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 1. Ya Ya's Cafe & Bubble Tea

1020 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
(604) 568-4875

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2010 First to Review

Ok.  
So this little hole in the wall cafe rocks my socks.  Almost all the food is baked and prepared by the owner, Vicky, a sassy Philippino lady who will steal your heart from day one.  I freakin' love this woman!!  Many times she'll spoil regulars…More »

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 2. The Jean Queen

2277 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B6
(604) 215-7833

Categories: Women's Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  10/2/2010

I love this funky little gem!

Highlights:
-Super sweet and adorable staff (Rosie is the best!)
-Eclectic changerooms
-Funky affordable clothes that can fit even us curvy gals!
-Cute dresses (deserve their own category)
-Fun and affordable jewelry

My out…More »

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 3. Jenny's Hair Design

1285 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 879-8680

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2010 First to Review

Anyone looking for a scandalous experience ought to come here!

The owner, a flirty, friendly, and hilarious middle-aged Vietnamese vixen will cut your hair or hem your clothes on the cheap. Haircuts run at $7 and alterations start at $10. The first…More »

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 4. Art Nails

751 Helmcken St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T2
(778) 786-8099

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2010 First to Review

I came here the other day on a date (get this, we both got mani/pedi's!) and it was a blast. The staff consisted of four Vietnamese family members-- (an aunt, uncle, mother, daughter team) and they made us feel so at home while working on both our…More »

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 5. Forsya Boutique & Gallery

2206 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C7
(604) 568-8667

Categories: Women's Clothing, Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  9/30/2010

I love this boutique!

Just a bit off the beaten path (north of the Main and Broadway bustle) is an adorable little store called Forsya. It's fabulous-- with unique handmade jewelry, funky hats, hand-painted heels, locally designed clothing, wallets…More »

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 6. OrganicLives

1829 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 2Z3
(778) 588-7777

Categories: Live/Raw Food, Health Food Store, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2010

My mind = Blown

It's not often that my life is changed by food, but tonight that's happened. A group of us gals came here and sampled random nibbles while catching up. Insanely delicious, flavourful, healthy, zesty, etc., etc.,

We started with a large…More »

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 7. J.R.'s Taste of Ceylon

3929 Knight Street
Vancouver, BC V5N 3L8
(604) 708-3008

Categories: Indian, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

The food is great, the service rules.

I came here randomly during a little walking adventure, and boy am I glad I did!  

We had the veggie Kotthu and the mutton curry, both delicious.  We drank a wood apple lassi--- really cool taste.  Ask them to show…More »

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 8. Rodney's Oyster House

1228 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2010

My goodness, is there anywhere better to kickback with great food, handsome male servers and tunes that remind you of grade school?  No.  Well, maybe, but none that come to mind right now because all I can think about are the Pan Fried Oysters that…More »

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 9. Miura Waffle Milk Bar

829 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B7
(604) 687-2909

Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/4/2010

THey now have celiac friendly waffles!! Woohoo!! Call ahead so they can make sure they have it in stock. So excited. No brick in the stomach for me! (Though still totally worth it)  ; )

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/4/2010

    MY WORD!!  Where has this place been my whole life!?!

    Delicious, delicious delicious.  We ordered the… Read more »

 10. The Mermaid Cafe

3919 Knight St
Vancouver, BC V5N 1G5
(604) 569-1191

Category: Internet Cafes

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  5/31/2010 First to Review

*** The Owner wrote me to invite me back and to make things right, so I will go back to check it out.  Really appreciate his kindness in contacting me.  Very nice**

I was really looking forward to the opening of this cafe today.  I realize that there…More »

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 11. House of Dosas

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

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

deeeericious!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 12. Everything Cafe

75 E Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
(604) 681-3115

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

Absolutely fabulous!

I had a special date here with my sister yesterday and we had so much fun. The first thing that impressed me was of course, the decor. Modern, vintage, clean... a great mix of styles. The staff-- two sweethearts who were so…More »

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 13. JJ's Fine Dining

250 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
(604) 443-8479

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/19/2010

This place rocks.

Great value, fantastic menu options, high quality foods, beautiful presentations, and oh-so-adorable service.

Though the food is delicious, it's not even my favourite part. My most memorable part of the experience here is the…More »

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 14. Thriller - Grubwear

617 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
(604) 736-5651

Categories: Printing Services, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  10/20/2010 First to Review

Stumbled upon this place while walking down Kingsway. Wow! A cool shop in my hood! I'm becoming used to the cute cafes popping up, but when a retail space pops up on the Ho Chi Minh trail, believe me, you've peaked my interest.

Cool hoodies and tees,…More »

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 15. Noah's Variety

1238 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 874-1637

Category: Hobby Shops

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  10/27/2010 First to Review

This is my postal shop, homeboy! I love this tiny stamp shop. It's been run by the same sweet lady for as long as I've lived in the neighbourhood, and she's an absolute doll. I wonder if she gets bored there. I've never seen anyone else in it, but…More »

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 16. Cibo Trattoria

900 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9
(604) 602-9570

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  11/7/2010

Came here on a Thursday night to a pretty packed house. The service was superb (one of the best I have ever experienced in Vancouver) with a down to earth, knowledgeable server who was comfortably attentive. The staff even remembered my friend (and…More »

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 17. The Helm - CLOSED

1180 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B1
(604) 569-0860

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/5/2010 First to Review

My gf and I came here on opening night at 5pm to a resto more full of camera crew than actual patrons. I'd been invited on Twitter and so thought I'd swing by to check it out. Having been in meetings since 8am, I was looking rough, so I darted to the…More »

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 18. The Comedy Mix

1015 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5
(604) 684-5050

Category: Comedy Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  12/9/2010

Came here on Tuesday for a good ol' night of amateur comedy. Knowing there'd be newbies onstage, I came expecting the worst while knowing that the crash an burn can be hugely entertaining.

I'll admit that some serious crashing took place onstage but…More »

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 19. WE Coffee

1696 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 566-6888

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Internet Cafes

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  12/10/2010

Adorably attentive service, great latte (with latte art- love!), sparkling clean, bright modern interior... I loved it! I had this custardy dessert tthat came cupped in a chocolate shell. It looked amazing and tasted decent. I ate the whole thing,…More »

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 20. The Beverage Lounge Coffee House

1022 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R9
(604) 566-9997

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/7/2011

Ah. Once again a great start to my day at the BLCH. I can't get over how welcoming the staff are--they are a breath of fresh air. I also couldn't help but notice that they've pulled out all the stops here: plasma menu screens, a top of the line…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/22/2010 First to Review

    So glad to see another coffee shop in the quaint Kensington-Cedar Cottage! Woohoo!

    The staff are… Read more »

 21. Revolucion

1062 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
(604) 662-4427

Categories: Tobacco Shops, Accessories, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  12/22/2010

Why everyone should shop at Revolucion:

-It's pretty much the best place to find gifts for classy men

-The owners are adorable, so friendly, charming and helpful (eye candy for the ladies, holler!!)

-Great 'manscaping' products such straight razors, a…More »

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 22. Waves Coffee

2588 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 879-9283

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

What a blast from the past!

This place reminds me of all-nighters during my student days--24 hour WIFI baby! Without my bed nearby, I found it easy to study and/or write papers long into the wee hours of the night.

I came here yesterday and felt the…More »

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 23. Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

1118 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 689-8318

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  2/6/2011

It was a warm Saturday night and my sister, Ainsley D and I went for a evening walk in Yaletown. We were dressed in our most casual of duds (anything short of heels and chic clothes feels out of place here) when Ainsley decided that we needed a…More »

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Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

insanely gooey flavorful food, ethnic food, deals, roadtrips, pranks, guitar, adventures, craziness, friends, buttons, laughter.

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Kamloops, BC

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I'm tweeting @fairlite or pulling pranks that make mom proud.

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Blue Like Jazz

My First Concert

Charlotte Diamond... je suis un pizza....

My Favourite Movie

Zoolander and/or the Miracle Maker

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Butter Chicken.  At least that's what I'm craving right now....

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Richard Simmons melts my heart.

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Waffle sando's at Miura!!!  Oh my gosh. And MACADAMIA BUTTER- to die for!!

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