Vancouver Trip July 2010

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My first trip to Vancouver. His third or fourth. These were all the spots we hit up. He's been to most of these places. I picked out some of these places using Yelp. To thank Yelp users for guiding me in the right direction, I am posting my own reviews for others to read. Had a great time in Vancouver. Look forward to returning and experiencing more of what the city has to offer!

 1. Finch's Tea & Coffee House

353 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
Canada
(604) 899-4040

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  7/24/2010

Oh Finch's...what can I say about you that doesn't make me gush like a little vegetarian school girl?!? We came here twice during our short vacation in Vancouver. With so many options to get good food in Vancouver, that has to mean something, right?…More »

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 2. Ayden Gallery

88 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
Canada
(778) 891-4310

Category: Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

I was taken here and at first skeptical of its location in a mall. Coming from the US with a predisposed hatred for cookie cutter malls, I didn't expect too much. As soon as I walked in I was extremely impressed with the art. I'm not an art critic…More »

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 3. Banana Leaf On Denman

1096 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
Canada
(604) 683-3333

Category: Malaysian

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  7/24/2010

This was my first dinner in Vancouver on my recent trip and I'm so glad it was. Yelp reviewers, you did not lead me astray! Though we got there around 9 on a Friday night, there was only a 5 minute wait though the place is small. Maybe we just got…More »

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 4. Elements Urban Tapas

4359 Main St
Whistler, BC V0N 1B2
Canada
(604) 932-5569

Category: Tapas Bars

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

After a long day of exploring along the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver, the Boy and I were suddenly famished. We wandered around the area, checked out some yelp reviews and were unsure of what to eat. We stumbled upon Elements Urban Tapas and as…More »

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 5. Twisted Fork

1147 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
Canada
(604) 568-0749

Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

We came on a Sunday afternoon around 1ish during my short vacation to Vancouver. There was a small wait, of course. We weren't in a rush and judging by the Yelp reviews I had a feeling it was going to be worth it. I'm glad we did. We were seated in…More »

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 6. Red Chicken

833 Bute St
Vancouver, BC V6E 6Y4
Canada
(604) 633-0667

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: West End

3.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

I'm going to keep my review short because I commited the ultimate sin of eating out. I went to a place known for one thing and ordered other things expecting it to be equally as good. *slaps head* duh, of course it's not going to be that great. It's…More »

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 7. The Templeton

1087 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
Canada
(604) 685-4612

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

I'm not sure what happened to my first review of The Templeton but I think it was user error. :( so this will be shorter and not quite as fun as my previous review.

I liked the ambiance of The Templeton despite my distaste for diners. Perhaps I've…More »

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 8. Thai Basil

1215 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1X4
Canada
(604) 685-6754

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

We were taken to this place for dinner because its our friend's favorite thai spot and he knew a few people who worked there. We were lucky and snagged a seat outside. Seemed like a small space inside. The waitress was cool peoples but remember I am…More »

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 9. Café Medina

556 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
Canada
(604) 879-3114

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010

This rounds out my reviews of breakfast/brunch places I went to during my trip to Vancouver. 5 days. 4 places. All spectacular. The Boy and Yelp have yet to disappoint me. Unfortunately we got here too late for the breakfast but all my fault. It's…More »

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Review votes:
61 Useful, 30 Funny, and 34 Cool

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Yelping Since

April 2009

Things I Love

cubed radish kimchi, Belgium cut french fries, pan fried crunchy rice, fat udon noodles, korean rice cake (duk), chewy-but-soft bread, potatoes in any form, gnocchi, garlic, desserts-all.

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Everywhere

My Hometown

Fairport, NY