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1. Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Canada
(604) 666-6477
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I don't think there's ever a time that I haven't visited Granville Island when I'm in Vancouver. I remember coming here as a kid, window shopping at all the fun stores, grabbing lunch at one of the many booths and admiring all the fresh produce. This…More »
2. Vancouver Public Library
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
Canada
(604) 331-3603
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This is not only a public library nor a hangout place to get a cup of Blenz hot chocolate, but an architecture marvel. This is the main branch and spans a full city block, bordering Homer, Hamilton, Robson and Georgia Streets.
It was remodeled several…More »
3. Whistler Blackcomb
Came here in February 2005 when it was the worst winter at Whistler/Blackcomb. So bad that they didn't have enough snow to keep the mid-mountain area open, which sucked.
Otherwise, the runs, the people, the snow...was stellar! I've never traveled…More »
4. Stanley Park
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 873-7000
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
Stanley Park is one of the greatest parks I know. It was Vancouver's first park that opened in 1888 and spans about 1,000 acres. It's located downtown, but once you step foot within in the park, you'll get lost and even forget that you're downtown…More »
5. Cupcakes On Denman
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
Canada
(604) 974-1300
Before the fro-yo craze, there was the Sprinkles craze and even before that was when I had my first bite from a cupcake from this store. I was so impressed with the size and the cost (CAD $2.95/ea) that I had to sink my teeth into one.
The cupcakes…More »
6. Pajo's Fish & Chips
Richmond, BC V7E 2Z1
Canada
(604) 272-1588
Categories:
Seafood,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Haven't found a better fish and chips place in Richmond. The batter here is light and the fish is flaky. A bit oily, but what fish and chips place isn't? I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's a definite family oriented place where locals…More »
7. Gastown Steam Clock
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9
Canada
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
It shoots steam and tells the time, hence, the "steam clock." :o)
The area is pretty historic with cobblestoned streets and lots of souvenir shops around. Lots of other historic landmarks in the vicinity.
8. Shota Sushi
Vancouver, BC V6M 3Y3
Canada
(604) 263-8068
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
One of the best darn sushi places in Vancouver. I went with a large party and we ordered several rolls. The fish in the rolls were fresh and the rice wasn't soggy or mushy and the rolls never split apart, even though they were busting at the seams!
9. Sweet Revenge
Every time I visit Vancouver, my cousins take me here. I don't know if it's for the desserts or for the guy who works there that's a hoot. No matter the reason for visiting, I'm always happy to visit, sit my butt down on those red, plush, comfy…More »
10. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
Canada
(604) 685-8817
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
There's something about Japanese food and Vancouver...most of the places I've been too have been consistently good. Either that or my cousins just know where the good Japanese places are!
Guu is a Japanese tapas place that have items that are stewed,…More »
11. Zakkushi
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 730-9844
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This was the first time I went to a Japanese grilling place. The place is small, but homey and is always packed so make sure you make reservations. Since this was my first time eating here, my cousin made sure we tried almost everything on the menu…More »
12. Section 3 Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
Canada
(604) 684-2777
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Came here late at night to meet up with a family friend and her bf. The place was poppin' and we were able to get a booth. It was nice...I love the high backed booth seats and the nerd sign...you gotta LOVE that sign!! I had to take a pic of the bf…More »
13. Golden Coin Restaurant
Local hole-in-the wall run by a Chinese couple? Diner type of breakfast food for reasonable prices as well as Chinese fare such as wonton mein, chow mein and rice dishes.
Came in on a weekday morning and ordered a hot chocolate ($1.35) as well as the…More »
14. Northern Dynasty
Richmond, BC V6X 3W5
Canada
(604) 303-1192
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Was in the mood for some xlbs so was recommended to come here. There's a parking lot in the back so park there or you'll have to park on the street and pay.
Here's what we ordered:
-steamed pork xlbs ($4.95): 6 in an order and small. Not tasty at all…More »
15. Excelsior Restaurant
King Crab season has come early this year so we headed here for what else...King Crab...all 12 lbs of it ($14.99/lb). You tell the servers how many pounds of crab you want, they pick one from their small aquarium, show it to you and then into the…More »
16. Victoria Chinese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 3B2
Canada
(604) 669-8383
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Came in around noon for some dim sum on a weekend. We just missed the crowd so if you come here, try and get here early or you'll be waiting in line for some time.
Here's what was ordered:
-har gow: average
-siu mai: didn't try
-cannoli: white noodles…More »
17. Spicy Schezuan Restaurant
I always remember Richmond for having GREAT xlbs and I usually compare other xlbs from CA and NY to the one's I've consummed here. So naturally, my visit to Richmond had to start off with some xlbs and that it did!
Here's the lo-down of what was…More »
18. Shanghai River
Richmond, BC V6X 4J4
Canada
(604) 233-8885
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Was taken out for dinner here, primarily because the xlbs are known to be good. The place is very upscale, almost chic. When you enter the dining room, you'll see the employees making dumplings on the right.
Here's what was ordered for us. It was off…More »
19. Olympic Cauldron
Cool to see the Olympic cauldron...not so cool to gets pictures of it with the wire fence. If you're heading here, there's really no "best time" to go. The place is CROWDED...not only on your way to and from the cauldron but right in front of it…More »
20. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Canada
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I've been hearing about this place for some time so decided to check it out. Ordered the Okonomi hotdog but since they ran out of the regular sausage they use, we had to get it with bratwurst.
The menu is poster all around the front and sides of the…More »
21. Hairmasters
I don't know of a good salon in Richmond and just found this place since I needed to stop off at Safeway. The price seemed somewhat reasonable (probably a bit cheaper than what I can find in NY) so I made a note to try it out.
Since they weren't open…More »
22. Bauhinia Restaurant
Came here for dinner. Didn't know what to expect from this Chinese restaurant, especially when their menu has items such as borscht soup, lamb, spaghetti, Chinese dishes, paella...there is a whole range of different dishes you can get here.
I heard…More »
23. Bean and Beyond Cafe
After walking around the Steveson area, we decided to head into this cute Italian cafe. Although it looks small, there are plenty of tables to sit at and even a few bar stools that overlook the employees making food.
I ordered the soup of the day…More »
24. Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant
Was in the mood for some Korean food so a friend brought us here. It's a quaint place that dishes up authentic Korean food. The place was pretty packed on a weekday around 6:30PM, but we were able to get a booth right away. The place isn't that dirty…More »
25. Shanghai Wonderful Restaurant
Richmond, BC V6X 3M6
Canada
(604) 278-8829
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
I'm an xlb addict and whenever I head to Richmond, that's all I want to eat. My cousin was kind enough to take me here and as long as they sold xlbs, I'd be a happy camper.
We came in for an early dinner around 5PM. We were the only diners so scored…More »
26. Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion - CLOSED
The wait to see and touch the Olympic medals is a minimum of 3 hours the day we visited the Mint. Since we didn't want to spend that much time in line, we opted for the shorter line (20 minutes when we went) which is seeing everything BUT the medals.…More »
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