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Patio Season Comes to Vancouver
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1. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
(604) 669-1940
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: West End
True to form, Joe Fortes was full of business-esque lunchers discussing riveting business policy and office politics over crab cakes. The suits didn't bother me - but the weird confusion about table seating arrangements at the onset did (but I got…More »
2. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A fan still? Yes. You can set up shop upstairs for hours. It's quiet, the wi-fi is reliable and the other peeps are pecking away at their keys while consuming copious amounts of caffeine. Feeling right at home (plus you can order a glass of wine…More »
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4/28/2009
Three of the newest things I now know:
-Railspur Alley is a great place to unwind pre or post hustle… Read more »
3. Burrard Bridge Marine Bar & Grill
Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7
(604) 676-2337
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Thinking I'd relive my previous good experience, a friend and I headed to the Pirate Pub for a drink and some dinner.
Our pitcher of Pimms was delightful, and it's still hard to argue with the position of this patio... it's magical on a hot summer…More »
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5/29/2009 First to Review
What's the funnest part about summer? Sprinklers? Slip and Slides? Road trips? Camping?
No - it's… Read more »
4. The Naam
Oh how you've rescued me so many a late night! With fist-fulls of sesame fries, cheese curds and miso gravy.
I could not survive without you by my side. All of those drunken stupors where you've let me nap on your wooden tables and, with a watchful…More »
5. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This was my first time to the Whip. I loved the atmosphere. At first, I was a little worried that it was so quiet at 9 on a Saturday night. By 10 it was slammed! It got loud--but not so loud that we had to scream at each other. (My pet peeve is…More »
6. The Fountainhead Pub
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 687-2222
Categories:
Pubs,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: West End
three and a half stars..It's an average type of bar, a little sticky with a covered patio and heaters - so it's open all year round. And to prove it, they've mounted the tables to the concrete.
If it weren't for the masses of screens to watch hockey…More »
7. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 669-9030
Categories:
Seafood,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Had I been writing about other Sandbar experiences, I would've been griping about the fact they don't have debit...but they do have credit...and a handy ATM machine that they own. But I'm not...I'm writing about the amazing time I had there last…More »
8. Don Guacamole's
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 569-2295
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: West End
Ole! I say! An authentic Mexican restaurant on Robson Street? No way! With big screen TVs broadcasting Fox World Sports (looked like soccer to me) and tune-age reminiscent of a tequila sunrise, I knew I was in for a treat.
If your name is Guacamole,…More »
9. Six Acres
Lots of beer to choose from. And a drink special on Czech beer on a Friday night, yields no complaints from me!
The space is small and laid back. The windows would likely be fogged up if the door didn't open so often (probably a welcome relief in the…More »
10. Vij's Rangoli
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-5711
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
6 words: Portobello Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper Curry (plus chai tea -best I've had so far!).
I crave it, I eat it, i crave it more.
Lunch or dinner, rain or sun, I love it here. I've taken "boil in a bag market meals" on camping trips. They make…More »
11. Café Zen On Yew
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 731-4018
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
On my quest for the perfect hollandaise sauce to complement my taste for the perfectly poached egg, I tried out Café Zen.
They nailed the poached eggs in my benji-mushroom benny, but the hollandaise still lacks something. Perhaps it was the thickness…More »
12. Atlantic Trap & Gill
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A6
(604) 688-5840
Categories:
Pubs,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A fond HELLO to a dear new friend:
I could sit for hours and drink your draft
Inside at a communal table or outside on your large patio
Being able to park (and possibly leave my car all night long)
Go for a pre-drink before a night of entertainment at BC…More »
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6/20/2009
A fond farewell to a dear friend:
I could sit for hours and drink your draft
Before winding my way… Read more »
13. Incendio West Pizzeria - CLOSED
So convenient that I wish this review could be different. How many times have I walked by (like Nadine N) thinking, "I should really give this place a go." Everything looks good, terrace like patio on the side with climbing vines, pizza doughs being…More »
14. Keg Yaletown
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 633-2534
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
So, maybe I won't ever be a huge "steak and potatoes" kind of gal, nor will I likely become a regular at the Keg, but I have to admit -this location is the swank!
The rooftop patio is romantic and dare I say it blows Joe Fortes patio out of the water…More »
15. The Wicklow Public House
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1
(604) 879-0821
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Such a great location. Capturing as much of the Vancouver sun as humanly possible, I settled in with gal pals on the patio for an afternoon of chit chat.
Perhaps I've become spoiled with all of the amazing micro-breweries around, and the ability to…More »
16. Bridges Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4
(604) 687-4400
Categories:
Seafood,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
2 star? 3 star? Definitely not a 4 star? But I round up - 3 stars it is.
Their canary yellow exterior might make for an obvious meeting point on Granville Island but since I've lived in Vancouver proper, I've only actually gone inside twice.
For the…More »
17. Marmalade Kitchen & Bar
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 689-7800
Categories:
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
Marmalade, I don't mind that you charge a little extra for that kind of water view real estate, skimped on the seasoning for the hashbrowns, used conventional eggs in your benny and housed your meh ketchup in Marmalade branded glass water bottles.
…More »
18. Monk McQueens
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1
(604) 877-1351
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Hanging out with one of my vegan friend always teaches me a thing or two: 1) If you're vegan, you should ask what the fries are fried in (canola oil at Monk McQueens) 2) You should really eat at home, or bring a purse-snack when coming to a touristy…More »
19. Society Dining Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 629-8800
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Lunchtime, Dine Out Vancouver Menu, company of a good girlfriend and a seat on the patio. From the outside everything looked wonderful however, i can't help but humming Kate Perry's, Hot 'n Cold http://www.youtube.com... as I write my tale:
Hot -…More »
20. UYE Sangria Time @ Mis Trucos
Mis Trucos' patio is the perfect place to keep those pitchers of sangria coming! That's what's bringing on this awesome conversation and wicked peeps to hang with on a breezy Vancouver night. Next time, I promise I'll remember to bring a sweater! But…More »
21. Indian Oven Restaurant
Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken and Eggplant - well, hello new lovers! I've been getting to know you well Once last night for dinner and then today for lunch! And I've got to say, you've swept me off my feet.
Because you've got it going on with:
-Dishes…More »
22. The Improv Centre
Vancouver, BC V6H
(604) 738-7013
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Comedy Clubs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The last memory I have of improv involves Junior High School a lot of awkward silences. Luckily, this experience was nothing like those times!
Entering the space, you wouldn't think much of it. Glass doors, a box office and a non descript door leading…More »
23. Gallery Café & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(604) 688-2233
Categories:
Delis,
Canadian (New),
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Oh, Gallery, Gallery, How I wish to love thee,
With your al fresco atmosphere,
Little old society ladies,
And suits and skirts.
But your
Mushy heirloom tomato salad
With soggy, overdressed iceberg lettuce (huh?)
Made me cry. Shame on you for treating your…More »
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