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- 686 W. Hastings St., Vancouver V6B 1P1
- 604-899-3229
Pop Opera
LA-style partying comes to Hollywood North in the form of bottle service and private DJs. Dress sharply and get guestlisted online to impress your date, but be prepared to drip a lot of cheddar to ... read more
- 3010 Granville St., Vancouver V6H 3J8
- 604/732-4405
Picnic
Owned by Meinhardt Fine Foods next door, this is a delicious splurge if you're craving a take-out meal that isn't quite New York, isn't quite Europe, but is full of sweet, baked transgressions, foa... read more
- 1850 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver V6J 1M3
- 604-732-1441
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
If the patio's too busy weekdays at lunch, consider the casual bar area to enjoy the man candy serving out of the open kitchen. But it's no toga party: Boticelli-inspired art in the dining room and... read more
- 1015 Burrard St. , Vancouver V6Z 1Y5
- 604-684-3474
Beyond Restaurant and Lounge
Spa-adjacent hotel restaurant offers surprisingly satisfying, flavorful plates, accenting farm-fresh, organic ingredients and contemporary fusion cuisine. Tablet-style computerized wine list is jaw... read more
- 238 Abbott St, Vancouver V6B 2K8
- 604-687-4088
Revel Room Restaurant & Lounge
One of few places in the area still cooking after midnight, the kitchen's still going late too. Gastown arrivistes and off-shift servers stop in late for their chance at revelry; the multi-storey r... read more
- 221 E. 16th Ave., Vancouver V5T 2T5
- 604-874-1030
Burcu's Angels
Many come for the perfect party outfit and unflinchingly wacky costume pieces, often found in the bargain box, but it's also a safe place for transgendered people to find the look they like and sta... read more
- 900 Seymour St., Vancouver V6B 3L9
- 604-632-9560
Uva
By day, espresso-seeking hotel guests fill the mod white chairs. By night, Uva's travel-sized room and curved black bar come alive with celebrated sommelier Sebastien Le Goff and crew slinging whis... read more
- 3612 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3N5
- 604-568-3673
Vancouver Special
Wondered where to get Pantone mugs and bags, retro-styled Tivoli audio, simple chic Danish sofas and three-in-one convertible furniture, also from Denmark? Happily, it's all together in this much b... read more
- 799 Keefer St., Vancouver V6A 1Y6
- 604-216-0640
The Wilder Snail
Pistachio walls and pale floorboards bring a breeziness to this corner jewel just one block in from skid row, thriving in a community of families and funksters who drop in for groceries, breakfast ... read more
- 1898 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3B7
- 778-737-5206
Narrow Lounge
The red light means (open for) business at Main Street's fun fulcrum. BYOV (vinyl) and spin it yourself on a turntable open to the many thrifters and record shoppers stopping for in for a bite or a... read more
- 2131 Lake Placid Rd., Vancouver V0N 1B2
- 604-966-5700
Nita Lake Lodge
Modern, spacious, dog-friendly lodge with a variety of floor plans, some with full kitchen, many featuring basalt fireplaces, flat-screens, leather seating and dark wood shutters. Bathrooms boast h... read more
- 556 Beatty St., Vancouver V6B 2L3
- 604-879-3114
Medina Cafe
Originally just coffee and waffles. Medina eschews the greasy spoon with gourmet toppings and sides, eggy delights and a fabulous fricasse created by next door Chambar's star Belgian chef. Aqua and... read more
- 2036 London Lane, Vancouver V0N 1B2
- 604-938-9999
Lodging Ovations
Lift-adjacent for the easiest access to the slopes imaginable, these all-suite properties allow ample room to entertain old and new friends in the alpine club lounge, by a cozy fire or on a starlit... read more
- 111 East Broadway Ave., Vancouver V5T 1W1
- 604-999-0673
Belmont Barbershop
Nouveau traditional East Van barbershop, with artistic sensibility, like master barber Delbert Fishbook's website. Cream and red antique leather chairs pair with simple black mirrors, and a bold gr... read more
- 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver V6C 2T4
- 604-689-9333
YEW Restaurant + Bar
Freshly reinvented with a mouthwatering raw bar and a focus on seasonal Pacific coastal cuisine, YEW's confident menu -developed with the sincere locavore passion of BC-born Chef Ned Bell -bes... read more
- 3369 Cambie St., Vancouver V5Z 2W6
- 604-873-3131
Pied-à-Terre
Packed and thriving despite disruptive Canada Line subway construction outside, Chef Andrey Durbach and partner Chris Stewart are clearly doing something very right inside. Simple and unfussy both ... read more
- 395 Kingsway, Vancouver V5T 3J7
- 604-676-0541
Biltmore Cabaret
Against the downtown grain, this eclectic live venue has found a spot where a lot of its young clientele are close enough to walk home. Whether cutting-edge comedy, live jazz and rock from current ... read more
- 2152 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver V6K 1N6
- 604-420-4901
49th Parallel Roasters Cafe
Suppliers to the region’s top restaurants, this roasthaus café and shop puts a face to their online boutique, teeming with beany delights, teas, books and tools. Like founders Michael ... read more
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