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Whyte Ave & Old Strath favs
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1. Block 1912
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9
(780) 433-6575
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Love Block 1912. Wonderful atmosphere, ridiculously comfy armchairs and sofas, great food. Definitely the best hot chocolate I've had yet in Edmonton. I love the fact that every time I go in there with friends, we run into more friends. The room is…More »
2. Blues On Whyte
Blues on Whyte is my most frequented watering hole. Why? THE MUSIC. As Edmonton's main live blues venue, the place is sensational. Okay, it's a dive bar, but that's part of it's charm in a way, as it's completely unpretentious, laid back and relaxed.…More »
3. Fuss Cupcakes
"Heaven, I'm in heaven, and my heart beats, so that I can hardly speak. And I seem to find the happiness I seek, when I'm out on Whyte Ave eating these oh so delicious treats".
Apologies to Frank Sinatra, but Fuss cupcakes really are worth, well...…More »
4. Alhambra Books
The Alhambra palace in Granada is also known as 'Al-Yana', or paradise, and this Alhambra is certainly a paradise for old book lovers! Exactly what a second-hand, antique bookstore should be - filled to the celling with overflowing bookcases and a…More »
5. Chimprov
Absolutely brilliant improv with multiple acts a night presenting a variety of sketches.
The performers take a basic idea, add on suggestions from the audience and then goes full out trying to enact an up to hour long improvised skit.
This is laugh…More »
6. Flirt Cupcakes
got a sweet tooth craving? Flirt is an EXCELLENT place to find the fix!
These are some seriously fancy cupcakes: Each flavour is uniquely decorated with a great name, adding an extra level of enjoyment to the experience.
The cupcakes also often have…More »
7. Dream Tea House
Dream is, well, dreamy!
This place has terrific bubble tea and a great atmosphere - it's a good place to relax with friends on a lazy afternoon, at the end of a night out, or alternatively, a place to get a good energy charge if you're planning on an…More »
8. Rowena
Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8
(780) 439-5445
Categories:
Accessories,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
One one of my favourite stores on Whyte, Rowena features and interesting combination of goth, rockabilly and pin-up style clothes and accessories that will appeal to those who don't necessarily want to dress like everyone else.
Looking for a mad-men…More »
9. Mars & Venus
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z8
(780) 434-0467
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Visiting Mars and Venus is like nothing else -- every time you turn around, it's like being in a different store!
Is it punk, is it rockabilly, is it vintage, is it metal? The different facets and audiences that Mars and Venus is designed to appeal…More »
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Vintage Princess (2)Love living it up Old School Style? Where to get the look, the clothes, the music and anything else that's a 'blast from the past'! |
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceSeptember 2010
Things I Loveswing dancing, rock climbing, salsa dancing, bookstores, writing, travel, cuisine, farmer's markets, shopping, live music, vintage anything, clothing, reading
Find Me InOld Strathcona, Jasper Ave, my swing dance shoes :)
My HometownCrawley, UK
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm a nonprofit communicator by day, city explorer and swing dancer by night.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsCome for the snarky humor, stay for the honesty!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Happiness Project
My First ConcertLillithFair when I was 16!
My Favourite MovieLove Actually
My Last Meal On EarthIndian or Thai
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...my guilty pleasure is Gossip Girl
Most Recent Discovery124th - keep finding yet something else to love about it each time I visit!
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