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Vancouver Magazine's 101 Best Eats
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1. La Brasserie
I'm officially declaring La Brasserie as my favourite restaurant in Vancouver!!!!!!!!!
I never like going back to the same resto because I'm afraid of it's lack of consistency, disappointment from the original WOW experience, unexpected wait times due…More »
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3/27/2011
I think I have been to La Brasserie 4 times and I've only reviewed ONCE???? well probably because… Read more »
2. La Buca Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6L 2N8
(604) 730-6988
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Arbutus Ridge
Winner Winner Lamb Ragu Dinner! I wanted to take my out of town guests so somewhere they wouldn't go to themselves and the first thing I thought of was local, yet delicious...steering away from Japanese and anything traditional, I called up several…More »
3. Vij's Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-6664
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I've been waiting for the right time to write this review... so now is any good time as ever.
Not quite 5 stars for me... but just over 4.5... so you'll get the extra 0.5 on my rating scale.................... it was a pleasure taking my parents…More »
4. Café Medina
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
(I promise, this will be my final Medina review - I think I have written about everything else at this place - yes i love this place - L.O.V.E)
I'm writing because of............................ ......
Mission to Eat Vancouver/s 101 Best Eats:
Item:…More »
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7/22/2009
ITEM NOT ON MENU .................... SO i have to share this with you:
.~*~. ALMOND FIG MILKSHAKE… Read more »
5. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
WHAT? Your sandwich can be made into a salad!?!?!? NO WAY! I'm IN!
I'm warning you on a weekday.. ORDER EARLY to go and get takeout. and if you're planning to sit in... get there before 11:45 because you will not get a table and you will be lining up…More »
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9/13/2009
What can possibly go wrong at Finches?... I don't know and I hope I never find out.... Having to… Read more »
6. Go Fish Ocean Emporium
Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8
(604) 730-5040
Categories:
Seafood,
Fish & Chips
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I was taking one of my coworkers who was visiting from down south to Granville Island - it's a must see for me In Vancouver.... we did the tour on a nice cool day and I suggested to go to Go Fish to grab lunch...
Crossing my fingers that there…More »
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10/21/2009
Tip for a Salmon Tacone - go on a rainy day! I've been wanting to try a Salmon Tacone forEVER!...… Read more »
7. Phnom Penh
I love this place too! Being Asian, I miss the general asian cooking from my mom, a decent hole in the wall diner, and in general a good chinese restaurant where a big group of people can get together and order tonnes of food to taste and share.
For…More »
8. The Diamond
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Somehow, stressful work weeks always lead me to the Diamond. Maybe it is the name..... oh so glamourous and a girl's best friend.
Maybe the location - tucked upstairs across from the circle across from chill winston where lots of buzz and traffic is…More »
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9/18/2009
Finally... it has been months since I have been to Diamond.... and even getting a second opportunity… Read more »
9. Italian Kitchen
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A1
(604) 687-2858
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
I did not want to post a review like this.... Because I was really looking forward to this dining experience and I have heard such good things about this place and my original experience (almost a year ago). As a large group coming in at 8:45, I…More »
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5/30/2010
What seemed to have been a rough start ended up being a very respectable dinner with good food,… Read more »
10. Nuba Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Downtown
My first Dinner experience at the Nuba cafe .. walking down the stairs into a place that my bf mistakenly thought was closed.. I knew better. The place lightly dimmed and surrounded with candles, even the open tables were all reserved for those who…More »
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10/1/2009
Quest to Try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats!
Mission: Crispy Cauliflower
Location: Nuba - West Hastings /… Read more »
11. CocoaNymph
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
(604) 222-4477
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Mission to Try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
Item: ILA Chocolates (aka. salted chocolates)
Price: package of 4 truffles - $7.00
Alternative: Chocolate bar, that can also be found at Urban Fair and fancy and lovely colourful wrapping - ideal for the simple…More »
12. Secret Garden Tea Company
Vancouver, BC V6M 3W6
(604) 261-3070
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
First and Foremost, Thank you to Reena for setting this UYE up - I have always wanted to have high tea, and sharing it with yelpers was definitely the way to go... not knowing exactly what to expect except sandwiches and pastries, I was asking Brett…More »
13. Kitsilano Farmer's Market
Kitsilano Farmer's Market is in a parking lot at 10th and Larch... lined up with vendors on both sides, filled with fresh produce, delicious baked pies, and coffee and crepe stands.
I would have never came here if it had not been for my 'Food Pervert'…More »
14. Les Faux Bourgeois
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 873-9733
Our friends from Toronto were here and they love this restaurant so of course I made reservations ahead of time to make sure we would have a table for our group of 6.
Spot prawn season had just started the day before and I was surprised that LFB would…More »
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3/26/2010
Celebrating Valentine's Day a month late, my bf surprised me by taking me to Les Faux (although I… Read more »
15. Thai Son Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W6
(604) 875-6436
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
It was very coincidental that a couple of days ago, a thread showed up on yelp asking whether anyone "really enjoyed pho?"
My Answer is YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! I know that some people may turn to it for a cheap meal, filled with msg, and…More »
16. Purdy's Chocolates
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K8
(604) 683-3467
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It's Sweet... no Salty.... no Sweet.... no Salty... IT"S BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quest to Eat Vancouver's 101 Best Things
Item: Sweet George Browns
Price: $4.00 / pack (contains 2)
Cuisine: Chocolate and more chocolate (and ice cream too)
Worthy of…More »
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4/26/2009
Not too many ice cream places in the downtown core.. but was craving for a sweet treat. Their ice… Read more »
17. Capers Community Market
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N9
(604) 739-6676
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was thinking what to try on my 101's list of best eats... and I had passed by Capers, craving a snack...
and then I thought - VANCOUVER CROISSANTS! They are on the list.
I walked into the bakery and the lady was such a doll - sweet and helpful.. she…More »
18. Presto Panini Cafe - CLOSED
Quest to Eat Vancouver's 101 Best Eats!
Item: Classic Capicolli Panini
Accompaniments: Mixed Green Salad with Carrot Salad
Price $10.49.
Comments: I shared with my bf before our movie date and we were both SO FULL. The half panini looked like a full one…More »
19. Michele Cake Shop
I was playing basketball in the area so I needed some substenance afterwards. On Sunday afternoon, I was afraid that this bakery would be closed.. but NO! This place was crazy packed with people and families of all ages.... I had to take a number and…More »
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10/25/2009
At 6:30 today, I hopped into my friend's car and frantically drove down to West Blvd... where I… Read more »
20. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
This is SOOO UNIQUE!.. at least I think so! I was told that there would be a lineup.. and it only happens once a month.. so I'm telling you - do not come starving because you may have to bail before you get in... or come early.
Every first Friday at…More »
21. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
IT's been a while.. but I'm back on the treck to try
Vancouver's 101 Best Eats!!!!!!!
Synopsis:
After the awesome times at Chaise Lounge .. I was still hungry from the alcohol consumption.. and believe me, I ate lots while I was there already. While…More »
22. Lee's Donuts of Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-4021
Category:
Doughnuts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Mission to eat Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
Item: Honey Dip Donuts
Price: $1.75
Cuisine: Bakery / Baked Goods
Deserving to be on the list: Neutral
Comments: If you like Krispy Creme donuts - this is similar.... but very doughy... unlike Krispy Creme which I…More »
23. Choices Market
Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2
(604) 633-2392
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I really like Choices... it's different, more upscale I would say.... and lots of unique selections, things I would never imagine myself eating. and for that - I give Choices 4 Stars... but thanks to fancy schmancy supermarkets - I can tell you where…More »
24. Stock Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 687-2433
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Mission to Try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
Today's Item: Stock Market's Hot Cereal , with varied sauces
Price: $4.50 for small, $5.50 large (large is a much better deal)
Limitation: Only served during breakfast, 9:00am - 11:30am, then you can try their…More »
25. Patisserie Lebeau
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H6
(604) 731-3528
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I came by last week and was super sad that the place was renovating....
I guess that must be the new year''s resolution of a lot of places... I think in the last couple of weeks, I've visited places that were closed for renovations enough times!!!!…More »
26. Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-8926
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Mission to Eat Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
**This is a consolation prize.. but I think still should be recognized!**
The Gateau D'Honoure... is a cake made like a giant cream puff.. at least that's what I think! Unfortunately, a medium size cake feeds…More »
27. J N & Z Deli
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 251-4144
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Mission to Try Vancouver's 101 Best eats
Two birds with one stone - while heading the MAKE IT! What a great trip :)
Item 1: Smoked Beet Tenderloin
Item 2: Serbian Garlic Sausage
All cured in house, and man made - shelf life = FOREVER
The lady was nice…More »
28. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9
(604) 688-4100
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Quest to Try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
Mission: Caramel Apple
Location: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Cuisine: Desserts / Chocolates
Price: Varies, plain starting at $3.49
Deserving to be on the list - I'd think so.
Comments: Apple was crisp, caramel…More »
29. European Delicatessen
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3
(604) 688-3442
Mission to Try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats
Item: Ying Yang of Creamy Hummous and Roasted Red Pepper Hummous.
Price: Varies, depending of weight of container, packaged by store
Cuisine: small convenient store / deli / mixed varieties
Worthy of being on the…More »
30. West End Farmers Market
The West End's Farmer's market is one of the few farmer's markets in the downtown area - with the gastown going through trial this year.... so I decided on the last day it was going to be open this year... I've come to like this place a lot.
Compared…More »
31. Lin Chinese Cuisine And Tea House
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W6
(604) 733-9696
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
My roomate (you may know him at Steve K on Yelp!) and I went to have our Christmas dinner at Lin because we both agreed on Shanghainese food, and The Xiao Long Bao's are on Vancouver's 101 Best Eats! Can't beat killing two birds with one stone.
Oddly…More »
32. Alibi Room
TWO Items to Try on Vancouver's Must Eats:
1. Double Chocolate Porter
2. Swan's Coconut Porter
Price: approx $6.00
Cuisine: Beers / Pub
Comments: One question I must ask: WHERE's the COCONUT!?... The Coconut porter tasted like normal beer... I kept…More »
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9/7/2009
"I'm sorry but we're can you please wait at the front, we're at capacity right now and you can't… Read more »
33. Sciue Italian Bakery Caffe
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
(604) 689-7263
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This is the first time I've been to the Yaletown Scuie and my experience up at Dunmuir has been wonderful. On a Saturday afternoon on a chilly fall day - I was super hungry.. and craved their flatbread. I remember going into the other bakery that…More »
34. Kingyo
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 608-1677
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
I love Kingyo... at least I did love Kingyo. The atmosphere is beautiful with it's dark wooden decor, goldfish patterns and beautiful plants and cheerful servers... I was looking forward to a very great meal.. but for some reason, I left feeling a…More »
35. The Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 685-4612
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Morning after Halloween... everyone is probably trying to find ways to heal their tummies after fun and festive activities....... and Templeton is exactly one of those places you should head to........ even at 1:30pm.. there was a lineup at the…More »
36. Cactus Club Cafe
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M9
(604) 682-0933
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I am a little surprised to see that Cactus Club has an item listed on the Vancouver's Best 101 Best Eats.... I consider the items to be extremely unique, and independent - that's my own personal biased and stereotypical opinion.. but at the same…More »
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4/19/2009
This is the third time I've been to this Cactus Club location. The first time was a complete bust… Read more »
37. Elysian Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Vancouver's 101 Best Finds (I can't say Eat - this is a drink!)
Item: Cappuccino at Elysian
Price: $3.25
Size: 6oz
Alternative sizes: Not allowed (unless you want a latte)
Taste: Strong and frothy
Appearance: Beautifully presented, decorated and foamy
Food…More »
38. Butter Baked Goods
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G2
(604) 221-4333
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
I bought the Butter Baked Good @ Urban Fare... but I am reviewing it sole of the giant oreo itself, made by Butter Baked Goods of course.
Let me first tell you that I am not an Oreo lover.... actually I just don't like to cream.. the chocolate cookie…More »
39. UYE - $10 Pasta Night at Quattro
Thank you to all those who came out to UYE on a rainy and chilly Tuesday night - what a turnout! It was $10 pasta night (which happens every Monday - Wednesday), no strings attached.
This was also my mission to try Vancouver's 101 Best Eats and I…More »
40. Granville Island Tea Company
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 683-7491
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
With the newly renovated and expanded GITC, I was excited to see whether I could get a cup of Jasmine Dragon Pearls and check it off my Must Trys.
This tea resembles something I bought in Beijing... like rose petals, super aromatic, and very very…More »
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Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I LoveApple pie, Shopping, NBA, Shoes, Romantic Gestures, Chocolate, Sushi, Event Planning, Reality TV, Travelling, R & B Music, Michael Jordan, Flowers, Jewellery, Good conversation, Painting
Find Me InA grocery store, main street unionville, walking around town
My HometownUnionville, Ontario
When I'm Not Yelping...restaurant searching.....baking, shopping
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://www.nba.com, http://www.joyofbaking...
My First ConcertSpice Girls
My Favourite MovieGrease, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
My Last Meal On EarthApple Pie & More Apple Pie
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a calorie counter
Most Recent DiscoveryDeep Fried Milk !?
Current CrushMichael Jordan