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1. Elite Secret Supper @ Kitsilano Daily Kitchen
So many absolutes and superlatives come to mind when trying to describe this event and this night and this dinner. It was certainly the latest Elite event we've ever had - and Chef Fowkes and staff at were total troupers, spoiling us with 6 fresh…More »
2. Smile, Yelp Loves YEW Elite Party X2
This event certainly did top my original plans for the evening - sitting around giving belly rubs to the dog while watching Showbiz Tonight's breaking coverage of Justin Bieber's new hairstyle. No, instead, because the party goddess (Cyndi be thy…More »
3. Yelp's Word To Your Author Elite Party At The New Oxford
It's always so great to see familiar faces at a Yelp Elite party, put a few more faces to pictures, and see the great outfits you creative souls spin out of the theme.
Admittedly, mine was a last-minute effort ... but from Dan's Hunter S. Thompson…More »
4. Elite Event: Mathletes vs. Athletes!
Does anyone else remember JD's line from "Heathers" that "the only place different social types can get along is in heaven"? Well, without any teenage suicide (don't do it) required, the Regis was heaven! The jocks and geeks - and a few mixes of the…More »
5. Elite Event @ Vancouver Police Museum
I just want to thank Crystal and Yelp for throwing me such an awesome birthday party. (Not exactly on my birthday, but close enough!)
Not exactly a detective, it took me awhile to make the candy-drugs connection. Loved the Pixy Stix "coke" and the…More »
6. Yelp Presents A Carnival Wonderland @ Ayden Gallery
A Fair to Remember! Spectacular costumes on all and sundry, a sangria fountain (I was the first who came back for thirds, apparently) and spiked sno-cones, plus cool art all over the place and cool Yelpers: this is the reward for spending other…More »
7. Elite Event: Tango Trip @ Regional Tasting Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This was one of my favourite Elite parties so far. Everyone was looking sharp, the drinks were perfection (I don't know what they put in those Pisco Sours, but bam, pow, man), and the tango performance was dynamite.
I didn't get much of the food, but…More »
8. Elite Event @ Café Nuba
Honestly, I've been in such a daze this week I couldn't remember what I ate without everyone's else's handy-dandy notes on the subject. I do remember the caulifower smelled really strong at first - but it was delicious going down.
Loved the red…More »
9. Elite Event @ Mink, A Chocolate Café
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Chocolate, lunchboxes and xmas cards from fellow Yelpers (OMG, Sarah O., you almost made me cry with your lovely note) were the highlights of the event at Mink. Thanks also to the Terminal City Club for the swanky snacks - deep-fried prawns with the…More »
10. Elite Event @ The Refinery
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 687-8001
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Bourbon cocktails? I wasn't sure on the idea, but trust in the power of Yelp because they were delicious. The atmosphere was chill and laidback but friendly. My plus-1 arrived somewhat before me (I had to bomb it from Burquitlam), but she had a great…More »
11. Yelp Elite Event @ Shakin' Not Stirred
Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
(604) 609-0901
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Tasty martinis in three-part harmony, sambuca-sauced shrimp, Bond/Bond girl dress-up gear, and the chance to meet many of my favourite Yelpers (and Yelpettes) live and in-person. Yay!
Great job putting on the event, Crystal and Katie S. I always love…More »
12. CMYE: Geek Out Without Your Chic Out!
The greatest ideas are sometimes the simplest: come as you are and hang out over a few beers.
Loved this event - it was so laid-back, and the Brickhouse is such a cool space. It was like hanging out in someone's rec room. And of course, bringing it…More »
13. UYE-Trivia Night @ Relish
So much fun! I'm glad I ditched my other plans to come down for cheap beer, oysters, happy Yelpers digging all of the above, and yeah, some fairly challenging trivia!
Boo that it always starts so late, though. You can almost smell the nerdy…More »
14. UYE Book Swap
Rhizome was packed and buzzing by the time I got here! Luckily you intrepid girls had snagged a table, and I was able to squeeze self, books and knitting into a corner. And eventually, a delicious, satisfyingly strong margarita (in honour of Dia de…More »
15. UYE - Karaoke #2
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T9
(604) 687-4275
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Karaoke = therapy by microphone. Sure the Shark Club was a little empty, but that just meant we got to rock the place. It was fabulous to be able to sing some old favourites, since even with the huge songbooks, our host Whitney also has hundreds of…More »
16. UYE: Wine & Cheese @ Au Petit Chavignol
Vancouver, BC V6A 1R8
(604) 255-4218
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
I was very excited to try out this place, as we had liked Salt so much, and I had heard APC was even better. So yes, I too, was taken aback by the server's low-key bitchiness. (Who reams out the customer on what time the reservation was for? Chill,…More »
Recently updated lists from Christine R.
Surrey. Yes, Surrey. (13)Finds in the much-maligned big city. |
Vacation in Washington State (18)I love a local vacation. Washington is so close to BC, yet has cheaper shopping and better customer service overall, plus the same fabulous West Coast scenery. |
Shopping for food (21)I love to cook, so food shopping is my favourite type of shopping, from big grocery stores for the everyday stuff to specialty shops for Wow factor ingredients. I like it local too. |
Adventures with Groupon (8)The end results of getting tempted by online deals and social coupons. |
Store pets (6)Visits with cats and dogs who live in retail land. Only by shopping the indies can you have these encounters, by the way! |
Diners (14)All you need is fries... and grease ... and bacon. |
Can't talk, eating (3)The multi-tasking reviews ... food so good, I just gotta write about it now. |
Two sticks and a ball (4)Dealers in needles and yarn for my knitting habit. What did you think I was talking about? |
Playing House (5)In which I try to grow up and stop living like a student. |
Bright Lights, Royal City (50)Places to go and things to do in New Westminster, BC. It's a weird place but it kinds of grows on you after awhile. |
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Yelping SinceAugust 2008
Things I Lovething 1 and thing 2, furry things, paper things, printed things, breaded things, outside things, analog things, caffeinated things, flickering things, smart things, tasty things, cuddly things, shiny things
Find Me Inmy own personal fog
My HometownNorth Van
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm apologizing for whatever the dog did.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause you want to FUC them.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadA Short History of Nearly Everything
My First ConcertWhen my parents dragged me to the Orpheum on sunny days. Fun.
My Favourite MovieGoodfellas
My Last Meal On EarthMy Dad's roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I love Sunday dinners.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...bicycles give you wings.
Most Recent DiscoveryThe comma splice in the default Yelp friend request sentence. It's gonna bug me.
Current CrushLouis CK and a Cinnabon