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Some of my favourites in the big city.

 1. Ginger Sushi

1437 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 255-5220

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  2/10/2012

If I could marry and or make love to a sushi restaurant, move over Yamato, Ginger Sushi has stolen my heart.

We stopped in with some friends who are.... regulars... to say the least. After hugs and hand shakes with the chef and staff we sat down and…More »

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 2. Au Petit Chavignol

843 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8
(604) 255-4218

Categories: Wine Bars, Cheese Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside

5.0 star rating
  1/18/2012

Cheesegasm. Cheesmares. Cheesanticies.

I can't believe I've lived in Vancouver as long as I have and I have never eaten at Au Petit Chavignol. Located next door to Les Amis du Fromage, Au Petit Chavignol is a little slice of French and cheese heaven.…More »

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 3. Café Medina

556 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  1/14/2012

I love Cafe Medina.

I love the food, the atmosphere, the staff, the location. I just really enjoy having breakfast here. I don't go to Cafe Medina all the time, it's a special breakfast place for when I'm feeling like I need to be totally wowed by…More »

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 4. Guu

838 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  4/7/2011

My top five reasons you should go to Guu:
1. You are going on a first date and would like to impress your new date with amazing sharing food in a fun and kitschy atmosphere.
2. It's raining and you need that "great pub feeling" without actually going…More »

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 5. Les Faux Bourgeois

663 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 873-9733

Categories: French, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  1/5/2012 ROTD 3/10/2012

Imagine, a dark and stormy East Van evening. The rain is falling thick and chilling you to the bone, you're hungry and looking for a great date spot, you think, why not Les Faux Bourgeois.

Why not indeed.  

Les Faux Bourgeois is nestled on the corner…More »

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 6. La Taqueria

322 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

These are real tacos.  Sure it's a small brightly decorated place on Hastings. Sure it's always super crowded and they only recently started accepting anything more than cash. Sure they only have a few drink options, but hey we're talking about real…More »

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 7. St. Augustine's

2360 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B7
(604) 569-1911

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/15/2011

So I've said before that I love St. Augustines, but I think it's fair to reiterate my love for this place and their beer.

I popped by for a tasting of the Storm and Russel Brewing "Big Smoke" and it was lovely.

The atmosphere in St Augustines is so…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/29/2011

    Amazing. Want to know why this place is amazing, because it has amazing local beer.

    When I go out… Read more »

 8. The Cascade Room

2616 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650

Categories: Canadian (New), Pubs

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

If I could marry a vegetable it would be Grilled Asparagus. Crispy and fresh, toasty and sweet we would dance into the sunset hand in hand.

No joke, the grilled asparagus blew my mind. So delicious.

A lovely Friday out with friends we shared some…More »

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 9. The Nuba Café

1206 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N9
(778) 371-3266

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  12/6/2011

I absolutely love Nuba.

Depending on my mood I have to standbys that I always turn to.

If I'm in the mood for meat, I will get the lamb kafta plate. Usually more food than I need it's a lovely selection of lamb, potatoes, salad, humus etc. So good.

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 10. Finch's Tea & Coffee House

353 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2012

Finches is so incredible.

When I worked at the Dominion building we would order sandwiches from Finches quite frequently.  They come wrapped in paper and were always delicious and fresh.

This was the first time I went in on my own to have some tea…More »

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 11. East is East

4413 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/5/2012

For some strange reason, I had never been to East is East. However, all that has changed.

We started with some chai, which was made with almond milk so I could enjoy it, and boy did I ever. After perusing the menu and struggling to decide what to…More »

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 12. Foundation

2301 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 708-0881

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

I would say something about the service, but it's clear to me from a quick scan of reviews that I don't need to. If you want good service, hell if you even want your food packaged away for you when you cant finish it don't go to Foundation.

If you…More »

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 13. Fritz European Fry House

718 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
(604) 684-0811

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  4/5/2011

Imagine this.... it's 11pm, you're on the skytrain going downtown to meet friends, you've already been drinking. You think to yourself, "self, if I don't get something into me and keep drinking this night will hurt." What comes next can only be…More »

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 14. Peckinpah

2 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 681-5411

Category: Barbeque

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2012

Oh Peckipah.

Having spent a great deal of my life living in Victoria stuffing my face with Pig, it surprised me it took as long as it did for me to haul my ass down here.

We got there around 6:30 for dinner and were lucky enough to find a table for…More »

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 15. Rhizome Café

317 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-3166

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  4/5/2011

There are things in this city that I associate with rainy days... Naam, the Art Gallery, Pacific Sprit Park, and Rhizome.

Rhizome Café is  both a fabulous restaurant but it is also an incredible community space. Focused on the importance of social…More »

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 16. The Whip Restaurant Gallery

209 6th Ave E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687

Categories: Bars, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

I thoroughly enjoy The Whip. Good food, good beer... there isn't really much else I ask for.

Friends of mine were visiting and we decided to pop in on our way to Car Free Days and wow am I ever glad I did.

I had the visiting cask, the R&B Raspberry…More »

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 17. Save On Meats

43 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-3568

Categories: Butcher, Diners

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/20/2011

It was a dark and rainy Friday, I was to meet some friends for lunch when we decided, why not try Save On Meats. Well am I ever glad I did.

I was feeling adventurous so I had the BLT. I was torn between the BLT and the Tuna Melt and our lovely server…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/16/2011

    Awesome selection of fresh meats. Really good discounts on the meat they do have and a generally… Read more »

 18. Café Zen On Yew

1631 Yew St
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 731-4018

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

I am a huge breakfast fan, doesn't matter what time or where I am, and I was in Vancouver staying with friends who took me to Cafe Zen.

When we arrived I was pretty hungry and slightly intimidated by the line in front of us but it moved very quickly…More »

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 19. Alibi Room

157 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
(604) 623-3383

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  12/16/2011

I'm not sure I could say anything that isn't a GLOWING review of Alibi.

I've said this before, but I'm a beer fan. I love beer, I love local beer, I love good beer, I love cheap beer, I love drinking beer...like I said, I love beer.

Alibi room is…More »

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 20. Keefer Bar

135 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
(604) 688-1961

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2011

I really love Keefer Bar. I'm a huge fan of their drinks, the atmosphere, the staff, the burlesque, the location. Really I love it all.

When you enter the Keefer you look down a narrow hall past the bar. There are seats at the bar and in the area in…More »

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 21. Sha Lin Noodle House

548 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 873-1816

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

So, I have to say first of all I can't believe this places exists and I only JUST went to it.

Since moving back from China I have searched everywhere for these noodles and the dishes that they have.

Now while I had set the bar pretty high for this…More »

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 22. The Dish

1068 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 689-0208

Categories: Vegetarian, Soup, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

Awwwwwww yeah! This place is my ultimate lunch pop in when I forget lunch and need to feed my face.

I love the staff and the food. The only think knocking it down a star is sometimes the food and place isn't as fresh as I'd want.

I still love it and…More »

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 23. The Locus

4121 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 708-4121

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Awww yeah. You want to know why The Locus knocked my socks off. The following reasons:

1. Waffles with lemon sauce, wafers and fresh whip cream for $12.
2. A pitcher of IPA for $11
3. Our server was super bubbly and friendly and knew everything we…More »

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 24. Bandidas Taqueria

2781 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 568-8224

Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  6/25/2011

I adore Bandidas. In fact I don't have a single bad thing to say about them and wouldn't ever dare.  It's close to my house, vegetarian with vegan options, lovely, friendly, fast, affordable, and fabulous.

My friend and I stopped in for brunch and…More »

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 25. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

House of Dosas is a great neighbourhood staple. They've recently cleaned up the place which is nice and the food is just as good as it ever was.  Service has gotten better and it is always busy!

We ordered veggie pakoras along with dosas which was…More »

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 26. The Wallflower Modern Diner

2420 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554

Categories: Diners, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  2/16/2011

I am addicted to the Wallflower.

As someone who can eat neither wheat nor diary I am addicted to this place.  They do something magically heavenly to their food that makes it taste real and is affordable.

I highly recommend the Portabello burger if…More »

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 27. The Naam

2724 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1
(604) 738-7151

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

3.0 star rating
  2/16/2011

Here's why I like the Naam, Rainbow tea.

When I was in high school I loved going to the Naam in the middle of the night, we'd get fries and miso gravy and sit around drinking tea. It had its place. It had kitch and it was open late.

I find the Naam…More »

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 28. Chronic Tacos

382 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P8
(604) 709-8226

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/16/2011

Awww yeah.

I stopped in here the other day with a friend who had a coupon for them and picked up a couple veggie tacos. They were fabulous. Rice, beans, lettuce, the fixins and two were more than enough for a good, really fresh meal. The food was…More »

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 29. Kintaro Ramen Noodle

788 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5
(604) 682-7568

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  2/12/2011

I am a huge ramen fan, and one of the things that I LOVE about this is that it's authentic and incredible.

The atmosphere isn't great, but it's part of it's charm, expect to be in and out with no messing around.

Everything is super fresh, they close…More »

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 30. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar

1191 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437

Category: Belgian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I had the fish tacos for dinner, they were pretty good, decent amount of food for the price and very fresh.

I also had beer.

The Belgium Flight was lovely Delirium, DeKoninck, Aigem, Fruli 4 oz for $10 was a great way to start the evening. I then…More »

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 31. Bin 941 Tapas Parlour

941 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B9
(604) 683-1246

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

I have got to say I haven't been to a restaurant this good in Vancouver in a long time. We stopped in for dinner and shared a bottle of wine (a really nice white for $35 which we both thought was very reasonable), spot prawn risotto, duck breast and…More »

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