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Places So AwfuI I had to Review in Lieu of Therapy
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1. Q Nails
Worst nail place ever. They could not do shellac nails and made my cuticles bleed in pain.
The first lady was nice, but kept telling me how dry my skin was (like I didn't know that already.) She did a terrible job on my toes, too.
The second lady…More »
2. Mr Lube
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y7
(604) 736-6353
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Oil Change Stations
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
So the owner contacted me privately to inform me that "all oil was different." Excuse me? I wasn't talking about the oil at all. It was the flush. Did he even read my review?
When I responded and told him that I'd like a credit or my money back for…More »
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4/4/2012
Anyone who gives this place 4-5 stars either has:
a) no knowledge of cars (cuz boy have I learned a… Read more »
3. The Bibo
Worst service for what was meant to be a casual anniversary dinner. (And yes, we tried La Quercia first; another time, another reso!)
The Don Draperesque waiter was certainly not a welcoming comfort to this place. I can't believe I wanted to go here…More »
4. L'Occitane
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
(604) 734-4441
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Just a note...manager did call me back and left a message, so I thought that this should be mentioned. She was very nice and told me she couldn't exchange the cream. (ok, fine).
So I took my purchases (even those purchased in Canada,) to the US, and…More »
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4/4/2012
The ladies were at first very nice and helpful, but when I tried to return a cream before purchasing… Read more »
5. Nature Living Health
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L8
(604) 736-3003
Categories:
Shopping,
Health Food Store
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Kinda fitting that this place would be located next to Plaisir Sucre, as with its low-carb, mantra, it's gotta be the complete opposite type of business of PS. The shelves were neatly stocked and clean, but judging by the small number of each item,…More »
6. Toys 'R' Us
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
(604) 733-8697
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
A terrible store with long lines and scary looking aisles. Nothing like the Toys-R-Us in the US where stores are clean and deals are plentiful.
Every time I've gone in here (to the Babies-R-Us side) I have waited forever and wondered how the heck I'd…More »
7. Mr Lube
Vancouver, BC V6A 1S4
(604) 251-9855
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Only go here if you've read through your manual. Every Mr. Lube tries to upsell me to a point where it's upsetting.
It's interesting how if you bring a "man" with you the upsell was significantly less but still aggressive enough to be uncomfortable,…More »
8. Bella Pizza
Vancouver, BC V6H 2V2
(604) 732-6565
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Rude proprietor. Shut down before closing hours on a Sat night. Served us cold pizza and charged full price for the last dregs of his frozen tasting pizza. Even after imbibing in a few bevvies, if I hadn't actually eaten in the store I would have…More »
9. Holt Renfrew
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2
(604) 681-3121
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Final update as I couldn't resist taking away credit that is certainly not due!
Tried to return a $650 dollar necklace with original receipt and packaging within two weeks. Even the tag was still on it. I already owned the same one and I wore it as…More »
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7/11/2011
I had to update this because the Calgary store is a five star for both services and prices. Sad that… Read more »
10. Meinhardt Fine Foods
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J8
(604) 732-4405
Categories:
Delis,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Why, oh why do I return? Because not unlike a high end boutique filled with a bit of expensive "ugliness", everything here still "looks" good, at least upon first glance. So unless I'm lying to myself, it's bumped back up to a two star.
But when you…More »
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6/27/2011
Ok, I admit it. I had to return out of convenience.
This time I received snotty service from the… Read more »
11. Hilary Miles Flowers
We ordered flowers for my mom for Mother's Day. Although the bouquets looked lovely in the store, the roses arrived wilted. It was also the smallest $75 bouquet that I'd ever seen, and you expect a bit more than what you'd get when choosing the…More »
12. Petro-Canada
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G7
(604) 736-8504
Categories:
Gas & Service Stations,
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This place thinks that they are the Holt of gas stations.
As many of you know, Petro-Can charges more than most. In this day of overpriced gas, my latest game is "find the cheapest gas." Sometimes, I end up driving all over in this game, and spend…More »
13. Bob Likes Thai Food
Wow, just tried Bob's and what another sad Thai food disappointment in Vancouver. I had high hopes for this place as I liked the simple approach and the unique western name.
We were both starving as we had to wait forever for our menus (we finally…More »
14. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 678-8000
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Finally got my check-in voucher but my friend did not, even though I made a point of emailing (twice) on our behalf.
With this much effort, and the worst frozen-tasting-pizza ever (that was recommended by the waitress) I will not return.
What a…More »
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7/6/2011
Went again last night and sat outside. Weather was perfect and quiet around 930 at night since the… Read more »
15. Timkee Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V6J
(604) 738-8628
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Fairview Slopes
My only one star. :( I just received yet another flyer for this place. The ONE and only time I ordered food from here, I found a big, long, black hair in my food. Now, I know that hair is relatively clean (truly) but I couldn't bear it. And the rest…More »
16. The Dunbar
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G4
(604) 222-9922
Categories:
Pubs,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
This place seems to do well only because there is nowhere else for the locals to turn. Well, that's what brought me here, anyway.
I ordered the chicken quesadilla. It was already terrible, but 14 dollars made it taste even worse. It actually tasted…More »
17. Thai House Restaurant
Sorry, but everything I've ordered here has been terrible.
I wish that someone could find me a decent Thai place (can we say 4 stars?) in Vancouver with reasonable prices.
I have all but given up on finding that after every disappointment, and I have…More »
18. Absolute Spa At the Century
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5
(604) 684-2772
I want to like it here, I really do, but every time I visit, something goes wrong in the way of service.
I should have been forewarned when I tried calling, and was placed on hold for 12 minutes. (I timed it). On a rainy Monday morning? Really?
…More »
19. Vera's Burger Shack
Vancouver, BC V6J 1C8
(604) 228-8372
Have you ever been eating something with a group of people and you had to attempt to discreetly spit it out in a napkin since it was so gross and STALE?
Well, I got to experience this yesterday with Vera's "catered" meal! Gross. I don't even know if…More »
20. La Casa Gelato
Vancouver, BC V6A 3R9
(604) 251-3211
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
Wow, my review here disappeared. I wonder why? Perhaps because the ice cream is just not...good.
I used to like this place the first couple of times that I visited. Maybe it was because it was a fun "date" place and It felt like I was going back to my…More »
21. J & L Drive-In
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6J8
(250) 723-6331
While the service was good, this was the worst burger, onion rings and milkshake of my entire life.
MacDonalds and White Spot are five stars compared to this. I am not kidding. The burger was worse than what I imagine I'd find at Costco; the onion…More »
22. Anthropologie
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
(604) 734-2529
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Beautiful clothes and store.
Totally overpriced. And I have no problem spending money on clothes at high end boutiques, but wait--is this really a high end boutique?
But at least there are the shoes. I have beautiful shoes from here. Oh, not from this…More »
Recently updated lists from J N.
Just a "Little" of Italy (29)Or a "lotta" Italy, depending on what your mood might be. I added a few from my fave cities in case you happen to be traveling. |
White Rock: A Little Piece of Paradise Close to Home (8)And closer to cheap gas, too. |
Starbucks (25)We all check them out...admit it! But do we have our faves? Do we know which ones to avoid? Here's my list thus far. |
For the Winers and Wineos (18)The best selections of wines in town |
Minutes in Maui (16)Well, that's what it felt like. Here's the "quick list." TBC. |
Casual Places to Perk up the Senses (38)For a little bit of food and a little bit of drink. This list pretty much applies to every average night. |
Fish no more! (17)Where the sea meets the table from high end to low end. |
Sogra. So-wha? That's right: the Granville-Broadway area. (22)Not to be confused with Granville South--otherwise known as Marpole. A quick glance at my "stars" will tell you that this just might not be the hottest part of town! |
Best Date Night Dinners in the City (26)Some of the popular places to eat from dressy to casual; from the best to the no-brainers. |
Anything but Starbucks.... (19)Here's my version: |
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