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 1. Café Deux Soleils

2096 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
(604) 254-1195

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  10/9/2010

I used to be all about coming here on a packed out Thursday night to hear random artists sing about requited/unrequited love, roadtrips to Manitoba, cheese, etc., Lately, though, it takes a lot to bring me back. I fully enjoy their veggie burgers,…More »

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 2. The Royal Canadian Legion

1407 Laburnum St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3W4
(604) 738-4142

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

Pure freaking magic.

Want to know what made my Canada Day for 2010? It wasn't the deericious grub that Nimby Burger handed out on Kits beach that day, it wasn't the random Canada T-shirts that were given out (though as you can tell I am the world's…More »

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 3. Café Barcelona - CLOSED

1049 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 909-2223

Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

3.0 star rating
  10/13/2010

Came here last night for the open mic show. The music was fantastic. The food, on the other hand, was average. Nothing was wrong with it, but nothing was worth writing home about, you know? Yet I am at home, writing about it to you. Weird.

We…More »

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 4. Splitz Grill

4242 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9711

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Burgers

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  9/29/2010

Rustic good times! I love the lentil wrap at Splitz Grill. Cheap, the toppings are fresh, plentiful, healthy and delicious.  Come here for casual, cheap healthy-ish eats! I got hooked on this place from it's flagship hub in Whistler, and am happy…More »

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 5. Chronic Tacos

382 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P8
(604) 709-8226

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

Dang.  This place is good.

My friend and I visited in the lineup of what seemed to be, loyal regulars (after only 2 weeks!!). Once at the front, the gregarious staff toasted up my tortillia (making it all fluffy and crispy) before loading it up with…More »

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 6. The Mermaid Cafe

3919 Knight St
Vancouver, BC V5N 1G5
(604) 569-1191

Category: Internet Cafes

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  5/31/2010 First to Review

*** The Owner wrote me to invite me back and to make things right, so I will go back to check it out.  Really appreciate his kindness in contacting me.  Very nice**

I was really looking forward to the opening of this cafe today.  I realize that there…More »

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 7. The Roasted Bean Cafe

1475 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R6
(604) 569-2278

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2010 First to Review

Gosh!!  The soup here KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF!!!  Absolutely hearty, deeericious, and fresh tasting.  The sample of coffee I had was smooth and tasty too.  I can't wait to come try more!  The decor:  classy-- it really stands out in this neighborhood…More »

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 8. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

deeeericious!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 9. Ba Le Sandwich Shop

701 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322

Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2010

#2 Grilled Pork sandwich + Viet iced coffee = my constant craving!!!  My friends and I can't get enough of this place... it's evil... pure evil... Thanks for getting me addicted Ainsley!!!!  ; )

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 10. Dragon Ball Tea House

1007 King Edward Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1Z3
(604) 738-3198

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Cambie

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/22/2011

Whew! Back to their usual awesomeness. Dragonball rules again!

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/7/2011

    I can't believe it! I just had my first bad pearl experience here! I ordered a fresh kiwi slush with… Read more »

 11. Ya Ya's Cafe & Bubble Tea

1020 Howe St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
(604) 568-4875

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2010 First to Review

Ok.  
So this little hole in the wall cafe rocks my socks.  Almost all the food is baked and prepared by the owner, Vicky, a sassy Philippino lady who will steal your heart from day one.  I freakin' love this woman!!  Many times she'll spoil regulars…More »

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 12. Cliffhanger Climbing

3771 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC V6V 2L9
(604) 276-0012

Category: Climbing

4.0 star rating
  11/16/2010 First to Review

I hate exercise. It's boring. It's painful. I don't do it. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a way to build muscle while having fun. Saweeeeet!

So last night was my second time visiting Cliffhanger in RIchmond. Being a newbie to climbing, I don't…More »

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 13. Memphis Blues Barbeque House

1342 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 215-2599

Category: Barbeque

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  2/19/2011

If your parents are like mine, they love White Spot. It drives me nuts. I've got no beef with the Spot, it's just that my parents could go there any old time when they're home in Kamloops. The fact that I have *so* many places I've been dying to take…More »

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 14. North Shore Paintball

100B Lower Capilano Road
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P6
(778) 896-6772

4.0 star rating
  2/21/2011

I've paintballed (is that a verb?) in Kamloops, Regina and Vancouver, indoor and outdoor and North Shore Paintball is a real treat. I'm not an expert shoots-man (more of an expert 'hides-man') but I had a blast and that certainly counts for…More »

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 15. Creekside Community Centre

1 Athletes Way
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A6
(604) 257-3050

Categories: Leisure Centres, Gyms

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  2/27/2011

Great & spacious community venue with a view of the water. BALLER! The free parking and newness of the facility seems surreal. Clearly I need to buy a unit in the Olympic Village.

This venue has private rooms fit for fitness classes, private parties…More »

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 16. Richmond Pro Badminton Centre

5800 Minoru Blvd
Richmond, BC V6X 2A9
(604) 231-0999

Category: Sports Clubs

Neighbourhood: Golden Village

5.0 star rating
  2/28/2011

I came here on a date once and it was *so* much fun. I mean, who after a snazzy dinner date expects to lace up some rented sneakers and swing at birdies until 1am? The whole energy of the place is positive, with competitive young folks burning off…More »

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 17. SD Galleria + Sushi Lounge

4316 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9866

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I will tell you in point form why SD Galleria is my new fave late nite East Van chillout spot:

-So cheap
-The beats kept me awake and pumped.
-Service is OFF the hook. Note: Our server was wearing the most amazing ring that she made herself. Please buy…More »

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 18. Semperviva Yoga Centre & Store

2608 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G3
(604) 739-2009

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  4/10/2011

Can I just say that this place is simply magical at 7pm in springtime. MAGICAL.

Picture this: you're chilling on a mat, the sun is setting, candles are lit, pink crystals are glowing.

Ohm...

I'm no hippie but boy was I having some kind of 'I am at one…More »

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Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

insanely gooey flavorful food, ethnic food, deals, roadtrips, pranks, guitar, adventures, craziness, friends, buttons, laughter.

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Kamloops, BC

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I'm tweeting @fairlite or pulling pranks that make mom proud.

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Blue Like Jazz

My First Concert

Charlotte Diamond... je suis un pizza....

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Zoolander and/or the Miracle Maker

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Butter Chicken.  At least that's what I'm craving right now....

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Richard Simmons melts my heart.

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Waffle sando's at Miura!!!  Oh my gosh. And MACADAMIA BUTTER- to die for!!

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