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What To Do On a Weekday Afternoon in Vancouver
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1. Artstarts
Carrying bags of Homesense goodies, I should have just kept walking. Really, the only reason I was trekking down Richards was to check in on Lucy Mae Brown's (whose lights had been on a few days ago). But I stopped in my tracks, intrigued by the idea…More »
2. Blim
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6
(604) 872-8180
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Smack in the middle of Chinatown, just a few doors down from Fortune Sound Club, Blim has all of the bedazzlement this street could use. Funky neon sweaters, tights and retail up front, a workshop set in behind complete with lots of tables and…More »
3. Forsya Boutique & Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C7
(604) 568-8667
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
**girlie review alert**
I may take a quick peak in the window (of every store I visit) but what propels me to enter, is what the mannequin is wearing. I'm that kind of shopper! Which is probably why when I saw a beautiful dress on a mannequin in…More »
4. Scotiabank Theatre
Scotiabank Theatre - you'd be 4 stars if only
-You'd allow a scene card to be per ticket, not per purchase. Why must I type in my information twice if I'm buying 2 tickets?
-You'd play something, anything when you know people are sitting patiently for…More »
5. Fifth Avenue Cinemas
Vancouver, BC V6J 3H6
(604) 734-8700
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Fairview Slopes
Oh give me a seat, where the films are so sweet
And the popcorn is G-M-O free
Where no cell phones are heard
Many well-written words
And inde flicks are preferred.
Fifth, Fifth Avenue
Where friends and lovers can meet
Where no cell phones are heard
Many…More »
6. Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
Is it weird that I think it's weird that they didn't play commercials or music before the show? Maybe I just haven't been to a movie in a long time and this is the new rage - silence.
I know - who wants advertisements right? But the theatre felt…More »
7. City of Vancouver Archives
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
(604) 736-8561
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is the beat the heat spot! As I sit here in a quiet reading room, surrounded by the pictorial history of our city (and looking at the front entrance of Bard on the Beach) I can't help but think, dang, we live in an amazing place!
Things you…More »
8. CocoaNymph
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
(604) 222-4477
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
I blame November's Elite Party http://www.yelp.ca/biz... It's where I first tried CocoaNymph and fell for the dark chocolate and salted caramel bar. Fast forward a couple of months and...
There I am, trying to push the thoughts of a crunch and tang of…More »
9. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A fan still? Yes. You can set up shop upstairs for hours. It's quiet, the wi-fi is reliable and the other peeps are pecking away at their keys while consuming copious amounts of caffeine. Feeling right at home (plus you can order a glass of wine…More »
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4/28/2009
Three of the newest things I now know:
-Railspur Alley is a great place to unwind pre or post hustle… Read more »
10. Wicked Café - CLOSED
Intelligentsia beans, yummy teas, free wi-fi... but that's not why I'm getting vocal again about one of my favourite coffee shops....
The chicken and red pepper panini! Oh my word! The half sammie would have been satisfying enough, but the full order…More »
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4/17/2009
Lovely-and-loved! I always recommend this place for meetings. It's central, it takes away the… Read more »
11. Granville Island Tea Company
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 683-7491
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A lesson in ordering tea is much like a lesson in cocktails - let the tea mixologist make a decision for you.
Without an idea of what I was craving, outside of caffeine, the barista/tea sommelier, whipped up a chai tea that was like no other. Black…More »
12. Arbutus Coffee
Do children play in their backyard? Are they growing their own veggies? Does a family live upstairs? These and many other questions, like what were they filming here last week, float thru the cherry blossom air as I open the door and set myself up at…More »
13. City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
(604) 873-7011
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
*On my two hundredth review*
Dedicated to 20 things that make me go weak in the knees about this beautiful place that I love calling home! (I know there are a tonne more, but these are off the top of my head!)
20. Being able to keep chickens in…More »
14. Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
It's what I love most about weekends.
Embarking on the aquabus, sneaking away to Granville Island, indulging in a coffee/tea and a pastry, strolling through the market, browsing through the stalls, smelling the flowers... perhaps buying a ripe…More »
15. Nimby Burger
"The closest thing to In n Out Burger, north of the Californian border!"
"Burgers and the beach, they're going to make a killing on this location."
"McDonald's fries, eat your heart out!" Same size as McD's, but with the homemade taste appeal.…More »
16. Kitsilano Beach
In the early morning (okay, 9 am), mid afternoon and just before sunset, and while the swarms of tourists and teenagers are still hibernating, Kits Beach is alright. Well, part of Kits Beach. The last time I sat on the grassy area parallel to…More »
17. Third Beach
This is my must-rest and/or chat stop as I put the pedal to the metal and ride my cruiser through Stanley Park. At sunset, it somehow manages to feel heavenly, no matter how many times I stare out over the water. I don't even mind the hustle and…More »
18. Siwash Rock
Usually I wait for a big milestone review to write about a landmark, but my next milestone is a ways away, and, well, I can't contain myself. I'm a girl in love.... with a rock!
That's right! When someone asks me where I'd have my last meal on earth I…More »
19. Sunset Beach
Ah, lay back, let the wind whip through your hair, smell the salty air, dip your toes in the ocean...ah Mexico.
What I really mean is -- don't judge me. I only dunked myself up to my shoulders in False Creek water because it's so close to my house…More »
20. Wreck Beach
I don't know where to begin on this emotional roller coaster: being shocked that people break their bottles on the sand--being disgusted at the site of the old man who gave us the full backside view of his flabby butt as he bent down to pick up the…More »
21. Spanish Banks
Sure, I love a hot summer day at the beach--screaming kids, thumping tunes, frisbees, footballs, barbecues, stacks upon stacks of people (who doesn't?)...
But the best time to go is a day like today--overcast, a bit of wind, and a full moon (on the…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadFive Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.
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