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Crystal "Queen of the Canadian Yelp-i-dom" H.'s Profile
The Granville Strip
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1. The Refinery
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 687-8001
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Tapas Bars,
Modern European
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
It's like going home. Homemade preserves line the wall, floor to ceiling bottles of wine welcome you atop the long flight of stairs, meat hanging in the fridge... okay so maybe home was nothing like this, but wouldn't it be wonderful if it was?
For a…More »
2. Twisted Fork
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Thank you Twisted Fork. You saved a bland-food-night that was quickly going sour at another establishment. Lucky for me and a yelper's quick tip, I found out that there was no wait and we quickly changed our plans to include Twisted Fork.
Belly so-so…More »
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4/19/2010
Can I live here? Just tuck me into one of the cozy corners and I'll happily munch on brioche until I… Read more »
3. Vogue Theatre
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 331-7900
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
It's an institution with history. It's hard not to feel excited when there's a an air of excitement buzzing about - a concert, a play, or in the case of my last visit, case some stand up comedy.
The theatre layout is beautiful. Even from the upper…More »
4. Blenz Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
(604) 633-1054
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
How many Blenz-ers does it take to make an iced tea? The answer is an astonishing FOUR! One to add the ice, one to read the directions from a book, one to say "shake, shake, shake" and one to say "no, no 7 pumps." Yick! I can't believe I actually…More »
5. Canada Line
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
(604) 484-6700
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Downtown
So one week after it's inaugural opening, I had the privilege of riding all the way to YVR. Quiet, clean, and spacious, it's hard to believe it hasn't always been part of the Vancouver transit!
I actually thought it would be more expensive to get to…More »
6. Ceilis Irish Pub
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E3
(604) 697-9199
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
When in good company, this place is fine. But then again, in good company the parking lot at Walmart can be a good time.
There's nothing extraordinary about Ceili's. The food is pubby, the drinks are priced in accordance with the Granville…More »
7. Granville Optical
Vancouver, BC V6C 3J3
(604) 683-6419
Category:
Eyewear & Opticians
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If anyone else out there has an eye wear fetish - please YELP out! When a friend or family member needs a new pair of specs, I'm the first to lend an eye.
I bought my last pair of spectacles here and absolutely love the sheer volume of frames they…More »
8. The Morrissey Pub
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5
(604) 682-0909
You gotta love a place on the Granville Strip that you can still get into without a line or cover on a Friday night.
Beer selection: good
Atmosphere: hopping
Space: cramped
But the best part about the Morrissey - is the turbo jet engine style hand…More »
9. Red Squared Tapas Lounge - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4
(604) 408-6352
I'd turned away once already - wondering why this cool looking lounge wasn't packed. Assuming that it wasn't the place to be...
Oh contraire. It's new - so perhaps that's why it's still a little under the radar - but it won't be for long I bet! The…More »
10. Relish Gastropub and Bar
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H1
(604) 669-1962
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Canadian (New),
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If this was a few years ago -- Relish would have scored a 3. But that would have likely been due to some bland event experiences. I gotta say, the service at Relish is casually impressive!
From my first $5 martini (Friday night special I believe) -…More »
11. The Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 685-4612
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Good place for comfort food.
It was late-ish night time and it was quiet inside. I like the decor, the juke box and, most of all, the french fries.
I had a grilled veggie (zucchini + eggplant) and cheese open face sandwich on foccacia. The veggies…More »
12. The Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 683-9413
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
The ballroom it is! I imagine it in it's infancy during the 1930's and can't help but fantasize about what it looked like, who was there, and what was heard during those first years. Now, every time I go, I take my own trip down memory lane on the…More »
13. Fritz European Fry House
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
(604) 684-0811
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
There is nothing better than a trip to Fritz with a belly full of booze. And I credit the last ten years of minor (vs major) hangovers to Fritz's "small fritz with honey mustard and mango curry chutney" dips. Sitting side by side and then mixed…More »
14. Shuraku Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(604) 687-6622
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
It's hard to keep a smile away when the whole staff is welcoming you to have a seat, is bringing you water quickly and going over the lunch menu.
I had what I call a working lunch, which means typing, talking on the phone and eating. I ordered the…More »
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