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It’s that time again! The Gastown holiday shop hop, happening on Thursday, Dec 3rd, 5pm-9pm. Expect lots of cheer, refreshments, and discounts – it’s a great time. One place to keep an eye on is the Lynn Steven Boutique. I’ve been following its development on Scout Magazine, and the owner’s latest post discusses how her [...]

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Since the Irish Heather moved across the street last year into their new location, I have not been in a hurry to see it. The old Heather was old, cozy, and the site of many drinking memories. But now that I’ve been to the new Heather a few times, I’m a fan again. The place [...]

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At the edge of Gastown near the train station and the cruise ship berths are two restaurants/pubs: Steamworks and Transcontinental by Steamworks. Both are perfectly fine. But. Walk into Gastown. If you are visiting Vancouver you’ll be walking through Gastown anyways. Keep walking a few blocks down Water St, past the clothing shops, the steam [...]

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Deacon’s Corner is a casual diner located in Gastown that’s been getting all the buzz lately. I’ve read reviews in the Globe and Mail, blogs, magazines, everywhere! So, a visit was overdue. I went this  past weekend for Saturday brunch. I’ve heard stories about long line-ups, but when we arrived at 11:30am on Saturday the [...]

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I love the Gastown Shop Hop, and I was just talking about it so I’m jazzed it’s here again. There is a dress at Two of Few I am coveting! I usually race around the stores between 8-10pm after work, but it’s best done with friends, spending the whole night going from store to store [...]

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I attended a fantastic talk by Danielle Laporte this weekend at the Ask a Woman event and one of her many points was that a person should have a few go-to stores when it comes to shopping. These are stores that know you, and that you can trust to have pieces that represent yourself. I [...]

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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 just returned home from having some beer and eats at Six Acres Pub and Restaurant. I like this place – it has a nice vibe and room. Beautiful brick walls, and warm wood furniture and surroundings. It’s a nice, down to earth place around all the more polished restaurants nearby. The claim to fame [...]

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I dropped by Salt Tasting Room for a light lunch today – was the perfect yum for lunch. For those unfamiliar with Salt Tasting Room, it’s different from you typical restaurant. The restaurant does not have a “proper” kitchen and instead specializes in artisan and gourmet cheese, cured meats, and wine. When you go to [...]

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