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 1. Chambar

562 Beatty St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-7119

Category: Belgian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

When I'm in the mood for a little bit of make-believe, pretending that I actually do live the high-life, I head to Chambar for dinner. Dim lighting, high ceilings, AND exposed brick walls? This place oozes a sense of glamour and mystic.

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 2. Crosstown Liquor Store

568 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC V6B 6N7
(604) 683-8438

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

Oh, eff. Here we are. On a double date. Politely discussing which of the Tinsletown Cinema selections we should see. It's that slightly awkward multiple person scenario that will ultimately conclude with a film that none of us want to watch because…More »

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 3. Nesters Market

333 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 688-7550

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside

3.0 star rating
  1/27/2012

Limited selection. Way overpriced. Super friendly staff. That about sums the Nesters experience.

Also, ironic that most of the deli department employees are vegetarian. Maybe that's their whole plan? Shrewdly placing insider-vegans in the meat…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

April 2011

Things I Love

secret suppers, paper products, vintage shops, libraries, open spaces, rainy days, rubber boots, a good glass of wine, the perfect cup of coffee

Find Me In

the most impractically adorable vintage shoes

My Hometown

tiny prairie towns

My Blog Or Website

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When I'm Not Yelping...

amassing amazing fabric to add to my ever-growing collection

Why You Should Read My Reviews

my taste: impecable. my reviews: fair.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.etsy.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Kafka on the Shore

My First Concert

Raffi, at the age of 6

My Favourite Movie

Princess Mononoke

My Last Meal On Earth

toasted peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Gn'R 4 life

Current Crush

Bill freaking Murray!