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Sogra. So-wha? That's right: the Granville-Broadway area.
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1. West Restaurant + Bar
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J4
(604) 738-8938
Categories:
Restaurants,
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
What can you say about West that hasn't already been said before? West had its day when Hawksworth was the ultimate chef; now, it's just okay. The interior has been updated with a beautiful wall mural and lighting, and the bright array of...dildos…More »
2. L'Occitane
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
(604) 734-4441
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Just a note...manager did call me back and left a message, so I thought that this should be mentioned. She was very nice and told me she couldn't exchange the cream. (ok, fine).
So I took my purchases (even those purchased in Canada,) to the US, and…More »
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4/4/2012
The ladies were at first very nice and helpful, but when I tried to return a cream before purchasing… Read more »
3. Purdy's Chocolates
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J1
(604) 732-7003
Categories:
Desserts,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Still my fave. place to get chocolates in Vancouver. It might not be the most decadent compared to so many, but you really can't go wrong with anything here. My fave remains the chocolate pb anything. The mint melties are so good, and so is…More »
4. Starbucks Coffee Company
Vancouver, BC V6H 4H7
(604) 732-8961
Category:
Food
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
This SB is pretty busy and has a cold atmosphere that makes me never want to linger.
The baristas are just okay, and they do have their $1 muffin deal right now until the end of the business week. The banana-choc.chip muffin tastes stale. The…More »
5. Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 731-4687
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
This seems to be listed under both the Stanley and the Arts Club; no matter. I'm not surprised that there aren't more reviews here, but I'm hoping that they'll work on gaining the support of the younger set (by younger I mean under 50 crowd).
This is…More »
6. Cactus Club Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6J 5K9
(604) 733-0434
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Oh great, another review of a chain restaurant; but wait!
Since today is Superbowl Sunday, if you are looking for the no-brainer place in Sogra, this is still one of the best picks (if not the best) for: calamari, mini burgers, big screen tv's and a…More »
7. Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, BC V6H 1P1
(604) 738-3107
Category:
Drugstores
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Ok, I've had enough of this place already. Grabbed the wrong "sale" tp b/c it was mislabeled and charged over DOUBLE the price for a lesser value item. ($12.99 instead of $4.99. Wtf?) Can we say price gouging? Only discovered 10 minutes later. Yes,…More »
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1/23/2012 First to Review
Shoppers just up the street was always so busy. So they opened up this new one so it would… Read more »
8. Banzai Hair Studio
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J5
(604) 731-1550
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Wow, too bad about all of the filtered reviews! Not sure why they'd need to review themselves; I haven't been this satisfied for a looong time!
Mine is for the blow out special only!
Yesterday, being a holiday, I could barely find anywhere to go that…More »
9. Williams Sonoma
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J6
(778) 330-2581
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Such a beautiful store that makes me wish I enjoyed cooking more.
The free classes held weekly are great, too. But why does even healthy food have to be made with so much oil and flour? Like all of us Yelpers, I love eating out, so I'm willing to…More »
10. Sparkle Nail Salon
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G6
(604) 739-9269
Categories:
Nail Salons,
Hair Removal
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
After the unnecessary length of time that I experienced at my last waxing, sadly, I have to reduce this thread (since that's what it's becoming) back down to my original three. Don't get me wrong; they really do try and they are nice and friendly.
If…More »
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1/6/2012
Really is now my go-to place.
It's sorta spendy, though but not unlike all Nail places in Vancouver,… Read more »
11. Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J6
(604) 738-3107
Category:
Drugstores
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Typical shoppers. Always lined up. Convenient for a quick stop when in the area. But I'm always accosted by homeless people when entering, which can be a bit sad at times.
Pretty small overall, and certainly not as good as the London Drugs in the…More »
12. Luke's Corner Bar & Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
(604) 733-5699
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I have to say that I was in the 'hood and I decided to give this place another chance. And you know what? I am really glad that I did.
The service-Way better; just as good as anywhere else in the neighbourhood. The waitress was quite friendly and…More »
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9/16/2011 First to Review
Surprised to be the first to review this in no-fun-sogra but I was excited to try it out. It is run… Read more »
13. Joey Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H4
(604) 732-5639
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Always consistent service and food and friendly staff.
Many people forget about the patio upstairs. It's in the shade, but it's nice to go in the evening when there isn't any sun. And since it's upstairs you don't notice the Broadway "traffic" as…More »
14. Slingers Mobile Food
Well, I sent my reliable source and a friend back here today (I wasn't close by). He really liked the veal sandwich, and the owners are wonderful. We both think the truck would do even better if they chose a consistent theme, however, which seems to…More »
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5/21/2011 First to Review
I was excited to try my first Vancouver food truck. I had such high hopes after reading such… Read more »
15. Pure Nail Bar
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
(604) 730-1178
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Service has actually really improved here. They started me 15 minutes late, but they did a pretty good job. Mind you, I know which esthetician to avoid here, too.
They no longer play SATC incessantly. Amen to that!
They even touched up my toes for…More »
16. Meinhardt Fine Foods
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J8
(604) 732-4405
Categories:
Delis,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Why, oh why do I return? Because not unlike a high end boutique filled with a bit of expensive "ugliness", everything here still "looks" good, at least upon first glance. So unless I'm lying to myself, it's bumped back up to a two star.
But when you…More »
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6/27/2011
Ok, I admit it. I had to return out of convenience.
This time I received snotty service from the… Read more »
17. Suika
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6
(604) 730-1678
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
When I visit a Japanese place where I'm the only Caucasian there, (which was actually extremely surprising, but that's another story) I take that as a good sign. Not so much in this case, but maybe they know something that I just don't. I loved the…More »
18. The Academic Public House
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9
(604) 733-4141
Categories:
Pubs,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Wow! Even after a long night of partying after the game, this place is AWFUL.
The poutine ('cuz that's what you order at that hour) tasted like petrol. Not gas, but petrol (if there is a difference). There was dark liquid poured on the fries that…More »
19. Anthropologie
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
(604) 734-2529
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Beautiful clothes and store.
Totally overpriced. And I have no problem spending money on clothes at high end boutiques, but wait--is this really a high end boutique?
But at least there are the shoes. I have beautiful shoes from here. Oh, not from this…More »
20. Toys 'R' Us
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
(604) 733-8697
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
A terrible store with long lines and scary looking aisles. Nothing like the Toys-R-Us in the US where stores are clean and deals are plentiful.
Every time I've gone in here (to the Babies-R-Us side) I have waited forever and wondered how the heck I'd…More »
21. Starbucks Coffee Company
Vancouver, BC V6H 3H8
(604) 736-8666
Category:
Food
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I have so had it with this place.
I purchased a via that was so dried up it wouldn't come out of the package. I brought it in with the box. (Luckily, I kept it). Here's the convo:
Me: "I purchased this and it's dried up. I'd just like to exchange it."'…More »
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9/21/2011
Well, the barista might have just read my review, because he's since changed. He gives out receipts,… Read more »
22. Bella Pizza
Vancouver, BC V6H 2V2
(604) 732-6565
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Rude proprietor. Shut down before closing hours on a Sat night. Served us cold pizza and charged full price for the last dregs of his frozen tasting pizza. Even after imbibing in a few bevvies, if I hadn't actually eaten in the store I would have…More »
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