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1. Bandidas Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 568-8224
Categories:
Mexican,
Vegetarian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I've been avoiding this place since it opened. For a really snotty, potentially trivial reason. (What can I say, I'm snotty and potentially trivial!) That reason is: I object to their use of the word taqueria.
I'm a vegetarian, so I appreciate that…More »
2. Uncle Fatih's Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
(604) 707-0744
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I just don't get the hype about this place. I mean, if I need a slice of pizza at Broadway and Commercial I pick Uncle Fatih's over Megabite or Fresh Slice, but that's really the only competition it wins in my book. I don't love the crust or the…More »
3. Dollar Grocers
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B5
(604) 255-9933
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Dollar isn't super close to where I live, so I tend not to buy most of my groceries here. That said, they have a magnificent selection of non-dairy milks, a great bulk section, and, really, a fantastic assortment of just about everything you might…More »
4. Harambe Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
(604) 216-1060
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I've already mentioned that when I moved back to Vancouver from DC, I feared I would be deprived of the Salvadoran and Ethiopian foods I had come to love there. How lucky I felt when I moved near the Drive, and found that both those cravings could be…More »
5. Me and Julio - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B1
(604) 696-9997
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Having a really hard time grasping how this place has 2.5 stars in this city, especially on Commercial Drive. I mean, I know there isn't a lot of great Mexican in town, but surely we can do better than this?
1) It's way too loud. My friend and I…More »
6. Rinconcito Salvadoreno Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9
(604) 879-2600
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
When I moved back to Vancouver from Washington, DC, there were two kinds of food I feared I would not be able to enjoy in my new home (just as I hadn't been able to enjoy overpriced, flavourless sushi back east): Ethiopian and Salvadoran. Imagine my…More »
7. Belgian Fries
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 253-4220
Tried it again. Again threw out half of my poutine. And I was HUNGRY. The fries were only so-so, and the gravy flavourless but for the over-abundant salt. Will not be making a third attempt
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10/4/2009
I have only been to Belgian Fries once. And I am fully prepared to believe that my experience was… Read more »
8. Mediterranean Specialty Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N
(604) 438-4033
Category:
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I have now tried the baklava. Is is superb. It comes in pistachio, walnut and almond varieties. All were good, I found the pistachio particularly divine. I also tried the walnut kadayif, which I didn't like nearly as much. The string pastry struck me…More »
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7/16/2010
There are lots of reasons to go to this store, but I love it for two.
1) The pies. The mushroom,… Read more »
9. El Sureno Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 253-5017
Categories:
Grocery,
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I always enjoy shopping at El Sureno. Want to know what happens when an Indian family buys a Latino grocery? Come here!
The prices are definitely variable - some are great, some are not. So check out your other options nearby if you've got time. I…More »
10. Lombardo's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y3
(604) 251-2240
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
The best pizza in Vancouver can be had here. Now, let me be clear, I am not saying that all Lombardo's pizza is better than all other pizza in Vancouver, it's not. Nor am I saying that on any given night you will have better pizza here than anywhere…More »
11. WaaZuBee Cafe and Bar - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 253-5299
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I've been a fan of WaaZuBee for years, but an experience last weekend has me revising my loyalty. An old friend was in town for the weekend, and we decided to meet here for brunch.
We were seated right away, the place wasn't full (it was noon on a…More »
12. New Salad Produce
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 253-6326
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
In case the business info doesn't get updated (which I find often happens) this place is actually called New Triple A, and says so conspicuously on its green and red awning.
New Triple A is interesting, because it's half a block away from justly…More »
13. Norman's Fruit & Salad
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 251-5159
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Growing up on the West Side, I always loved when my mum would pop me in the car and head over to the Drive to grocery shop. We always went to Norman's, and now that I live over here, it's still my go-to grocery store.
They don't have the best prices…More »
14. The Pond
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 618-1627
Categories:
Seafood,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I was intrigued when this little joint appeared between my home and the skytrain early this year (I believe they opened New Year's Eve). I like the name, the decor looked inviting, and when I reached the seafood tapas tag line, I knew I would be a…More »
15. Brado Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X5
(604) 251-7251
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I've eaten at Brado twice, and ideally would give it a 1.5, based on those visits, meriting a 1 and a 2 respectively. But since I can't do that, I'll just break this review into my two visits.
1) I went for pizza. I have been on a quest for good pizza…More »
16. 4 Brothers Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 255-9789
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A solid entry in the Drive pizza scene. Pluses - Quality fresh ingredients (I can't say enough about the delight of REAL black olives on pizza vs. the typical canned flavourless alternative). Decent crust (I like the thinness, but wish it didn't…More »
Recently updated lists from Jessie J.
'Zza! (8)I love flatbreads with sauce, and toppings and cheese melted on them. I'm also pretty picky about them. |
The NAFTA List (7)A Canadian with 9 years in the States under her belt tackles Vancouver's Mexican offerings (and one in Victoria)... |
Primping and Pampering (5)Sometimes a girl just needs to be spoiled. Some picks (and pans) among the city's many purveyors of pamper. |
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. (9)I'm a huge fan of the three Rs. Here are some great local businesses that either sell pre-loved goods, or help you make the most of the things you already own. |
Le Tour de Poutine (5)Fries. Cheese curds. Gravy.Since moving back to Vancouver, I've sampled the handful of establishments claimed by others to serve Vancouver's "best" poutine. Three of them were sampled in a whirlwind "tour de poutine" when a poutine-loving friend visited from Sweden. |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I Lovekids, public radio, magazines, blue, my cat, eating, dancing, London, the Pacific Ocean, cooking, farmer's markets, sushi, travel, gardening, walking, baths, theatre, cribbage, hip hop, tea
Find Me Inthe milky way, most of the time
My HometownVancouver, BC
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm baking pie (um, i mean, doing grad school homework)
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI have been there done that on four continents
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My First ConcertBarenaked Ladies
My Favourite MovieHarold and Maude
My Last Meal On Earthnegitoro maki and pumpkin pie
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I can't remember the last time I was in North America for 12 months straight.
Current CrushAloe Blacc