Categories:
Eyewear & Opticians,
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I am shocked more people haven't reviewed Bruce...If it's because you have yet to discover it them get your butts down to Gastown and pay them a visit..whether you need glasses or not..just go!
For the most part I hate wearing my glasses and I used to…More »
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I went into Lark simply looking for a bow tie...and I left with a history lesson about denim...sailors shirts..and much more...
The girl in the store was incredible...sweet...relaxed.. no pressure...just there to help and educate...she mentioned that…More »
Category:
Hardware Stores
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Maybe it's the recession...but I think customer service is actually getting better!! And I find it in the unlikeliest of places...
I went to this super small and home town feeling Rona the other day to pick up some paint for our new office. I usually…More »
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Barbers
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I was in DESPERATE need of a hair cut today....you know when you're talking to your partner and all they can do is stare at your hair with a look of horror..it's time...BUT..my usual stylist and I have been on opposite schedules for months and now…More »
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Oil Change Stations
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Out of any 5 star review I have ever given...surprisingly Mr. Lube is the most worthy...
I have never liked taking care of "car" things....getting tune ups, putting air in the tire...I was born without that boy/car gene..but after my fist experience…More »
As far as cleaners go Carousel is top drawer! In business since the 1950's , Cam and his crew are always ready helpful and reliable...I have used them for cleaning and repairing some garments and I am always thrilled with the results!
Recently, due…More »
Categories:
Nurseries & Gardening,
Building Supplies
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
I thought my mission would be a simple one...all I needed was dirt...how complicated could it be to buy dirt..right?? Well it was much complicated then I thought...but thankfully the helpful staff of Home Depot was there to help!
I was wondering…More »
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown
mmmmmm...I loves me my Luis Vuitton...I drooled over their products for years and when I was finally at a point in my life that I could afford a few pieces...it was truly a miracle day not to be forgot!
I have a few wallets and bags but not a lot of…More »
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
My friends used to rave about Hill's all the time..I knew that it was a local "department" style clothing store that had been in Kerrisdale for ages...but I just never felt compelled to go there...once I finally did I totally understood the…More »
Alright kids...you may need to grab your tissues for this review....
One of my dear sweet cats, Checker, was very ill and diagnosed with liver failure...not a very pleasant thing for her to go through..so I had to make the tough decision to have her…More »
One of the best place to stop on Main for a coffee pick me up or some good nosh...
They have a great range of yummy sandwiches, soups, and fantastic baked goods..and as they should since they are in fact a bakery..I am a huge fan of the little lemon…More »
Category:
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I love a good hat...and as my hair line recedes hats are becoming a very necessary accessory for me...
My sister was in town recently and we did the obligatory Granville Island tour. We headed to the Net Loft first as it's filled with some of the best…More »
Even though I have and have had my fair share of piercings over the years...I still don't like going into piercing places...it's not fear..it's that I never feel cool enough to be in there...everyone one working there is all pieced and tatted...and…More »
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
The hubby and I decided to spend New Years at home together just chillin' and watching the boob tube....it;s a bit of a tradition for us to boycott the New Years party expense..we had started the Lost series a while back and were only half through…More »
The most BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements I have ever seen in Vancouver always come from the Flower Factory...I was shopping on Main with a good friend one day that had been informed that they do most of the arrangements for big business' in…More »
I always miss my Dad and Grandfather when I visit a hardware store...the smell of saw dust and paint take me back to my childhood working in the "shop" with Pop...and every time Grandpa would visit us he could never sit still longer then 5 mins so…More »
My cat has an eating disorder...it's not that she doesn't eat..it's that she's has never met a bag of cat food she didn't like...seriously..she needs some Atkins..or would that be Catkins??
So..coming home one night after work I was greeted with the…More »
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
sooooo...cheese + Meat + Wine + yummy server advised condiments + scary crack ho's in a dark alley full of cat sized rats = the best time EVER!
AND to top it all off..actual good service, which in Vancouver is pretty near impossible to find!!
…More »
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
Royal Bank owns my ass for the next 35 years...I know that's a bit of a harsh lead in to a review but I just say it like it is...it's the truth...between my mortgage, my line of credit and my student loans...RBC will make enough interest off my to…More »
So I found the wickedest ceramic stools that i want to use for coffee tables..I need three..they had two...boooooooooooooooo...but lucky for me a nice young lady offered to call the other HomeSense to try and track one down....I was pretty shocked…More »
This is the nicest HomeSense I have ever been to...it's really clean..they have a greeter at the… Read more »
MY 100 review!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!!
Enter music from the macarena here..."Mexicali Mexicali Mexicali, HEY Mexicali"...you can feel free to do the dance moves as you sing! I don't know why but this is what goes through my head when I think of…More »
I was "put up" in the Westin on a business trip once..I was not living in Vancouver at the time and so they put me in a hotel...I had never stayed in a Westin before but had heard amazing things..."you never forget their beds" a colleague told…More »
This make 5 booze reviews...I'm sorry but I just can't yelp myself..ha ha..get it...I said "yelp myself" instead of "help myself"...alright..moving on then...
Everything Wine does not disappoint..it's a Somali's Mother ship...you name it..they've got…More »
Ok...so Panago just got even BETTER..can you believe it? We just ordered our pizza..it only took like 10 mins for them to deliver it..did they time warp here? And the delivery guy was so awesome..oooing and awwwwing at our place..talking about the…More »
It's a Friday night ritual in my house hold...the Chicken Club with the whole grain crust..'cause… Read more »
I was drawn into Also the other day by their "Take an additional $20 off" sign...unfortunately the only shoes that I wanted were not part of the deal..but I did have a great experience..
The girl that helped me was really friendly and helpful. She…More »
The best little known burger joint Vancouver...if you don't believe me just try and get a seat on a Saturday night at supper time...most nights there is a line out the door!
Moderne Burger is owned and operated by a husband and wife team...they run…More »
Categories:
Accessories,
Lingerie
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Hot Box has some of the best selection in fun accessories for men and women on Main St....this would be the first place I would try to find something fun to add to an outfit... I have mentioned in previous reviews that I am a hat fan and Hot Box…More »
I have been frequenting this location for the past few weeks for my morning coffee and a cookie. I never have to wait in a line up and the lady at the counter is always sunny and polite. I get the same thing every morning so she is now a step a head…More »
My Main Street Mainstays (23)My fave spots in my hood... |
Liquor? I hardly know her! (17)My fave spots to get booze..be it liquor store or cocktail spot... |
Top Restaurants (2)Some of my favorite dining destinations in the city. |
Just Skip It (28)Let me save you the time and agony... |
My Neighborhood (7)My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe, etc. |
Born to Shop (6)It's not easy looking this good! |
USA is A-OK! (7)My fav spots to go when I venture across the boarder. |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Things I Lovemint chocolate, mid-century modern anything, musicals, greeting cards, expensive denim, yelp(duh), bbq anything, my family, trash mags, bad romantic comedies, mowing the lawn, andrew lloyd wright, dairy products, cheap white wine, gossip websites, the prairies, frozen cupcakes, paris, lazy sundays
Find Me InThis poses a good question..have I really found.....me??
My HometownKerrobert, SK
When I'm Not Yelping...is there life beyond Yelping??
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI tell it like it is...
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://marthastewart.com..no judging please
The Last Great Book I Readhmmmmmm...do magazines count??
My First Concertoy...Boys 2 Men
My Favourite MovieAuntie Mame
My Last Meal On EarthIce Cream..cheese...anything dairy will work..
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I own Hillary Duff movies...shhhhh
Most Recent DiscoveryHD TV may ruin some actors careers...WAY to telling for the skin...
Current Crushanyone from True Blood