Vancouver Good

[update Sept. 16/2010 - looks like things have changed based on this more recent visit.] [update March 13 2011 - Voya is now closed] Saturday night, on our way to Campagnolo to meet our friends. We’re all excited and have been looking forward to trying Campagnolo for a while now. But, things don’t always go [...]

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I have a new place to add to my “good food & not too expensive” list. I checked out Nuba Lebanese Cuisine on Friday night and had a lovely dinner. Now, I’ve eaten my share of take out Lebanese, but I like sitting down to a meal and having a drink.  Plus, I’m not huge [...]

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I wish Vancouver had better pubs. I love those old, cozy English style pubs where you know there’s a story about everything in the place. The Vancouver pubs/bars are so much more polished. But that’s a conversation for another post because when a girl wants a beer and the Canucks on PPV, she still needs [...]

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I never thought I could love facials so much until I discovered Breathe Spa. Breathe Spa is a boutique style spa that just moved into a beautiful space at 464 Granville St (b/w Pender and Hastings). What makes the facials so extraordinary? Well. First, it’s a full 2 hours long. And while they follow the [...]

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Wow. I ate at Market Saturday Night – fantastic evening! We arrived early for our reservation, so we could check out the bar. The website says the restaurant is divided into four “distinct experiences” – …A cozy and casual bistro with fireplace; a heated outdoor terrace with city views; an enticing bar complete with raw [...]

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I stopped by Cafe Medina today and was reminded that in additon a to doing a good americano, they also do breakfast, lunch, and brunch on the weekends. Cafe Medina is run by the same owners and kitchen as ever popular  Chambar and you can certainly see Chambar influences on the menu. The menu at [...]

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One of my regular spots for catching up with a friend over  brunch is Raincity Grill, located near the corner of Denman St. and Davie St. The room looks over English Bay and it’s relatively quiet so a few people can spend a lazy weekend morning together enjoying some coffee and food. I  met a [...]

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