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Crystal "Queen of the Yelp-i-dom aka Yelp Ambassador" H.'s Profile

The Kingsway Connection

Did you know that way back in the day Kingsway was THE way to get from Vancouver to the then capitol of New Westminster?

1. Famous Foods

1595 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

11/7/2009

I go out of my way for bulk foods! I don't know if I'll ever need 10kg of quinoa, but it's sure great to know I have the option. With aisles and aisles of reasonable priced spices and grains and cans of beans, veggies and fruits this is the cooks…More »

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2. Hai Phong Vietnamese Restaurant

1242 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 872-3828

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

9/23/2009

The goods:

Solid broth with loads of flavour. A pile of bean sprouts and two full sprigs of basil. Plus 2 lime wedges and a chili. These pho-ers know their stuff! Ordered the rare beef and enjoyed watching the broth work it's magic in cooking. Just…More »

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3. Alenka European Foods

701 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 879-8079

Categories: Ethnic Food, Delis

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

2/16/2010

Thanks Louise G for highlighting blueberry perogies. I beelined it straight for the frozen foods case, crazed with the thoughts of summertime berries in my mind.

What I didn't realize was that I'd be greeted with such an amazing lady behind the…More »

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4. Ba Le Sandwich Shop

701 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322

Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3/6/2010

What's it about getting a banh mi for under $3?

It's biting into something that costs less than a latte and discovering it will keep you revved up through the rest of the afternoon.

It's the serving a veggies
The crunch and softness of the bread

But…More »

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5. Spool of Thread

649 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 879-3031

Categories: Fabric Stores, Sewing & Alterations

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

11/11/2011

I can't believe I thought I wouldn't be able to sew. Under Lili's patient, steady hand, conversational tone and a supportive class full of perfectionists trying hard not to worry so much, I sewed two throw pillows. The array of classes seem to be…More »

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