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Christine "comma wrangler" R.'s Profile
Pleasantville
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1. Narrow Lounge
Just being able to find this place makes me feel all cool and in on something. You walk in the door, wondering if you're in the right place, and there's this, yes, narrow room with a great big bar running down it.
There's a definite sense of…More »
2. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This isn't a good place to go if you're monstrously hungry and just want a quick bite to eat ... but it is relaxing. In the space formerly (and temporarily) occupied by Soma, it's an unpretentious little lounge underneath a restored 100-year-old…More »
3. F As In Frank
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 568-5130
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I'm a little scared. No, I'm very afraid. This store has assembled all the bad fashion trends of the late 80s/early 90s. Overalls. Floral print dresses. Southwest-inspired prints and pastel colours. Pattterned silk shirts for men and women. Quilted…More »
4. Chutney Villa South Indian Cuisine
Maybe I'm just more of a North Indian food fan. Maybe I hit Chutney Villa on an off night. Maybe ... I was just whelmed.
I've had Chutney Villa bookmarked for awhile. It's a very plain-looking restaurant, just lines of tables and statues of Ganesha…More »
5. Rhizome Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-3166
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Such a lovely warm atmosphere at this cafe just east of Kingsway. They make a very strong margarita too, with a salt encrusted rim, just like back in Mexico. I like a place that can mix a drink without forgetting the alcohol - most Vancouver bars…More »
6. Budgies Burritos
Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9
(604) 874-5408
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Screw authenticity, whatever that means - that's a good burrito. To wit: rice, refried beans, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream and some other fixins' plus a sprinkle of cilantro all wrapped up in a flour tortilla and warm and freshly made and…More »
7. Our Town Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 879-1924
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This coffee shop plays hosts to tons of local events and meetups, but it's also just a really nice place to hang out by the window with a cup of tea. The coffee is organic and fair-trade (natch) and the goodies are fresh-baked. They're also licensed…More »
8. Pan-O-Pan
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 879-9146
Categories:
Caterers,
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
When friends of ours got married, they called Marta Pan to do the catering. And are we glad they did - the food at the wedding was spectacular, from the trays of passed appetizers to the served buffet of above-and-beyond chicken and salmon and…More »
9. Caffe Barney
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Caffe Barney on Main Street always looks so packed during the day. Every time I walk past it on sunny days, the people on the patio seem perched on the railing like birds ready to swoop.
At nighttime, it's quieter. The patio is closed, and the room…More »
10. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Monday's Trivia Night at Cascade Room is awesome! We thought we weren't going to get in, but the *lovely* staff squeezed us in. And guess what (brag brag brag) our four-person team tied for first place, losing on a tiebreaker question: what was the…More »
11. Burgoo Bistro
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
When I cook at home, I love one-pot dishes that are served over rice or pasta or whatever grain is culturally appropriate. So I had been wanting to try Burgoo for some time, because frankly, one-pots like stew, curry, and soup can be a lot of work!
I…More »
12. The Five Point
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
(604) 876-5810
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Hip without being intimidating, casual yet wrapped in wood panelling, leather and crystal (as in chandelier), the Five Point is a great place to take your hunny and share some delicious food.
If I lived closer by, I'd probably come here a lot more…More »
13. Bello Wedding World
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M6
(604) 872-1245
Categories:
Bridal,
Makeup Artists,
Photographers
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
It happened quite awhile ago, but the people at Bello Wedding World were so awful that I still give the store a finger when I walk past. Shopping is never my favourite activity, and shopping for a wedding dress is especially anxiety-inducing. My…More »
14. Two of Hearts Boutique
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 568-0998
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Super cute boutique run by two Vancouver designers who make figure- hugging yet flattering clothes in sustainable fabrics. Subtle cowl necks, wraps and ruffly bits on the tops and dresses, with only the slightest tinge of tight, tight pants you may…More »
15. Front & Company
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 879-8431
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Front sure does have a lot of stuff to look through, the lot of it very affordable and wearable, and that was just the new stuff. Cute wallets and and shoes and purses and accessories, too.
I started getting loaded down with hangers for try-on, but I…More »
16. Barefoot Contessa
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N8
(604) 879-1137
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
This is definitely the shop to go to if you want to be kitted out like a girly-girl. Racks of floaty dresses, ruffles and lace, satin and sashes. Even their maxi dresses, a fashion abomination generally, are cute. And I loved the kids corner,…More »
17. Helen's Grill
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-4413
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I like going to Helen's for breakfast because they serve good straightforward food that you might get at a truck stop way, way, way out of town. I'm hungry, I order eggs and bacon, it fills me up. Nothing fancy, just honest home cooking, except I…More »
18. The Grind & Gallery Coffee Bar
The tea selection is very good, and I like how they put the choices right there at the counter, rather than on some distant bulletin board. Tea is my old lady drink, and I hate having to squint to see what my options are. Rant over.
The Grind is open…More »
19. Montmartre Cafe
I adore Montmartre, not just as a nighttime cafe/restaurant, but also as a venue for Vancouver's literary happenings. The cafe has a small stage near the door that is perfect for open mikes, readings, and music by small-ish bands. I've mostly been…More »
20. Re-Entry Espresso - CLOSED
Tara nails it on the head with "underwhelmed." Me too. My friend suggested this Main Street spot as a meeting place, assuring me of it's cool vibe. Cool was right: my tea was served barely lukewarm and I sat there shivering under an air conditioning…More »
21. Three Bags Full
It's fall - time to get knitting!
I used to travel all the way out to the knitting shop in West Van for my yarn, but ever since someone pointed out that the majority of that shop's yarn was cheapy acrylic blends, I realized saving money on yarn is…More »
Recently updated lists from Christine R.
Star for a day (6)Wake up in the morning, where the hell's my coffee, gee I gotta check out Yelp ... and when I look around I see that today's ROTD is me! Wait! Now people are complimentin', my day's a little brighter and I thank you, Yelp. |
Date Night (18)"What's the point in going out? We're just going to end up back here again." Keeping monogamy from monotony, one shared appetizer at a time. |
Bright Lights, Royal City (50)Places to go and things to do in New Westminster, BC. It's a weird place but it kinds of grows on you after awhile. |
One on the town (23)Lunching with my inner Earl Camembert. |
30 days later (14)The Yelp Challenge is on! Go Vancouver! |
Mountains, Water, Trees (10)My favourite places around Vancouver to run and play and tralala the day away. |
Irraishaimase! (17)Japan doesn't feel so far away when I'm at these spots for sushi and a whole lot more. |
Good times and great drinks (7)Pisstanking and pounding back watered-down cocktails and urine-fodder beer is for amateurs. These are the places to go for great cocktails, wine and beer, grown-up style. |
It's all about the dog (10)No sense in denying my life tends to revolve around a large and energetic dog. Here's where we go to tend to her every need... and some places to avoid. |
Bad tables in nice restaurants (4)I made reservations. So why am I sitting next to the kitchen or bathroom? |
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