Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The best chips, guacamole and salsa on the Drive. Their pitchers of Sangria and Mojito are killer. Their service is always great :)
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Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrThe best chips, guacamole and salsa on the Drive. Their pitchers of Sangria and Mojito are killer. Their service is always great :)
Aaron (my boyfriend) says it's the best papaya salad he's had since Chiang Mai. Watch out, it's hot.
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Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrAaron (my boyfriend) says it's the best papaya salad he's had since Chiang Mai. Watch out, it's hot.
Ginger Sushi
1437 Commercial DrVery enthusiastic staff! Great quality and great price.
Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveBougie AF. So good. Treat yourself!
The best brunch in the West End. Steps away from English Bay. Be careful if you order too much fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the best in the city, and the staff hand squeeze each glass... they will get grumpy :)
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Acacia Fillo Bar
1103 Denman StThe best brunch in the West End. Steps away from English Bay. Be careful if you order too much fresh squeezed orange juice. It's the best in the city, and the staff hand squeeze each glass... they will get grumpy :)
Ramen for breakfast? Yes! Poached egg on polenta with salted fish? F yes. Their menu changes weekly and is always stellar.
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Burdock & Co
2702 Main StRamen for breakfast? Yes! Poached egg on polenta with salted fish? F yes. Their menu changes weekly and is always stellar.
Killer butcher shop. Exceptionally knowledgable staff!
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Pasture To Plate Natural Products Ltd
1420 Commercial DrKiller butcher shop. Exceptionally knowledgable staff!
The best fish shop in East Van. Try their cold smoked salmon off cuts. It's lox, but cheap!
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The Daily Catch 100% Sustainable Seafood Market - Commercial Drive
1418 Commercial DrThe best fish shop in East Van. Try their cold smoked salmon off cuts. It's lox, but cheap!
Steps away from Kits beach. Awesome food and hunky staff.
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Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar Kitsilano
2201 W 1st AveSteps away from Kits beach. Awesome food and hunky staff.
Our friend Dan is the GM. He brought in bottomless Mimosas at brunch... deadly.
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La Pentola
350 Davie StOur friend Dan is the GM. He brought in bottomless Mimosas at brunch... deadly.
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables StChocolate filled croissants so buttery and fresh :)
Classic, old school. Heavy pasta, killer meat balls, awesome staff, and the best slice of cheesecake you can get on the Drive.
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Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial DrClassic, old school. Heavy pasta, killer meat balls, awesome staff, and the best slice of cheesecake you can get on the Drive.
Off the drive, and awesome. Get there early to avoid the line.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrOff the drive, and awesome. Get there early to avoid the line.
Deadly cocktails and share plates. The menu is always changing, this restaurant has been a favourite for 4 years.
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Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StDeadly cocktails and share plates. The menu is always changing, this restaurant has been a favourite for 4 years.
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th AveShare plate style modern take on Chinese food. Their cocktails are incredible. Prepare to leave full. Not the cheapest, but too good to pass up.
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StShare plate style modern take on Chinese food. Their cocktails are incredible. Prepare to leave full. Not the cheapest, but too good to pass up.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrWe live above the bar. The vibe is always fun.
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StPrepare yourself.
I work here on the weekends and can get you in for free! Good for drinking and dancing.
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The Belmont Bar
1006 Granville StI work here on the weekends and can get you in for free! Good for drinking and dancing.
Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie StDance!
Parks & Nature
Clothing optional beach. It's basically a festival every sunny day. Find the nude man in a straw hat selling boozy slushies. The Mudslide and the Strawberry Daiquiri are fantastic :)
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallClothing optional beach. It's basically a festival every sunny day. Find the nude man in a straw hat selling boozy slushies. The Mudslide and the Strawberry Daiquiri are fantastic :)
A Vancouver must. Borrow our spare bike and ride along the ocean.
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Vancouver Seawall
A Vancouver must. Borrow our spare bike and ride along the ocean.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe Grouse Grind is a classic.
World class rock climbing. Granite cracks for days. Aaron works with Altus Mountain Guides, and can show you all the spots!
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Squamish
World class rock climbing. Granite cracks for days. Aaron works with Altus Mountain Guides, and can show you all the spots!
I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdWorld renowned.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveGreat trails for a stroll!
Take the Sea to Summit trail, and grab a beer at the top. Take the gondola back to your car :)
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Indlela ye-Sea to Sky
36800 British Columbia 99Take the Sea to Summit trail, and grab a beer at the top. Take the gondola back to your car :)
Shopping
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrVintage is cool, right?
Vancouver Flea Market
703 Terminal AveGreasy flea, but worth the experience!
Robson Street
1155 Robson StLarge collection of high end stores down town
Essentials
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveOpen 24 hours!
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrGreat deals on produce and an awesome deli.
Getting Around
Make sure to check with Google when the first and last trains are each day.
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NB Commercial Dr FS E 10 Ave station
2570 Commercial DrMake sure to check with Google when the first and last trains are each day.
Arts & Culture
Its a vibrant collection of personalities from the neighbourhood. Young and old enjoy this spot.
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Iphakamisa Park
1657 Charles StIts a vibrant collection of personalities from the neighbourhood. Young and old enjoy this spot.
Opus Art Supplies
555 W Hastings StArt supplies!
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StTry to see a play here!