WHAT & WHERE |
WHY |
HOW |
Eat – casual/fun: $$$
Boneta (Modern Bistro) |
Serving flavors from France, Italy & Japan, one of the city’s newest & hottest casual restaurants with innovative cocktails, nice selection of wines, friendly staff & cheap-chic décor. |
1 West Cordova,
604-684-1844, www.boneta.ca |
Eat – upscale: $$$$
C (Seafood) |
Arguably the best contemporary seafood in the city. Waterfront location & impeccable service. Great place to take clients. Work it off with a stroll along the water afterwards. |
1600 Howe Street,
604-681-1164, www.crestaurant.com |
Eat – ethnic: $$$
Simply Thai |
Enjoy authentic Thai food while watching the action in the windows across the street at Opus. |
1211 Hamilton Street
604-642-0123, www.simplythairestaurant.com |
Eat – breakfast: $$
Urban Fare |
Quality food, but bypass the cafeteria atmosphere by taking it to go and walking down to the water. |
177 Davie Street,
604-975-7550, www.urbanfare.com |
Café:
Cito Espresso |
Quality espresso, fresh baked pastries and dogs on parade near the False Creek harbour. |
116 Davie Street,
604-633-2486 |
Nightclub:
Crush |
A taste of South Beach. Champagne lounge, hip urban thirties crowd and in the heart of the entertainment district close to lots of other clubs if you’re not feeling the love. |
1180 Granville Street,
604-684-0355, www.crushlounge.ca |
Lounge:
AFTERglow |
Intimate, sexy space with great martinis and share plates in back of the always-happening Glowbal restaurant. |
1079 Mainland Street,
604-602-0835, www.glowbalgrill.com |
Spa:
Eveline Charles |
Huge full-service traditional spa with treatments for men & women. After power-shopping on South Granville I always park my tush here and let them take me away. |
1495 West 11th Avenue,
604-678-9634, www.evelinecharles.com |
Hair:
i.daburn |
Sleek, contemporary salon newly by London’s famed Ian Daburn. Tres chic. |
1073 Cambie Street,
604-694-0639,
www.idaburn.com |
Shop – clothes:
Holt Renfrew |
Canada’s finest department store, three floors of designer fashions & cosmetics. A fashionista’s dream. |
737 Dunsmuir Street,
604-681-3121, www.holtrenfrew.com |
Shop – home:
South Granville |
Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma plus unique independent stores and art galleries. I always do serious damage to the credit card here. |
South Granville
Burrard
to 16th
www.southgranvillerise.com |
Shop – food:
Meinhardt’s |
Gourmet, unique foods, local & imported, great takeaway. Warning: quality does not come cheap. |
3002 Granville Street,
604-732-4405, www.meinhardt.com |
Shop – books:
Vancouver Art Gallery Shop |
Art repros, books, posters, great stuff for my kids at home. |
750 Hornby Street,
604-662-4706, www.vanartgallery.bc.ca |
Shop – fun:
SOMA (South Main) |
For one-of-a-kind pieces and up-and-coming designer items, the funky shops in this area are quickly gaining attention. |
Main Street
Broadway to King Edward |
Sun:
Kits Beach |
Magnificent views, clean, expansive sandy beach, huge pool. Best of all, shirtless men playing volleyball. |
Kitsilano, Vancouver
www.guestlife.com/vancouver/
areas/kitsilano.htm |
Recreation:
Yoga |
Beautiful studio with experienced instructors and full range of classes: hot, power, anusara, yin and classes for kids. Ommm! |
280 – 1050 Homer Street, 604 684-3334, www.yaletownyoga.com |
Neighbourhood:
South Granville |
Arts, culture and couture, plus cafes, galleries, and my favourite spa. I’m in heaven. |
South Granville
Burrard to 16th,
www.southgranvillerise.com |
Day trip:
Bowen Island |
A 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, this tranquil island is great for biking and hiking, but I love shopping for art by its many local artisans. |
www.bowenisland.com,
www.bcferries.bc.ca |
Museum/Gallery:
Arts & culture tour |
Tourism Vancouver offers guided day tours focusing on local galleries and studios, architecture and local artists |
604 683-2000,
www.tourismvancouver.com |
