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1. Molson Canada
Vancouver, BC V6J 3G5
(604) 664-1786
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Granville Island/False Creek
Local flavor? I was hoping to give this spot a "local smell" category, but that isn't an option. The thick yeasty stench of this Burrard Street landmark plagues bridge-walkers and nearby folks with its blob-like status: when it's around you run in…More »
2. Critical Mass
Ah, the shade of red corporate commuters turn on the last Friday of every month as Critical Mass departs from downtown, crosses the bridge, and brings car traffic to a not screeching (rather honking) halt.
The tag of Critical Mass is "We do not block…More »
3. Ocean Construction Supplies
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 684-1833
Categories:
Local Services,
Building Supplies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
For most visitors finding a cement plant on Granville Island seems slightly strange. But the cement plant has been on Granville Island for nearly 100 years.
Until the 1970s, however, the island was an industrial center. During that disco era, a…More »
4. Parade of the Lost Souls
Parade of the Lost Souls is organized by the Public Dreams Society (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), but I really feel it deserves it's only piece of the Local Flavor pie.
My favorite Vancouver event, Parade of the Lost Souls evokes traditions from the…More »
5. Aeriosa Dance Society
Vancouver, BC V6M 1R8
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge
Aeriosa Dance Society creates some truly distinctive shows here in Vancouver. You are most likely to see the dances dangling from the side of the Vancouver Public Library or under the Granville Street Bridge.
Choreographer and Artistic Director Julia…More »
6. HSBC Building
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8
(604) 683-8144
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: Downtown
As far as office buildings with character go, the Hsbc building does a damn fine job (surpassed only by the Marine Building). The giant swing pendulum, called a "kinetic sculpture", amazes that it comes so close to connecting the base and free-swing…More »
7. Bon's Off Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5N 5E5
(604) 253-7242
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
When I can pay for my breakfast in loose change, my expectations are only so high. But after a half dozen visits to Bon's, I've never been disappointed. Sure, the eggs are never over-medium (heck, I hardly know what I'm ordering when I ask for it...)…More »
8. Scoozi's
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X4
(604) 684-1009
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I can't help but love the service as the owner, Michael--I think, ushered us in to a table, made excellent recommendations, and ensured his staff served our lunches up quickly.
The lemon and herbed chicken soup warmed me perfectly on a rainy Vancouver…More »
9. India Abroad
Vancouver, BC V6C 2E7
(604) 684-6047
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Indian,
Pakistani
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Go here between 11:50 and 1:00 and the corporate elbowing gets a little scary. But it's worth joining that snaking long line up for the great lunch food and freshly baked naan.
Here's the routine:
1. They ask "to stay or to go?" Your pick.
The basic…More »
10. Burcu's Angels
Vancouver, BC V5T 2T5
(604) 874-1030
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park
For costumes or just enlivening your daily work wear, head to Burcu's Angels to uncover a gem or two. There's a little mysticism in each piece and plenty to please everyone from bargain shoppers to the very particular.
Burcu herself is a vibrant lady,…More »
11. Does Your Mother Know?
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 730-1110
Category:
Newspapers & Magazines
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Does my mother know what? That I can easily spend $30 here in 30 minutes? That they are one of the few stores to carry Burda magazine with its ready to cut-out patterns? That the staff are usually too engrossed in a title to see you at the cash…More »
12. Lotusland Electronics & Music
Vancouver, BC V6R 3S2
(604) 733-0771
Categories:
Music & DVDs,
Vinyl Records
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I'm happy to read that someone else has had such a great experience with Lotusland too. The guy who runs this place truly knows his stuff.
We have owned about four record players in the past two years with the on-going problem being that the sound has…More »
13. Vancouver Telescope Centre
The early darkness of winter is good for one thing: scoping out the moon from the telescopes outside the Vancouver Telescope Centre.
Amble by on any evening and the store staff (and curious locals) will be peering through the binocular-lenses of one…More »
14. MacLeod's Books
MacLeod's looks like a pack rat's library, not seen for 40 years. Walking into the store I feel like all that week's deliveries arrived at once. Repeated visits to MacLeod's make you realize the book-crammed shelves, stacks on the floor, and piled…More »
15. Jericho Sailing Centre Association
Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9
(604) 224-4177
Categories:
Specialty Schools,
Boating
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
My parents have more boats than children, which has meant a childhood of sailing on the ocean. So in moving to the west coast a few years back, my biggest lament was that I'd be so close to an ocean and unable to sail it.
Thankfully, the Jericho…More »
16. Momentum Magazine
Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3
(604) 669-9850
Category:
Print Media
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Momentum is part cycling mag, part craft instruction manual, part travel guide, and part community newsletter. When I discovered my first copy last month I read it cover-to-cover then went back through to see if I'd missed anything.
The breezy style,…More »
17. Granville Magazine
I look forward to getting my four issues of Granville Magazine each year. The free-subscription publication focuses on sustainable living with a local twist.
The features take an optimistic, informative tone and always reveal a neat aspect of BC life…More »
Recently updated lists from Chloë E.
Crafty Vancouver (10)I like to make things.I especially like to buy supplies to make things. Some of these things become envy-worthy clothes and jewelry. Others disappear into the growing chest of fading dreams... |
My Worst Customer Service Awards (5)Horror stories from the front lines of being a consumer in Vancouver. |
No Starbucks here: Cafés and Coffees (10)I've burnt my tongue on some of Vancouver's best and worst coffee. Here are some spots with great brews and atmosphere to boot. |
I could never afford it again... (3)...but it sure was fun.A compendium of places where the splurge trumped that miserly penny-pincher in me. |
The Places I Go Out (9)When the sun goes down, you'll find me here. |
Eating (3)I'm big on value.A $100 cheque just doesn't make me happy, no matter how good the food. This is my balance of tasty and frugal. |
(Kitsilano) + (more beaches) - (overcrowding) = Point Grey (7)I really love where I live. |
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Find Me Inthe aisles of a grocery store, just wandering
My Hometownequal parts Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Mahone Bay, NS
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm bundled up in a scarf and on the move
Why You Should Read My ReviewsIf there's a hair in the food or a dead mouse at the table? It'll be mine
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadLes Misérables
My First ConcertIndigeny, at Uluru in Australia
My Favourite MovieAmelié
My Last Meal On EarthMamma's Spaghetti, with Triffle for pudding