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1. Cookies By George
Although they tend to be on the losing side of the eternal Cookies v. Cupcakes battle, cookies remain a silent threat and always reliable choice. You can tell the difference when you do the Chinook Half Dozen Challenge: six cookies from George, and…More »
2. Blockbuster
Ahh, the late and lamented. This location was ground zero for my burgeoning love of movies, although they sure didn't make it easy with their endless tapestry of mainstream rabble, occasionally punctured by hidden gems of the…More »
3. Millgreen Wine & Spirits
Dear Angelo,
Maybe try not being a visible minority in a humble neighborhood liquor store late at night?
Thanks,
Gabe
To be fair, this store gets my business solely because of its proximity to my place, but after hearing an embittered old man in a…More »
4. Saucy Bread Company
As far as dining in Chinook Centre is concerned, this is the tops. I rarely buy lunch, but my backroom is a constant revolving door of co-workers coming back with salads, sandwiches, paninis, soups and cookies from this place, and it puts a smile on…More »
5. Dairy Lane Café
I am glad Kat and I got married in August. I could imagine bringing her here for breakfast on our anniversary, and standing for 45 minutes in a blinding blizzard - not my idea of a fun time. The Sunday we came down here was a typical busy period,…More »
6. Sobey's
What could you say about a Sobey's that would convert someone who never shops there? We are Superstore people who happen to live a spit's flight away from a Sobey's (it's true, from the fourth floor and the right salival mix, you could hit their back…More »
7. Urban Outfitters
If not for their low prices, then at least for the abundance of quirky items, does this place deserve four stars. Aside from a standard greeter and the fleeting cashiers, there is little in the way of customer service at this store, which is likely a…More »
8. McDonald's Restaurants
Oh the late night goodness you can have at a McDick's! Our most recent excursion took us here after the Pacquiao/Marquez III fight. Charged with bringing back some McNuggets for Kat, and wishing to avoid the inevitable late-night cramps and sour mood…More »
9. Empire Studio 10
It seems silly to write a review for a theater that has obviously undergone startling changes on the outside (and the last time I was inside, HOLY scaffolding!), but if I can snatch a FTR, I will! HAH!
For what its worth, the old theater was a classic…More »
10. Sakana Grill
Last weekend, Kat and I were hit with post-work hunger pangs - hard. It was a Sunday night, aka. Yr City's a Sucker Time, when nothing at all is open downtown except pubs - and this place. It is hard to say no to a Japanese place that is open late,…More »
11. Starbucks Corporation
Closed under the guise of 'renovation' at the moment, this Starbucks was a necessary evil in Chinook Centre; it was a central location (in front of Zellers), and hence was under a constant deluge of patrons and slowpokes. This stream worked its magic…More »
12. Costco Wholesale
"Are we really gonna be the people with a diaper shed?"
The above, from Modern Family, about sums up the Costco experience. My wife and I have been members since we shacked up, but I could count on one hand the number of times we have been here for…More »
13. Yokozuna Sushi & Grill
At first, it was a quaint suggestion:
"hey, let's drive to Okotoks for D's birthday dinner! There is an awesome sushi place there, you will love it! Their rolls are huge and wicked!" (maybe not verbatim).
We gamely took the challenge, and were largely…More »
14. Cash Converters
An awesome way to waste the time you have to get rid of, Cash Converters is full of secondhand CDs, DVDs, blu-rays, and their recent addition, vinyl. A good subtitle for this place would be Treasure Hunters because not only is it an extremely lame…More »
15. Surplus Freight Furniture
I think this place gets a bad rep from the one unsubstantiated review written by an android: it is not bad! I am not Steve Jobs, obsessed with perfection and unable to choose furniture for my place: after searching around the typical stores for a new…More »
16. Masc Skincare
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G2
(604) 688-4555
Category:
Skin Care
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Men's healthcare and grooming can be a serious business when the guys give it some effort and look beyond their tiny section in Shoppers Drug Mart, or even their token corner of skin products in Sephora. Your horrid Axe sprays and no-name shaving…More »
17. The Darby Arms Traditional House
After starting its reputation poorly in my books with unearned praise for being "authentic" by a so-called expert, and a memorably poor run-in with some naughty fish n' chips (please read Kenny M.'s review for further details, I was there), the Darby…More »
18. Polcan Meat Products & Delicatessen
There must be a cultural divide between Eastern Europeans because no matter how good this place is, it will always be within a Hungarian deli's shade. No doubt that Polcan is packed to the brim with European imported goodies (everything from…More »
19. Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant
Nestled in the Blockbuster strip mall on Canyon Meadows and Bonaventure Drive (oops, former Blockbuster), Sunshine is a no-frills, small Vietnamese establishment that makes up for its simple decor with delicious meals. It is quiet, reasonably priced,…More »
20. Louis Vuitton
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
(604) 488-0602
Categories:
Leather Goods,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Having had some experience shopping for (and selling) higher-end luxury goods, I was pleasantly surprised by the relative friendliness of this sleek and elegant location. LV has an aura around it, of massively over-priced coated canvas goods with a…More »
21. Banana Leaf on Davie
A very tasty and convenient little Malaysian place that we visited when we were in Vancouver - it was actually our lunch on the day we left. A welcoming but dimly lit restaurant with warm interior design and comfortable seats, the food was quick and…More »
22. Karma Fine Indian Cusine
Karma is a small, trendy place that gets a lot of attention from the area: we reserved a table for 12, but in the end only 9 arrived, so the waitress had to remove a table to use for a separate party, and to make space, our long table was squeezed…More »
23. Loriz Pilipino Bakery & Convenience Store
Calgary, AB T2H 2V2
(403) 278-8660
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ethnic Food,
Convenience Stores
What a glory to step into this place! To have your nostrils be filled with the gooey scent of freshly made bread, a counter full of Filipino pastry goodness, and to browse the tightly packed shelves for a jar of baguoung or a bag of Boy Bawang garlic…More »
24. Cornerstone Law Group Llp
Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1
(403) 225-8728
Very professional, highly efficient, and quite smooth, Cornerstone was the law group we used when we bought our space; frankly they may have given us a false sense of how easy and painless it is to do such a thing. I suppose it helps if your papers…More »
25. Manila Convenient Store
Now this is the real deal in terms of Filipino grocery stores on Bonaventure Drive. Manila Convenience Store changed its name from another tie-in to Filipino culture which escapes me at the moment, but the service level and selection remain the same…More »
26. Apple Store
A large portion of Walter Isaacson's bio on Steve Jobs talks about Jobs' "reality distortion field", the magnetic effect he had on other people where his enthusiasm and passion for a new idea or an existing product would manifest in the other…More »
27. Best Buy
Best Buy is your typical big-box store; plenty of stuff you want at reasonable prices, with very little customer service when you need it. Ever since Dylan left the TV department, there is no reason to expect any kind of service unless you seek it…More »
28. Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub
An unassuming pub tucked within the Sheraton complex near Eau Claire, I was pleasantly surprised by the low-key and warm atmosphere inside. Guinness was on special - Guinness I had! I was also pretty hungry after work so I got a Guinness burger…More »
29. Southcentre Mall
Ever since moving here in 1992, Southcentre has been my base of operations for mall-ratting in the city. It might help that I have never actually worked here... In terms of facelifts and changes, Southcentre probably ranks behind the magnificent…More »
30. Commonwealth Stadium
A stadium can be a city's lifeblood. Sporting events, concerts - communal experiences shared by tens of thousands, bringing them close together and creating a bond that will resonate through the ages.
Although I was most reluctant to drive up to…More »
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Calgary, AB
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