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Nice and swanky places to treat yourself and/or someone special.

 1. Kitsilano Daily Kitchen

1809 W 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8
(604) 569-2741

Categories: Canadian (New), French

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/21/2012

Another amazing night hosted by my favourite place in town.  Thanks, Kits Daily!

I really mean it when I say that dining here is an experience, not just a meal.  Granted, I have come for their "Tasting Events", which really can't be beat in value.…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/22/2011

    I attended the Beer in My Food, Food in My Beer event last night.  Even though it is the next day, I… Read more »

 2. Boneta Restaurant

12 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5
(604) 684-1844

Categories: Wine Bars, French

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

Oh wow.  Incredible.  

The service was spot on, the food delicious, and the atmosphere wonderful.  And the company was pretty fantastic, too.

Taking advantage of Eat/Drink Local, a few of us Yelpers came here to try the food and drinks.  We each…More »

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 3. Pourhouse Restaurant

162 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 568-7022

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/15/2010

Pourhouse, I still love you.  Maybe even more than last time.  Now that I have tried some of your edible treats I am tempted to come here every week.  Your bartenders made us an array of delicious drinks, the likes of which I have never tasted.  
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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/16/2010

    Pourhouse, my new friend, where have you been all my life?  
    One sip of your Gold Fashioned and I… Read more »

 4. The Refinery

1115 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 687-8001

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, Modern European

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/16/2011

I have now tried the delicious food here, and a couple more delightful cocktails.  The Woodlands Sour is cramazing (crazy amazing).

The gorgonzola gnocchi kicks ass.  The cheese is a little crusty and gooey at the same time.  The gnocchi is cooked…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/9/2010

    I stopped in here on Wednesday for a quick cocktail with a friend on a rainy night.  Thankfully they… Read more »

 5. Nuba Restaurant

207 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  1/4/2012

Wonderful food and service.  I have really enjoyed the experience both times that I have been here.

The first visit was as a UYE, so I couldn't review, but I finally got the opportunity to go back when some friends were visiting from out of town.  We…More »

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 6. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

900 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
(604) 684-3131

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  11/16/2010

This review is for the Afternoon Tea Service.

I felt like such a fancy lady dining at The Fairmont and having tea and biscuits.  I was so glad I got the Groupon deal, as it's a bit pricey otherwise, but they totally don't skimp on what you get.  There…More »

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 7. Vij's Rangoli

1488 11th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-5711

Category: Indian

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  6/1/2010

This place is so good. My sister and I popped in here the other night on my recommendation because I wanted to finally try Rangoli. We were impressed.

My dinner was the perfect amount of food, and I enjoyed that it came with naan instead of having to…More »

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 8. YEW restaurant + bar

791 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4
(604) 692-4939

Categories: Canadian (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 11/1/2011

Knocking a couple stars off my previous review.  A recent trip for a quick drink and dessert ended up being a long wait with shoddy service.  

High prices are so not worth it when you sit ignored forever, without even having an adequate number of…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/21/2011

    I love YEW brunch.

    The food quality and value is pretty exceptional for brunch.  I was hungry, but… Read more »


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