Vancouver & East Van Recommendations
Essentials
No Frills is just that---a great market that offers a wide selection of basic and organic groceries. There's free parking or can be reached a few blocks down main drag.
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Sahota’s No Frills
1460 E Hastings StNo Frills is just that---a great market that offers a wide selection of basic and organic groceries. There's free parking or can be reached a few blocks down main drag.
Charming neighborhood grocery store with great selection of gourmet foods, deli snacks and baked goods. Also serves up good coffee.
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Wilder Snail Neighborhood Grocery & Coffee
799 Keefer StCharming neighborhood grocery store with great selection of gourmet foods, deli snacks and baked goods. Also serves up good coffee.
Food scene
A supply and food shop that caters to the serious foodie. Get kitchen goodies, fancy snacks and gourmet tech/appliances.
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The Gourmet Warehouse
1340 E Hastings StA supply and food shop that caters to the serious foodie. Get kitchen goodies, fancy snacks and gourmet tech/appliances.
For a special night out and something truly unique, the award-winning Kissa Tanto in Chinatown offers Japanese x Italian cuisine in a glamorous setting. Food is amazing, service is impeccable. In a neighborhood with plenty of options for pre- and post-dinner drinks.
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Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StFor a special night out and something truly unique, the award-winning Kissa Tanto in Chinatown offers Japanese x Italian cuisine in a glamorous setting. Food is amazing, service is impeccable. In a neighborhood with plenty of options for pre- and post-dinner drinks.
100% plant-based bowls and smoothies, open from breakfast to dinner. Kokomo also has a verified menu that caters to most dietary restrictions and allergies.
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Kokomo
611 Gore Ave100% plant-based bowls and smoothies, open from breakfast to dinner. Kokomo also has a verified menu that caters to most dietary restrictions and allergies.
Authentic and creative Thai on Commercial Drive in a mid-century modern space. Good beers and ciders on tap.
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Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrAuthentic and creative Thai on Commercial Drive in a mid-century modern space. Good beers and ciders on tap.
This French Canadian gem located in the Railtown Design District is considered one of Canada's top restaurants. An elevated-yet-approachable experience.
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St Lawrence Restaurant
269 Powell StreetThis French Canadian gem located in the Railtown Design District is considered one of Canada's top restaurants. An elevated-yet-approachable experience.
les amis du FROMAGE
843 E Hastings StVancouver's best specialty cheese shop.
Vibrant Latin American resto in Railtown. They do family style and serve killer cocktails---great for big groups.
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Cuchillo
261 Powell StVibrant Latin American resto in Railtown. They do family style and serve killer cocktails---great for big groups.
Sightseeing
This is worth the trip if you're looking for winter activities - skating, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding. You'll need to take the gondola up. There's a lodge at the top to have a beer and fondue. In the summer, skip the gondie and challenge yourself to the Grouse Grind--a 1.5-hour hike up the mountain!
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayThis is worth the trip if you're looking for winter activities - skating, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding. You'll need to take the gondola up. There's a lodge at the top to have a beer and fondue. In the summer, skip the gondie and challenge yourself to the Grouse Grind--a 1.5-hour hike up the mountain!
Bars & Breweries
Small but mighty taproom located in Railtown / Japantown with unique limited edition beers and collaborations.
Anchor brewery in the Strathcona neighborhood. Serves killer microbrews and offers a decent menu.
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Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StAnchor brewery in the Strathcona neighborhood. Serves killer microbrews and offers a decent menu.
Craft brewery and tasting lounge that infuses the flavors of South America into a tasty selection of beers and ceviches.
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Andina Brewing Company
1507 Powell StCraft brewery and tasting lounge that infuses the flavors of South America into a tasty selection of beers and ceviches.
Fantastic taproom with eight taps and full menu of Italian sandwiches and snacks.
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Luppolo Brewing Co.
1123 Venables StFantastic taproom with eight taps and full menu of Italian sandwiches and snacks.
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StHip little East Van spot with great vibes and collaborative craft brews.
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Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin StHip little East Van spot with great vibes and collaborative craft brews.