Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StHip. Fun. Casual. Great food.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetWonderful, inventive high-quality Italian food.
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StCasual, fun, healthy, family-friendly eatery.
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StCasual, fun dining. Great brunch place.
Casual, healthy, tasty food. Family-friendly.
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Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StCasual, healthy, tasty food. Family-friendly.
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StExcellent sushi.
Kessel&March
1701 Powell StAnother great Powell Street restaurant.
East Café
2401 E Hastings StCoffee and pastries. Great space.
The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.
2695 E Hastings StGreat neighbourhood coffee shop.
Amazing food at this small gem. They don't accept reservations and there's always a long line so stop by, give them your name then walk to Vancouver Urban Winery for a drink while you wait.
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StAmazing food at this small gem. They don't accept reservations and there's always a long line so stop by, give them your name then walk to Vancouver Urban Winery for a drink while you wait.
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrGreat pizza!
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial DrDelicious!
Small, elegant room serving wonderful French and Tunisian food.
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Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial DrSmall, elegant room serving wonderful French and Tunisian food.
Great Mexican food. Casual atmosphere. Expect to wait to be seated - it's popular.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrGreat Mexican food. Casual atmosphere. Expect to wait to be seated - it's popular.
Prix-fix French menu. Reasonable prices and good food.
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Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrPrix-fix French menu. Reasonable prices and good food.
Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveOysters and wonderful cocktails.
Amazing pizza in an exciting but rough-around-the-edges neighbourhood.
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Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StAmazing pizza in an exciting but rough-around-the-edges neighbourhood.
Can't get in to Ask for Luigi? This is a new room, just a few blocks away. Nice space, good (though unusual) food.
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The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StCan't get in to Ask for Luigi? This is a new room, just a few blocks away. Nice space, good (though unusual) food.
Essentials
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StOur favourite grocery store.
Black Rook Bakehouse
2474 E Hastings StWonderful bakery!
Another great bakery. Lots of gluten free options.
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East Village Bakery
2166 E Hastings StAnother great bakery. Lots of gluten free options.
Rio Friendly Meats
2477 E Hastings StQuality meats. Good prices.
Windsor Meats
2276 E Hastings StArtisanal Butcher.
Wonderful little Italian grocery store and deli.
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Ugo & Joe's Lucky Meats
Wonderful little Italian grocery store and deli.
Local fishmonger. Quality fish, great prices, delicious ready-to-eat chowders and soups AND they carry Earnest Ice Cream (arguably the best local-made ice cream).
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Wheelhouse Seafoods
2632 E Hastings StLocal fishmonger. Quality fish, great prices, delicious ready-to-eat chowders and soups AND they carry Earnest Ice Cream (arguably the best local-made ice cream).
Shopping
Horses Records
2447 E Hastings StGreat little indie record store.
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StHandy drugstore.
Convenient drug store with large grocery section.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StConvenient drug store with large grocery section.
Barefoot Contessa
1928 Commercial DriveLovely, small, women's clothing boutique.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy their tasting room. Grab a growler and bring some home.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StEnjoy their tasting room. Grab a growler and bring some home.
Great tasting room. Bring a growler back with you!
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Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StGreat tasting room. Bring a growler back with you!
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StAnother great micro-brewery to try!
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveStop here on your micro-brewery tour.
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StAnother micro-brewery to try!
Locally crafted beer and wine. A great place for a night out or stop here for a drink while you wait for your table at Ask for Luigi.
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Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveLocally crafted beer and wine. A great place for a night out or stop here for a drink while you wait for your table at Ask for Luigi.
The Wise
1882 Adanac StCasual room, local bands, cheap drinks.
Arts & Culture
New Brighton Pool
3201 New Brighton RdFantastic ocean-front park and pool.
I-Playland e-PNE
2901 E Hastings StVancouver's biggest and oldest amusement park.
Wonderful space showcasing local theatre.
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Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StWonderful space showcasing local theatre.
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial DrAnother great local theatre.
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayMovies. Live Music. Licensed.
Everything Else
Over 200 flavours including some very adventurous ones. Fun, festive atmosphere.
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La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StOver 200 flavours including some very adventurous ones. Fun, festive atmosphere.