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1. Siegel's Bagels
what can i say. i am a montreal native and i am pretty picky about my bagels.
no. bagels are not a bun with a hole in it. they are much closer to what Siegel's put's out which is a dense, chewy bread product, moist on the inside and crispy on the…More »
2. Sake Bar Decibel
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 979-2733
Very much looking forward to my trip to NYC and have been reminiscing about my favourite haunts...Decibel wraps up everything I love about NYC into one spot...
It highlights the ethnic diversity of the city, offering a kind of grungy, gritty…More »
3. Trader Joe's
Everyone has their crack. For some women it's shoes, for some men it's electronics. For me it's food. I love good quality food. But I love good quality food at a discounted price even more.
I lived in LA for 2 years. I was a poor student with very…More »
4. Chinatown Brasserie
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 533-7000
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Dim Sum
Neighbourhood: NoHo
Lobster dumplings.
That is all.
OK i'll expand...I dream about the lobster dumplings. Are they crazy expensive as a dim sum item? Yes. Do I mind paying it for what I consider to be the equivalent of a Javier Bardem/Meli/Daniel Craig human sandwich (me…More »
5. Sylvia's Restaurant and Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6G
(604) 681-9321
Categories:
Restaurants,
Hotels
Neighbourhood: West End
I really really really wanted to love this place. Admittedly i've only been there a few times but that was enough. It has a certain appeal as being off the grid a bit, but it's just kinda depressing in there.
Saw a comedy show once. Meh. Another time…More »
6. Old House Village Suites & Hotel
Absolutely 4 stars worthy. I have been in many chain hotels and spas over the past 6 months and this one is a pretty good one. I didn't have time to check out the hot tubs and infrared saunas but apparently they are available. My room was spacious…More »
7. Atlas Cafe
Solid.
Courtenay, I kinda dig yew.
First off, this was a HUGE improvement over lunch (see Flying Canoe review...ugh). Although we waited a few minutes to be seated, our waitress was 5 stars. Attentive, informative, inquisitive without being imposing. I…More »
8. Flying Canoe
OH hell no.
The decks were stacked against us. We had an hour for lunch and couldn't find anythign else close by...we walked into the Flying Canoe and all we saw were red hats...apparently there is some kind of red hat society?? I don't know. All I…More »
9. Nelson the Seagull
Vancouver, BC V6A 0A7
(604) 681-5776
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside
oh man i love it.
and for those of you who've read my other reviews, you know i am not a fan of the poser hipster. really not. and this place kiiiiiinda screams hipster but for some reason it works.
it is stark, there was a lone pastry chef in the…More »
10. Bosa Foods
Vancouver, BC V5K 4Y3
(604) 253-5578
Categories:
Grocery,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I hated my old job. With a deep seeded passion. BUT it was close to Bosa which meant lunch-time excursions for yummy amazing groceries.
Now, i love my job. But i am nowhere near Bosa. And I haven't been in ages. And I really miss just wandering down…More »
11. 2 Chefs Affair
My experience here was just ok but I was sick so I have a feeling it is better than I think. I had a mushroom and onion tart with salad. Didn't care for the cream-base dressing but otherwise, it was not offensive. It came with a dob of cream cheese…More »
12. Genesis Nutrition
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 608-0318
Category:
Health Food Store
Neighbourhood: West End
Whoat!? Cannot believe no one has reviewed this place!
It's my new supplement happy place! A friend of mine suggested this place to get my Udo's oil supply. The cheapest I have ever seen the 946mL bottle was $35 at Choices but only on sale. I would…More »
13. McDonald's
Wow. So I'm reviewing McDonalds now??? Yup. But more specifically McCafe (i feel like a douche just saying that in my head).
I was in Richmond for a 2-day work meeting with nary a barrista in sight. We weren't in Kansas anymore. Someone suggested…More »
14. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 605-1292
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I don't really have any complaints about the coffee or service itself. All solid (well actually the coffee was a little bitter but whatev). My main gripe is the soy...i opt for soy in my americano and there is nothing i hate more than curdling…More »
15. Wild Garlic Bistro
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5
(604) 687-1663
Category:
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
Hmmm. Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I'm not a fan. A disclaimer...we were here for a group function and had a set 3 course menu. Price was $35. I wasn't really hungry so I got the steak entree only which ended up costing me $27. I…More »
16. Costco Wholesale
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V4
(604) 622-5050
Categories:
Eyewear & Opticians,
Drugstores,
Tires,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
i finally did it. bit the bullet and forked out the $50 membership fee. and am i ever glad i did!!
on the first trip i made it up in savings and then some. bought the sweet aerodynamic bright blue portable bbq fpr $50 off (why does one need an…More »
17. Roundhouse Arts & Recreation Centre
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3
(604) 713-1800
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Leisure Centres
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I've seen many shows at the RH mainly produced by my sis. I've always liked the space as it's big enough to accommodate a large crowd but is always intimate. I also took a wood working course several years ago that was pretty kick arse despite the…More »
18. Divino Wine Shop
Disclaimer: This review is based on an experience several years ago but based on a friends recent purchase I don't think it's changed must so I stand by it.
Do not walk. RUN AWAY FAST!!! I have been known to drink cheap wines. Even questionable wines.…More »
19. West End Farmers Market
How could I not have reviewed the Farmer's market yet!?!? This is one of my favourite things to do on saturday...stroll up the street with a coffee in hand. Sometimes I meet up with friends but mostly I like to saunter solo. I've definitely got my…More »
20. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
Meh. I stick by th 3 stars and am tempted to reduce to 2...mainly because I had been out of town for 5 weeks with NO resto action so let's just say I was pretty easy to please.
But the food really left me wanting for more. THe only dish I loved were…More »
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10/14/2011
I dunno. I wasn't left with a great impression of this place food wise. However, I LOVED the decor,… Read more »
21. Mon Petit Choux
Definitely deserving of the extra star...had breakfast here a few weeks ago and while I kept with an easy granola and fruit (which was yummy) others splurged on some pretty fine looking eggs and croque madames. My cappuccino was awesome and the baked…More »
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10/13/2011
Man i am getting around Nanaimo!
So last coffee trial location was Mon Petit Choux. After I got over… Read more »
22. Habit
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 877-8582
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Three words...beer/whiskey specials!!!!
Whoa! What a great idea! Except when you get it you keep thinking you are having one drink when indeed you are having two. So 2 rounds really equals 4 drinks...which is great also! Oh, except it's monday, and I…More »
23. Yelp Goes Bollywood Burlesque Elite Event @ Ginger62
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
SAWEEEEET!!!
My first yelp event and we were not disappointed! My street cred definitely went up with my +3 when they walked in and saw the awesome spread, free drink options and scantily clad gorgeous women giving us an amazing dance show! Nothing…More »
24. Perkins Coffee Company
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G7
(250) 753-2582
Coffee.
It really shouldn't be so difficult, yet it always seems to be. Now the coffee at Perkins was, well, coffee-like. Focus on the "like". It looked like coffee, kinda smelled like it, but something in the taste wasn't quite there. Considering the…More »
25. London Drugs Ltd
Well what is there to say really. I was in Nanaimo overnight and walked around town. Not a lot going on. Even the liquor store was closed by 7pm (gah!!). Last resort was picking up a magazine and some sour Jelly Bellies at the LD. A very large and…More »
26. Modern Café
I wonder how this cafe is? Is it gothic? Old Victorian? Or maybe it's MODERN!! How will I ever know!?!?
Sorry, little sidebar there. I just find it infinetely amusing when restaurants or any other service providers tell me beforehand how they are.…More »
27. Serious Coffee
not so serious. more like silly.
got a granola yoghurt thingy with a granola/yoghurt ratio that was wayyyy off. left half of the granola behind.
coffee was passable but quite week.
left feeling like i really need to find a good coffee place in…More »
28. Coast Bastion Inn
Bah! A little torn...should I really give 4stars? My issue really is that it's all relative.
Do I expect a lot from a kinda run of the mill hotel? No. I expect it to be clean and professional and cover the basics. That, the CBI has. BUT my room is…More »
29. Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge
Well i wasn't expecting much. THe Minnoz is based in the Coast Bastion Inn where I was staying for a meeting and I needed lunch. Really just wanted soup or salad...kinda hard to mess up.
I had the "Minnoz salad" which had dried apricots, pecans and…More »
30. Chocolate Mousse Kitchenware Etc
Wrapping paper, cast iron skillets, stove-top espresso maker rubber rings, mojito muddler, bday cards, lip balm ... I have purchased all of the above at Chocolate Mousse and am always happy with my purchase. There is a great variety and quality of…More »
31. Nuba Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Been meaning to come here for ages and a friends birthday offered the perfect opportunity. We were a large-ish crowd so didn't have access to the full menu...rather when we arrived there was a large and exhaustive drink list followed by a teeny tiny…More »
32. Café for Contemporary Art
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4X9
(778) 340-3379
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Art Galleries,
Soup
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Love this place. Mostly because it is slightly oddly located so not many people know about it. It's small and quaint with a room designated to art work only, a concept i greatly support. 49th parallel coffee, pretty delicious and innovative muffin…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceFebruary 2011
Things I Lovefood, booze, photography, animals, the ocean (order depends on day)
My HometownMontreal, PQ
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When I'm Not Yelping...i'm judging you silently
My First Concerta-ha (ya, that's right)
Current CrushGrizzly Adams