Vancouver: Top 10 Joints for Stiletto Sightings

Victoria Revay

Updated October 14, 2009

Mastering the art of a well-heeled West Coast life should include the following: a few down-dogs, perfecting the ordering of a massively complex warm dairy libation (a.k.a. the latte at Starbucks) without a flinch, and knowing where to get a leg-up on life. Whichever you choose to perfect, grasshopper, read the list below and reap the rewards.

Goldfish Pacific Kitchen

Vancouver Restaurants » Yaletown » Seafood

Before the red card, there was a black card. And before that there was a gold card. James Bond would’ve had the time of his life in this fishbowl.

Lift Bar and Grill

Vancouver Restaurants » Coal Harbour » Seafood

The only thing better than watching the floatplanes take off from this yacht-laden enclave is gawking at the folks getting on them in their fabulous shoes.

George Ultra Lounge

Vancouver Bars & Clubs » Yaletown » Lounge

If you’re into model mayhem (the site) or America’s Next Top Model (the show), you’ll want to get here. Whisperings of “Are those Manolos she’s wearing?” can be heard near the private room in the back, known as G-Spot.

Opus Bar

Vancouver Bars & Clubs » Yaletown » Hotel Bar

The CCTV in the loo will help you decide which leggy fashionista (or male model) you’ll stomp over (or with) on the way home.

Bacchus

Vancouver Bars & Clubs » Downtown » Hotel Bar

Not sure where the Donald and his newest wife hang out in NYC, but if they lived in Van City, they’d be here, enjoying their golden years along with the rest of them.

VOYA

Vancouver Restaurants » Downtown » Eclectic & Global

Are you a desperado searching for the perfect solemate? Save your time and the legal fees and just order the drink with the same name.

Boneta

Vancouver Restaurants » Gastown » Eclectic & Global

The ladies love Boneta for many reasons (we’ll save that for another list), and as Boneta’s slogan affirms, “Boneta Loves You”. What else is lovable about Mark Brandt’s cool shindigs besides the cocktails? Eavesdropping on up-and-coming designers talking about sewing…

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