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Mountains British Columbia

5 Compelling Vancouver Coffeehouses + Bonus Options

It’s pretty much universally accepted at this point that Seattle and Portland have destination coffeehouses, but their Pacific Northwest neighbor to the north – Vancouver – has developed a vital coffee culture of its...
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Restaurant Vancouver

Rodney’s Oyster House: Shucking Up a Storm in Vancouver

Rodney Clark, “the Oysterman”, has showcased oysters in Toronto for over 20 years. Eight years ago, he opened a branch in Vancouver’s trendy Vancouver neighborhood. Hamilton Street, which houses Rodney’s Oyster House, holds plenty...
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Indian Restaurant Vancouver

Vij’s Rangoli: Making Bold Indian Flavors More Accessible in BC

After a triumphant Thanksgiving dinner at Vij’s, we were eager to experience Vij’s casual offshoot, Vij’s Rangoli. Vikram Vij and wife Meeru Dhalwala opened up Rangoli next to Vij’s to begin 2004, focusing on...
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Restaurant Vancouver

Shiru-Bay Chopstick Cafe: Inventive Japanese Izakaya in Vancouver [CLOSED]

In a city saturated with Japanese restaurants, Shiru-Bay Chopstick Cafe stands out due to industrial design and inventive cuisine from 23-year-old wunderkind Kodai Uno, who grew up in his family’s kitchens. The Uno family...
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First Nations Restaurant Vancouver

Liliget Feast House: Unique First Nations Culinary Experience in Vancouver [CLOSED]

Three days into our trip, we had eaten excellent Indian, Cambodian, Chinese and seafood, but still lacked a truly unique meal. We found our singular experience on the West End at Dolly Watts’ Liliget...
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Tea Vancouver

Muzi: Stylish Vancouver Tea Bar [CLOSED]

Muzi is a downtown Vancouver “tea bar” with impressive design, including a railing with a tea leaf pattern. The concept sprouted in 2001, while Brian Takeda and Mars Koo were attending Queen’s School of...
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