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Jessica "Fishnets in the FiDi" P.'s Profile

If Vancouver can, so can vu!

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If Vancouver can, so can vu!

A brief stint over the border, this is how I occupy my time as a stranger in strange land...

1. New Amsterdam Café

301 Hastings St W
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
Canada
(604) 682-8955

Categories: Specialty Food, Hookah Bars, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

9/3/2008 First to Review

Vancouver welcomed me with open arms, but I unfortunately had empty pockets for such an establishment. Eh, what could I do?

This isn't your usual hookah bar, and this isn't the place the next electoral candidate would be seen in. Those who do come…More »

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2. Chill Winston

3 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
Canada
(604) 288-9575

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

9/2/2008

This is where the beautiful people go.
I walked around Gastown for the day, made friends with Gassy Jack and amends with my own gassiness while strolling the quaint shopping district.
Sure, one corner has an art gallery and framed paintings of pugs…More »

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3. Milestones Grill & Bar

1109 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
Canada
(604) 684-9111

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

9/3/2008

For a first night meal, I really had a good time.
Kind of swanky for my tired and battered soul, but all in all, a good choice. I notice Vancouver really doesn't have a said demographic for any establishment, I like that.

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4. Ironhead

1952 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Canada
(604) 736-4411

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

9/15/2008 First to Review

Whether you're into sporty, comfy or vintage clothing, Ironhead is for you.

While in Vancouver, I had the pleasure of stopping into their shop. The girls working were great and had no problem answering any questions.

They focus specifically on a…More »

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5. Sip Lounge

1117 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
Canada
(604) 687-7474

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New), Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

9/2/2008 First to Review

Very hip, very yelpy. It's a wine lounge, with a full bar.
Warning: don't go in there if your'e already tired, it's pretty much a dimly lit cave in there.
Good wine list, fun cocktails and very nice and sophisticated inside. We went there when it…More »

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6. Grouse Grind

6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Canada

Category: Hiking

9/1/2008

My ass never spoke to me...until today. It spoke of horrors and pulled muscles and mumblings under it's breath about that last 15lbs it wish it didn't have to carry up hill.

Let me start by saying that I have a very big fondness for bears. So much…More »

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7. Cactus Club Cafe

588 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M9
Canada
(604) 682-0933

Categories: Canadian (New), Burgers

Neighbourhood: Downtown

9/1/2008

After a day in Gastown, we stopped for a lunch at the Cactus Club. Now, I know several of these chains abound, but the one we went to, we really lucked out.

Not only had the sun come out after weeks of rain we hear, but we managed to get outdoor…More »

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8. George Lounge

1137 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
Canada
(604) 628-5555

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

9/1/2008

Two words for you: cardamom and gin. You wouldn't think to order a drink with these two ingredients, but George's mixologists know what they're doing with their uniquely creative cocktail menu.

The boy and I stopped here for a nightcap after dinner on…More »

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9. The Elbow Room Café

560 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G4
Canada
(604) 685-3628

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

9/1/2008

Patrick and Bryan are my people. Abuse is their game and I like it.
They called me a lush, fed me with a gargantuan plate of eggs and made my bloody mary just right.

The walls are peppered with hilarious head shots from Dolf Lundgren to John Travolta.…More »

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10. Sophie's Cosmic Café

2095 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
Canada
(604) 732-6810

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

9/1/2008

I can judge a breakfast place by the pride they take in their potatoes. Are they dry? Are they small portioned, peppered with too much rosemary or burnt to a crisp? No. And if they are, I won't be visiting your establishment again.

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11. Waves Coffee - CLOSED

1263 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 689-1299

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

9/1/2008 First to Review

They love themselves some flax over at Waves Coffee.
I had a wonderful early morning mocha at Waves down by the water.
Free wi-fi, comfy chairs and the perfect vibe for curling up with your lap top or newspaper.
They've got an assortment of flax snax,…More »

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12. Tsunami Sushi

1025 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A9
Canada
(604) 687-8744

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

9/1/2008

While I didn't get to see the little fishies go by on the itty bitty boats, I was able to sit outside, stuff my face properly full of protein and drink 3/4 of a bottle of cold sake. That my friend, is a good night.

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13. The Lennox Pub

800 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
Canada
(604) 408-0881

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

9/1/2008

After a day or so in Vancouver, I pretty much felt at home. There are so many Irish pubs (and decent pubs, at that) that I could pretty much get my taters and whiskey on anywhere within a walking radius of my hotel.

I have to yet to try the Irish…More »

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14. Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver

718 Drake Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W6
Canada
(604) 669-9888

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

9/1/2008 First to Review

Best Western, your staff is amicable and helpful. Your functionality? Less than to be desired.

I know, I know, you get what you pay for. I like the location, close proximity to downtown, the water and a leisurely stroll to Robson Street. I only wish I…More »

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