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 1. Blenz Coffee

999 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3
(604) 689-0669

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  12/7/2011

Wish there was Blenz in Toronto.
They make a great espresso.
This afternoon it was a triple due to the number of hours on the go today. Just got downtown Vancouver and hopped in for a quick battery recharge as it's a short walk from the hotel.
The…More »

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 2. Nuba Restaurant

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

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

I've been here now four times now and the place is great. I just love it, from the very interesting drinks, to the vegan food and very knowleadgeable services and bar staff. In the 1980's there was a small middle eastern place on Broadway (before it…More »

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 3. Rosewood Hotel Georgia

801 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3G1
(604) 682-5566

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

I've been waiting for this restoration to be completed so I could walk through......in one word ......."spectacular".

They did a great job restoring the woodwork and the art deco feel to this landmark. The art on the walls, the furniture and the…More »

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 4. Holt Renfrew

737 Dunsmuir St
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2
(604) 681-3121

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

Love Holt & Refrew...This store at Pacific Centre is just lovely......do many design elements that are just outstanding.....Stellar store.
Christmas decorations look great from the shoe dept looking up and down.....

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 5. The Cross Decor and Design

1198 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
(604) 689-2900

Categories: Furniture Stores, Interior Design

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2011

First time visiting this Home Decor shop in Vancouver the other day and it was so much to take in that it seemed almost overwhelming, everywhere you looked there was something that caught your eye.  

Everything is displayed wonderfully and the sales…More »

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 6. Monk's Grill

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Usually Airport food is overpriced and terrible......I'm always trying to find a great meal while I travel and one place I frequent at airports is Monk's Grill.

I actually have eaten at this same location before it was really open to the public in…More »

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 7. Rasoee

320 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 568-9023

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  2/17/2012

What a great place close to the Westin hotel.
Small inside, about 8 tables and a counter that seats three.

The menu is in the wall and limited and as you only have a choice between four or five mains and a couple of sides. Lots of items were stricken…More »

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 8. The Chopped Leaf

488 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 609-2467

Categories: Sandwiches, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  2/17/2012

The place is big yet small, a counter that seats only four and 4/5 tables. The music is at a nice level that you can hear it, but yet still carry on a conversation at a normal volume. Totally open kitchen so it was nice that you could watch them…More »

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 9. Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge

433 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9
(604) 647-2521

Categories: Canadian (New), Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2012

I'm on the fence - ordered breakfast, server was great and poured my coffee.

Nice little space, about 12 tables and great light (all windows )and just a happy feeling type of space in the lobby of the Westin Hotel on Robson Street.

I worked a bit on…More »

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