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1. Ping's Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
(604) 873-2702
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Sorry folks, even though I wanted to desperately like this place, I'm going to have to go against the grain of positive reviews. Japanese comfort food in an izakaya environment outside of downtown? The ironic nod to the Chinese cafe that used to…More »
2. E Tea
Vancouver, BC V5M 2Z1
(604) 453-1832
Mushy pearls and some funky tasting almond milk tea - I could taste corn? MK's watermelon slush was watery, under-sweetened and looked like crushed ice, when we protested they made a slightly-less-crappy-but-still -crappy watermelon slush. I didn't…More »
3. O'Hare International Airport
One of my most hated airports - this airport is my damned nemesis.
- nearly every flight of mine that routes through O'Hare has been delayed/cancelled - weather problems ALWAYS. I avoid this flights through O'Hare whenever possible
- no smoking area…More »
4. Fabric Nightclub
This is probably the hot Asian club at the moment - think Atlantis back in the day. However, this place sucks. Scowled faced tough guy wannabes on the walls hovering around young Asian teens in all black travelling in tight herds all in a…More »
5. Dipt
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1T9
(604) 669-9990
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown
DipT is a necessary evil for me at times. As a sneakerhead, they probably have the biggest selection of Jordans and AF1s in Vancouver. They also stock a lot of accessories and gear (from custom fitteds to Crooks/TBG to LRG/Enyce/Rocawear) in a lot…More »
6. No 9 Restaurant
When I first discovered #9 (many moons ago) - I loved this place. Cheap Chinese restaurant open 24 hours? It was a dream to me. One of my picky friends thought he had the best breakfasts he's ever had here.
However, after a few bad experiences,…More »
7. Po King Seafood Restaurant
While the Seinfeldian Soup Nazi can get away with rude service because of his life-changing soups, Dim Sum Nazi has even less charm and only cheap and huge dim sum unworthy of the agitation you will experience. An emotional rollercoaster for this…More »
8. Pier 73
Richmond, BC V7B 1C7
(604) 968-1178
Categories:
Seafood,
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: YVR
Wow - what shitty service. Shame - this pub actually has a pretty decent view - it's close to the airport and overlooks the water. I like looking out the window and seeing airplanes and boats - and I'm sure this joint is quite fantastic in the…More »
9. Olympic Cauldron
The Olympic Cauldron sits just east of the new Olympic convention center and has the waterfront as a backdrop. It will remain as a permanent fixture after the Olympics (albeit, the flame will be snuffed out). The structure itself is quite…More »
10. Tom & Jerry's Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 251-4141
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I live right around the corner from Tom & Jerry's for years and I have been in once and never been back since. Wouldn't eat here even if it was free - and I mean it because I have refused.
Came here with some coworkers a couple years back as the…More »
11. Bodies: The Exhibition
I missed the Body Worlds exhibit the last time it was in Vancouver - so I wandered into here - thinking it was the same exhibit as the Body Worlds exhibit in Vancouver. Boy, was I wrong.
Admission was $19 (which I was told is much cheaper than Body…More »
12. Fatty Cow Seafood Hot Pot
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V2
(604) 568-6630
Categories:
Chinese,
Asian Fusion,
Do-It-Yourself Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Full disclosure: I don't like hot pot. Very few years or so, I get some hot pot and then remember why I don't go for it... at all. It's a like a reaffirmation of my anti-hot pot vow. I know - you're doubting how Chinese I am, but there it is...
…More »
13. Peckinpah
Alright - I guess I couldn't expect too much from a BBQ joint in Gastown. Not even a dedicated BBQ joint - more like a bar specializing in smoked meat, similar to Migz and the now-closed Dix. But my buddy and I are on a quest to find the best BBQ…More »
14. Mongolie Grill
Richmond, BC V6X 3L4
(604) 276-0303
Category:
Mongolian
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Came here with a few friends that have been meaning to try a Mongolian BBQ style restaurant - since Mongolie Grill is probably the most well-known, we decided to hit this Richmond branch.
In short, you grab a metal bowl, walk down the buffet trough,…More »
15. Image Optometry Eye Clinic
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
(604) 253-4912
Categories:
Optometrists,
Ophthalmologists,
Eyewear & Opticians
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
First things first - Dr. Toor is an awesome optometrist. Takes the time to explain what he's doing and by far the most comprehensive eye exam I've had. He did a retina exam, glaucoma test and had me do a visual field test.
You might think that's…More »
16. Tim Hortons
I never understood why people reviewed franchises - until I was recently reminded of this North Vancouver Tim Horton's. As Dan T. says, it dips well below the norm of what you expect from Tim's.
They clearly hate their customers. It's 24 hours like…More »
17. LaSalle Power Co
Chicago, IL 60654
USA
(312) 661-1122
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
A local recommended it to me - but this was a complete miss. Cab driver tells us the club is owned by Michael Jordan. Later, I find out that MJ's restaurant used to stand here. That was... disappointing.
THE GOOD:
Multi-floor club - tons of options…More »
18. Romer's Burger Bar
In short: decent burgers at a premium price.
Alright - my buddy was feening for some burgers and I remember dropping by here once for drinks. I didn't eat my 1st time here, but it seemed like everyone really enjoyed their burgers. So I wanted to…More »
19. Pink Monkey
Chicago, IL 60607
USA
(312) 663-9100
Category:
Adult Entertainment
Neighbourhood: University Village
I came all the way from 'Canadia' - the concept of a BYOB strip club was tantalizing. I'm not much for peelers - but BYOB? Fuck yeah! I had to give that a shot.
$30 cover charge. $20 for all-you-can-drink mixers and ice. Hmm - pretty steep - but…More »
20. Schanks Sports Grill
Huge sports bar inside Starlight Casino - the hook is the mini golf courses throughout the bar and the monstrous projection screens. There's plenty of pool tables as well.
I like bars. I like casinos. And moderate-priced drinks in a Canadian casino…More »
21. Super Bored - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M2
(604) 873-2293
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
The closest Vancouver has to a full-on Sanrio (of 'Hello Kitty' fame) clothing store. Ideal place if you want to dress like a Taiwanese pop star and/or love wearing uber-limited streetwear labels *cough* hypebeast *cough*... and you're are skinny…More »
22. Portland International Airport
Unfortunately, I had to route through PDX for the final leg of my trip. I skipped the bountiful duty-free stores in SJO and DFW since I didn't want to check my duty-free booze (which I would have to due to the liquid carry-on restrictions). Bad…More »
23. Blarney Stone
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1
(604) 687-4322
Categories:
Dance Clubs,
Pubs,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Okay - since Three Lions Pub didn't have the best TV setup during our last football outing - my friends and I went to Blarney Stone to watch England implode against Germany. My buddy was excited since BS (teehee) was touted as 'England House 2010'.
…More »
24. Kintaro Ramen Noodle
Everyone that brings me here usually have some fond memory of Kintaro - either they used to live/work by here or they have proclaimed it their favourite ramen joint. Honestly, I never saw the big deal.
My first time here? It was a hot summer day and…More »
25. Speakeasy Bar & Grill
Dead bar - almost completely empty - but I never even knew this place existed until I park my car out front and realized I was thirsty. Specials posted on sandwich board outside aren't actually the specials.
Come here if you enjoy sitting in an empty…More »
26. The Factory
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L5
(604) 669-9463
Categories:
Restaurants,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
My buddies and I stumbled into this place - we needed to wet our beaks and this was one of the few places on the strip that didn't have a lineup or was packed to capacity.
We got a heated outdoor patio seat - which is good for people-watching and yet…More »
27. Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant
After finding out my favourite Korean drinkhole down the street, E Hwa, stopped serving alcohol for the night - we stumbled down Robson in search for Korean food and one last drink. Jang Mo Jib (no, I will not abbreviate it out of respect to…More »
28. BG Urban Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1E4
(604) 681-3338
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Not sure if this is some kind of an offshoot of the franchise or the entire chain is undergoing an image change - but all the signs said it was 'BG Urban Cafe' with no references to 'Bread Garden' - like how "Kentucky Fried Chicken" turned into…More »
29. Tapioca Express
Richmond, BC V6X
(604) 278-4998
Yet another bubble joint in Richmond, what sets it apart is the counter/cafeteria/food court style service. Unfortunately, that's about it.
Walked in here and expected to be seated from the staff behind the counter. After a few moments, I noticed…More »
30. Momofuku Milk Bar
New York, NY 10003
USA
(347) 577-9504
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: East Village
I'm not a sweets/dessert guy - but since Milk Bar was across the street from my satisfying lunch at Ssam - I decided to pop by.
Once I realized they served Stumptown coffee (my favourite) - I decided to grab some dessert before I headed to the park.
So…More »
31. San Francisco Soup Company
In the words of Seinfeld's Steinbrenner:
"Bread bowl, George. You'd eat the chili, then you'd eat the bowl. Nothing more satisfying than looking down after lunch and just seeing a table."
Unfortunately, I got the clam chowder - which sucked. I'll eat…More »
32. Uncle Willy's
They say you should never meet your childhood heroes... however, I doubt many heroes can be called 'ghetto-licious'.
Being part of a traditional first-generation Chinese family, Uncle Willy's was probably my first exposure to buffets and Western food…More »
33. Burrard Bridge Marine Bar & Grill
Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7
(604) 676-2337
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Also known as 'Pirate Pub'... strange angle really - pirate inspired interior and heavy emphasis on rum-based drinks. Remove the alcohol and it's like a cheesy fun centre for kids. But it's just the decor - I half expected the staff to be dressed…More »
34. The Home Depot Canada
Vancouver, BC V6A 4G4
(604) 608-1423
Categories:
Nurseries & Gardening,
Building Supplies
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
Bleh - Home Depot - you used to be so much better.
This HD used to be 24/7 - in my manic moments of creativity in the middle of the night, I loved strolling in here in the wee hours of the morning and picking up my tools and supplies. You know you're…More »
35. Ebisu On Robson
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Y4
(604) 689-8266
Came here recently for lunch during the Olympics - as I mentioned in my original review, this Ebisu is very drunk-centric so it was interesting to see what it was like in the daytime. The food was a significantly cheaper during the lunch menu -…More »
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11/26/2009
Ebisu on Robson is a Japanese-style izakaya (pub) - being very similar to Guu or Hapa. Unlike their… Read more »
36. Flash Taco
The bar is set pretty low for me for ghetto taco joints. Stumbling drunk around Wicker Park - I asked a bouncer for a good place to grab a bite. When he said there was a taco joint around the corner - I was elated. Finding late night Mexican food…More »
37. The Press Box
Vancouver, BC V5K
(604) 252-2690
Categories:
Lounges,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
First thing, I'm not sure why this is classified as a dive bar (unless my taste is that skewed). Perhaps it was classified before it's renovations - but the place is decently slick.
However, it does feel like a dive bar or one 'in the making' - show…More »
38. Steamrollers Robson
Horribly inconsistent - sometimes it's quite alright, other times the ingredients are nowhere near fresh. Dry beef kills an otherwise good burrito (which I don't understand how that could happen as it is usually busy).
I think it's a big hit with the…More »
39. On & On
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 251-6775
Category:
Shopping
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I am convinced this store is a front of some kind - I just can't find out for what and why.
This store stocks men's 'mainstream' streetwear/urban clothing labels such as LRG, Artful Dodger, Avirex, Sean John, Rocawear, etc. - on my last visit, there…More »
40. Headquarter Retail
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z1
(604) 688-0406
Category:
Men's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Little boutique shop on Burrard stocking limited vinyl toys, clothing and accessories (Kid Robot, OriginalFake, J-Money, Porter, etc.) and a small collection of shoes (the odd limited Nike here and there). This is store is apparently a chapter of…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I LoveIPAs, Japanese curry, banh mi, pho, cheesecake, xiao long bao, BBQ, roasted duck and pig, zarusoba, wagyu beef, sneakers, hats... lamp... chair.
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