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 1. Falafully Good

3170 Oak St
Vancouver, BC V6H 2L1
(604) 731-3553

Category: Mediterranean

Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, Fairview Slopes

2.0 star rating
  6/23/2011

Falafully Good is gawdawfully bad.

You can always tell when I have transported a shawarma in my car because 24 hours later the car still smells like a souk in Istanbul. I was anticipating trouble when I was halfway home from Falafully Good and was…More »

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 2. Farm Restaurant

1006 17th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2T
(403) 245-2276

Category: Canadian (New)

2.0 star rating
  8/24/2011

It would be close to a 5 if it was just about the food. The charcuterie, the mac & cheese, the trout and the sides were all excellent. Unfortunately, the food is only part of the experience.

We got off to a bad start right at the doorway. A Farm…More »

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 3. Mac Falafel

3685 10th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G2
(604) 739-4403

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

1.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

Memo to self: If the restaurant starts with "Mac", immediately turn and flee.

What a nasty chicken shawarma. The chicken was plentiful but bland and seemingly fried to a jerky-like state. With just lettuce, tomato and a little tzatziki, it had as much…More »

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 4. Tramonto

8811 River Rd
Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
(604) 247-8573

Category: Italian

1.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

Although the restaurant is nicely appointed with a lovely river view, our meal was a total disaster.
Our party of 8 arrived 2 hours before we needed to get downstairs for a concert - a fact we told every Tramonto staff member we interacted with. We…More »

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 5. Finest At Sea Seafood Boutique

4675 Arbutus St
Vancouver, BC V6J 4A3
(604) 266-1904

Category: Seafood Markets

Neighbourhood: Shaughnessy

3.0 star rating
  6/1/2011

As far as retail sales are concerned, I really love Finest At Sea. Their fish, although on the pricey side, is always extremely fresh. During spot prawn season you will always find a tray of the freshest tails for a reasonable price per pound. They…More »

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 6. Falafel Plus

428 8th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9
(604) 677-3985

Categories: Kosher, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

1.0 star rating
  8/12/2011

Falafel Plus, your business practices suck and the person behind the counter is a douchetard.

After reading some positive reviews I really wanted to check out the place.  My first visit several weeks ago wasn't fruitful because I arrived in the late…More »

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 7. Butter Baked Goods

4321 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G2
(604) 221-4333

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands

3.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

I took my friend out for lunch for her birthday and she asked if we could pick up some sugar-loaded carbs afterward to ease her pain of getting older. Naturally being the obliging friend that I am, I said sure - enter Butter Baked Goods.

The bakery…More »

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 8. Mexicali

4424 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G5
(604) 731-6517

Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands

2.0 star rating
  4/21/2011

Well, it was cheap, it was food and it did not make us sick.

We knew we were in trouble when we looked at the menu and saw all of these made up Spanish names for dishes - "Blanito" and "Redondo", and they referred to Mexican Rice as "converted rice…More »

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 9. The Beach House At Dundarave Pier

150 25th St
West Vancouver, BC V7V 4H8
(604) 922-1414

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Dundarave

2.0 star rating
  4/3/2011

A lot of flash but no substance.

This was our first time at this restaurant and we were immediately taken by the amazing location and view. This was the beginning and end of awesomeness and the only justification for even a 2 star.

We stood cooling our…More »

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 10. Uncle Fatih's Pizza

2778 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G4
(604) 733-3355

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

1.0 star rating
  1/5/2011

Yuck. Sometimes even a super-cheap price can't overcome the fact that the food is realllllllly bad.

There wasn't a customer in the place when I arrived shortly before noon. I ordered a slice of spicy chicken, a slice of pesto cheese and a soda. Thank…More »

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 11. Milestone's Restaurant

3625 Shaganappi Trl NW
Calgary, AB T3A 0E2
(403) 247-3792

Category: Steakhouses

2.0 star rating
  6/13/2011

I've never been a fan of the chain dining experience because I have never had a really good one. And the trend continues....

Two days prior to eating here, I had the opportunity to dine at Charcut and experience Chef Connie DeSousa's pork croquettes,…More »

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 12. Saigon Y2K Vietnamese Restaurant

2110 Crowchild Trl NW
Calgary, AB T2M 3Y7
(403) 282-2553

Category: Vietnamese

2.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

After a long day traveling we were craving a dinner that was fast, but not fast food. We thought we hit the jackpot when we spotted Saigon Y2K but it proved more of a bust.

I ordered the Pho Ga and my husband ordered the Hu Tieu Saigon Nuoc. We also…More »

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 13. Spolumbo's Fine Foods

1308 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0T3
(403) 264-6452

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

1.0 star rating
  4/29/2011

I ordered the Spolumbo's Special Italian Panini to go just before closing. After getting to my destination I eagerly unwrapped the sandwich expecting meaty deliciousness. Instead, I got a roll with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Was there Mortadella -…More »

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