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1. Quik Café
Vancouver, BC V6A 4H3
(604) 688-6009
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Coffee, coffee, coffee. All I need is a coffee. Jumping over puddles, surfing through the Woodwords traffic and then boom! I'm here... ready for my 100th FTR!
Totally laid back, simple cafe. Some pre-made sammies, a panini grill. Cream and milk in…More »
2. Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T5
(604) 879-2494
Categories:
Home Decor,
Lighting Fixtures & Equipment
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
The only place in town where looking up doesn't label you as a dreamer with your head in the clouds. And the only place in town to give me a crick in my neck for the same reason. How I didn't bump into many a look-e-loo while searching for the…More »
3. DeSerres
Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1
(604) 681-7351
Categories:
Home Decor,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
There I was, looking lost, trying to fathom how to create what I could see in my mind's eye and having no luck!
Usually, I suffer through, trying to figure it out on my own -- but the store was quiet and I was pressed for time -- so I asked. And a big…More »
4. Chaise Lounge Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 874-7114
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Can you be sophisticated while scarfing down mac and cheese? Mais oui!
And I'll take a bad ass burger done medium, appreciate being asked! And wait, is that-- no -- OMG, is that a housemade pickle on top? Next time, I'm asking for that times two! With…More »
5. Banana Leaf On Denman
A dinner of Mee Goreng that left me swooning, not sweating; whatever they do to their spice palette is fantastic. It's the type of spice that hits hot but tapers off before your bite is done. Perfect for me as I loathe the lingering burn that…More »
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3/31/2009
Lunch time - no rush, no huge lineup out the door, even for a small space. Just the way I like it!… Read more »
6. The Buzz Café & Espresso Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6
(604) 732-9029
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
In the past number of months, I've found myself soaking in the speedy and free wi-fi at The Buzz on an evermore frequent basis.
I think it's because:
-that free and fast wi-fi can't be beat
-enough plugs
-49th Parallel coffee that is tasty and fresh
…More »
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12/6/2009
Rats, I actually thought I was going to score FTR here! It's been on my list of places to try out… Read more »
7. BeautyMark
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 642-2294
Categories:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Skin Care,
Makeup Artists
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Think back, way back, back in the day when pixie cuts came in again, MAC was the newest thing on the block and Kevyn Aucoin (RIP) was my idol.
Back then, BeautyMark must have been newish too. And through the years, I must admit, I had never been a…More »
8. ReFuel
[in a southern drawl] "We've heard (on this here site) that y'all have some mighty fine looking buttermilk fried chicken. We'll take two orders, and don't skimp on that there gravy."
3 perfectly crispy pieces soon arrived complete with a jalapeno…More »
9. Hapa Izakaya
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 681-4272
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
My usual Yaletown laments of hoity toity snob-foolery were silenced at Hapa's newest location. Warm traditional welcomes were shouted from all corners as we were ushered (and helped) into our seats at the bar.
With smiles from our bartender, I ordered…More »
10. Alenka European Foods
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 879-8079
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Thanks Louise G for highlighting blueberry perogies. I beelined it straight for the frozen foods case, crazed with the thoughts of summertime berries in my mind.
What I didn't realize was that I'd be greeted with such an amazing lady behind the…More »
11. Wanderlust
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
(604) 739-2182
Categories:
Bookstores,
Luggage
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
From the outside, Wanderlust looks smaller than it is. Once inside it's magical doors, you're exposed to a world, literally!
From suitcases to mosquito nets and fast drying underwear (17 countries, 6 weeks, 1 pair of underwear is what the label said)…More »
12. Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Co
Did I really accept the challenge of their beer sampler? At $17.99 it seemed like a deal, and it was. Only problem, I'm a lightweight -- actually, I might go by the nickname "half pint" in some circles. But I just couldn't refuse the tray of brews,…More »
13. The Flying Tiger
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R4
(604) 737-7529
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Our heroine, now Duchess of the Flying Tiger, Crystal, might now travel the world (okay -- just Canada and the US West), but that doesn't stop her from visiting The Flying Tiger TWICE in one week.
And why? With so many dining choices out there? Well,…More »
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6/10/2010
An epic tale continues....
Caught up in eating her way through most of Vancouver's new… Read more »
14. Loving Hut - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 569-3196
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I am not sure why I thought this was an Asian-esque vegan restaurant. Outside of the multi-language bizarre television station Loving Hut is more westernized than anything else.
Nonetheless, even though I was craving a wide variety of stirfry…More »
15. Kitsilano Daily Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
(604) 569-2741
Categories:
Canadian (New),
French
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Every day I get an email that says what the menu is for tonight's dinner and tonight, I just had to try it out.
Tonight I dined on black squid pasta with arugula. Normally pasta is a sure fire fail for me when I order it out. It's generally too…More »
16. Barbara-Jo's Books To Cooks
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 688-6755
Categories:
Bookstores,
Cooking Schools
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Just like selling a house, when it smells like baking you know you're going to make a sale.
The friendliest staff work here - and why wouldn't they? Not only do they get to work amongst oodles and oodles of cook books spanning every genre, but they…More »
17. Beans Central
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 872-3366
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
If you camp out long enough, chances are you'll make a trip to the loo. It's clean, and possibly recently redone. It has an almost "hotel" like feel to it. Plus they have that perfume-y soap that makes you think of the '80s or a hospital, or a gramma…More »
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7/19/2010
I want to pinch your cheeks and invite you to sit for a spell with me, Beans. You're the perfect… Read more »
18. Jethro's Fine Grub
Vancouver, BC V6S
(604) 569-3441
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
Papas Benedict? Who would have thunk that a Benny on a potato skin would be that good? The "fine" folks at jethros that's who! Plus they serve this dish with a generous side of fruit, fresh!
This is the stuff worth leaving dream land for and you can,…More »
19. Honey Gifts
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 708-8065
Sugar, aw honey, honey, you are my candy girl, and you got me wanting you.... http://www.youtube.com...
How can you not sway your hips and jiggle your stuff all the way down the aisle at Honey? The staff is knowledgeable and available but without…More »
20. A Safe Ride
The easiest way to get both car and drunken fools home in one piece. Once we finally found "A Safe Ride" (thank you the Shore 104) all we had to do was make a call. Two awesome people arrived to pick us up, one drove our car, and the other drove…More »
21. Chewies Steam and Oyster Bar
Vancouver, BC V6K 1E9
(604) 558-4448
My first real raw oyster rodeo! Yes, I've had raw oysters before, but always just one or two, never a full plate, served on crushed ice with a generous half of a lemon and three different sauces. I did it. And I did it like an (almost) pro, save for…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, wine pairings, loose teas, sushi, local beer, fab bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
Find Me InHunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...it's because I have a cocktail in each hand.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadFive Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I secretly watch Dawson's Creek and think about Pacey
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Current CrushA monkey on a toilet... nodding