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1. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Even though this place charges a little more than what I'm usually willing to pay for things like pie ($7.50 a slice!) I think it's well worth it - organic and scrumptious all the way!
Their 3 course dinners might look expensive when you view them a…More »
2. Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store
Like a breath of fresh air, literally. The soy candles, the aromas, the spot of tea you can get when you walk in. They all give me a sigh of "ahhhhh."
They offer spa and hair services at reduced rates because these are stylists and estheticians in…More »
3. Motomachi Shokudo
My stars still stand, my love still stills my beating heart, I will still slay dragons, walk through fire (or the line up at Kintaro) for one of your free-range soft poached eggs, some bamboo shoots and your perfectly cooked noodles... even if you…More »
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9/23/2009
5 major yummy slurps!
1. free range chicken and soft boiled eggs
2. organic-deliciousness
3. funny… Read more »
4. Discovery Coffee
Dearest Bean Lover,
Please hear my plea! My eyes are steamy, my step is perky. I'm in love!
Please bring Vancouver your beans and baristas. Please, please, please move for my love of you. I swear, I can make you happy! My love is as strong as the…More »
5. The Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 685-4612
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Good place for comfort food.
It was late-ish night time and it was quiet inside. I like the decor, the juke box and, most of all, the french fries.
I had a grilled veggie (zucchini + eggplant) and cheese open face sandwich on foccacia. The veggies…More »
6. Tomato Fresh Food Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 874-6020
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I'm a raving fan! I remember how star struck I was when a movie called Saving Silverman was filmed at their old Cambie location. I liked their Cambie location but love their Kits one better. Parking is easier (especially with all of the Cambie…More »
7. Trees Organic Coffee
On my first visit I was thrilled with the free wi-fi.
On my second visit I tried to order an Iced Americano. They looked at me like I was crazy (and perhaps I was, or just really warm!) They did accommodate with ice cubes brought from the back. But I…More »
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10/9/2009
A bite of pumpkin spiced cheesecake made me swoon.
Free wi-fi and a quiet corner table (free of a… Read more »
8. Whole Foods: Capers Community Market
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
(604) 687-5288
Categories:
Delis,
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: West End
Yes, it's now a Whole Foods; yes it's pricier than your average Safeway, and yes, sometimes, most of the time, I'm feeling like I'm paying through the nose on anything in the deli...
but...
The free parking, the dark chocolate raspberry tarts and…More »
9. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
10. Choices Market
Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2
(604) 633-2392
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Of all of the Choices Markets in Vancouver I have to chose from, this one get's me every time. It could be the convenience. I can walk here, I can ride here, or when I drive, and in the miserable autumn rain, yes I do drive - I always seem to find…More »
11. Garden Back To Eden
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Name a tomato or a recipe made with tomatoes and I probably love it. You might catch me eating a tomato like an apple, slicing them on bagels, or just on toast with mayo, on salads, in sauces of all kinds, in soups....if I were a vegetable or fruit…More »
12. Jackson's Meat Deli
If only you could see my excitement when I walked through the new double doors of Jackson's this morning. Eyes open, big grin, a rumble in my tummy just from looking at selection.
This is a fully stocked meat shop, even bigger than Market Meats and…More »
13. Famous Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I go out of my way for bulk foods! I don't know if I'll ever need 10kg of quinoa, but it's sure great to know I have the option. With aisles and aisles of reasonable priced spices and grains and cans of beans, veggies and fruits this is the cooks…More »
14. Market Meats
I was a vegetarian in a past life. There I admit it! And there are many nights where there's no meat on the menu (at my eco-friendly conscious request, of course!). But when I am doing a cook up, I want to know that the meat is quality, fresh and…More »
15. Save On Foods
It's like a trip down memory lane, except brighter and bigger than I remember it.
In need of some quick bites to bring to a party I navigated my way into the always hellish parking lot at Pinetree Village and steered into a cramped stall.
Breezing…More »
16. Super Valu
In the past 3 days, I've been to Super Valu 3 times. Why? Because I'm forgetful when it comes to baking supplies. Please note, the only time I go to Super Valu is when I'm in a jam. It's as budget as it comes inside. Fluorescent, smelling of stale…More »
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3/5/2009
Welcome to the grocery store I stop in at when I'm late, I've forgotten an ingredient and am willing… Read more »
17. Frogfile Office Essentials
Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4
(604) 669-5949
Category:
Office Equipment
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
No need to visit their street address- you can make all of your purchases online. Catering to businesses, Frogfile offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the big box stores like Staples or Grand and Toy. They have hand selected all of…More »
18. My Local Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
(604) 221-7088
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Organic coffee is served piping hot.
A couple feeds each other a bliss ball at the till.
At the sugar nook, a debate regarding the merits of brown sugar vs raw sugar ensues... raw sugar wins.
The bopping kitchen pumps out eggs on toast and sammies.
A…More »
19. Liquor Stores-Government
Vancouver, BC V6E 1Z7
(604) 660-4569
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
Less bustling than its neighbour at Davie and Cardero this liquor store reminds me of what old BCL's were. The visualization is pretty easy since they haven't done much to spruce up the place: bars on the windows, blase looks on bored employees faces…More »
20. Sejuiced Vegetarian Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
(604) 730-9906
Categories:
Caterers,
Vegetarian,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Healthy, hearty and happy, I lounged at Sejuiced this past week, content on munching and typing (picked up free Wi-Fi from next door Jitters). The space is clean and bright, and outside of the noise from the juicer, very quiet. I think everyone else…More »
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