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DateVancouver, BC V5K 1Z6
(604) 254-1600
Salvino L, MD & Associates
Category:
Doctors
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Elysian Coffee
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
As usual it was all good including the counter help.
We even had a chat about the lovely, ornate hand grinders for sale and I made a little prayer for one (somewhere in my future).
We are ounce again absolved of our coffee sins!
Listed in: Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats., Connect the dots on a coffee…
1 Previous Review:
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2/7/2010
It's been well over a year since my bean-dar spotted Elysian. After all this time, I FINALLY had the opportunity to check it out.
My report:
It's everything I expected and more.
This cafe is a TEMPLE to coffee!!
Excellent coffee prep's and choices, well informed and helpful employees.
One who saw my disappointment over the lack of seating when the four of us arrived. Suddenly a table became available. She made it happen. I said to my friend, "do we have VIP stamped to our foreheads?"
One bonus star added for complimentary bubbly water served to customers while they wait for their orders.
One more for a well noted Wheat and Dairy free item in the showcase.
LONG LIVE ELYSIAN!!!!
Hip hip HAZZZAHH!
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 253-8721
Renzo's Coffee
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
For about a month now I've been spying out this corner shop beside the bakery next to the park. I had peeked into the window and seen the Victoria Arduiro Espresso machine, all lit up with a come hither in her eye and with little fan fare, Renzo's Coffee has opened on Commercial Drive where the old Taylor shop used to be. In fact the very name is the same, and you will see Renzo hanging around too!
André is the proprietor of the shiny new shop that offers the Commercial Drive's iconic Continental Coffee roast, in keeping with the tradition of the true and trusted local Italian culture. This shop is bright with plenty of natural light, and an open floor plan that gives it a spacious feeling.
Plenty of seating, wireless, tasty coffee and some light nibbles just to wet our whistle for things to come.
Listed in: Connect the dots on a coffee…
Burnaby, BC V5C 2H7
(604) 298-9600
Genius Equipment
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Appliances
Neighbourhoods: Burnaby Heights, Hastings-Sunrise
Totally down to earth customer service guy Marco took it into the back and checked it out for us, (free of charge). Unfortunately we will need 150 in repair and replacement of the heating element.
Depressing only because we can't put any extra cash out for that right now. Hopefully 2012 will be good to us and we'll be back again soon and get this baby running.
Cool old shop, lot's of different espresso machines to check out and a droolicious selection of various accoutrements. Pretty much anything you might need. They have some repaired machines for sale and plenty of new ones.
Listed in: Ride doctors and other things…
The people who will read this review are on their search of a place to bring friends and family together to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. It's a painful time and you want everything to go smoothly.
The folks at Simple Alternative were more than kind, they were real. They are very accommodating in every way possible. It's a tough circumstance for everyone so the last thing you need is any extra grief.
The rooms were perfect for the gatherings we had. Tables for food and flowers and a digital screen for sharing old photographs that make you both smile and cry, sometimes at the same time. This is an intimate, warm space.
They even let us into the kitchen, for private conversations. I'll never forget it.
I recommend this place for non denominational services.
I wish peace to anyone reading this.
Vancouver, BC V5L 1G2
Templeton Market
Category:
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
He's even open on New Years Day ! What!? Yes, he's open, and there are flowers out front to be had too.
1 Previous Review:
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10/14/2011 First to Review
In all fairness this would be a two and a half star review.
This potentially cute, corner shop is a typical Vancouver neighbourhood convenience store with the oldskool sign, bars and too many adds on the windows, crooked floors and poor lighting. They carry all the basics with out over-charging you for your shopping list shortcomings.
The owner seems really nice, we've basically watched his kid growing up, from the vantage point of our balcony. There are always a variety of plants and flowers out front decorating the place but I really wish the building would be upgraded. I keep visualizing a small cafe inside with a nice bench out front
but for now, it is what it is, with some pretty strange people & things happening in the residences above the store. I'll keep dreaming of the improvement and maybe one day it will happen.
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y1
(604) 255-3600
Paranada
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
It's amazing how you can go to a shop a few times over the span of 10 years and find it exactly the same. Bitchy, self absorbed, rude staff who will scorn you for trying things on, follow you around and even mock you for asking questions or attempting friendly conversation. I watched in amazement as an old man tried on a few hats and requested help, she basically said; "How can I help you --look around and choose one yourself!"
As for the merchandise, it's Hippy style garments, the usual overall selection you find so many places on the drive, however they do have a good selection of Djembe drums if you don't mind buying with out trying. God forbid you actually play them in the shop.
Vancouver, BC V5V 2K6
Le Marché St. George
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Some one with a wonderful vision must have seen this corner convenience store (as I may have), and through dreamy eyes made their vision into a reality.
A cafe/gift/gourmet foods shop nestled into a residential area that somehow, like a magnet attracts people enough to have it's own energy about it. With just a couple of window seats to sit and savor a fresh pastry and drink something warm while catching up with friends or bicycle by on a warm day and stop in to pick up something from the outside baskets.
Awesome!
I wish I could transform my corner store into a place like this.
Maybe I need to dream more.
Listed in: Places out of the hive.
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
Viet Thanh Supermarket
Category:
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Unfortunately for me I'm unfamiliar with more than half the items are on the shelves!
On the outside tables there are various reasonably priced kitchen necessities and a few surprises too. I even found a cute pair of mini "Ugg"-like booties for a new member of the family :) So cute!
By the way, I'm not sure if they moved to Hastings or they have a second location (listed under Viet Thanh Market) in Cedar Cottage.
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5
(604) 254-3014
Steam Tea House
Category:
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Save time when you shop at Donald's to stop at the Tea Counter and also check out the excellent accouterments like the really nice double walled cups. Great gift idea's and nicely packed sample packs.
Listed in: Come on over to the East…
1 Previous Review:
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7/22/2011 First to Review
I ran into Donald's to grab a few things real quick, when through my blurred tunnel vision I caught a quick glimpse of the newly opened Tea shop.
I whirled to a stop and decided to take a time out. I couldn't believe my eyes. I asked the guy at the lovely Tea counter; 'am I hallucinating?' he was so cute and patiently described the variety of teas they have available at this Express location. Donald's you are full of surprises! What a great addition to this busy corner and another reminder to take our time in life.
The only problems that I see are that shopping requires two hands, and that there is no where to sit. They need a bench or something.
Shop first, tea after, take your time. :)
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Yelping SinceMarch 2006
Things I LoveDesert scenery, long drives, good music, unusual people, late afternoon light, hugs, dear friends, my sweetie's face, dark chocolate mochas, memories, birds, and people that smile back.
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While at Dr Salvino's office, I couldn't help but notice the wall of paper files behind the desk, I asked how many doctors work from this office? She said just the one. My eyes bugged out like Arnold Schwarzenegger in total recall. I said 'there must be a thousand files behind you!' she said "it's more like five thousand, there's more in the other room".
Oh Canada, my home and native land..... what happened to your health care system? Where are all the doctors? What have you done?!