Unexpected Spaces

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Tucked-away gems that made me feel like a tourist in my own town!

 1. Narrow Lounge

1898 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3B7
(604) 839-5780

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

A secret spot within a secret spot, behind a secret spot. Whoaaaa-- mind exploding!

Oh Narrow, how you're so awesomely clever.

If discovering a bar tucked behind an art gallery wasn't enough, Narrow upped the anti with their retro-fabulous tiki bar…More »

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 2. The Cellar Jazz Club

3611 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8
(604) 738-1959

Category: Jazz & Blues

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  10/2/2010

Had a gorgeous time at this hidden hole in the wall. Located downstairs below the street, it was an exciting little gem to discover. The musicians were incredible (I could NOT stop watching the piano player & upright bass players... they were on…More »

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 3. Gudrun

3500 Moncton St
Steveston, BC V7E 3A2
(604) 272-1991

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Steveston

3.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

Atmosphere--- FABULOUS.  Eco-modern, classy, hip- you get the idea.  For being in Steveston, the style definitely stands out, and that's what drew us there as we walked by.

We had dessert ($6 for each, very tasty, nice presentation.  The tirimasu…More »

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 4. Everything Cafe

75 E Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
(604) 681-3115

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

Absolutely fabulous!

I had a special date here with my sister yesterday and we had so much fun. The first thing that impressed me was of course, the decor. Modern, vintage, clean... a great mix of styles. The staff-- two sweethearts who were so…More »

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 5. JJ's Fine Dining

250 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
(604) 443-8479

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/19/2010

This place rocks.

Great value, fantastic menu options, high quality foods, beautiful presentations, and oh-so-adorable service.

Though the food is delicious, it's not even my favourite part. My most memorable part of the experience here is the…More »

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 6. Secret Nail & Beauty Supply

1339 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 876-8888

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2010

This is a random little storefront on Kingsway near Clark that has remained under my radar for a long time. Finally venturing in to this establishment I discovered a pretty big store! It's filled with aesthetics supplies (massage chairs, nail dryers,…More »

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 7. Cliffhanger Climbing

3771 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC V6V 2L9
(604) 276-0012

Category: Climbing

4.0 star rating
  11/16/2010 First to Review

I hate exercise. It's boring. It's painful. I don't do it. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a way to build muscle while having fun. Saweeeeet!

So last night was my second time visiting Cliffhanger in RIchmond. Being a newbie to climbing, I don't…More »

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 8. JJ Family Spa Plus

3000 Christmas Way
Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M2
(604) 552-1048

Category: Day Spas

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2010

Having lived in Korea for awhile I am a HUGE fan of Korean spas, or 'jimjibangs'. When venturing to the city of Seoul for the weekend, these serve as the ultimate hostel, spa, pajama party, games room, karaoke lounge and restaurant all rolled into…More »

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 9. Mis Trucos

1141 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 566-3960

Categories: Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  11/22/2010

Just what the doctor ordered.
After a busy weekend the bf and I decided to kick back at this lovely little house-to-resto renno. Cozy, low-lit, with tasteful use of whites. I totally unwound... and let out my inner grade 8 self by writing Ty a note on…More »

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 10. China National Arts & Crafts Imports

895 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8
(604) 251-2554

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2010 First to Review

China Imports carries my favourite handmade gem in Vancouver: a GIANT incredibly detailed jade ship carved by hand. Why it's hidden at the back I'm not sure (safety? Too big to steal!), but it gives me tingles every time I see it. Such a massive…More »

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 11. Wang's Shanghai Cuisine - CLOSED

4500 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H
(604) 909-6688

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  12/1/2010

XLB as fast food? Hook that business up. I came here at about 7pm, the cafeteria was mostly dead. Awesome for me! I started my journey off at the infamous Wang's, and boy did Wang not disappoint. Now I'm not saying that the juice was the greatest XLB…More »

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 12. Great West Wholesale

1670 Pandora St
Vancouver, BC V5L 1L6
(604) 255-9588

Category: Toy Stores

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

5.0 star rating
  1/4/2011 First to Review

Yippe ya yay, a secret stash of super cheap stuff! Coming here is like coming to a top secret mafia hideout, minus the cigarette smoke and duffel bags. Not that I would know...

Park in an unsuspecting alley in front of a nondescript building that…More »

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 13. The Diamond

6 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2011

If you love secret little spaces, The Diamond will make you swoon. Though not such a secret with locals in the know, the fact that one could possibly walk past it hundreds of times without knowing it's there makes it oh-so special.

Walk through a…More »

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 14. Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub

3728 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC V5V 4Y6
(604) 876-1411

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2011

The Cedar Cottage Pub is a cozy watering hole in the Kensington Cedar Cottage, and by hole, I don't mean hole-in-the-wall, but hole in the ground! It's below street level on Kingsway. Pretty cool little place to venture down into. Wear your flats,…More »

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 15. SD Galleria + Sushi Lounge

4316 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9866

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I will tell you in point form why SD Galleria is my new fave late nite East Van chillout spot:

-So cheap
-The beats kept me awake and pumped.
-Service is OFF the hook. Note: Our server was wearing the most amazing ring that she made herself. Please buy…More »

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 16. Danial Foods

1500 Barclay Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1J7
(604) 669-6766

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  3/18/2011 First to Review

Where can you find a corner store with everything from live goldfish and plants to fresh produce and loosleaf teas? Danial Foods. Located on the lush little corner of Nicola at Barclay, Danial is an unexpected little Mediterranean haven -- containing…More »

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 17. Lace Embrace Atelier

219 E 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2T5
(604) 737-1119

Categories: Personal Shopping, Women's Clothing, Lingerie, Bridal

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

Whoa. If you've ever been curious to try on a corset, do it and do it here. From the moment they placed that red satin miracle around my hips I was smitten. They transformed me from a frumpy crazy cat lady (sans the cats) into an curvaceous vixen.…More »

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