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Reena M's Guide to Kitsilano
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1. Piato Estiatorio - CLOSED
Prologue:
**Why is this restaurant empty on a Saturday night?!**
The logical answer would be because of the fireworks and lantern festival. But it started to rain so heavily, which is what steered us towards dining in. I'm glad we chose Piato. I've…More »
2. Scoop!
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 569-3338
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Still lovin' it!
4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/20/2009
I did the 3 visits in 1 week again.... *sheepish grin* Read more »
3. Tomato Fresh Food Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 874-6020
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was first attracted to this place based on their name, because that's how I choose my restaurants. I loved the name of this place. And after checking out their menu, I was dying to go there! I finally ended up dining at Fresh Tomato Food Cafe in…More »
4. Maude Salon
Vancouver, BC V6J 1K1
(604) 730-9933
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I went back for a second hair cut 3-4 weeks ago again with Linda and I loved it. I've never had so many compliments on any other hair cut as I did this one and I was so surprised! I think I will be frequenting Maude. It's so good!
And the ambience…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/15/2009
Very professional, very experienced, team. I love their environment. I love their service. I went… Read more »
5. Indian Oven Restaurant
I had been to this place quite a few years ago, but I didn't bother writing a review because I didn't know how valid it would be still.
Today I learned that they are very consistent. The quality is still the same as it was in 2003 how I remember it!…More »
6. The Noodle Box
I love this place! It was fun to watch, I liked that it wasn't too formal. The portions are so huge, two people can share one noodle or rice dish easily and be full. Share an appy of roti as well and you'll be stuffed! I took my order to go but it…More »
7. Cheesecake Etc
Vancouver, BC V6H 3E9
(604) 734-7704
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Some of the best cheesecake. I got my friend hooked on this place, who got his friend hooked on it too. It's soooo light an fluffy you can't even tell you're eating a cheesecake (in the dense sense where it feels like you overindulged). I mean, all…More »
8. The Kings Head
You go to this place when you're in the mood to go to a grungy sort of bar. They had a huge screen with the Russia vs. someone (who got their a**'s whooped) game on. The drinks were pretty reasonable, especially given the area. $12 for a pitcher…More »
9. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
The Chocolate Banana Cream Pie is ORGASMIC!
I've had it 3x in my entire life now and every time it gives me the same reaction! I love it!
I actually also recently tried their raspberry chocolate cream pie and it, too, was very delicious. It was quite…More »
10. Abigail's Party
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 739-4677
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Utter disappointment!! I went here for brunch for the first time and had a reasonable level of expectation since dinner here has always been pretty nice.
Let's start with the service: It took forever to get our food!! I think we waited a good 30-40…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/16/2009
I went to try out their new menu the other day and the quality of everything was still really good.… Read more »
11. Darby's Pub
Vancouver, BC V6K 3Y2
(604) 731-0617
Categories:
Pubs,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This place has definitely modernized after the days where it was rumored to be a complete dive bar! The menu was quite up to date, with more than half of it being burgers. The burgers are quite creative though. And they don't come on a round bun,…More »
12. Bin 942 Tapas Parlour - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W6
(604) 734-9421
Category:
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I've been to Bin 942 a couple of times in the past, but not so much recently. From what I remember, they had great food. A great towering spinach salad, delicious fries, A yummy beef tenderloin cooked to perfection, and a nice, juicy cornish game…More »
13. DB Bistro Moderne - CLOSED
The food gets a solid 3.5-4 stars. The pork terrine appetizer was amazing and perfectly executed. All the condiments were made in house. The flavours were all so great and it was so artistically plated. The bread doesn't seem to be made in house…More »
14. Montri's Thai Restaurant
We brought a visiting speaker from NASA here for a BC Food Technologists meeting I was hosting. The food was excellent and the quality was great. Nothing was too heavy or too anything. It was just right.
Went there again a few months later when one…More »
15. The Sushi Bar
Jessie is right, it is a creative sushi joint. It was pretty fresh and tasty. Just the way I like 'em! I ordered the 18 pc combo for $6.50 which originally included a California Roll, yam roll, and tuna roll, but they let me substitute the yam roll…More »
16. Patisserie Lebeau
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 731-3528
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Mmm mmm mmm!! Liege waffles with white chocolate and lemon in the batter! Makes for a cleaner snack to eat and super tasty when you get them to re-heat it. I love this place--sure it's small, but it's perfect!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/28/2009
Good place for yummy waffles! I haven't had waffles this good on this side of the Atlantic (or… Read more »
17. Village VQA Wines
Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
(604) 732-8827
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Maybe it's as good as it gets, but I don't have many other wine stores to compare it to. I'm a huge fan mainly because I ran around to a bunch of different wine shops looking for the Domaine du Chaberton 2007 Bacchus and these guys were the only one…More »
18. Briers Home and Gift
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 730-0379
Categories:
Jewellery,
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This store is great! They have the neatest things and I could spend hours in here just looking at everything. Well maybe not HOURS.... but they have lovely unique necklaces made by local designers, which I love looking at, even if I can't afford it.…More »
19. Regal Beagle
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E4
(604) 739-0677
Wow so much hate for the Beagle! :-S
Well it is a bit loud but it was a good atmosphere for a young crowd. It has a good location, especially now with the 99 B line so close. It's a great place for a few pints, some pub food, and chill with…More »
20. Call the Kettle Black
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8
(604) 736-1412
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I really like this store. I bought one of the more functional tools an Indian woman can have in her kitchen--a garlic mincer! And it's cute because it's shaped like a garlic. You just put the peeled clove in one half, and put the top half on and…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/17/2009 First to Review
This store has some interesting and practical kitchen ware. It can be overpriced though. Some of… Read more »
21. Take Five Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 697-9050
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
You gotta love a $2 latte with a flavour. The espresso isn't the strongest, but it does the job and they even put a design in it! That's what makes this place as good as it gets. You'd be hard pressed to find a $2 latte with flavour & design…More »
22. Barbara-Jo's Books To Cooks
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 688-6755
Categories:
Bookstores,
Cooking Schools
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Great books! Great store for anyone obsessed with food like me! I could probably be here for hours and peruse. What gives it the 5 stars is that they do full cooking demonstration! We happened to go in during one of them and it was interesting to…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/14/2009
This bookstore is fun for those obsessed with food like I am. I bought a really cool cheesecake… Read more »
23. Cuppa Joy Coffee
I haven't been since, so my stars are based on my previous review still.
However, it's not Cuppa Joe anymore... it's "Cuppa Joy" and I removed one star from my review for tackily pasting over the "e" in "joe" with a "y". Why not just rename it…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/29/2009
This is one of my favorite coffee places. I've been frequenting this place since 5 years ago or… Read more »
24. Mantique
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
(604) 732-4455
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I found the jackets/hoodies I was looking for here. The best part was that the sales girls were really helpful. They gave me their opinion on everything and showed me my options. The service was totally 5 stars. But I give the place 4 stars because…More »
25. Linda's Urban Spa
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G5
(604) 736-0030
Categories:
Nail Salons,
Hair Removal
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Went to get some work done... It was alright. Quick, to the point, not sure about painless.
I think for the west end, this is a good option for cheap beauty services. Even with the VIP membership though, it's a little more pricey than what I pay in…More »
26. Cupcakes
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6
(604) 974-1300
I do love this place, but mainly for it's cuteness. I love the cupcakes and the flavours and everything, but I wish the cupcakes were more moist. As it is, the cupcakes taste really dry after a day or two of taking it home.
Anyway, it's good. And…More »
27. Sai-z Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
Being unfamiliar with the sushi scene on W. Broadway, we decided to try out Sai-Z because it looked pretty swanky and their rolls seemed creative from the photos. The decor, ambience, etc. was nice. Props for not using wooden chopsticks, but for…More »
28. Yuji's Japanese Tapas - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 734-4990
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I definitely came here with high expectations. However, I'm beginning to think I should learn how to control my expectations so they're nonexistent. But as a food lover, I find that hard to do.
It was good, don't get me wrong. The plating for…More »
29. Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
I used to think this place was really bad, until I tested out some other latin american restaurants around in Vancouver. See, I grew up in NW U.S.A where we get pretty good Mexican food for really cheap and even some really authentic foods. But now…More »
30. Capers Community Market
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
(604) 739-6676
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I pass this place all the time on the bus and every day I'm staring at their gorgeous flowers for sale. How do they always have them so perfect? Not even a single flaw? I would love to get flowers from here.
The bakery is really nice. I love their…More »
31. Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries
After all these great reviews in mind, a friend and I headed to Sweet Obsession with high expectations. However, both of us were sorely disappointed. :-( Still frowning, thinking about the experience.
Nothing wrong with the service or anything.
Maybe…More »
32. Maurya Indian Cuisine
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
(604) 742-0622
2 years later I decided to give Maurya another shot. I was starving and was on my way to school when I decided to stop for the buffet lunch. They raised the price of the buffet to $13.99 and I really should know better by now because I don't eat…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/28/2009
I, too, was not impressed with Maurya. I went for their lunch buffet, which sounds like a good… Read more »
33. The New Bohemian
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3
(604) 736-7576
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Now it's my turn to review this place...
I thought i would give this restaurant a chance during Dine out Vancouver because their menu looked interesting, despite all the mediocre reviews they're getting. I though... "Hmm, maybe they're trying to…More »
34. Spank Clothing & Accessories
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(778) 371-1305
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I really like the clothing items in here so that, to be clear, gets 3.5 stars (sometimes it's a bit to pricey or outside of my size range... but they're fun to look at). However, I walked in today to see what they had. I was in the market for a fun…More »
35. Paboom Home Imports - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
(604) 738-1050
Categories:
Home Decor,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Love^3 this store!!! I found the cutest elephant salt and pepper shakers here where the two elephants have their trunks intertwined when sitting idle. This store has all sorts of randomly cute house items that can be useful and make excellent gifts.…More »
36. Romer's Burger Bar
Awww... I really wanted to like this place. Maybe it was better when they first opened. In fact, the burger quality itself was quite good. I got the Magic Mushroom burger and my disappointment in it wasn't so much the burger. I blame it on the…More »
37. CocoaNymph
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
(604) 222-4477
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Mmmmm, seasalt and chocolate?! CocoaNymph has made this my new favorite chocolate flavour/theme! It's delicious! And their truffles are all amazing too. So much freshness! This is the first time I've ever LOVED dark chocolate. Otherwise I've always…More »
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Things I Lovedim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.
Find Me Inmy well-stocked kitchen baking up some goodies
My HometownUmatilla, Oregon
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort
The Last Great Book I ReadSecret Daughter
My First ConcertNelly Furtado
My Last Meal On EarthMom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!
Most Recent DiscoveryPisco sours! (how to make them)
Current CrushOrange. Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.