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Where to Eat When You're Allergic to Wheat
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1. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
Canada
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Kitsilano
I am organically delighted by Aphrodite!
Thinking I could never enjoy their pie again, my boyfriend binged [or googled] gluten-free vancouver and Aphrodite came right up. So he was nice enough to treat me to Aphrodite since I basically 'spazzed' at…More »
2. Joey Coquitlam
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3S3
Canada
(604) 939-3077
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Canadian (Traditional)
I returned to Joey Tomato's the other night after finding them listed on a celiac Vancouver website as having a gluten free menu. I mean, that is something I have to check out.
Arriving early to avoid the dinner line, I was seated right away... and…More »
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3/6/2009
This is one of the places that I love but I hardly ever go to, and now that I think about it I must… Read more »
3. Planet Organic Market
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5Y9
Canada
(604) 552-2799
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
I am happy to announce today started a passionate love affair for me with Planet Organic Market. Yes, Choices, I am now a swinger and you are no longer my number one.
I've randomly noticed this market in the past, but haven't ever stopped in... well…More »
4. Price Smart
Vancouver, BC V5M 4H4
Canada
(604) 434-5038
Category:
Grocery
Neighborhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
Rice flour in bulk? Tapioca and soy flour cheap even cheaper than in America for the same brand? Am I dreaming?
I rub my eyes and realize that no I am not dreaming. And unforutnately I am also covered in cornstarch thanks to scooping the bulk stuff in…More »
5. Choices Market
Can I give Choices a 6 star review, take it to Vegas with me, elope with it, and live a long and happy life together?
As you can see from my first review I like the organic and wheat/gluten free products and baking supplies, and lean meats at…More »
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3/24/2009 First to Review
This is by far the best grocer in the area, and the only one I find has good selection of organic… Read more »
6. Fred Meyer
I went to Fred Meyer's on a mission - a mission to buy as much wheat free flour as possible. I headed straight to the baking aisle and was so disappointed to only find corn flour. Determined, I wandered, and then remembered.... health food section…More »
7. PriceSmart Foods
After discovering and being thrilled by the Grandview PriceSmart I was ecstatic for one to open just up the road for me.
I gauge all grocers on the wheat free selection nowadays. I mean, everyone has food. I like PriceSmart's great selection of food,…More »
8. Thrifty Foods
I wish there was a three and a half star option - I'm between thinking this place is a-okay or being a big fan and adding it onto my regular grocery roster.
Thrifty Foods has a good selection for the health oriented, and an good organic selection. I…More »
9. Save On Foods
Save On Foods has restored itself as my favorite grocery for the following reasons:
1. Wandering in on my way home from work, I decided I needed cheese, checking out their selection I found Guinness cheese (only found previously at Stong's in Dunbar…More »
10. Real Canadian Superstore
Superstore might just be another one of those big box stores, but I have to say I support this empire.
This location in particular is great - I say this because it has a great selection of organic foods and wheat alternate products. I have no trouble…More »
11. Trader Joe's
An organic lovers dream shoppe, Trader Joe's has incredible offerings at really great prices. In addition to organic foods I almost screamed when I found wheat and gluten free brownie and pancake/waffle premix for $2.99 each!!
The layout of the…More »
12. KFC/ Taco Bell
An open letter of love to Taco Bell:
I knew of you for so long, and over the years we shared those curious glances, but I resisted your temptation. Then my flatmate told me of how if you existed in Ireland her love of you would lead to her eventual…More »
13. Balkan House
This place is awesome... great selection of food, good prices if you're keeping your purse strings tightened - I especially recommend to check it out for lunch, they have brilliant Balkan lunch specials which always include a delicious home made…More »
14. Anducci's
I love this place and have for years. It has a kinda funky vibe inside, the decor is really neat. This sounds like a strange comment, but the bathrooms in there are really neat.
i have ordered all sorts of pastas there before and haven't found one I…More »
15. Kokyo Japanese Restaurant
Best sushi in the area - great selection. I don't actually eat seafood although my boyfriend does and we both love it because the selection is great for us both. He's gotten some strange rolls there which he likes. service is always very prompt,…More »
16. Curry Express
In terms of mall food my expectations are pretty low, but while in Metrotown I was wandering around, and saw Curry Express and their signage about samosas... thanks Curry Express for implanting a wicked samosa craving... so I decided to give it a…More »
17. Agra Tandoori Restaurant
I went here recently with a group of people.
The service to begin with, was fantastic. We were a decent sized table (8 people) and everyone had different recents, questions, and mind changes, the server was awesome. Random orders of naan were always…More »
18. Luna Loca Restaurant 2003
Luna Loca is easily my favorite mexican south of the Fraser River.
It used to be located on the strip in White Rock but many moons ago it moved to this its current location on Hwy 10, which is just so convenient from so many places in…More »
19. Paradise Vegetarian Noodle House
I have walked by this place loads of time on my way to Choices, and finally last night made the effort to go in.
The place is quaint, clean, and the decor is up-to-date vietnemese theme (it is a vegetarian Vietemense place after all). My only…More »
20. Shin Ju Japanese Cuisine
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6
Canada
(604) 733-8886
Category:
Japanese
Neighborhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
I used to frequent this place, and it is a great go to. Serving up massive rolls, and being one of the only places that offers all you can eat and doesn't force each person in the dining party to order all you can eat this place is awesome.
For lunch…More »
21. Tsunami Sushi
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A9
Canada
(604) 687-8744
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighborhoods: West End, Downtown
You're out shopping on Robson, and you know all that retail can be a little tiring and cause an awful state of hunger after several hours... sushi is required!
Conveniently located in the middle of all the Robson Street goodliness is Tsunami Sushi.…More »
22. Joe's Farm Market
I like to stray from the typical chains sometimes so I wander in to Joe's Farm market.
The most exciting moment for me a week ago: strawberry for $2 a package - and they are not even in season yet! Save me 50% on strawberries and you have a fan, and…More »
23. Kin's Farm Market
While wandering the mall, I know I need something, need to spend some money on something, burning a whole through my pocket and all... and what better necessity than fruits and veggies?
The great thing about Kin's is the random things they have. One…More »
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Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I Loveretail therapy, tacos and chocolate
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When I'm Not Yelping...I'm probably shoe shopping.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm particular, quirky, and a gluten bigot (intolerant).
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