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1. Happy Bats Cinema - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 877-0666
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This is my new neighborhood video store! I love the idea of supporting a local shop rather then going across the street to Blockbuster..who I do love..but Happy Bats is just a little bit better..and I'll tell you why...
Started a few years back with…More »
2. Burgoo Bistro
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Three words people...Grilled Cheese Sandwich....the BEST I have ever had in my life...ooey gooey grilled cheesy goodness...It's rich..so I suggest a side salad to counter act :) And a beer :)
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8/25/2008
You had me at "comfort food"......
Maccaroni and Cheese...Chilli..Stews..F rench Onion Soup with more… Read more »
3. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Another great experience at Cascade!!!!
The Polenta fries were calling my name the other night so off to Cascade we went..it was packed..as per usual..but luckily we were sat right away..the waitress..wish I got her name..was…More »
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8/17/2008
Keep Calm and Carry On...this is the motto which you are greeted with upon entering the Cascade… Read more »
4. Buy-Low Foods
I have driven past Kingsgate Mall for years and never really had the desire to explore it. I'm not sure why exactly but I always thought that a Buy Low Foods was some scary discount grocery store that sold the cast offs of the food world. So, when…More »
5. Pure Nail Bar
I just turned 30...and I decided that a 30 year old gay man..or any man for that matter...needs to take care of himself. This should really start from the inside..eating right ...exercising ...but lets keep it real shall we..I wanna start with the…More »
6. Lark
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 879-5275
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I went into Lark simply looking for a bow tie...and I left with a history lesson about denim...sailors shirts..and much more...
The girl in the store was incredible...sweet...relaxed.. no pressure...just there to help and educate...she mentioned that…More »
7. East is East
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
On a tour of our new neighborhood we discovered East is East..we were not really that hungry but intrigued by the little restaurant with the wooden door and an exterior that stood out on the long stretch of antique shops...
We looked at the menu full…More »
8. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 879-2326
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Today was my very first experience with Mr JJ Bean..and I have to tell ya it was pretty darn tasty.
I enjoyed the low fat Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich, tres festive, and my good friend Cathy had a White Chocolate Chip Cookie...also tres delicious.
…More »
9. Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware
Vancouver, BC V5X 3E8
(604) 688-1252
Category:
Hardware Stores
Neighbourhood: Marpole
If you have to ask how much something is...chances are you can't afford it...and I can't afford anything at Cantu..although I hope that someday I will...
There are no price tags in sight in this ultra high end bathroom fixtures shop...and it really…More »
10. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores
In my Christmas forgetfulness I neglected to get my cat something...bad pet owner...and so I headed off to Tisol as it is just down the street from my place..
I looked over the pre-made stockings that contained some tined food, catnip, tops and…More »
11. Wing Nuts
Pitchers of beer for $13...great wings and sports on the television all day long...this place is a "guys" heaven!
The wings are actually pretty tasty..not the best I've tried but you can't really screw up a chicken wing..can you?? Tons of flavors to…More »
12. The Salvation Army
Vancouver, BC V5T 2H1
(604) 874-4721
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I love that I live across the street from this Salvation Army...I don;t know why but there is just something great about the fact that I can be at home and cleaning up crap I don't need and I can simply run it across the street and donate it...and…More »
13. Church's Chicken - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6K 4L3
(604) 734-6959
Category:
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was introduced to Churches by a friend...she was an American girl that LOVED her greasy fried..well..everything...and so when she was sad and missing home..she found solace in Churches greasy laden eats...
I have never eaten anything as greasy as…More »
14. 7-Eleven Food Stores
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G6
(604) 873-2313
Categories:
Grocery,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
So it's like 11pm and I realize that it's the first of the month and I need a new bus pass to get to work in the morning...but it's late...Shoppers is closed..I have no change in the house...I panic and chase my tail for a while....when suddenly it…More »
15. Liberty Bakery
One of the best place to stop on Main for a coffee pick me up or some good nosh...
They have a great range of yummy sandwiches, soups, and fantastic baked goods..and as they should since they are in fact a bakery..I am a huge fan of the little lemon…More »
16. The Main Sellution
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 876-4517
Categories:
Antiques,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I have some some pretty great finds over the years at Sellution...the stock changes quite often..the pieces are a range of mid-century..provincial..colon ial..crappy 1970's ....you name it...
The prices are pretty fair..not like some others on Main…More »
17. Soma Cafe and Lounge - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 630-7502
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
My partner and I where tired of the same haunts for Sunday brunch so decided to find somewhere new...most places on Main st. have a line up by 11am..but lucky for us Soma was almost empty..usually not a good sign..but in this case I think most people…More »
18. The Archetype
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E5
(604) 872-1144
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Ark is probably my favorite clothing store on Main...they have a great selection of both men's and women's fashion...current trendy styles..pretty hipster but a little something for every fashionista!
They also sell some great accessories..of which I…More »
19. The Main Plant Store - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 709-8550
Category:
Nurseries & Gardening
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Need some life in your house?? Lack of oxygen being generated??..well head on down to The Main Plant Store and they will hook you up with just about any plant you could possibly need!
We are in a search for the perfect plant to compliment the…More »
20. Urban Source
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
(604) 875-1611
Category:
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
If you're crafty then you have to get your butt over to Urban Source..it's a crafty/artists treasure trove of..well..crap really...but what only looks like a bunch of garbage and crap can have the potential for greatness if in the right hands...
They…More »
21. Flower Factory
The most BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements I have ever seen in Vancouver always come from the Flower Factory...I was shopping on Main with a good friend one day that had been informed that they do most of the arrangements for big business' in…More »
22. The Five Point
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
(604) 876-5810
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Pretty great neighborhood bar..not too expensive..I believe they have a burger and a pint night for like $10...and a great place to watch the hockey game with friends..I know..I too am shocked I just wrote that....
This is a great spot for either a…More »
23. Salt & Pepper Grill & Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J5
(604) 708-4400
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I live kitty corner to The Best Western which houses the Salt and Pepper Grill....I noticed one day while driving by that they had a breakfast special for $5.95...I love a good breakfast especially if it's cheap!
I am prone to love a good trashy…More »
Recently updated lists from Kreag S.
Super Great Service. (28)The best service I have experienced in Vancouver,,,in no particular order... |
Liquor? I hardly know her! (17)My fave spots to get booze..be it liquor store or cocktail spot... |
Top Restaurants (2)Some of my favorite dining destinations in the city. |
Just Skip It (28)Let me save you the time and agony... |
My Neighborhood (7)My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe, etc. |
Born to Shop (6)It's not easy looking this good! |
USA is A-OK! (7)My fav spots to go when I venture across the boarder. |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Things I Lovemint chocolate, mid-century modern anything, musicals, greeting cards, expensive denim, yelp(duh), bbq anything, my family, trash mags, bad romantic comedies, mowing the lawn, andrew lloyd wright, dairy products, cheap white wine, gossip websites, the prairies, frozen cupcakes, paris, lazy sundays
Find Me InThis poses a good question..have I really found.....me??
My HometownKerrobert, SK
When I'm Not Yelping...is there life beyond Yelping??
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI tell it like it is...
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://marthastewart.com..no judging please
The Last Great Book I Readhmmmmmm...do magazines count??
My First Concertoy...Boys 2 Men
My Favourite MovieAuntie Mame
My Last Meal On EarthIce Cream..cheese...anything dairy will work..
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I own Hillary Duff movies...shhhhh
Most Recent DiscoveryHD TV may ruin some actors careers...WAY to telling for the skin...
Current Crushanyone from True Blood