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1. Foundation
I stand by my 4 stars, but have to say that I finally received my first plate of burnt nachos. It happens to us all folks, just eat around it and all will be fine.
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5/17/2011
I'm going to just go right ahead and say it: the first time I ate at Foundation I had no idea it was… Read more »
2. Our Community Bikes
During garage sale season a few years ago, the sun was beginning to set in the suburbs, and I was having a hard time finding anything worth my money. But then there it was: just hanging in the back of a suburban garage was the most overwhelmingly…More »
3. Gene
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-5501
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Gene, can I come live in you?
With tons of light pouring in from every angle, Gene's exposed beams, white walls, and mountain glimpses make for my kind of inspiration space. So long as I'm not in any serious hurry, Gene is a great space to plug my…More »
4. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A go-to place to meet up with friends, the Whip has a something to offer pretty much everyone I'm with on any particular occasion. The atmosphere has plenty of energy but is still super chill, and despite the multiple changes in ownership over the…More »
5. Six Acres
Six Acres, the best place to people-watch in all of Gastown -- that is, if you're one of the lucky few to get a seat on the patio. Not only a great spot to keep an eye on the world as it goes by, but also a place with an amazingly cool vibe. With its…More »
6. The Vancouver Flea Market
This place stinks. It's got a foul, musky, dirty scent that will not so much linger, but rather, remain a somatic memory for a few post-market hours. But it's a flea market, a place full of other people's memories ready to be found. It's bound to…More »
7. Blim
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6
(604) 872-8180
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Somewhere on Pender Street lies a much-needed addition to Chinatown. I'm talking about Blim, the community-minded multipurpose art space that offers everything from retail (handmade neon-splattered or tie-dyed clothes) to film screenings, to gallery…More »
8. The Regional Assembly of Text
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Also, the people are super rad. Extra star for this.
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6/2/2011
It's no secret to those in the know that I am a bit of nerd for the written word. For me, paper… Read more »
9. Value Village
I've sworn off Value Village countless times over the years. Over-priced generic crap from suburban wastelands sold to those who (usually) can't afford much in life, let alone the non-value they will inevitably be getting from this store? No thanks.…More »
10. Three Bags Full
Full disclosure: I don't knit. It's not that I haven't attempted to be a knitter, because I have - on multiple occasions! But try as I might, I just can't get the knack of knit to stick. So instead of owning a diverse collection of cozies and socks…More »
11. Old Faithful Shop
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(778) 327-9376
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Old Chum is one of my all time favourite Tumblrs. Looking through the pages and pages of its posts is like digging through stacks upon stacks of unorganized books only to find that each one is as much a jewel as the last. A paragon of Canadiana of…More »
12. Dressew Supply
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6
(604) 682-6196
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Oh c'mon, Dressew. Why you gotta be so bloody cheap? For those in the know, you know what I'm talking about. Dressew is this strange mega sewing-supply store with the most inexpensive random crap (and I mean this in the most lovingly way) that one…More »
13. Jonathan Rogers Park
Jonathan Rogers Park, huh? And to think, all this time we just referred to it as "The Park on 7th." This name is more than likely not only a statement of how much of a staple this park is to the neighbourhood, but also to how rad the actual grounds…More »
14. Guilt & Co
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I've got mad love for Guilt & Co. Is it the brick walls? The burlesque? Rumour has it that some of their dangerously delicious drinks have aphrodisiac qualities. Coincidence? Could this be the source of my love? Maybe. But it doesn't matter, because…More »
15. Meat & Bread
It may seem strange for a person who can't eat bread to even *want* to go into a place that only offers one other thing. But when a restaurant claims to only offer 2 items, law of averages says they will probably be pretty freaking amazing at both.…More »
16. The Grilled Cheese Grill
Portland, OR 97211
USA
(503) 206-8959
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, King
Look, truth be known, I was a fan even before I stepped up to the cheesy bussy grilled goodness that was awaiting my arrival. I was the kid who lived across the street from school; the one who went home for lunch and the one who didn't get to bond on…More »
17. The Wildlife Thrift Store
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5
(604) 682-0381
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
A big green store on the corner of Granville and Drake with such a hipster-sounding name was a bit too suspicious for me. Granville strip = douche central (see: drunken girls fishing dropped cell phones out of sewers while faux-Jersey muscle-boys…More »
18. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Everything within a context, nothing can be outside. Hence: 5 stars, Biltmore.
Vancouver is town in need. A town in desperate and dire need of a bars with a vibe. Any vibe -- just a vibe, fergadsakes! Gimme cowboys, gimme dive bars, gimme…More »
19. Narrow Lounge
It's a NARROW lounge, people -- don't be surprised by the lack of room. It's narrow. Just like it said it would be: narrow.
But it's one of the best spaces in Vancouver.
To say I merely love it would be doing the place a disservice. The feelings I…More »
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Yelping SinceApril 2011
Things I Lovesecret suppers, paper products, vintage shops, libraries, open spaces, rainy days, rubber boots, a good glass of wine, the perfect cup of coffee
Find Me Inthe most impractically adorable vintage shoes
My Hometowntiny prairie towns
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection
Why You Should Read My Reviewsmy taste: impecable. my reviews: fair.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadKafka on the Shore
My First ConcertRaffi, at the age of 6
My Favourite MoviePrincess Mononoke
My Last Meal On Earthtoasted peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Gn'R 4 life
Current CrushBill freaking Murray!