Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Casual, inexpensive, very fresh sushi. I'm a regular there. Initially recommended to me by a chef. $
Urban Sushi Cafe
562 Granville StCasual, inexpensive, very fresh sushi. I'm a regular there. Initially recommended to me by a chef. $
Upscale, sublime sushi. For a celebratory occasion. The food is art, really. $$$
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Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StUpscale, sublime sushi. For a celebratory occasion. The food is art, really. $$$
Mid-priced, semi-casual, lively atmosphere with comfort food. $$
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Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StMid-priced, semi-casual, lively atmosphere with comfort food. $$
Upmarket but unpretentious restaurant, with delicious comfort food (most dishes involve pork) reservations recommended. $$
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The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetUpmarket but unpretentious restaurant, with delicious comfort food (most dishes involve pork) reservations recommended. $$
Upscale shops are nice to window shop during the day, and many restaurants if you're seeking a vibrant night scene.
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Yaletown
Upscale shops are nice to window shop during the day, and many restaurants if you're seeking a vibrant night scene.
Delicious pastries and snacks in a modern, sleek environment.
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Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StDelicious pastries and snacks in a modern, sleek environment.
A decadent, well-priced, vast array of pastries and goodies that will satisfy any carb craving. $
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Purebread
159 W Hastings StA decadent, well-priced, vast array of pastries and goodies that will satisfy any carb craving. $
Gourmet coffee and Italian pizzas, soups and salads, which you buy by the custom size, vs. by the slice! There is one at Robson/Beatty (as well as Davie St.)
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Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie StGourmet coffee and Italian pizzas, soups and salads, which you buy by the custom size, vs. by the slice! There is one at Robson/Beatty (as well as Davie St.)
Other than McDonald's the closest coffee shop! In the "sister" tower (.5 blocks away). Quiet, mostly students studying.
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Waves
211 Robson StOther than McDonald's the closest coffee shop! In the "sister" tower (.5 blocks away). Quiet, mostly students studying.
There are 2 other Starbucks (Robson/Homer) and (Robson/Richards) very close by. This one has an industrial type feel, located in the Microsoft building.
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Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrThere are 2 other Starbucks (Robson/Homer) and (Robson/Richards) very close by. This one has an industrial type feel, located in the Microsoft building.
Across the street from the apartment; extremely popular, line-ups during peak times. Inexpensive bowl of noodles if you're on the go. Open late night. $
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Ramen Jinya
541 Robson StAcross the street from the apartment; extremely popular, line-ups during peak times. Inexpensive bowl of noodles if you're on the go. Open late night. $
Located in-building. Good, given Vancouver is not exactly a hub of authentic South American food ;) $
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Patron Tacos & Cantina
265 Robson StLocated in-building. Good, given Vancouver is not exactly a hub of authentic South American food ;) $
Only open on select busy days, but steps from the apartment. Locally owned, chain, a unique, eco-friendly "hut" where you can sit and enjoy the passerbys. Good baked goods!
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StOnly open on select busy days, but steps from the apartment. Locally owned, chain, a unique, eco-friendly "hut" where you can sit and enjoy the passerbys. Good baked goods!
In the summer, a reso in their dreamy courtyard is a must! Highly recommended. A setting so lovely, people host weddings here. $$$
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Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StIn the summer, a reso in their dreamy courtyard is a must! Highly recommended. A setting so lovely, people host weddings here. $$$
Miku restaurant's, more fun, younger "sister" resto. Sushi is an art! Reso's recommended. $$$
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Minami
1118 Mainland StMiku restaurant's, more fun, younger "sister" resto. Sushi is an art! Reso's recommended. $$$
Modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Upstairs is the Roof (separate, all-year, rooftop resto) which is fun for drinks. Reso's recommended for both. $$$
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Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StModern take on the traditional steakhouse. Upstairs is the Roof (separate, all-year, rooftop resto) which is fun for drinks. Reso's recommended for both. $$$
Located at the Four Seasons hotel, top-notch food/drinks, with the price to accompany it. $$$
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YEW seafood + bar
791 W Georgia StLocated at the Four Seasons hotel, top-notch food/drinks, with the price to accompany it. $$$
Hipster coffee shop with amazing lattes, great for people watching!
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Revolver
325 Cambie StHipster coffee shop with amazing lattes, great for people watching!
A welcoming, upmarket seafood heaven. Seafood towers and oysters on the half shell in abundance. $$
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Coast
1054 Alberni StA welcoming, upmarket seafood heaven. Seafood towers and oysters on the half shell in abundance. $$
A hidden gem; casual, fusion (Asian) food at a great price. Fills up after 630pm most days. $
ShuRaku Sake Bar + Bistro
833 Granville StA hidden gem; casual, fusion (Asian) food at a great price. Fills up after 630pm most days. $
Super healthy and trendy smoothie joint, based on micro greens. $9/smoothie but worth it!
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Living Produce Aisle
1168 Hamilton StSuper healthy and trendy smoothie joint, based on micro greens. $9/smoothie but worth it!
"Canadian" fast food /coffee shop open 24 hours. Donuts, soups, sandwiches.
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Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar St"Canadian" fast food /coffee shop open 24 hours. Donuts, soups, sandwiches.
Sightseeing
A mix of tourist-type shops and restos and hipster coffee shops, home decor stores and restos. Not to be missed!
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Gastown
A mix of tourist-type shops and restos and hipster coffee shops, home decor stores and restos. Not to be missed!
Interesting building architecture, people gather on the steps to enjoy a beverage.
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Il-Librerija Pubblika ta 'Vancouver (Filiala tal-Librerija Ċentrali)
350 W Georgia StInteresting building architecture, people gather on the steps to enjoy a beverage.
David Lam Park
1300 Pacific BlvdBeautiful park with views, set on the inlet.
Our version of NYC's Central Park. But, set on the ocean, and with a view of the mountains. Picturesque, not to be missed - particularly the Seawall, which runs the whole perimeter of the park.
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Park ta 'Stanley
610 Pipeline RdOur version of NYC's Central Park. But, set on the ocean, and with a view of the mountains. Picturesque, not to be missed - particularly the Seawall, which runs the whole perimeter of the park.
The Seawall is Vancouver's shining star in the summer time. Stretching for miles thru downtown, it's great to walk, bike, roller blade or just about any form of transportation ;)
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Vancouver Seawall
The Seawall is Vancouver's shining star in the summer time. Stretching for miles thru downtown, it's great to walk, bike, roller blade or just about any form of transportation ;)
Shopping
Largest mall downtown, has many chain stores and a food court.
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CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StLargest mall downtown, has many chain stores and a food court.
Robson street, (between Granville and Denman) is a busy stroll of shoppers, food cart vendors and people-watching.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson StRobson street, (between Granville and Denman) is a busy stroll of shoppers, food cart vendors and people-watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
A garden, roof top, summer-only, patio in Hotel Georgia. You need to get there pre-6 pm and/or put your name down on the list (they will text you). See and be seen! $$$
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Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StA garden, roof top, summer-only, patio in Hotel Georgia. You need to get there pre-6 pm and/or put your name down on the list (they will text you). See and be seen! $$$
Hipster, semi-casual lounge with interesting cocktails. Will have lines after 8 pm on Fri/Sat. $$
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The Diamond
6 Powell StHipster, semi-casual lounge with interesting cocktails. Will have lines after 8 pm on Fri/Sat. $$