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1. La Casa Gelato
Vancouver, BC V6A 3R9
(604) 251-3211
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
There are hundreds of flavours of gelato here and a lot of the flavours are really....out there...
Wasabi? check. Garlic? check. Gorgonzola? I can't remember but probably check.
You pay for the amount you want up front and then go crazy tasting all…More »
2. Kibune Sushi
Vancouver, BC V6K
(604) 731-4482
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Due to a recent increase in places that I love closing due to bad business, I'm frantically trying to get in gear to write reviews for all the places I love. Kibune's definitely tops that list.
I have been coming here for "nice sushi dinners" with…More »
3. Rogers Arena
Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1
(604) 899-7400
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If I wear my Canucks tee in San Jose, nobody would care. Perhaps they would not even recognize the logo. If I wore a Sharks tee in Vancouver (unthinkable!), I would probably have to keep it covered.
I love the energy of the crowd during hockey games…More »
4. Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge is a cute place to satiate your sweet tooth, with some items being more swoon-worthy than others. As my friends and I have yet to make our way through the entire menu, here is a short but incomplete list:
To try:
- Chocolate pudding…More »
5. Pearl Castle Café
Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9
(604) 270-3939
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Chinese,
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Golden Village
Where are all the fancy bbt houses in California??? I can't find them :( Maybe I am looking in the wrong places?
So of course Pearl Castle is always one of the places I love to hit up. I tend to eat a lot with my drink here; the food is kind of…More »
6. Memphis Blues Barbeque House
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6
(604) 738-6806
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
When I am having a serious meat craving, I come here. For under $20 you can get the biggest finger-lickin'-good plate of meat (of your choosing) that you can proceed to smother in delicious bbq sauce.
I don't know if it's truly authentic (during my…More »
7. Jethro's Fine Grub
Vancouver, BC V6S
(604) 569-3441
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
Definitely coming back here.
We ordered the Gold Rush pancakes (half stack) and the South of Denver omelette. The pancakes, like everyone else said, are HUGE. They're freaking out of this world ginormous. My boyfriend's face became a mixture of…More »
8. Rodney's Oyster House
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L2
(604) 609-0080
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Oh dear, where do I start?
From the guy shucking the oysters ("you order from me, you don't ask where they are and you don't ask how long it's going to take" LOL), to the fresh sweet little morsels on the half shell, dinner was a tasty affair.
Me and…More »
9. The Well - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 569-0570
Categories:
Italian,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Loved it so much the first time around I came back 2 days later.
Visit #1:
We shared a mussels appie, and for mains we had the Asian lettuce wraps, cioppino, and sockeye salmon stuffed with shrimp and dill atop a bed of couscous.
It was all really…More »
10. Pho Lan
Mmmm i have enjoyed going to Pho Lan since highschool but since i have started grad school i havent been back. During this visit home my boyfroend suggedted it for my first meal back. I happily agreed! We got the special pho and sping rolls. The…More »
11. Saltlik - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
(604) 689-9749
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Saltlik has been great both times that I've been [my wallet can't afford more often, sadly].
The first time I went I had the skirt steak; the second time I tried the seafood pasta. Both were delicious.
I've sampled other people's fries and wings and…More »
12. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
(604) 685-8682
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
After watching Game 3 of the Cup Finals at Rogers Arena with my boyfriend, we were thoroughly depressed and ready to drown our sorrows in food.
We walked past Guu and, say what? No lineup? We're there! I guess everyone was drowning their sorrows in…More »
13. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
(604) 990-3755
It was summertime in the city, so the Boy and I decided to head to the North Shore and do some sightseeing.
Best part:
Boy: what is with these cables anchoring the bridge? LAME
(one minute later in the middle of the bridge)
Boy: okay i take it back…More »
14. Museum of Anthropology at UBC
I loved this museum!!! Also getting in for free with my UBC student card, not too shabby.
The MOA has an extensive collection of First Nations art and sculptures, including many from the renowned artist Bill Reid. I love their "open storage"…More »
15. Japa Dog
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Miso-mayo and teri-mayo yum yum yum!
Where else can you find the common hot dog elevated into television fame (as features on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations)?
I had the miso mayo hot dog a couple of years back and it was delisshhhhhhh...gotta…More »
16. Vij's Rangoli
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
(604) 736-5711
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
Rangoli is the casual sibling to Vij's next door, but it doesn't disappoint in terms of food and service. After being told there was a 45 minute in Vij's (alas, we were aware of that possibility since it has such a great reputation!) and only having…More »
17. V Lounge Yaletown
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5
(604) 688-5954
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Canadian (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Came here for the first time for my birthday and I'm pretty happy with my visit!
Food here is basically an Earl's menu, which is generally pretty solid and tasty. The atmosphere is more "loungey" than the downstairs Earl's, but still pretty casual.…More »
18. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
I've tried Guu for dinner and lunch now so I'm more confident in writing them an all over review...my recommendation is to go for dinner! Their lunch items are also very tasty but the dinner menu is more expansive and you get to sample many more…More »
19. Apgujung
Oh soju.
I am small and tiny and Asian and you are always sweet and nice to me. And you never taste like alcohol, only delicious flavours.
And Ap Gu Jung, you ply me with large jugs of Aloe Soju with delicious aloe bits floating in the bottom (or…More »
20. Chopstick's
Things to eat here:
- Chili Eggplants
- 3 cup chicken
- Blood cube stew, if you like that sort of thing (I do not but some of my friends looovveee it)
- Chicken jellyfish salad
- Hot and sour soup
Service is meh but come on it's a Chinese restaurant geared…More »
21. L & C Bubble Tea House
Vancouver, BC V6M 4J7
(604) 269-3682
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Taiwanese
Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy, Oakridge
I *love* L&G...along with DragonBall Tea House I think it's one of my favourite places to fill my pearl tea cravings.
On the wall behind the cashier is a large menu with what appears to be 100s of options. Milk tea...fresh fruit...ice cream bubble…More »
22. Kintaro Ramen Noodle
First went here because there was a humongous line (the Boy insists that this usually as an indication of either delicious or cheap food). Luckily he was right on both counts.
I've since come back several times and it's consistently huge portions of…More »
23. Summer Night Market
So much takoyaki this year! Go for the original with the wooden sign and the big red banner. My boyfriend and I tried a different one and while the people were nice, the takoyaki were a little too moist and doughy on the insides. Also avoid…More »
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8/30/2008
There are a several things that make living in Vancouver (or nearby) awesome. Among them: Kits… Read more »
24. Paper-Ya
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 684-2531
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I've heard and read that Paper-Ya was awesome, so I finally had to come see for myself. It was everything I had read and more.
I've always had a soft spot for stationary and I could easily unload most of my chequing account at this store. For $14…More »
25. VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1
(604) 257-8677
Categories:
Parks,
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Cambie
note: this review is only for the Festival of Lights that they put on every year at Christmastime.
Once upon a time, I finally coerced my charming better half to come meet my family at a big family dinner. Afterwards we planned to go the Festival of…More »
26. Blue Chip Cookies
Vancouver, BC V6T 2A5
(604) 822-6999
Yum! This place, along with Bernoulli's Bagels and 99 Chairs (RIP) fueled me through most of my four years at UBC. It's great because as I recall they charge by weight, so as long as you're not too hungry your cookie stays reasonably priced, happy…More »
27. Grouse Grind
I'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to exercise (read: I don't do it as often as I should) so the fact that I even managed to get up Grouse Mountain once is something of a miracle. The fact I made myself do it again just makes me a glutton...for…More »
28. Hollywood Theatre - CLOSED
The Hollywood is closing! This makes me so sad, I may even make a Yelp event for it.
This place is a small heritage piece of Vancouver that is sadly probably going to join the landscape of generic eateries and condo dwellings that are increasingly…More »
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11/6/2009
Sometimes I am not in Vancouver but the Boy will check what is playing at the Hollywood anyway...if… Read more »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I Lovemangoes, rainy days with soup, hk style cafes, chirashi-don, Ikea dates, impromptu jazz
Find Me Inrandom museums
My HometownVancouver, BC
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm honest with a smiley face
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAnne of the Island - LM Montgomery
My First ConcertSarah Chang and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love dorky things
Most Recent Discoveryfully fatty Greek yogurt...psh who needs ice cream?!