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1. Wired Monk
Vancouver, BC V6K 1P7
Canada
(604) 742-1752
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Rooibos tea Americano? Reliable fast Wifi? Easy and convenient free parking streetside? Friendly staff?
I am saved!
Being international and jonesing for a 3G fix (my iPhone data would be $15/meg up here! I feel violated!), I feel like a heroin addict…More »
2. London Drugs
Don't ask me why I was in a London Drugs in Burnaby BC.
Seriously... don't ask.
All I have to say is that we found not one, but two seriously magical surprises in this store:
1. A Nolan Ryan action figure posed mid-pitch with a bloody nose and blood…More »
3. The Bay
I showed up here with money to spend. Lots of money. And all I wanted was some Team Canada Olympic gear. Being the one and only official outfitter of the Canadian Olympic team, I expected a lot. Or at least just a hoodie... which I was prepared to…More »
4. The Bay
Came here in search of some 2010 Team Canada gear for the Olympics. In fact, all I really wanted was a Canada hoodie. I was laden with hard currency and ready to spend, spend, spend on overpriced yet awesome Canada gear.
They had nothing aside from…More »
5. Starbucks
You know what makes a Canadian Starbucks different from an American Starbucks?
Nothing.
6. Zellers
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P2
Canada
(604) 433-1222
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
This place is like a ghetto Target. Turns out it's a subsidiary of HBC, though, so they carry the official 2010 Team Canada Olympic gear. After seriously striking out at 2 different locations of "The Bay" while trying to find a simple Team Canada…More »
7. Alibi Room
What a seriously phenomenal beer list. Seriously. beers from all over BC and some more notable varieties from the states adorn this menu replete with bottles, kegs, and cask pours. The list reads like a connoisseur's tasting notes. It reminded me a…More »
8. Starbucks Coffee Company
Is it really messed up that I got coffee from no less than 3 different Starbucks while doing time in BC? Well, let's see.
1. I didn't have my Yelp app because my phone is locked into a stifling contract with the Death Star (aka AT&T) and there's no…More »
9. The Diamond
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Canada
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Vancouver has a hip, underground (sorta, this one's on the second floor), swanky cocktail lounge! It's The Diamond! It has a cool, dark atmosphere, awesome green wallpaper, fedora-clad cocktail servers, a long, carefully crafted drink menu separated…More »
10. The Refinery
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
Canada
(604) 687-8001
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas Bars,
Modern European
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Refinery is a nifty hidden wine and cocktail bar that sits upstairs from Sip on clubby Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The space itself is outfitted with a lot of wood against some industrial cement/brick producing a slick but warm/cozy…More »
11. Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground Vancouver
Oh, the Burnaby Cariboo RV Park... or as we came to affectionately call it, our Burnaboo.
I had the pleasure of camping out here for 4 nights during the Olympics in an RV rented onsite from Fraserway. We didn't spend a whole ton of time at the park…More »
12. Olympic Cauldron
The Cauldron itself: 5 stars
The fence surrounding the cauldron: 0 stars
The hastily-built viewing platform: 5 stars
The 75 minute queue t get up on the platform when there really weren't a ton of people on it: 0 stars
Overall, I think that averages out…More »
13. Annapurna Restaurant
Vancouver, BC B6J 1M5
Canada
(604) 736-5959
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
In the spirit of Lakshmi, the goddess of many things (but most importantly generosity), I bestow 3 stars upon Annapurna, mostly for coming through with a decent meal at an ok price when we needed it.
This little hole in the wall offers vegetarian…More »
14. Design District Urban Tavern
When I die I want to be embalmed with gravy and buried in cheese curds.
And when I pass on to the other side my immortal soul will end up in a place that serves unlimited quantities of build-your-own poutine. A poutine that's structured on hand-cut…More »
15. Diner Deluxe
Legit New American/Canadian Traditional American/Canadian Diner Food! Is that a category of food that actually exists? If so, Diner Deluxe has it fairly well nailed. This retro-esque hip spot has a menu that reads like a hangover's cloudy-but-good…More »
16. Calgary International Airport
YYC is a pretty decent airport for its size. There are okay amenities, it's clean, the folks are fairly nice, and did I mention it's clean? And flying out on a weekday afternoon everything is nice and mellow. But there are a few gripes I have with…More »
17. Boogies Burgers
This place is classic -- straight up 1980's burger joint. From the old-school diner feel to the Powell/Peralta poster on the wall to the Arkanoid arcade game stashed in a corner it screams "burgerama." And the menu matches 100%. Think huge,…More »
18. Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
What a fun little provincial park. Some short trails, nice scenery, peaceful wooded setting, lots of little waterfalls, funky rock formations, and, well, a nice short trail for walking (not quite hiking) and getting some fresh air outside of downtown…More »
19. Joshua Tree Cafe
Joshua Tree provides a nice, clean space with reliable wifi and a decent selection of coffees, teas and other drinks. They also offer up a more robust food menu than I am used to seeing at coffee shops, which is a nice bonus. However all I can really…More »
20. 7-Eleven
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
Canada
(778) 328-9880
Category:
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This 7-11 was my convenience store of choice when staying in The Burrard Inn next door. It's just like any other Canadian 7-11 out there - bright, fairly clean, and offering up a mess of junk food, drinks, sundries, hot food and, unfortunately no…More »
21. Steve Nash Fitness World
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R5
Canada
(604) 681-3232
Category:
Fitness & Instruction
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Where am I, the Castro? Seriously, this place feels like a slightly dirtier version of 24Hour Fitness n the Castro in SF. Not that I've been to that 24Hour, but I used to be a member and they were all kinda dirty. But I can only imagine one in…More »
22. The Burrard
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
Canada
(604) 681-2331
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Downtown
The Burrrard is too cool for school. It's a nifty renovated motel that has a great branding team, some solid design aspects, friendly staff, a pretty decent location, value-driven rates, comfortable accommodations and nice extras. Yeah, that was a…More »
23. Vancouver International Airport
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8
Canada
(604) 207-7077
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: YVR
Oh YVR...
...why you gotta be so cruel to us commuters? You have such a nice, clean, new airport with shiny, flashy signs and video screens and clean carpet and check-in counters. Why oh why do I have to hike all the way out to gate fucking…More »
24. Choice Fast Food
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Canada
(604) 682-5252
Well. It's fast. It's food. Is it the right choice? Depends.
This little alleyway spot serves up quick and hearty Indian and Pakistani lunch combos for a decently cheap price. The space is small and kind of shabby but it does okay. There's a TV and a…More »
25. Euro Café
If you're stuck out in BFE at Gate 96 (or thereabouts) and you need anything to eat or drink, this is your sole option. It's listed as a "Deli" because it really defies any other type of category. I guess maybe "Convenience Store" would work, because…More »
26. L'Abattoir
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1
Canada
(604) 568-1701
Categories:
Canadian (New),
French
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
L'Abattoire is a must-stop for anyone in Vancouver who values quality cocktails. The 5-star rating can rest solely on the shoulders of the talented barmen at this hip establishment. The high quality food is simply the (amarena) cherry on top.
If you…More »
27. Pourhouse Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
Canada
(604) 568-7022
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Pull up a stool at the bar. It's the place to be, you see. For cocktails are on the menu, and you should sip one or three.
The cocktologist at Pourhouse (at least the guy who was there when I was in) knows what the hell he is doing. He can rock a…More »
28. MacLure's Cabs
Vancouver, BC V6J 1J7
Canada
(604) 683-6666
Category:
Taxis
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Rating a cab company can be kind of hard. Different cab drivers all act different - some are asses, others are awesometown. My experience with MacLure's (which to me sounds like the name of an Irish bait & tackle shop) was, well, decent. From curb…More »
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