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1. The Gourmet Warehouse
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 253-3022
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
The Gourmet Warehouse is what you would expect if Ming Wo and Costco had a baby and put it on steroids: A giant warehouse full of high-quality kitchen ingredients and toys that will have every local foodie, home cook, culinary student, and…More »
2. Ming Wo Cookware
Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9
(604) 683-7268
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
To be truthful (and follow YELP guidelines), I know someone from the family that owns Ming Wo, and another person who works at one of the locations. I don't ask for special treatment, and nobody else who works in the stores knows me other than for…More »
3. Dunlevy Food Equipment
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L6
(604) 873-2236
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This place is great for people in search of gear for their restaurant/cafe/food truck, events, or large food parties (neighborhood crawfish boils?). The chef-instructors at my culinary school recommended it because it was within walking distance of…More »
4. IKEA
Richmond, BC V6V 2A5
(604) 233-8491
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Ways to find laughs at IKEA:
*watching people discern whether or not they should buy an as-is cabinet that is missing a drawer like it's a nature documentary
*seeing kids try to jump on the beds
*racing to clickity-clack on all of the Spanish HP…More »
5. Famous Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
The Man and I picked up ingredients to bake a cake, when it occurred to me that my life needed a little zataar spice.
I rifled through the giant wall of spices. No luck.
Asked a clerk. Also no luck. He found a girl, asked her about ordering, she…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/19/2010
Famous Foods, I love you!!
My family has driven by this place hundreds of times over the years and i… Read more »
6. The Butcher
Vancouver, BC V6R 2J2
(604) 224-0602
Categories:
Meat Shops,
Butcher
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
I have been visiting this place for about 2 years, but less so lately, which only has to do with a change of workplace (used to be a block away, five days a week), or else I'd be there all the time!
The staff here is laid-back and nice, knowledgeable,…More »
7. Les Amis Du Fromage
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 253-4218
Category:
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
I wandered in here on a brisk, chilly Vancouver morning in need of something delicious, versatile and comforting. After having read many reviews, cheese was a must!
My boyfriend and I are trying to learn more about cheese, bread, and wine. He had a…More »
8. Anthropologie
Seattle, WA 98105
USA
(206) 985-2101
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: University District
I used to work in fashion, and right now none of the popular trends appeal to me at all. It's always a sure bet that when I can't be bothered to wander into more than 2 stores in a mall because the clothing in display windows looks too sloppy or…More »
9. Le Marché St.George
Vancouver, BC V5V 2K6
(604) 565-5107
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Le Marche is a personal favourite spot, and it will always seem magical to me. Under different owners, this place was a yucky corner store in the neighborhood my friends and I grew up in. After LMSG opened, a girlfriend hinted that it might be worth…More »
10. T & T Supermarket
Now that I'm a grown-up and can figure out Chinese groceries without the help of my grandma, T&T is also no longer only full of older Asian ladies who glare at me as if I'm The White Ghost. Sorry, the rest of the world figured out that your…More »
11. Fujiya Japanese Foods
Vancouver, BC V5L 3J8
(604) 251-3711
Backstory: My totally awesome sister introduced my family to Fujiya when I was in the fifth grade, around 1996. To our generation, Japanese pop culture at that time was a burgeoning goliath, with the popularity of Sailor Moon, Sanrio characters, and…More »
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East Van, Yo! (26)Some people are afraid to cross Main street, for fear of junkies and hobos, which is when I say, "'I've lived in East Van for 20 of my 25 years and haven't shanked you yet. Now hold my arm and let's run!" |
Werewolf Time (20)These are the places that I get some serious food cravings for. |
Red Hot Natural Mama (8)For those other chemical-phobes out there who want to feel gorgeous without product paranoia. Note that at Colourbox there aren't 100% natural shampoos etc, but my stylist knows that I prefer types that are as close as possible. :D |
Coveted FTR's (12)What? What do you mean nobody had written about how great (or terrible!!) this place is yet? |
Surefires (41)This is where I like to go because it's reliably good and I have a goal in mind, whether it's finding the perfect gift, taking someone special out for a good meal, or hunting for an ingredient or tool. Keep in mind that my standards are really high, but good food and competent service shouldn't be too much to ask for! |
Eff THIS Noise! (19)Some places deserve a second chance, but I'm definitely not coming back to these places. Mega-frown!! |
ROTDs (6)Wow, people actually read my stuff. Hooray! |
Faux Nostalgia (10)I am one of those sassy ladies who likes to pretend that we're deliciously feminine 50's pin-up girls. Here's where I like to revel in a simpler time that never was mine to begin with! |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceAugust 2010
Things I LoveCooking, baking, ingredient shopping, knife and tool shopping, bread-proofing, comic book reading, sleeping.
Find Me Inblacks, a dress, or pajamas.
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am curing the world of hAnger.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsCook, food blogger, former business manager.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Hundred Foot Journey
My First ConcertMUSE
My Favourite MovieKorean revenge thrillers
My Last Meal On EarthGiant table covered in (authentic) tacos, flaky pie crust, and LA Chicken
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love Sapporo Ichiban noodles. Tell who you want. I don't care.
Most Recent DiscoveryBourbon and spiced rum in desserts.
Current CrushCacao nibs