Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Loud, kitschy decor. Sushi ranges from classic to inventive.
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The General Public Sushi Lodge
3289 Main StLoud, kitschy decor. Sushi ranges from classic to inventive.
My personal go-to in the neighbourhood for cheap, cheerful, tasty, fast Chinese diner style food, as they stay open late.
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Congee Noodle House
141 E BroadwayMy personal go-to in the neighbourhood for cheap, cheerful, tasty, fast Chinese diner style food, as they stay open late.
Just the most comforting meals you could ever want on a rainy day.
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Burgoo
3096 Main StJust the most comforting meals you could ever want on a rainy day.
If you need to get pizza by the slice or delivery to the house, Pizza Garden is the sweet spot of a boutique pizza shop that got so popular with all of us they opened up a few more stores. Mmmmmmmm!
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Pizza Garden
675 Smithe StIf you need to get pizza by the slice or delivery to the house, Pizza Garden is the sweet spot of a boutique pizza shop that got so popular with all of us they opened up a few more stores. Mmmmmmmm!
Oh yes! Fusion Chinese food adapted for a Canadianized middle class crowd. Make a reservation.
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StOh yes! Fusion Chinese food adapted for a Canadianized middle class crowd. Make a reservation.
Not ranked #1 restaurant in Vancouver everywhere for nothing. Wait is always an hour long during peak times, but if you have a group going (8+), call in to reserve a table. Then, order everything - and 4 of the beef luc lac.
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StNot ranked #1 restaurant in Vancouver everywhere for nothing. Wait is always an hour long during peak times, but if you have a group going (8+), call in to reserve a table. Then, order everything - and 4 of the beef luc lac.
Drinks & Nightlife
You can't get their cider anywhere else, and their cider is like no other. Big with the Hootsuite and creative crowds.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveYou can't get their cider anywhere else, and their cider is like no other. Big with the Hootsuite and creative crowds.
Less well known than 33 Acres, but I prefer their selection of beer (small, but thoughtful). Owners also opened up Oddity Kombucha across the street, which serves kombucha on tap.
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Faculty Brewing Co.
1830 Ontario StLess well known than 33 Acres, but I prefer their selection of beer (small, but thoughtful). Owners also opened up Oddity Kombucha across the street, which serves kombucha on tap.
This is one of Vancouver's most popular 'above ground' artist-run spaces. They used to be very close to the house, but have since moved to Chinatown.
Vancouver Art and Leisure
This is one of Vancouver's most popular 'above ground' artist-run spaces. They used to be very close to the house, but have since moved to Chinatown.
The American
926 Main StFun, wide open space with pinball machines.
Parks & Nature
By far the most inaccessible beach of them all, but so worth it. Clean waters, chill vibes, clothing-optional. There are tons of food and drink vendors down at the beach, and listen out for the roaming hawkers ;)
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallBy far the most inaccessible beach of them all, but so worth it. Clean waters, chill vibes, clothing-optional. There are tons of food and drink vendors down at the beach, and listen out for the roaming hawkers ;)
Worth a stroll through if you're in the area. Many people from nearby offices come here on their lunch breaks for a moment of tranquility during the work day. Free to enter.
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I-Garden yase-China ye-Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
578 Carrall StWorth a stroll through if you're in the area. Many people from nearby offices come here on their lunch breaks for a moment of tranquility during the work day. Free to enter.
Shopping
Trendy consignment store for women and men, I've been shopping here for 10 years!
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Front & Company
3772 Main StTrendy consignment store for women and men, I've been shopping here for 10 years!
The Rag Machine
2425 Main StThrift clothing by the pound, for those in search of a good deal.
What do people in this neighbourhood read? Pulp Fiction's window selection will tell you a thing or two.
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Pulp Fiction Books
2422 Main StWhat do people in this neighbourhood read? Pulp Fiction's window selection will tell you a thing or two.
Essentials
The mall stuck in the '70s. No one understands how they keep affording the rent in this hood. But there's a Buy Low for groceries, a liquor store, convenience store, Shopper's, dentist, and a little stand in the middle that is the only place I've ever seen sell sugar cane juice in Vancouver. Nostalgic!
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Kingsgate Mall
370 E BroadwayThe mall stuck in the '70s. No one understands how they keep affording the rent in this hood. But there's a Buy Low for groceries, a liquor store, convenience store, Shopper's, dentist, and a little stand in the middle that is the only place I've ever seen sell sugar cane juice in Vancouver. Nostalgic!
Kea Foods
2600 Main StSupport local. Great selection, fresh produce, and random markdowns on fun foods.
Looking for organic food, but don't want to pay Whole Foods prices? Donald's is where we go, where they stock organic no.2 produce and often carry local brands.
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Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StLooking for organic food, but don't want to pay Whole Foods prices? Donald's is where we go, where they stock organic no.2 produce and often carry local brands.