doesn't act like a kiosk.
You may be…More »
25. Caffé Brixton
One Sunday afternoon my S.O. and I were taking a casual stroll through Strathcona. As we turned up Georgia St we found the usual Chinatown suspects: Chinese restaurant, Chinese butcher shop, Asian grocery store, Chinese herb market, Cafe Brixton.…More »
26. The Charles Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 568-8040
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
A nice, perpetually-hoppin' bar in the newly renovated Woodwards building, the Charles Bar is a good place to come and watch the game. I was here with some excellent company the other night to watch the game, and I was excited when I noticed that the…More »
27. Timbre Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
(604) 215-7515
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
After spending a long morning apartment hunting, hubby and I stopped into Timbre to partake in some brunch.
I had the roasted red pepper omelette, which was nice, but nothing special. Also, I'm pretty sure the "roasted" red peppers were in fact just…More »
28. Prado Café
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 255-5537
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This is a perfectly nice little coffee shop that gal pal and I happened upon one day after work. We were looking for a coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks, and as JJ Bean was PACKED, we gave Prado a try. I had their regular drip coffee, which was…More »
29. Portobello West Fashion + Art Market
Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I've been to Portobello West on a few occasions, and overall it's a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon with a couple of girlfriends. I love being able to buy clothing and art directly from the artisans, and there are always interesting things to…More »
30. Chill Winston
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-9575
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Oh, Chill Winston. You think you're *so* cool, don't you? Well, I guess that's ok, but only because you are.
Located on one of Vancouver's hippest intersections, Chill Winston is a nice place to come when you're looking for a place to, well, chill.…More »
31. Save On Meats
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-3568
Who can forget the old Save-On-Meats? With the illuminated pig and the meat showcased in the window, it was a downtown eastside icon -albeit one that made me feel a little dirty every time I passed by.
A renovation and a change of ownership later,…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceSeptember 2010
Things I LoveTwin Peaks, astronomy (NOT astrology), tattoos, nerd glasses, girls with attitude, yoga, stand-up comedy, hipsters, 90's grunge rock, art, secret languages, eyebrows, Guinness draught, learning, edgy hair cuts, farmers markets, words on paper, singing loudly, bright lipstick, running
Find Me InA leopard-print unitard
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm desperately trying to learn to do the moonwalk.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I wash myself with a rag on a stick.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadPillars of the Earth
My First ConcertGreen Day (Dookie Tour)
My Favourite MovieLost Highway, Kill Bill, Love Actually, Lord of the Rings, V for Vendetta
My Last Meal On EarthMy mom's cabbage rolls. Or salmon rolls. Or mushrooms. I just love all food!
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I HAVE to sing Alice In Chains' "Man in the Box" every time I play Rock Band.
Most Recent DiscoverySpinning! It burns like hell, but is so gratifying.
Current CrushMy husband, and the guys from Rammstein. Not gonna lie, those Germans are hot!