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1. Ferris' Oyster Bar
Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?
Okay, I couldn't help myself... and Ferris' has nothing to do with said Bueller. Having not been to the main floor Ferris', I can't compare. However, I must admit, the exposed brick walls, loungy couches and long staircase…More »
2. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Trust a dive-look outside paired with red wallpaper (circa 1975) and possibly a broken AC to have an awesome assortment of beer on tap and in the bottle!
Straining my eyes I tried to read the bottle labels, but alas - I didn't recognize any of…More »
3. Sweeney's of Yaletown - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9
(604) 689-4505
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
A cute lil space, with a hand written sandwich board outlining the small (but growing) sandwich and salad selections. That along with a good selection (at pretty reasonably priced) of reds and whites made me feel welcome right away at Sweeney's. It…More »
4. Betsey Johnson
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A1
(604) 488-0314
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
One of the few designers that can bring me to my knees, squeal with joy, ooh and ahh, all while drooling (and gasping over the price tags).
Anytime I feel a little blah, a trip to Betsey will fill me with glee for the rest of the day. It's like a…More »
5. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
What everyone else said.
I went...
I miso-ed...
I teriy-ed!
---That was an hour ago and I already crave more.
6. Boneta Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5
(604) 684-1844
Be warned - you will be smiling and bopping in your chair during your whole Boneta experience.
To start the evening, I surprised myself in choosing "The Vancouver" martini. Nothing in it sounded like what I would want in a drink, but I love my town…More »
7. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
(604) 669-1940
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: West End
True to form, Joe Fortes was full of business-esque lunchers discussing riveting business policy and office politics over crab cakes. The suits didn't bother me - but the weird confusion about table seating arrangements at the onset did (but I got…More »
8. Wink Beauty Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6A 1K3
(604) 696-9465
Categories:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Day Spas,
Eyelash Service
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
**Girlie review alert**
My lashes are saying thank you - thank you - thank you! My peepers couldn't feel prettier after my first trip to Wink today! With over 80 different styles of semi perm. lashes and a comfortable lash-tastic area - I feel like a…More »
9. Minerva Mediterranean Deli
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H5
(604) 733-3954
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Wow! How did I forget to write about the gyros? First, I love that it feels like you're walking into another little Mediterranean world inside Minervas. I'm never sure if they understand what I'm ordering, but whatever they give me inside that big…More »
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2/16/2009
I scoured grocery stores for great olive oil at a reasonable price before I found Minerva's. When I… Read more »
10. Voya - CLOSED
Wax Poetic in the Twentieth Century. No this is not the name of a song or film, these are two outstanding cocktails at Voya. Cozy, dark and comfy, this place could easily be a new neighbourhood haunt for me... if I lived within walking distance.…More »
11. Pourhouse Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 568-7022
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
*Rats, I actually thought I'd score FTR!* But I was just too busy savouring every sip of my Sangrita followed by a Gold Fashioned at last night's official first night to get home and review!
The space -- was warm, inviting, unpretentious but beautiful…More »
12. The Diamond
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
And then just when I thought they couldn't outdo themselves, I pop one of The Diamond's stuffed baby squids in my mouth. Stuffed with peanut pesto, I now know to save some room in my liquid filled tummy for yummy late night treats!
Gourmet snacks FTW!More »
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3/21/2010
Almost, without fail, if anyone needs a recommendation or I am meeting friends for a drink in… Read more »
13. Pulpfiction Books
Everything I said still stands, however, on my last visit I have to admit, I was a little put off.
When I walked in, I said that I had never sold a book before and that I had a bag full of books that I wanted to part ways with. I was told that they…More »
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6/23/2009
The verbose selection yet simple sincerity in their friendliness makes Pulpfiction Books the poem… Read more »
14. David and Goliath
Richmond, BC V6X 4J7
(604) 295-4064
Category:
Fashion
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Witty tees galore! Sayings like "Boys Are Smelly" and "Once I farted in class and everyone laughed" just don't get old.
Before the flagship store landed in Aberdeen you could find a smattering of these witty kids in some boutiques around town. But…More »
15. Independent Flixx - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M1
(604) 682-3344
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: West End
Aisle upon aisle of endless entertainment. The wall of foreign films sorted according to country is an easy place to spend an evening, never mind the sheer joy of renting something to take home.
For a moment I fantasized about working here. Just…More »
16. The Party Bazaar
Vancouver, BC V6A 2X3
(604) 873-5241
Categories:
Costumes,
Event Planning & Services
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
You're helpful, you're reliable. But you're also expensive and aloof. With all of your funny and fun items, you'd think you'd ham it up a bit more. But, beggars can't be choosers, and until my many tickle trunks are overflowing and I no longer need…More »
17. Fifth Avenue Cinemas
Vancouver, BC V6J 3H6
(604) 734-8700
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Fairview Slopes
Oh give me a seat, where the films are so sweet
And the popcorn is G-M-O free
Where no cell phones are heard
Many well-written words
And inde flicks are preferred.
Fifth, Fifth Avenue
Where friends and lovers can meet
Where no cell phones are heard
Many…More »
18. The Flying Tiger
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4
(604) 737-7529
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Our heroine, now Duchess of the Flying Tiger, Crystal, might now travel the world (okay -- just Canada and the US West), but that doesn't stop her from visiting The Flying Tiger TWICE in one week.
And why? With so many dining choices out there? Well,…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/10/2010
An epic tale continues....
Caught up in eating her way through most of Vancouver's new… Read more »
19. Edie Hats
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 683-4270
Category:
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
[Cue the violin] Why does everything in this shop have to have such a dear price tag? Why? Why? Why? Why can't I just buy the red top hat with the feather up in front? Because it cost $130 that's why! It's torture, especially for a gal like me, who…More »
20. Scotiabank Theatre
Scotiabank Theatre - you'd be 4 stars if only
-You'd allow a scene card to be per ticket, not per purchase. Why must I type in my information twice if I'm buying 2 tickets?
-You'd play something, anything when you know people are sitting patiently for…More »
21. Phoscao Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
(604) 730-9555
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Deep dark wood right down to the "rooty" tables. If it were night time, and they served booze (which they don't), I would consider sipping on absinthe here, absorbed in writing a novel or sharing secrets with foreign spies at one of the many unique…More »
22. The Improv Centre
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 738-7013
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Comedy Clubs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The last memory I have of improv involves Junior High School a lot of awkward silences. Luckily, this experience was nothing like those times!
Entering the space, you wouldn't think much of it. Glass doors, a box office and a non descript door leading…More »
23. District 319 Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6A 2S9
(604) 899-1077
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
The plush red chairs, the ability to drink and watch a film... And not just any film, Canadian indie flicks!
Putting movies aside, this space is a dream. A huge bar, great seating, exposed brick, a huge space adjacent, even the neighbourhood... the…More »
24. False Creek Ferries
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y2
(604) 684-7781
Categories:
Tours,
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Romance.
All thanks to driver Jack's harmonica.
Imagine.
It's a clear, crisp, dark evening. You're one half of a pair of lovers. The water is calm, with a hint of salt in the air. You're the only boat gliding through the water. To your left, the glass…More »
25. Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141
Categories:
Hotels,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
[Insert swirling time travel music] and then a piece from the Rocky Horror Picture Show....
The new space is astounding,
Like when you jump to the left (and there's a tiki bar in full swing)
Or then take a step to the right (and a cafe with kick ass…More »
26. Jewel Ballroom & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 568-7377
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Caterers
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
As a venue space, The Jewel Ballroom is good in the raw space, blank canvas category. It's a little dated, but it is also hidden in a building, adding to it's mystique. The foyer to the building isn't very telling or chic, but there is a grand piano…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
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