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1. The Irish Heather
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 688-9779
Categories:
Irish,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Shabeen Room, Whiskey Wall,
Nights of drinking games...it has it all.
Oh, bring me your naysayers
Who say "The Heather has changed"
And I'll waltz right past the Heather's bar
Shabeen on my brain
Escaping out back
You'll hear lots of sounds
While your frown…More »
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4/7/2009
A shed a little tear for the move, I admit it. But it's only because of all of my fond memories tied… Read more »
2. 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 »
3. City of Vancouver Archives
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
(604) 736-8561
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is the beat the heat spot! As I sit here in a quiet reading room, surrounded by the pictorial history of our city (and looking at the front entrance of Bard on the Beach) I can't help but think, dang, we live in an amazing place!
Things you…More »
4. 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 »
5. Grace Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 3B7
(604) 839-5780
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
By day, you could walk or drive by it and swear it's an abandoned space. An almost blank canvas if you will. But come nightfall, and the space comes is rich with colours.
A launch pad for artists new to the scene and the host for art inspired…More »
6. Narrow Lounge
Standing upstairs at the Grace Gallery, I am asked if I'd like to go downstairs for a drink. "Of course," I say. I mean, who wouldn't want to go through some back door, past a random bicycle, storage stuff and stark, white walls with pewter doors on…More »
7. 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 »
8. L'Altro Buca - CLOSED
Finally! I get the craving for Italian so I can take L'Altro Buca for a test drive! And, whoa - I'm full!
This is one of those places where the food makes up for everything else that lacks (read atmosphere). My advanced apologies for the slowish and…More »
9. Salt Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Oh how the salt shaker beacon calms my Blood Alley fears. And cheeses and meats nourish both my soul and my tummy. And if I could speak to my flights of wine, I would tell them that I love them and all of the ways they make my taste buds come alive.…More »
10. 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 »
11. Serenity By The Sea Retreat
When you wanna get away from it all to "zen" it up, Galiano Island is a perfect spot. And, if you really want to be away from everything once you're on the island, Serenity By The Sea plays a great host.
From the Seaview Haven Chalet, with it's own…More »
12. So.Cial at Le Magasin - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6
(604) 669-4488
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Late-ish evening, just post a very talkative event, a friend and I took a load off of our sore--stuffed into high heels--tootsies, on their Water St. patio.
Mmmmm fig and curry mussels! Mmmmm frites! Mmmm spicy tomato calamari. And surprisingly -…More »
13. 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 »
14. HMCS Discovery
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
What do quarantines, helicopter launch pads and wedding trees have in common? They can all be found on Deadman's Island of course! Home of the HMCS Discovery, this is where our naval base is stationed (pardon my idiocy, I don't know if they're…More »
15. The One Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
Food and service wise, this "new" restaurant which takes the place of Saiz-z, teeters between a 2 and a 4 star.
Well meaning creative rolls with papaya, tuna and avocado combos make your mouth water just thinking of the explosions of flavour.…More »
16. West Valley
That's right. Come, be intrigued by the produce banking my exterior. The colourful peppers and squash, crunchy enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts, the exotic pineapples and papayas. I can see you judging me by my cover. My fresh and well priced fruits…More »
17. W2 Community Media Arts
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
Definitely DTES meets west side here. The first time I came to this space in October, I had to ask multiple people if I was in the right spot. The W2 could confuse you since right now, it lives in what was an old heritage house across the street from…More »
18. 1067 Jazz Club
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
What's scarier than Blood Alley prior to Salt and Judas Goat taking up shop? Granville's alley between Nelson and Smithe, 10:30 on a Friday night. Drunkards contributing to the puddle population, lurking lunatics and of course, the overwhelming…More »
19. Judas Goat Taberna
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 681-5090
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Pay no mind to the bros waiting in line for the Blarneystone who seem to think Blood Alley is their own private urinal. Conceal yourself!
I look past this public display of disgusting and venture through the door just east of Salt for a little slice…More »
20. Arbutus Coffee
Do children play in their backyard? Are they growing their own veggies? Does a family live upstairs? These and many other questions, like what were they filming here last week, float thru the cherry blossom air as I open the door and set myself up at…More »
21. Mochikas Peruvian Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5
(604) 739-7378
Category:
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
It's tasty, it's friendly, it's totally hidden, inside an auto spa. It looks like a typical little cafe. The tables and chairs are uniform. But there's some subtle differences on the menu. The weekday lunch menu offers traditional paninis alongside…More »
22. Oz Coffee - CLOSED
Sometimes, my favourite ways to write a review is while sitting inconspicuously at the back of the shop I'm writing about. This modern, new and LARGE coffee shop is exactly what this block of Broadway was in need of. From free wi-fi to a slightly…More »
23. Mole Hill Community Housing Society
The Big, the Elusive, the Daunting, 5-0-0
On a recent sunny morning I sat pondering what my 500th review would be about: an awesome meal, a shopping experience, a funny tale of a doctor, a cute childhood memory... and then I realized, I was sitting in…More »
24. W2 Storyeum
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Downtown
What is it about dark, underground raw spaces that sends my spine a tingling and my heart afire? I think it's the memories of awesome parties past, shaken with the anticipation of what could be coming next.
This space is larger than life! It has a…More »
25. Siwash Rock
Usually I wait for a big milestone review to write about a landmark, but my next milestone is a ways away, and, well, I can't contain myself. I'm a girl in love.... with a rock!
That's right! When someone asks me where I'd have my last meal on earth I…More »
26. Purr Clothing
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J7
(604) 742-9880
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Any girl who has the willpower to walk past Purr's 50% off signs is a strong woman in my estimation. Because for me, I'm drawn to Purr like a moth to a flame burning with desire... that's the way love goes afterall :p
With affordable, trendy brands…More »
27. St Francis-In-the-Wood Anglican Church
I hummed, I hawed. Is it sacrilegious to write about a church? Is it a sin to write about a friend's special ceremony? But I couldn't contain myself! Other engaged couples need to know that this place exists! I've had the good fortune to attend two…More »
28. Rennie Collection at Wing Sang
You have no idea what treasures both modern and historical live behind the unassuming doors facing Pender. But a couple of clicks on their website will unlock an hour long tour, complete with a peek at an old school room, a trounce down the old…More »
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