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17 th ANNUAL
BEST
of the City 2014 WINNERS
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W
e all know that Vancouver is the envy of the world. Our readers know why, and in this guide they’re sharing their reasons. A record number of people completed our annual Best of the City readers’ choice survey which, for the first time, we broke into various districts. This gave us, and our readers, a chance to celebrate some of those small local favourites that give our neighbourhoods their special vibe. Also new is a feature called Layar. We encourage everyone with a smartphone or tablet to download the app to enjoy our interactive features. It’s easy: hover over a page with the Layar logo, tap the screen and then watch when, Harry Potter-like, bonus content, from videos to websites, appears on your screen. There’s even a special thank you message from our winners. Enjoy using this guide to discover some of your new favourites!
LISTINGS: CITYWIDE ......................................... 3 DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN ...................................... 11 EAST SIDE ....................................... 18 WEST SIDE...................................... 26 WEST END & ROBSON ................... 33 THE 2014 BEST OF THE CITY POCKET GUIDE IS PUBLISHED BY
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ON THE COVER: Our cover illustrates why Colleen Miller’s whimsical boutique, Button Button, was chosen as Gastown’s hidden gem by our readers. Despite having second-generation customers and customers who come for help with all their special occasions (from newborn babies to wedding decor), and being written up in Vogue Australia, Japanese tour guides and twice in the New York Times, this is the first time the novelty shop has actually won anything. The people who come back again and again are looking for elegant solutions to their knitted scarves, craft projects, ceremonial creations, suit jackets or handme-downs. Miller is Vancouver’s resource on all things buttons, and one thing she’s learned in those 18 years is that, at one point or another, everyone needs one. —Kelsey Klassen Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
CITYWIDE
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
CULTURE & PEOPLE PUBLIC ART
1. ‘A-maze-ing Laughter’ (English Bay) 2. ‘Digital Orca’ (Vancouver Convention Centre) 3. ‘Monument for East Vancouver’ aka ‘East Van Cross’ (Clark and East 6th)
PERFORMING ARTS FEST
1. PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (300-640 W. Broadway, 604-874-7874) 2. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival (203456 W. Broadway, 604-737-0625) 3. Vancouver Fringe Festival (1398 Cartwright, 604-257-0350)
MUSICIAN/BAND 1. Mother Mother 2. Dan Mangan 3. Said the Whale
MUSIC FESTIVAL
1. Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2. Vancouver Folk Festival 3. Khatsalano
VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
1. Vancouver International Film Festival (1181 Seymour, 604-685-0260) 2. Eastside Culture Crawl (108-1000 Parker, 778960-7575) 3. Queer Arts Festival (21706-1424 Commercial, 604-802-7269) Visual Artist Top Mentions: Jim Hart, Andy Dixon, Alice Rich, Ken Lum and Paul Wong
THEATRE COMPANY
1. Arts Club Theatre Company (1585 Johnson, 604-687-5315) 2. Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival (203456 W. Broadway, 604-737-0625) 3. Vancouver TheatreSports League (1502 Duranleau, 604-738-7013)
DANCE COMPANY
1. Burlesque Beauties 2. Ballet BC (677 Davie, 604-732-5003) 3. Goh Ballet Academy (2345 Main, 604-872-4014)
CLASSICAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 2. Vancouver Opera (tie) 2. Turning Point Ensemble (tie) 3. Musica Intima (tie) 3. Borealis String Quartet (tie) 3. Novo Ensemble (tie)
ART GALLERY
Kid Carson: Gold, Vancouver’s Best Radio Host Scan for an exclusive tour of Kid Carson’s home studio. 3. Douglas Reynolds Gallery (tie) (2335 Granville, 604-731-9292)
REPERTORY ART HOUSE MOVIE THEATRE 1. Rio (1660 E. Broadway, 604-879-3456) 2. Cinematheque (200-1131 Howe, 604-688-8202) 3. Fifth Avenue Cinemas (2110 Burrard, 604-7347469)
LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR
1. Ryan Holmes (Hootsuite) 2. Mark Brand (tie) (Save On Meats) 2. Jim Pattison (tie) (Signs, media, automotive) 3. Chip Wilson (Lululemon)
LOCAL CASINO
1. River Rock Casino (8811 River Rd, Richmond, (604) 247-8900) 2. Edgewater Casino (750 Pacific Blvd South, 604687-3343) 3. Hard Rock Casino (2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam, 604-523-6888)
MEDIA & SPORTS LOCAL BLOG
1. Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby, 604-6624700) 2. Museum of Anthropology at UBC (6393 NW. Marine, 604-822-5087) 3. Bill Reid Gallery (tie) (639 Hornby, 604-682-3455)
1. Miss 604 2. Vancouver is Awesome 3. Vancity Buzz
LOCAL TWITTER FEED 1. @VancityBuzz 2. @Miss604 3. @VIAwesome
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
CITYWIDE
LOCAL TV STATION
LOCAL PODCAST
1. Global 2. CTV 3. CBC
1. Stop Podcasting Yourself 2. Caustic Soda 3. Team 1040 Podcast (tie) 3. Sneaky Dragon (tie)
LOCAL TV PERSONALITY 1. Tamara Taggart (CTV) 2. Chris Gailus (Global) 3. Ian Hanomansing (CBC)
SHOPPING SHOPPING STREET
LOCAL RADIO STATION
1. Robson Street 2. Main Street 3. West 4th Avenue
1. The Peak 102.7 2. CBC 3. The Beat 94.5
SHOPPING CENTRE
LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY
1. Pacific Centre (701 W. Georgia, 604-688-7235) 2. Oakridge (650 W. 41st, 604-261-2511) 3. Metrotown (4700 Kingsway, 604-438-4715)
1. Kid Carson (SONiC 104.9) 2. Nat & Drew (Virgin 95.3) 3. Stephen Quinn (CBC)
SHOES
LOCAL SPORTS TEAM
1. Gravity Pope (2205 W. 4th, 604-731-7673) 2. Fluevog (837 Granville, 604-688-2828; 65 Water, 604-688-6228) 3. Lord’s Shoes and Apparel (2932 Granville St, 604-730-2914)
1. Canucks 2. Whitecaps 3. Giants
LOCAL ATHLETE
1. Ryan Kesler (Canucks) 2. Henrik Sedin (Canucks) 3. Joe Cannon (Whitecaps)
LOCAL MATTERS.
Truly Local Since 1990 Thank You for voting Choices Markets Best Organic Produce and Best Grocery Store
Best Organic Produce
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Best Grocery Store
Cambie
Kitsilano
Yaletown
Kerrisdale
3493 Cambie St 604.875.0099
2627 W.16th Ave 604.736.0009
1202 Richards St 604.633.2392
1888 W. 57th Ave 604.263.4600
Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
CITYWIDE LINGERIE
1. Victoria’s Secret (multiple locations) 2. Diane’s Lingerie & Loungewear Ltd (2950 Granville, 604-738-5121) 3. Change Lingerie (2358 Cambie, 604-873-1056; 2815 W. Broadway, 604-742-0557)
LEATHER GOODS
1. Danier Leather (1018 Robson, 604-689-7330) 2. Pelle Italian Leather (1204 Seymour, 604-3626416) 3. Erin Templeton Leather Bags and Accessories (511 Carrall, 604-682-2451)
JEWELLERY
1. Spence Diamonds (888 Burrard, 604-734-3912) 2. Blue Ruby (multiple locations) 3. Maharani Jewels (1500-701 W. Georgia, 604637-1947)
TOY STORE
1. Toys R Us (1154 W. Broadway, 604-733-8697) 2. Granville Island Toy Company (1496 Cartwright, 604-684-0076; 3298 Main, 604-875-0065) 3. Kaboodles (multiple locations)
CAR DEALERSHIP – NEW
1. The BMW Store (2040 Burrard, 604-659-3200) 2. Carter Honda (2390 Burrard, 604-736-2821)
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
3. Jim Pattison Toyota Downtown (1290 Burrard, 1-888-778-4869)
CAR DEALERSHIP – USED
1. Jim Pattison Toyota Downtown (1290 Burrard, 1-888-778-4869) 2. Auto One (8555 Cambie, 1-877-350-7307) 3. Empower Lease Corp (1400-1500 W. Georgia, 604-739-2555)
SHOPPING FOR THE HOME HOME FURNISHINGS
1. Parliament (115 Water, 604-689-0800) 2. Crate & Barrel/CB2 (multiple locations) 3. Moe’s Home Collection (1728 Glen, 604-6875599)
SECOND HAND/CONSIGNMENT FURNISHINGS
1. Sellution Vintage Furniture (3206 Main, 604876-4517) 2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (69 W. 69, 604326-3055) 3. Duchesse Vintage (tie) (430 Columbia, 604-5581850) 3. Refind on Main (tie) (4609 Main, 778-855-0969)
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New Patients Welcome
Silver Winner 2012 & 2013 Best Dental Clinic
on Beach at BC Place on Cambie at Coal Harbour on Denman at Hornby in Yaletown in Squamish in Whistler Village
112-1000 Beach Ave.
604-683-5530
919 Expo Blvd.
604-689-0965
2180 Cambie St.
604-684-0224
1560 Coal Harbour Quay 604-688-2354 917 Denman St.
604-647-0006
1270 Hornby St.
604-681-8530
1156 Pacific Blvd.
604-629-0386 DT/West End/Yaletown
Voted #1 Dental Clinic Gold Winner 2014
103- 40775 Tantalus Rd. 604-898-4318 12- 4122 Village Green
604-966-0599
Open 6 Days a Week
www.aarm-dental.com Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
CITYWIDE
HOME ELECTRONICS
1. Best Buy (2220 Cambie, 604-638-4966) 2. Future Shop (1740 W. Broadway, 604-739-3000; 798 Granville, 604-683-2502) 3. Target (multiple locations)
HOME ACCESSORIES
1. Urban Barn (multiple locations) 2. Crate & Barrel/CB2 (multiple locations) 3. West Elm (2915 Granville, 604-734-9302)
LIGHTING
1. Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre (2285 Cambie, 604-879-2494) 2. Lightform Architectural Lighting (1060 Homer, 604-688-7022) 3. The Lighting Warehouse (12420 Bridgeport, 604-270-3339)
KITCHENWARE/COOKING STORE
1. Ming Wo (multiple locations) 2. Gourmet Warehouse (1340 E. Hastings, 604253-3022) 3. Cookworks (377 Howe, 604-662-4918; 1548 W. Broadway, 604-731-1148)
GARDENING STORE
1. Art Knapp (1401 Hornby, 604-662-3303) 2. GardenWorks (multiple locations)
3. David Hunter Garden Center (2560 W. Broadway, 604-733-1534)
LIFESTYLE & HOBBIES VETERINARIAN
1. Yaletown Pet Hospital (893 Expo Blvd, 604-6827389) 2. Granville Island Veterinary Hospital (1635 W. 4th, 604-734-7744) 3. Amherst Veterinarians (tie) (260-2083 Alma, 604-221-7771) 3. Vancouver Veterinary Hospital (tie) (1541 Kingsway, 604-876-2231)
PET GROOMING
1. Woof! Dog Shoppe (tie) (1905 W. 1st, 604-5684212) 1. Petsmart (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Mestiso’s Pet’s Spa & Supplies Corporation (3087 Oak, 604-738-0033) 3. Pawsh Dog Spa & Boutique (tie) (80 Smithe, 604-685-6088) 3. The Pet Shop Boys (tie) (3080 Cambie, 604-5693377)
PET DAYCARE
1. Dog Taxi (2419 Columbia, 604-720-0358) 2. The Urban Puppy Shop (200-1375 W. 6th, 604736-0557) 3. The Doghouse (2425 Manitoba, 604-7086100;105-1833 Anderson, 604-737-7500)
TATTOO/PIERCING STUDIO
1. Adrenaline Professional Body Piercing & Tattoos (1014 Granville, 604-669-6800; 1926 W. 4th, 604-734-8282) 2. Sacred Heart Tattoo (725 Nelson, 604-647-0826) 3. Gastown Tattoo Parlour (105 W. Cordova, 604642-6556)
SEX/EROTIC SHOP
1. Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie, 604- 669-1753) 2. Honey Gifts (tie) (3448 Cambie, 604-708-8065; 350 Water, 604-684-8065) 2. Womyns’ Ware (tie) (896 Commercial, 604-2542543) 3. The Art of Loving (1819 W. 5th, 604-742-9988)
HEAD SHOP
Thank you Vancouver!
1. Ignite Smoke Shop (109 W. Cordova, 778-7860977) 2. Cottonmouth Smokeshop (1120 Davie, 604-3311602) 3. Puff (multiple locations)
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1. EB Games (10-457 W. 8th, 604-874-1080; 650 W. 41st, 604-263-3745) 2. Drexoll Games (2880 W. 4th, 604-733-6511) 3. Strategies Games & Hobbies (3878 Main, 604872-6911)
Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
CITYWIDE ART & CRAFT SUPPLIES
1. Michaels (665 W. Broadway, 604-638-2523; 1022 Alberni, 604-638-1940) 2. Opus Framing and Art Supplies (multiple locations) 3. DeSerres (2811 Grandview, 604-681-7351; 1431 W. Broadway, 604-733-1331)
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
1. Tom Lee Music (929 Granville, 604-685-8471) 2. Long & McQuade (368 Terminal, 604-734-4886) 3. Prussin Music (3607 W. Broadway, 604-736-3036)
MOBILE DEVICE RETAILER
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
1. Bluetree Homes (2000-1055 Dunsmuir, 604-6481800) 2. Bosa (500-1901 Rosser, 604-294-0666) 3. Cressey (800-925 W. Georgia, 604-683-1256)
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
1. Century 21 (multiple locations) 2. Re/Max (multiple locations) 3. Royal LePage (City Centre, 345 Robson, 604408-9311)
MORTGAGE BROKER
1. Lorena Grigore (604-722-9890) 2. Ryan McKinley (604-340-1611) 3. Birgit Holm (604-762-0166)
1. Rogers (multiple locations) 2. Telus (multiple locations) 3. Fido (multiple locations)
PERSONAL COMPUTER RETAILER
1. Apple Store (701 W. Georgia, 778-373-1800; 650 W. 41st, 778-373-4500) 2. Future Shop (tie) (1740 W. Broadway, 604-7393000; 798 Granville, 604-683-2502) 2. Best Buy (tie) (2220 Cambie, 604-638-4966) 3. NCIX (1887 W. Broadway, 604-731-9208)
HOTEL
1. Fairmont Pacific Rim (1038 Canada Pl, 604-6955300) 2. Four Seasons (791 W. Georgia, 604-689-9333) 3. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 W. Georgia, 604-684-3131)
CONSTRUCTION RENO CONTRACTOR
1. Refine and Design (778-895-4001) 2. Panther Group (343 Railway, 604-681-1298) 3. Kindred Construction (tie) (308-2150 W. Broadway, 604-736-4847; 3. Fairtrade Works (tie) (101-1520 Rand Ave, 1-855860-7366)
STORAGE
1. Maple Leaf Storage (multiple locations) 2. Public Storage (multiple locations) 3. Yaletown Mini Storage (864 Cambie, 604-6835885)
OUT OF TOWN SPA GETAWAY
1. Scandinave Spa (8010 Mons Rd, Whistler, 604935-2424) 2. Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa (100 Esplanade, 1-866-247-0426) 3. Sparkling Hill Resort (888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon, 250-275-1556)
THANKS FOR CHOOSING ME 3 YEARS IN A ROW!
BC RESORT HOTEL
1. Black Rock Oceanfront Resort (596 Marine Dr, Ucluelet, 250-726-4800) 2. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort (tie) (4599 Chateau Blvd, 604-938-8000) 2. Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa (tie) (100 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs, 1-866-2470426) 3. The Wickaninnish Inn (500 Osprey Ln, Tofino, 250-725-3100)
FINDING GREAT HOMES FOR GREAT PEOPLE
SERVICES REALTOR
1. Brad Davis (Unit 201-4012 Cambie, 778-2380801) 2. Jordan MacNab (604-551-5695) 3. Aaron Jasper (tie) (204-345 Robson, 604-6693131) 3. Mike & Will Team (tie) (204-345 Robson, 778772-4252)
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CITYWIDE
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
MOVING COMPANY
1. The Move Man (1121 W. 15th, 604-973-0173) 2. Crown Mountain Movers (2255 Magnussen, 778-872-7696) 3. Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving (1042251 No. 5 Rd., 604-324-3333)
JUNK REMOVAL
1. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? (1-800-468-5865) 2. Fresh Start Recycling (237 E. 4th, 604-637-6400) 3. Hunky Haulers (604-355-4865)
LANDSCAPER
1. Student Yard Works (604-984-9273) 2. The Garden Genie (604-323-0484) 3. Absolute Landscaping (tie) (807-250 E. 6th, 604684-9901) 3. Terraform Landscaping (tie) (305 Mansfield Pl, 604-988-9506)
PLUMBER
1. Lew Plumbing and Heating (127-2323 Boundary Rd, 604-205-9436) 2. Hillcrest Plumbing and Heating (212 E. 17th, 604-879-1415) 3. Milani Plumbing Drainage and Heating (3433 E. 25, 604-737-2603)
CARPET CLEANERS
1. Brisas Carpet Care (2076 W. 47th, 604-720-1572) 2. Coit (1-800-367-2648) 3. Aero Carpet Cleaning (tie) (8258 St. George, 604-321-7440) 3. Citrus O Carpet Care (tie) (601 W. Broadway, 604-433-7585)
CATERER
1. Emelle’s Catering (177 W. 7th, 604-875-6551) 2. The Lazy Gourmet (1605 W. 5th, 604-734-2507) 3. Culinary Capers (1545 W. 3rd, 604-875-0123)
BANK/CREDIT UNION
1. Vancity 2. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) 3. Bank of Montreal (BMO)
FUNERAL HOME
1. Kearney Funeral Services (450 W. 2nd Ave, 604-736-0268) 2. Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home (306 E. 11th, 604-876-2161) 3. Amherst Funeral and Cremation Services (1209207 W. Hastings, 604-831-3023)
CAR SHARE
1. Car2Go (1-855-454-1002) 2. Modo The Car Co-op (604-685-1393) 3. Zipcar (1-866-494-7227)
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2014
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CITYWIDE AUTO DETAILING
1. Platinum Touch Auto Spa (tie) (1696 W. 5th, 604-736-8636) 1. World Class Auto Care (tie) (1022 Seymour, 604739-3444) 2. Ultra Shine Hand Car Wash and Auto Detailing (160 E. 2nd, 604-558-3998) 3. Kingsway Auto Detailing Centre (290 E. 5th, 604-872-1434)
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
CHIROPRACTOR
1. Dr. Harold Meinzer (2184 W. Broadway, 604742-0111) 2. Dr. Randall Trester (3-1864 W. 1st, 604-736-8353) 3. Dr. Christian Guenette (450-2184 W. Broadway, 604-742-0111)
ACUPUNCTURIST
1. British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 2. Vancouver Community College (VCC) 3. University of British Columbia (UBC)
1. Kiran Manhas – Elements Wellness Centre (2072678 W. Broadway, 604-732-9355) 2. Dr. Eyal Lebel (408-2150 W. Broadway, 604-7619434) 3. Kelli Taylor – Elements Wellness Centre (2072678 W. Broadway, 604-732-9355)
HEALTH & FITNESS
PERSONAL CARE
SPA
COSMETICS RETAILER
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1. Spa Utopia & Salon (1001-999 Canada Pl, 604689-7700) 2. Absolute Spa Group (multiple locations) 3. Elements Wellness Centre (207-2678 W. Broadway, 604-732-9355)
NATUROPATH
1. Dr. Briana Peddle (Elements Wellness Centre, 207-2678 W. Broadway, 604-732-9355) 2. Dr. Dharm Sidhu (2657 Commercial, 604-4281399) 3. Dr. Heidi Rootes (tie) (827 Hamilton, 604-6877678) 3. Dr. Alexina Mehta (tie) (215-2211 West 4th, 604731-7789)
MASSAGE THERAPIST
1. Theron White RMT (202-865 Hornby, 604-6840554) 2. Stephen Jay RMT (tie) (100-289 Abbott, 604-6891331; 306-560 Beatty, 604-569-3891) 2. Nicole Van Damme non-RMT (tie) (60-1687 W. Broadway, 778 -785-0969) 3. Randall Friedman RMT (212-2475 Bayswater, 604-873-4161)
1. Sephora (701 W. Georgia, 778-331-3942) 2. MAC Cosmetics (multiple locations) 3. MASC (433 Davie, 604-688-4555)
SKINCARE FACILITY
1. MASC (433 Davie, 604-688-4555) 2. Skoah (multiple locations) 3. Optaderm (tie) (340-2184 W. Broadway, 604-7372026) 3. Project Skin MD (tie) (1495 W. 11th, 604-7320800)
Bella Gelateria
Bella
Old-World Handcrafted Gelato
CROSSFIT GYM
1. CrossFit 604 (154 W Hastings, 604-899-9443) 2. CrossFit Kitsilano (1370 W. 4th, 604-558-3488) 3. Studeo55 (202-865 Hornby, 604-684-0544)
SPORTING GOODS
1. Mountain Equipment Co-op (130 W. Broadway, 604-872-7858) 2. Sport Chek (multiple locations) 3. All-Court Stringing (1217 Nanaimo, 778-8350672)
GOLD BEST GELATO/ICE CREAM BRONZE BEST LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON
BOARD & SKI SHOP
1. Comor Sports (1980 Burrard, 604-736-7547) 2. The Boardroom (1745 W. 4th, 604-734-7669) 3. Sport Chek (multiple locations) 1001 West Cordova Street 604.569.1010 www.bellagelateria.com @bellagelateria bellagelateria Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
CITYWIDE
LASH BAR
1. Noir Lash Lounge (multiple locations) 2. W Lash Beautique (formerly Wink) (#2-1828 W. 1st (inside Bare Wax Bar), 604-696-9465) 3. Kat’s Spa Services (2695 W. 4th, 778-788-4767)
BROW BAR
1. Bombay Brow Bar (1056 Mainland, 604-6832769) 2. Dona Lucia Esthetics Salon (521 W.Georgia, 604-566-9112) 3. Blink (577 Bute, 604-428-2769)
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
1. Arbutus Laser Centre (106–2025 W. Broadway, 604-731-5512) 2. Elegance Medi-Spa (2692 W. 4th, 604-336-4339) 3. Dermal Laser (tie) (803 Davie, 604-684-0254) 3. Yaletown Laser (tie) (1010 Mainland, 604-3311777)
LASER EYE CENTRE
1. London Eye Centre (918 12th, New Westminster, 604-526-2020) 2. Pacific Laser Eye (1401 W. Broadway, 604-7362625) 3. Coal Harbour Eye Centre (tie) (1177 W. Hastings, 604-682-4900) 3. Lasik MD (tie) (101-1281 W. Georgia, 604-6398088)
BOTOX CLINIC
1. Vancouver Laser & Skin Care (750 W. Broadway, 604-708-9891) 2. Medical Rejuvenation Centre (701–1281 W. Georgia, 604-763-7546) 3. Project Skin MD (1495 W. 11th, 604-732-0800)
COSMETIC SURGERY
1. Medical Rejuvenation Centre (701-1281 W. Georgia, 604-763-7546) 2. Dr. Denton (202-943 W. Broadway, 604-879-3223) 3. Fairview Plastic Surgery (tie) (480-999 W. Broadway, 604-734-1416) 3. Skinworks (tie) (3568 W. 41st, 604-737-7100)
AFTER DARK PUB
1. The Cove (3681 W. 4th, 604-734-1205) 2. Pourhouse (162 Water, 604-568-7022) 3. The Fountainhead (1025 Davie, 604-687-2222)
NIGHTCLUB
1. Celebrities (1022 Davie, 604-681-6180) 2. The Roxy (932 Granville, 604-331-7999) 3. Ginger 62 (1219 Granville, 604-688-5494)
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
1. Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville, 604-7394550) 2. Orpheum (601 Smithe, 604-665-3050) 3. Biltmore Cabaret (2755 Prince Edward, 604-6760541)
GAY BAR
1. Celebrities (1022 Davie, 604-681-6180) 2. Oasis Ultra Lounge (1240 Thurlow, 604-6851724) 3. 1181 (1181 Davie, 604-787-7130)
COMEDY CLUB
1. Yuk Yuk’s (2837 Cambie, 604-696-9857) 2. The Comedy Mix (1015 Burrard, 604-684-5050) 3. Vancouver TheatreSports (1502 Duranleau, 604738-7013, Granville Island)
COMEDIAN/COMEDY TROUPE
1. Vancouver TheatreSports (1502 Duranleau, 604738-7013, Granville Island) 2. Graham Clark (‘Laugh Gallery’ Monday nights at Havana, 1212 Commercial) 3. Instant Theatre Company (650A E. Broadway, 604-727-3286)
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DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
DOWNTOWN/ YALETOWN/ GASTOWN HIDDEN GEM
1. Button Button (318 Homer, 604-687-0067) 2. Parliament Interiors (115 Water, 604-689-0800) 3. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden (578 Carrall, 604-6623207)
LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON
VINTAGE CLOTHING
1. Community Thrift and Vintage (41 W. Cordova, 604- 682-1004) 2. My Sister’s Closet (1092 Seymour, 604-687-0770) 3. Vous Valet (1241 Hamilton, 604-558-4228)
UNIQUE GIFTS
1. The Cross (1198 Homer, 604-689-2900) 2. Old Faithful (320 W. Cordova, 778-327-9376) 3. Fine Finds Boutique (1014 Mainland, 604-6698325)
KIDS’ STORE/APPAREL
1. Mark Brand (Save On Meats) 2. Patrick Levesque (MASC) 3. James Coleridge (Bella Gelateria)
1. Parade (231 Cambie, 604-687-7163) 2. Ella and Elliot (126 W. Hastings, 604-563-1845) 3. Army and Navy (36 W. Cordova, 604-682-6644)
WOMEN’S APPAREL
1. Malene Grotrian (207 W. Hastings, 604-5680666) 2. Oak and Fort (tie) (32 Water, 604-566-9199) 2. Secret Location (tie) (1 Water, 604-685-0090) 3. Dream (311 W. Cordova, 604-683-7326)
HOME DÉCOR
MEN’S APPAREL
ORGANIC PRODUCE
1. Brooklyn Clothing Co. (418 Davie, 604-683-2929) 2. Harry Rosen (700 W. Georgia, 604- 683-6861; 650 W. 41st, 604-266-1172) 3. Roden Gray (8 Water, 604-689-7302)
1. The Cross (1198 Homer, 604-689-2900) 2. Parliament (115 Water, 604-689-0800) 3. Chintz & Co (tie) (950 Homer, 604-689-2022) 3. Inform Interiors (tie) (50 Water, 604-682-3868) 1. Choices Market (multiple locations) 2. Urban Fare (multiple locations) 3. Nester’s Market (multiple locations)
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READERS’ CHOICE
DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN
2014
LOCAL GROCER
BURGER
LOCAL BUTCHER
PIZZA
1. Choices Market (multiple locations) 2. Urban Fare (multiple locations) 3. Nester’s Market (multiple locations)
1. Romer’s (multiple locations) 2. Fat Burger (multiple locations) 3. Loving Hut (Pacific and Davie, 604-780-1029)
1. Big Lou’s (269 Powell, 604-566-9229) 2. Save On Meats (43 W. Hastings, 604-569-3568)
ETHNIC FOOD STORE
1. H-Mart (200-590 Robson, 604-609-4567) 2. T & T (100-2800 E. 1st, 604 254-9668 & 179 Keefer, 604-899-8836)
BAKERY
1. Ganache Patisserie (1262 Homer, 604-899-1098) 2. Cadeaux Bakery (172 Powell, 604-608-8889) 3. New Town Bakery (158 E. Pender, 604-681-1828)
ICE CREAM/GELATO SHOP
1. Bella Gelateria (1001 W. Cordova, 604-569-1010) 2. Yaletown Gelato (122-1208 Homer, 604-6898531) 3. What’s Shaken (586 Davie, 604-559-8813)
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT
1. Good Wolfe (1043 Mainland, 604-428-1043) 2. The Flying Pig (1168 Hamilton, 604-568-1344) 3. Yaletown L’Antipasto (1127 Mainland, 604-5581174)
1. Nicli Antica Pizzeria (62 E. Cordova, 604-6696985) 2. Goldies Pizza (605 W. Pender, 604-681-0650) 3. The Parlour (1011 Hamilton, 604-568-3322)
VEGETARIAN
1. Gorilla Food (436 Richards, 604- 684-3663) 2. The Parker (237 Union, 604-779-3804) 3. Loving Hut (tie) (Pacific and Davie, 604-780-1029) 3. Panz Veggie (tie) (1355 Hornby, 604- 266-3637)
BREAKFAST
1. Café Medina (556 Beatty, 604-879-3114) 2. Elbow Room Cafe (560 Davie, 604-685-3628) 3. The Templeton (1087 Granville, 604-685-4612)
BRUNCH
1. Café Medina (556 Beatty, 604-879-3114) 2. Alibi Room (tie) (157 Alexander, 604-623-3383) 2. Twisted Fork (tie) (1147 Granville, 604-568-0749) 3. Provence (1177 Marinaside, 604-681-4144)
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Parade Organics: Gold Gastown Kids’ Apparel
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n 2004, Bern Tierney and Laura Sage created one of the first baby lines in North America to use 100 per cent GOTS-certified organic cotton. Playful and adorable, Parade’s signature nickname kimonos, onesies and baby yoga sets have been a hit at birthdays and baby showers ever since. But how did they know they were on to something great? “Enough people liked our product that we could give up our day jobs!” says Tierney. Parade has made its name with modern yet effortless mix-and-match organic layette essentials such as rompers, gowns, dresses and booties. Whether you’re shopping for a Sweetpea, Peanut or Monkey, Parade’s best-selling nickname series offers the perfect print for your little bundle, while the moose, deer and owl-obsessed can go head-to-toe in the My Animal Friends collection. They also bring in creative complements to the Parade aesthetic,
such as wooden toys, blocks and puppets. The duo are involved in every design detail, and each piece is produced in a fair trade setting in India, where organic cotton farming has a long history. In a market struggling with greenwashing, the label ‘organic’ can (pardon our francais) sometimes just be blowing baby powder up consumers’ bums. But Parade’s textile certification — GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) — is the world’s leading standard. “As far as the baby is concerned, [organic cotton] is much softer on delicate newborn skin, particularly for babies with skin conditions. Baby’s skin should be covered in purity, not industrial chemicals.” So what’s coming for kids in 2014? “Our new spring collection has a Dutch feel... Tulips and bicycles.” It may be based out of the heart of Vancouver, but there’s nothing raining on this Parade. — Kelsey Klassen
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Smoke Shop
DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN
WEEKDAY LUNCH
1. Meat and Bread (370 Cambie & 1033 W. Pender, 604-566-9003) 2. Good Wolfe (1043 Mainland, 604-428-1043) 3. Finch’s (353 W. Pender, 604- 899-4040)
Light it up
DINNER
1. L’Abbatoir (217 Carrall, 604-568-1701) 2. Rodney’s Oyster House (1228 Hamilton, 604609-0080; 52 Powell, 604-685-2005) 3. Chambar (tie) (562 Beatty, 604-879-7119) 3. Blue Water Café (tie) (1095 Hamilton, 604- 6888078)
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1. Ganache Patisserie (1262 Homer, 604-899-1098) 2. Mink Chocolates Café (863 W. Hastings, 604633-2451) 3. Cartems Donuterie (534 W. Pender, 778-7080996)
DATE NIGHT SPOT
1. L’Abattoir (217 Carrall, 604-568-1701) 2. Cibo Trattoria (tie) (900 Seymour, 604-602-9570) 2. Chambar (tie) (562 Beatty, 604-879-7119) 3. Jules Bistro (216 Abbott, 604-669-0033)
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17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
COFFEE SHOP
1. JJ Bean (multiple locations) 2. Revolver (325 Cambie, 604-558-4444) 3. Café Artigiano (multiple locations)
LATE NIGHT DINING
1. Tsu Hang Village (1193 Granville, 604-683-6868) 2. Charles Bar (tie) (136 W. Cordova, 604-568-8040) 2. Calabash Bistro (tie) (428 Carrall, 604-568-5882) 3. Revel Room (tie) (238 Abbott, 604-687-4088) 3. Fritz European Fry House (tie) (718 Davie, 604684-0811)
BOUTIQUE
fashion * gifts accessories * weddings * kids
PUB/BAR
1. The Irish Heather (212 Carrall, 604-688-9779) 2. Yaletown Brewing Company (1111 Mainland, 604-681-2739) 3. The Blackbird (tie) (905 Dunsmuir, 604-899-4456) 3. The Pint (tie) (455 Abbott, 604-684-0258)
LOUNGE
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
1. The Diamond (6 Powell, 604-568-8272) 2. Opus Bar (tie) (322 Davie, 604-642-6787) 2. Reflections (tie) (Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 W. Georgia, 604-682-5566) 3. Chill Winston (tie) (3 Alexander, 604-288-9575) 3. Sip (tie) (1117 Granville, 604-687-7474)
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READERS’ CHOICE
DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN
2014
BEER/WINE STORE
1. Crosstown Liquor Store (568 Abbott, 604-6838438) 2. Viti Wine and Lager Store (900 Seymour, 604683-3806) 3. Yaletown Liquor Store (1116 Hamilton, 604-6880064) 3. Steamworks (375 Water, 604-689-2739)
TRAVEL AGENCY
1. Flight Centre (multiple locations) 2. Expedia CruiseShipCenters (multiple locations) 3. Nikko Tours & Travel (512 Beatty, 604-656-2108)
BIKES
1. Reckless Bike Store (110 Davie, 604-648-2600; 1810 Fir, 604-731-2420 2. Simon’s Bike Shop (608 Robson, 604-602-1181) 3. JV Bike (929 Expo, 604-630-3798)
GREEN BUSINESS
1. Growing City (108 W. Cordova, 1-855-932-6676) 2. Gorilla Foods (436 Richards, 604-684-3663) 3. WA-2! Premium Water (1795 Powell, 1-877-6894009)
PET SUPPLIES
1. Van Pet (1065 Hamilton, 604-687-8933) 2. Barking Babies (1188 Homer, 604-647-2275) 3. Wagababa (88 Keefer, 604-628-2458)
TAILOR
1. Modernize Tailor (5 W. Pender, 604-685-0610) 2. Townline Tailors (541 Howe, 604-684-6105) 3. Karman Tailors (288 Robson, 604-662-8208)
COBBLER
1. Marco’s Italian Shoe Doctor (International Village Mall, 88 W. Pender, 604-435-3522) 2. Robson Shoe Repair (292 Robson, 604-685-5413) 3. Money’s Worth and Best (777 Dunsmuir, 604408-9188)
DRY CLEANER
1. Yaletown Dry Cleaners (1235 Pacific, 604-8991276) 2. Swan Laundry (1352 Burrard, 604-684-0323) 3. Money’s Drycleaning (585 Helmcken, 604-6877408)
DENTAL CLINIC
1. Aarm Dental Group (multiple locations) 2. Zenon Trylowsky (1216-736 Granville, 604-6818711) 3. Enamel (1-1026 Mainland, 604-633-1199)
FLORIST
1. Greenstems (315 Abbott, 604-568-1314) 2. Olla Flowers (235 Cambie, 604-609-6552) 3. Heathers The Flowershop (422 W. Cordova, 604-603 4995)
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DOWNTOWN, YALETOWN & GASTOWN
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
HAIR SALON
1. Moods Hair Salon (1070 Mainland, 604-6881574) 2. Pink Lime Salon & Spa (1018 Mainland, 604-6837444) 3. Bangtown Hair Saloon (tie) (438 W. Pender, 604682-7775) 3. Storm Salon (tie) (77 E. Pender, 604-689-0082)
NAIL SALON
SPA
1. Absolute Spa (1015 Burrard, 604-684-2772) 2. Float House (tie) (70 W. Cordova, 604-253-5628) 2. Spruce Body Lab (tie) (1128 Richards, 604-6833220) 3. Pink Lime Salon & Spa (tie) (1018 Mainland, 604-683-7444) 3. Spa Utopia & Salon (tie) (1001- 999 Canada Pl, 604-689-7700)
1. Absolute Spa (1015 Burrard, 604-684-2772) 2. Posy Nail Salon (1001-999 Canada Pl, 604-6897700) 3. Pure Nail Bar (multiple locations)
YOGA STUDIO
TANNING SALON
FITNESS FACILITY
1. Urban Tanning Studio (518 Davie, 604-681-1699) 2. Cocoa Tanning Salon (88-1065 W. Pender, 604568-6161; 1165 Pacific Blvd, 604-899-7989) 3. Absolute Spa (The Fairmont Hotel, W. Georgia, 604- 684-2772; 1015 Burrard St, 604-684-2772)
1. YYoga (multiple locations) 2. One Yoga (201-150 W. Hastings, 604-710-7267) 3. Inner Space (100-289 Abbott, 604-689-1331) 1. Symmetrix (1238 Seymour, 604-682-6765) 2. Steve Nash Fitness (299-555 W. 12th, 604-8761009) 3. CrossFit 604 (154 W. Hastings, 604-899-9443)
EYE WEAR
1. Bruce Eyewear (219 Abbott, 604-662-8300) 2. Strozzi’s (1175 Mainland, 604-602-1880) 3. Blink Optometry (130 Davie, 604-669-7997)
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
EAST SIDE
EAST SIDE
3. Little Miss Vintage (tie) (941 Commercial, 604255-3554) 3. Burcu’s Angels (tie) (221 E. 16th, 604-874-1030)
HIDDEN GEM
1. Tacofino Commissary (2327 E. Hastings, 604253-8226) 2. Le Marche St. George (4393 St. George, 604565-5107) 3. Fairy Cakes (3586 Fraser, 604-442-9866)
UNIQUE GIFTS
LOCAL BUSINESS PERSON
1. The Granville Island Toy Company (3298 Main, 604-875-0065; 11-1496 Cartwright, Kids Market, 604-684-0076) 2. Dilly Dally (1161 Commercial, 604-252-9727) 3. Beansprouts (tie) (4305 Main, 604-871-9782) 3. Dandelion Kids (tie) (1206 Commercial, 604-6761862)
1. Cameron Forsyth (Portland Craft, Main Street Brewery) 2. David Duprey (Rumpus Room, Fox Cabaret) 3. Nigel Pike (Cascade Room, Main Street Brewery)
WOMEN’S APPAREL
1. Barefoot Contessa (3715 Main, 604-879-1137) 2. Twigg and Hottie (3671 Main, 604-879-8595) 3. Smoking Lily (3634 Main, 604-873-5459)
MEN’S APPAREL
1. Eugene Choo (3683 Main, 604-873-8874) 2. Motherland (466 W. Cordova, 604-681-0780; 3647 Main, 604-568-7530) 3. Exhibit (2601 Main, 604-568-2915)
VINTAGE CLOTHING
1. Front & Company (3772 Main, 604-879-8431) 2. Mintage (1714 Commercial, 604-646-8243)
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1. Front & Company (3772 Main, 604-879-8431) 2. Nineteen Ten (4366 Main, 604-558-0210) 3. Bird on a Wire (2535 Main, 604-874-7415)
KIDS’ STORE/APPAREL
HOME DÉCOR
1. Exposure Home (tie) (1616 Commercial, 604253-5808) 1. Vancouver Special (tie) (3612 Main, 604-5683673) 2. Moe’s Home (1728 Glen, 604-687-5599) 3. Dream Designs (956 Commercial, 604-254-5012)
ORGANIC PRODUCE
1. Donald’s Market (multiple locations) 2. Organic Acres (3603 Main, 604-569-1132) 3. Famous Foods (1595 Kingsway, 604-872-3019)
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Graham Clark: Gold, Best Podcast; Silver, Best Comedian
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omedian, writer, lover — I think we all know which skill set really won Graham Clark the votes in the Westender’s Best of the City poll this year. Clark is perhaps best known for his award-gobbling podcast, Stop Podcasting Yourself, which he puts on weekly with co-comedian Dave Shumka and guests. Interviews with comedians are funny things though (pun intended), and instead of trying to spin straw out of gold, I’ll turn it over to a Q&A with the man himself: You do incredible paintings with your beard for charity. What’s one of your most recent? I’m actually working on one that’s taken me a couple months to do. A friend of mine wanted a painting of his two kids. It’s very hard to paint somebody’s children because you want them to look really nice. Where can people see you perform live? I host a show every Monday at Havana on Commercial called the The Laugh Gallery. How do you measure success? It really depends on the person. If you’re in the States, getting on a show like the Tonight Show or the Late Show would be a good indicator that you’re doing okay. There isn’t a ton of that stuff
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in Canada, so it’s weirder to try and figure out if you’re a success. If you’re able to carve out some kind of career in any artistic pursuit, then I think you’ve won big time.
Best decision you’ve ever made? To finally just commit and grow a giant beard. I wasn’t working at the time and I had the opportunity, so I did it.
What is Canada’s Tonight Show? For a long time there was a show called Comedy Now and that was the Comedy Network’s standup-dedicated show. So that became a milestone; if you did one of those you were of a certain legitimacy. Now, I think if you’re on Just for Laughs, that means you’re kind of legit. But there’s a lot of things that comics can appear on in Canada. Just not all of them pay very well. Or at all.
Best bathroom? Hotel Vancouver. Those are, like, immaculate. And it has marble and really nice faucets. It’s very well maintained. Hotel Vancouver: treat yourself.
Best comedy group other than yours? There’s a great group of guys and gals called The Sunday Service. Best comedy show to binge watch? Peep Show. Best of the City 2014 Pocket Guide
Best ‘other’ Graham Clark? I used to have a joke that I would do on stage where I would say, ‘Sometimes, when you Google your own name, you realize there are people out there that are doing a lot more with it than you are.’ And I feel like, ‘Wow, there are some real Graham Clarks out there gettin’ shit done.’ — Kelsey Klassen
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
EAST SIDE
LOCAL GROCER
1. Donald’s Market (multiple locations) 2. East West Market (4169 Main, 604-873-8082) 3. East End Food Co-op (tie) (1034 Commercial, 604-254-5044) 3. Santa Barbara (tie) (1322 Commercial, 604-2531941)
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LOCAL BUTCHER
1. Windsor Quality Meats (4110 Main, 604-8725635) 2. Rio Friendly Meats (2477 E. Hastings, 604-2530345) 3. Pasture to Plate (tie) (1420 Commercial, 604215-0050) 3. Harkness & Co. Butchers (666 E. Broadway, 604-558-3807)
ETHNIC FOOD STORE
1. T & T (tie) (100-2800 E. 1st, 604-254-9668; 179 Keefer, 604-254-9668) 1. Yek O Yek (tie) (3046 Main, 604-877-0139) 2. Bosa Foods (tie) (1465 Kootney, 604-253-5578) 2. Fujiya (tie) (multiple locations) 3. Sweet Cherubim (1105 Commercial, 604-2530969)
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BAKERY
1. Fratelli Bakery (1795 Commercial, 604-255-8926) 2. Uprising Breads Bakery (tie) (1697 Venables, 604-254-5635) 2. Liberty Bakery (tie) (3699 Main, 604-709-9999) 3. Black Rook Bakehouse (tie) (2141 E. Hastings, 604-563-5094) 3. Breka Bakery & Cafe (tie) (6533 Fraser, 604-3256612)
ROUNDEL CAFE
ICE CREAM/GELATO SHOP
1. Earnest Ice Cream (3992 Fraser, 604-428-0697) 2. La Casa Gelato (1033 Venables, 604-251-3211) 3. Dolce Amore (1590 Commercial, 604-258-0006)
SEAFOOD SHOP
1. The Fish Counter (3825 Main, 604-876-3474) 2. Daily Catch (1418 Commercial, 604-253-3474) 3. T & T (100-2800 E. 1st, 604-254-9668; 179 Keefer, 604-254-9668)
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CHEESE SHOP
1. La Grotta Del Formaggio (1791 Commercial, 604-255-3911) 2. Les Amis Du Fromage (1752 W. 2nd, 604-7324218) 3. Santa Barbara (1322 Commercial, 604-253-1941)
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
EAST SIDE
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT
1. Havana (1212 Commercial, 604-253-9119) 2. Burgoo (tie) (multiple locations) 2. The Cascade Room (tie) (2616 Main, 604-7098650) 3. Little Nest (closed)
BURGER
1. Vera’s Burger Shack (multiple locations) 2. Splitz Grill (4242 Main, 604-875-9711) 3. Cannibal Cafe (tie) (1818 Commercial, 604-5584199) 3. White Spot (tie) (multiple locations)
PIZZA
1. Via Tevere (1190 Victoria, 604-336-1803) 2. Famoso (1380 Commercial, 604-251-2292) 3. Rocky Mountain Flatbread (4186 Main, 604-5669779; 1876 W. 1st Ave, 604-730-0321)
VEGETARIAN
1. The Acorn (3995 Main, 604-566-9001) 2. The Foundation (2301 Main, 604-708-0881) 3. Bandidas Taqueria (tie) (2781 Commercial, 604568-8224) 3. Graze (tie) (3980 Fraser, 604-620-8822)
BREAKFAST
2. Red Wagon (2296 E. Hastings, 604-568-4565) 3. Lucy’s Eastside Diner (2708 Main, 604-568-1550)
BRUNCH
1. Red Wagon (2296 E. Hastings, 604-568-4565) 2. The Wall Flower (2420 Main, 604-568-7554) 3. Graze (tie) ( 3980 Fraser, 604-620-8822) 3. Roundel Cafe (tie) (2465 E. Hastings, 604-2532522)
WEEKDAY LUNCH
1. Hawkers Delight (4127 Main, 604-709-8188) 2. The Reef (4172 Main, 604-874-5375; 1018 Commercial, 604-568-5375) 3. Budgies Burritos (44 Kingsway, 604-874-5408)
DINNER
1. Le Faux Bourgeois (663 E. 15th, 604-873-9733) 2. Grub (tie) (4328 Main, 604-876-8671 2. Merchant’s Oyster Bar (tie) (1590 Commercial, 604-258-0005) 3. El Camino’s (3250 Main, 604-875-6246)
DESSERT
1. Sweet Revenge (4160 Main, 604-879-7933) 2. The Gluten Free Epicurean (633 E. 15th, 604876-4114) 3. Trumps (646 Powell, 604-732-8473)
1. Slickity Jim’s Chat ‘n’ Chew (3475 Main, 604873-6760)
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DATE NIGHT SPOT
1. Campagnolo (1020 Main, 604-484-6018) 2. Cascade (2616 Main, 604-709-8650) 3. Via Tevere (1190 Victoria, 604-336-1803)
COFFEE SHOP
1. JJ Bean (multiple locations) 2. Matchstick (639 E. 15th, 604-558-0639) 3. Forty Ninth Parallel (2902 Main; 2198 West 4th, 604-420-4900)
LATE NIGHT DINING
1. Lucy’s Eastside Diner (2708 Main, 604-568-1550) 2. The Whip (tie) (209 E. 6th, 604-874-4687) 2. Falconetti’s East Side Grill (tie) (1812 Commercial, 604- 251-7287) 3. Narrow Lounge (1898 Main, 778-737-5206)
PUB/BAR
1. Portland Craft (3835 Main, 604-569-2494) 2. BierCraft (tie) (1191 Commercial, 604-254-2437; 3305 Cambie, 604-874-6900) 2. Cascade (tie) (2616 Main, 604-709-8650) 3. Charlatan (tie) (1447 Commercial, 604-253-2777) 3. Storm Crow Tavern (tie) (1305 Commercial, 604566-9669)
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Bruce Eyewear: Gold, Eyewear, Hidden Gem
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eople usually look at your face first, which is why Bruce Eyewear puts all the focus on their frames. “We’re brutally honest,” says licensed optician Erin Rae.
These folks won’t let you walk out with something that doesn’t look good. Pinkround, white-square or those retro-hip yellow-octagons? Chances are you’ll find the perfect pair. — Raman Kang
MICROBREWERY
locations) 2. Mr. Pet’s (1710 Commercial, 604-872-0115) 3. Sophie’s Pet Palace (1280 Commercial, 604-255-1211)
1. Parallel 49 Brewing Co. (1946 Triumph, 604-558-2739) 2. Brassneck Brewery (2148 Main, 604-259-7686) 3. 33 Acres (15 W. 8th, 604-620-4589)
BEER/WINE STORE
HARDWARE STORE
1. Brewery Creek (3045 Main, 604-872-3373) 2. Toby’s (2733 Commercial, 604-879-2066) 3. Liberty Wine Merchants (multiple locations)
1. Home Hardware (multiple locations) 2. Welk’s General Store (3511 Main, 604-873-3330) 3. Vancouver Tool Library (3448 Commercial St., 604-568-8071)
TRAVEL AGENCY
AUTO REPAIR
1. Flight Centre (multiple locations) 2. Rainbow Travel (150 E. Broadway, 604-872-2627) 3. Tian Bao (309-4538 Kingsway, 604-433-6133; 103-7900 Westminster Hwy, 604- 273-6133)
BIKES
1. Our Community Bikes (3283 Main, 604-879-2453) 2. Ride On (3463 Main, 604-738-7734; 2255 W. Broadway, 604-736-7433) 3. Bikes on the Drive (1350 Commercial, 604-215-7433)
GREEN BUSINESS
1. The Soap Dispensary (3623 Main, 604-568-3141) 2. Without A Trace Cleaning (3324 E. 6th, 604-354-6388) 3. MattressRecycling.ca (8275 Sherbrooke, 604-973-0183)
PET SUPPLIES
1. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores (multiple 24
1. Automind (268 E. 10th, 604-875-6666) 2. Main Street Automotive (4835 Main, 604-879-5595)
TAILOR
1. Angelo Tailors (1501 Commercial, 604-253-7633) 2. Susan’s Alterations (3657 Main, 604-873-9555) 3. A & R Alterations (Mn-230 E.11th, 604-874-8857)
COBBLER
1. Both Feet On Main (4410 Main, 604-872-1318) 2. Quick Cobbler (430 W. 2nd, 604-682-6354) 3. East Van Shoe Repair (60 E. Hastings, 778-807-5942)
DRY CLEANER
1. Shirtland (746 Powell, 604-254-4415) 2. Busy Bee Cleaners (1519 Commercial, 604-254-8010) 3. Launder All Coin Laundry (2706 Main, 604-873-3888)
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EAST SIDE DENTAL CLINIC
1. Mercato Dental Centre (1617 Commercial, 604-254-5900) 2. HighGate Dental (210-7155 Kingsway, 604-526-1122) 3. Care Dental (1437 Cedar Cottage Mews, 604-568-2901)
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
TANNING SALON
1. Banana Tans (148 E. Broadway, 604-872-8267; 1060 Davie, 604-331-8267) 2. Solaris Sun Lounge (1740 Commercial, 604-215-2792)
EYEWEAR
1. Flower Factory (3604 Main, 604-871-1008) 2. The Flowerbox (1319 Commercial, 604-254-3269) 3. Blumen Floral (438 W. 8th, 604-708-0882)
1. Bruce Eyewear (219 Abbott, 604-662-8300) 2. Hakim Optical (multiple locations) 3. Mount Pleasant Optometry (tie) (104 E. Broadway, 604-874-7302) 3. Image Optometry (tie) (multiple locations, 604-310-3937)
HAIR SALON
YOGA STUDIO
FLORIST
1. TRiM Hair Salon (2-3851 Main, 604-876-2118) 2. East Vanity Parlour (tie) (2408 Main, 604-637-1122) 2. Barbarella Hair Saloon (tie) (3277 Main, 604-876-1414) 3. Jefferson’s Barbershop (1949 Commercial, 604-251-1137)
NAIL SALON
1. Gloss Hair Salon & Nail Bar (3149 Granville, 604-732-8282) 2. Main Nail Studio (4405 Main, 604-568-4410) 3. Sun Moon Nails (167 E. 12th, 604-558-4499)
1. Open Door Yoga (multiple locations) 2. Bikram (multiple locations) 3. Moksha Yoga East Vancouver (560 E. 15th, 604-569-3300)
FITNESS FACILITY
1. Latin Fitness Ztudio (5595 Kingsway, 778-995-9426) 2. Spartacus Gym (1522 Commercial, 604-254-6267)
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2014
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
VINTAGE CLOTHING
HIDDEN GEM
1. Café Salade de Fruits (1551 W. 7th, 604-7145987) 2. Culprit Coffee Company (2028 Vine, 604-7300133) 3. Ethel’s Boutique (2346 W. 4th, 604-736-0910)
WOMEN’S APPAREL
1. Nicole Bridger (2151 W. 4th, 604-730-1129) 2. Anthropologie (tie) (2912 Granville, 604-7342529) 2. Plenty (tie) (1107 Robson, 604-689-4478; 2803 W. Broadway, 604-736-4484) 3. Gravity Pope (tie) (2205 W. 4th, 604-731-7673) 3. Spank (tie) (multiple locations)
MEN’S APPAREL
17th Annual
1. Harry Rosen (650 W. 41st, 604-266-1172; 700 W. Georgia, 604-683-6861) 2. Ray Rickburn Fine Men’s Apparel (2100 W. 4th, 604-738-9177) 3. Hill’s Of Kerrisdale (2125 W. 41st, 604-266-9177)
1. In Again (1962 W. 4th, 604-738-2782) 2. Second Suit For Men and Women (tie) (2036 W. 4th, 604-732-0338) 2. Dragon and Phoenix (tie) (3510 W 41st, 604-2611317) 3. Immersion Clothing (2846 W. Broadway, 604739-7633)
UNIQUE GIFTS
1. Walrus (3408 Cambie, 604-874-9770) 2. Briers Home & Gift (2070 W. 4th, 604-730-0379; 2025 W. 4th, 604-738-0379) 3. Oh My Gift (2235 W. 4th, 604-733-0008)
KIDS’ STORE/APPAREL
1. Kidsbooks (3083 W. Broadway, 604-738-5335) 2. Hip Baby (2110 W. 4th, 604-736-8020) 3. Kaboodles (multiple locations)
HOME DÉCOR
1. Briers Home & Gift (2070 W. 4th, 604-730-0379; 2025 W. 4th, 604-738-0379) 2. West Elm Market (tie) (2915 Granville, 604-7349302) 2. Restoration Hardware (tie) (2555 Granville, 604731-3918) 3. Meuse Boutique (formerly on West 4th, moved to 207 Abbott, 604-558-0712)
WE ARE GLOWING. 17th Annual
SILVER WINNER Readers’ Choice
2014
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Kidsbooks: Gold, Best Kids’ Store
M
y love affair with Kitsilano began five years ago, when my husband and I were looking to move on from our grimy post-university apartment in Mount Pleasant. It wasn’t long before we found everything we were looking for in Kits. Two years passed. Enter our progeny: a big-eyed, wilful baby girl. For a brief moment, I wondered if we’d have to pull up stakes. Sure, Kits had been a great place to be a young professional, but was it any place to raise a child? I needn’t have worried. There are many layers to Kitsilano. And
even before I was a parent, I’d pause outside Kidsbooks and admire their colourful window displays, often featuring characters I’d never heard of from cleverly titled books. But as pretty as the exterior is, it
hardly compares to the magic contained within. There’s a section for everyone: infants, preschoolers, newbie “chapter readers” — even adults. Bonus: they regularly host author signings. — Sabrina Furminger
ORGANIC PRODUCE
3. Lemonade Gluten Free Bakery (tie) (3385 Cambie, 604-873-9993) 3. Edible Flours (tie) (2280 W. Broadway, 604-7348351)
LOCAL GROCER
1. Mario’s Gelati (78 E. 1st, 604-879-9411) 2. Rain or Shine Ice Cream (tie) (102-1926 W. 4th Ave, 604-428-7246) 2. DQ (tie) (multiple locations) 3. Menchie’s (multiple locations)
1. Whole Foods (multiple locations) 2. Choices (multiple locations) 3. Greens Organic and Natural Market (1978 W. Broadway, 604-568-3079) 1. Choices Market (tie) (multiple locations) 1. Whole Foods (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Stong’s Market (4560 Dunbar, 604-266-1401) 3. Greens Organic and Natural Market (1978 W. Broadway, 604-568-3079)
LOCAL BUTCHER
1. Jackson’s Meat and Deli (2214 W. 4th, 604-7386328) 2. Market Meats (2326 W. 4th, 604-737-0905) 3. Pete’s Meat (2817 Arbutus, 604-730-1661)
ETHNIC FOODS STORE
1. Parthenon Supermarket (3080 W. Broadway, 604-733-4191) 2. African Breese Imports (3654 W. 4th, 604-6205435) 3. Persia Foods (2827 W. Broadway, 604-558-4866)
BAKERY
1. Beaucoup (2150 Fir, 604-732-4222) 2. Terra Breads (2380 W. 4th, 604-736-1838)
ICE CREAM/GELATO SHOP
SEAFOOD SHOP
1. 7 Seas (2328 W. 4th, 604-732-8608) 2. Finest at Sea (4675 Arbutus, 604-266-1904; 1805 Mast Tower, Granville Island, 604-684-4114) 3. Seafood City (tie) (1689 Johnston, Granville Island, 604-688-1818) 3. The Lobster Man (tie) (807 Mast Tower, Granville Island, 604-687-4228)
CHEESE SHOP
1. Les Amis du Fromage (1752 W. 2nd, 604-7324218; 843 E. Hastings, 604-253-4218) 2. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese (multiple locations) 3. Pane E Fromaggio (4532 W. 10th, 604-224-1623)
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
WEST SIDE
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT
1. The Naam Restaurant (2724 W. 4th, 604-7387151) 2. Rocky Mountain Flatbread (1876 W. 1st, 604730-0321; 4186 Main, 604-566-9779) 3. Burgoo Bistro (multiple locations)
BURGER
BREAKFAST
1. Sophie’s Cosmic Café (2095 W. 4th, 604-7326810) 2. Jethro’s Fine Grub (3420 Dunbar, 604-569-3441; 3455 Fraser, 604-620-5292) 3. Sunshine Diner (2649 W. Broadway, 604-7337717)
1. Vera’s Burger Shack (multiple locations) 2. Romers (1873 W. 4th, 604-732-9545; 1039 Mainland, 604-559-7210) 3. Modern Burger (tie) (2507 W. Broadway, 604739-0005) 3. White Spot (tie) (multiple locations)
BRUNCH
PIZZA
WEEKDAY LUNCH
1. Rocky Mountain Flatbread (tie) (1876 W. 1st, 604-730-0321; 4186 Main, 604-566-9779) 1. Nat’s New York Pizzeria (tie) (2684 W. Broadway, 604-737-0707; 1080 Denman, 604-642-0777) 2. Martini’s Restaurant (151 W. Broadway, 604-8730021) 3. The Bibo (1835 W. 4th, 604-568-6177)
VEGETARIAN
1. The Naam Restaurant (2724 W. 4th, 604-7387151) 2. Heirloom (1509 W. 12th, 604-733-2231) 3. Dharma Kitchen (3667 W. Broadway, 604-7383899)
1. Sophie’s Cosmic Café (2095 W. 4th, 604-7326810) 2. Aphrodite’s Organic Café & Pie Shop (3598 W. 4th, 604-738-5879) 3. Fable (1944 W. 4th, 604-732-1322) 1. Tractor Foods (1903 W. 4th, 604-222-2557) 2. Burgoo Bistro (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Earls (tie) (multiple locations) 3. Edible Canada (1596 Johnston, Granville Island, 604-682-6681)
DINNER
1. Fable (1944 W. 4th, 604-732-1322) 2. Earls (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Vij’s (tie) (1480 W. 11th, 604-736-6664) 3. Bishop’s (tie) (2183 W. 4th, 604-738-2025) 3. East is East (tie) (3243 W. Broadway, 604-7345881)
17th Annual
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BEST PIZZA
Once upon a time, there was the Neapolitan pizza... Visit BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina to taste the authentic flavours of Italy. 1835 West 4th • 604 568 6177 • thebibo.com 28
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
Best Bakery
Cakes • Pastries • Cookies • and more! 100% gluten free using all natural ingredients
3385 Cambie Street • 604.873.9993 Open Tuesday through Sunday • lemonadebakery.ca
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Briers Home and Gift: Gold Unique Gifts and Home Decor
S
omewhere in the crowded midst of Briers Home and Gift, you can chance upon everything from a hand-held device that plays movie music to animal-shaped pacifiers. The store has become somewhat of a Santa’s workshop on 4th Avenue, but instead of Christmas gifts and elves, you’ll find books titled “Everyone Poops” and “Stop Tweeting Stupid S*it.” Briers Home and Gift is a place to go to for a laugh, a place where your favourite item will always change and something, in some way, will always remind you of “that time.” “I love it when people come in for the first time because they get excited and then I get excited,” says manager Tamara Gronlund. Deemed a “discovery store”
by a customer, Briers fits a massive collection of random items into a small space. “I once saw an old lady in tears because she was laughing so hard,” says Sophie Burgoyne, operations manager for the store. Briers has also started selling furniture. Just across the street you’ll find the Briers Home and Furnishing store that specializes in small furniture for smaller spaces. “Size matters, so no matter what size your space is, we can accommodate it,” says Cherie Schuman, interior designer. She helps overwhelmed customers identify items that work for them at “approachable prices.” Briers is a place where you’ll laugh until you cry and walk away with something you never knew existed. — Raman Kang
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17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
WEST SIDE
DESSERT
1. True Confections (3701 W. Broadway, 604-2228489) 2. Thomas Haas (tie) (2539 W. Broadway, 604-7361848) 2. Sweet Obsession (tie) (2611 W. 16th, 604-7390565) 3. Edible Flours (2280 W. Broadway, 604-734-8351)
DATE NIGHT SPOT
1. Bishop’s (2183 W. 4th, 604-738-2025) 2. Café Regalade (2836 W. 4th, 604-733-2213) 3. Oakwood Canadian Bistro (tie) (2741 W. 4th, 604-558-1965) 3. Kits Daily Kitchen (tie) (1809 W. 1st, 604-5692741)
COFFEE SHOP
1. Starbucks (multiple locations) 2. Tim Hortons (multiple locations) 3. Wicked Café (1399 W. 7th, 604-733-9425)
LATE NIGHT DINING
1. The Naam Restaurant (2724 W. 4th, 604-7387151) 2. Abigail’s Party (1651-1699 Yew, 604-739-4677) 3. Local Public Eatery (2210 Cornwall, 604-7343589)
Flowers & Gifts For: • Weddings • Everyday & Holidays • Landscaping • Graduation • Sympathy • Corporate
PUB/BAR
1. The Bimini (2010 W. 4th, 604-733-7116) 2. Local Public Eatery (2210 Cornwall, 604-7343589) 3. Coppertank Grill (3135 W. Broadway, 604-7316565)
BEER/WINE STORE
1. Legacy Liquor Store (1633 Manitoba, 604-3317900) 2. Firefly Fine Wines and Ales (2857 Cambie, 604875-3325) 3. Bimini’s Liquor Store (2018 4thW, 604-738-2714)
TRAVEL AGENCY
1. Flight Centre (multiple locations) 2. Expedia Cruiseship Centres (multiple locations) 3. Travel Masters (200-2678 W. Broadway, 604-6594150; 1604-1166 Alberni, 604-568-3944)
BIKES
1. Ride On Again (tie) (2255 W. Broadway, 604-7367433; 3463 Main, 604-738-7734) 1. Ace Cycles (tie) (3155 W. Broadway, 604-7389818) 2. Dizzy Cycles (1856 W. 4th, 604-739-6848) 3. Reckless (tie) (110 Davie, 604- 648-2600; 1810 Fir St, 604-731-2420) 3. Different Bikes (tie) (1421 W. Broadway, 604737-2344)
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WEST SIDE PET SUPPLIES
1. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores (multiple locations) 2. Bosley’s by Pet Valu (multiple locations) 3. Woof! Dog Shoppe (1905 W. 1st, 604-568-4212)
HARDWARE STORE
1. Canadian Tire (multiple locations) 2. Home Hardware (various) 3. Gandy’s Home Hardware (tie) (2262 W. 4th, 604-733-8014) 3. Kerrisdale Lumber (tie) (6191 W. Blvd, 604-2614274)
AUTO REPAIR
1. Pawlik Automotive Repair (30-966 SW Marine, 604-327-7112) 2. Minit-Tune (multiple locations) 3. Varsity Automotive (2880 Arbutus, 604-7368494)
TAILOR
1. Kerrisdale Tailors (2082 W. 41st, 604-266-6422) 2. Oakridge Tailors (5534 Cambie, 604-325-0545) 3. Threads Fashion Alterations (3170 Cambie, 604-708-4689)
COBBLER
1. Quick Cobbler (430 W. 2nd, 604-682-6354) 2. David’s Shoe and Leather Repair (2712 W. 4th) 3. Varsity Shoe Repair (4519 W. 10th, 604-2243615)
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
DRY CLEANER
1. Tuesdays (2396 W. 4th, 604-733-4613) 2. Fletchers Fabricare (2096 W. Broadway, 604731-9313) 3. Village Cleaners (tie) (1637 Manitoba, 604-7071111) 3. West Boulevard Cleaners (tie) (6174 E. Blvd, 604-261-0003)
DENTAL CLINIC
1. La Vita Dental Care (2259 W. 4th, 604-256-1459) 2. Arbutus North Dental Centre (1926 W. 4th, 604-256-1455) 3. Kits Family Dental (209-2223 W. Broadway, 604738-1816)
FLORIST
1. Blumen Floral Boutique (438 W. 8th, 604-7080882) 2. Flowerz (2883 W. Broadway, 604-742-1000) 3. Garlands (2950 W. Broadway, 604-739-6688)
HAIR SALON
1. Hype Hair Studio (2695 W. 4th, 604-732-4973) 2. Suki’s (multiple locations) 3. Caramel Salon (tie) (2342 Granville, 604-7315112) 3. Halo Salon (tie) (2771 Arbutus St, 604-730-1355)
17th Annual
GOLD WINNER Readers’ Choice
2014
Best Hidden Gem on the West Side!
Come in and enjoy our great sense of humour and our fine French cuisine at very reasonable prices.
Set Dinner Menu every week - just $28
café salade de fruits
mussels & fries • rabbit confit • duck confit • frog legs • escargot • duck paté Located in cozy Kitsilano
1551 west 7th avenue • 604.714.5987 www.saladedefruits.com
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WEST SIDE
17th Annual
READERS’ CHOICE
2014
NAIL SALON
1. Sparkle Nail Salon (1228 W. Broadway, 604-7399269) 2. Pure Nail Bar (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Kitsilanails (tie) (102-2065 W. 4th Ave, 604-7397979) 3. Posh Digits (2026 Stephens, 604-736-6245)
TANNING SALON
Café Salade de Fruits: Gold, Best Hidden Gem
T
hink of Paris and you think of sitting in a bistro in St.-Germain-des-Pres or Montmartre: posters on the wall, steak frites on the table and all the world to watch passing by the window. If you’re suffering from a Paris withdrawal just by reading this, then make your way to Café Salade de Fruits on West 7th off Granville, owned by Antoine Bonard and Balendran Rameshan. — Martha Perkins
1. Suntopia Tanning Studios (1915 W. 4th, 604734-9467) 2. Fabutan Tanning Salon (2915 W. 4th, 604-7340816) 3. Zen Sun Spa (tie) (2782 W. Broadway, 604-7321444) 3. Kix Tanning Studio (tie) (2803 W. 16th, 604-7371101)
EYEWEAR
1. Avenue Eyecare (2041 W. 41st, 604-558-1133) 2. Della Optique Optometry & Eyewear (tie) (2589 W. Broadway, 604-742-3937) 2. Spectus (tie) (2209 W. 4th Ave, 604-730-0503) 3. West 10th Eyes (4357 W. 10th, 604-224-2322)
YOGA STUDIO
1. YYoga (multiple locations) 2. Semperviva Yoga (multiple locations) 3. Bikram Yoga Vancouver (multiple locations)
FITNESS FACILITY
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
1. Steve Nash Fitness (299-555 W. 12th, 604- 8761009) 2. Ron Zalko Fitness (1807 W. 1st, 604-737-4355) 3. Ted Loo Fitness (555 W. 8th, 778-859-9348)
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HOME DÉCOR
HIDDEN GEM
1. Tango’s Gourmet Meats (865 Denman, 604-6812121) 2. Eye Kandee Lingerie (1685 Davie, 604-559-7467) 3. Acacia Fillo Bar (1103 Denman, 604-633-3884)
WOMEN’S APPAREL
1. Homewerx (1053 Davie, 604- 682-2204) 2. CB2 (1277 Robson, 604-669-9797) 3. Room in Order (1055 Davie, 604-684-8884)
ORGANIC PRODUCE
1. Whole Foods (multiple locations) 2. Kin’s Farm Market (multiple locations) 3. Market Place IGA (multiple locations)
1. Aritzia (multiple locations) 2. Plenty (1107 Robson, 604-689-4478; 2803 W. Broadway, 604-736-4484) 3. The Quick Nickel (1778 Davie St, 604-689-8910)
LOCAL GROCER
MEN’S APPAREL
LOCAL BUTCHER
1. Boys Co (multiple locations) 2. State of Mind (1100 Davie, 604-682-7116) 3. Topdrawers Apparel (115-1030 Denman, 604684-4861)
UNIQUE GIFTS
17th Annual
1. Whole Foods (multiple locations) 2. West Valley Produce (1156 Bute, 604-669-5612) 3. Safeway (multiple locations) 1. Tango’s Gourmet Meats (865 Denman, 604-6812121) 2. Robson Public Market (1610 Robson, 604-6822733)
ETHNIC FOOD STORE Thank you, Vancouver 1. Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts (W. 4th,& 604558-2933; 986 Denman, 604-732-6887) Market (837 Bidwell, 604-569-1744) Best 2.3.ofAria the City Dining Awards Konbiniya Japan Centre (1238 Robson, 604-682-
1. The Chocolate Mousse Kitchenware (1553 Robson, 604-682-8223) 2. Homewerx (1053 Davie, 604- 682-2204) 3. Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (tie) (1238 Davie, 604-669-1753) 3. Room In Order (tie) (1055 Davie, 604-684-8884)
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GOLD WINNER Readers’ Choice
2014
Once again
Best Burger
11 years running
On Facebook and Twitter? So is Vera!
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READERS’ CHOICE
2014
WEST END & ROBSON
BAKERY
1. Cobs (various locations) 2. Breka Bakery and Cafe (6533 Fraser, 604-3256612; 818 Bute, 604-620-8200) 3. Terra Breads (multiple locations)
2. Nook (781 Denman, 604-568-4554) 3. Olympia Pizza (tie) (3205 W. Broadway, 604-7325334) 3. Rebellious Tomato Gourmet Pizza (tie) (721 Denman St, 604-707-4992)
ICE CREAM/GELATO
VEGETARIAN
1. Marble Slab (541 W. Broadway, 604-568-9007; 103-1184 Denman, 604-682-4998) 2. Bella Gelateria (1001 W. Cordova, 604-569-1010) 3. Mondo Gelato (1094 Denman, 604-647-6638)
CHEESE SHOP
1. Smak Healthy Fast Food (1139 W. Pender, 604559-7625) 2. Panz Veggie Restaurant (1355 Hornby, 604-2663637) 3. Green Leaf Salad Bar (560 Bute, 604-677-5650)
1. European Delicatessen (1220 Davie, 604-6883442) 2. Tango’s Gourmet Meats (865 Denman, 604-6812121)
BREAKFAST
NEIGHBOURHOOD RESTAURANT
BRUNCH
1. Le Parisien (751 Denman, 604-687-1418) 2. Adesso Bistro (1906 Haro, 604-568-9975) 3. Lolitas Restaurant (1326 Davie, 604-696-9996)
BURGER
1. Vera’s Burger Shack (multiple locations) 2. Fatburger (multiple locations) 3. Whitespot (multiple locations)
PIZZA
1. Nat’s New York Pizzeria (2684 W. Broadway, 604-737-0707; 1080 Denman, 604-642-0777)
17th Annual
BRONZE WINNER Readers’ Choice
2014
Thank You! for voting us your favourite garden centre!
We look forward to seeing you this spring!
David Hunter Garden Centers
1. Joe’s Grill (multiple locations) 2. Central Bistro (1072 Denman, 604-689-4527) 3. De Dutch (410 W. 2nd, 604-569-0477) 1. Forage (1300 Robson, 604-661-1400) 2. Joe’s Grill (multiple locations) 3. Milestones (tie) (multiple locations) 3. Score on Davie (tie) (1262 Davie, 604-632-1646)
WEEKDAY LUNCH
1. Cactus Club (multiple locations) 2. Upper Deck Kitchen & Taphouse (1239 Davie, 604-685-5761) 3. Beyond Restaurant & Lounge (1015 Burrard, 604-684-3474)
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Ayoub’s Dried Fruit & Nuts: Gold, Best Ethnic Food Store
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youb Hosseini, owner of Ayoub’s Dried Fruits & Nuts turns shopping into a fun experience. “We wanted to provide something unique and have a store that people will walk by and say ‘Wow, we want to go inside,’” he says while munching on pistachios that were roasted on-site the evening before. Traditional Persian architecture with elegant col-
“We wanted a store that people will walk by and say, ‘Wow, we want to go inside,’” says Ayoub Hosseini of Ayoub’s Dried Fruit and Nuts. umns and chandeliers surround dried nuts from 20-plus countries, including almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews and pecans, which sit in intricately designed metal pots at the front of the store. — Michaela Garstin
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WEST END & ROBSON
DINNER
1. Cactus Club (tie) (multiple locations) 1. Forage (tie) (1300 Robson, 604-661-1400) 2. La Brasserie (tie) (1091 Davie, 604-568-6499) 2. Banana Leaf (tie) (multiple locations) 3. Stepho’s Souvlaki Greek Taverna (1124 Davie, 604-683-2555; 1359 Robson, 604-685-9977)
DESSERT
1. True Confections (3701 W. Broadway, 604-2228489) 2. Thierry (1059 Alberni, 604-608-6870) 3. Nero Belgian Waffle Bar (1703 Robson, 778-7120694)
DATE NIGHT SPOT
1. Cactus Club (multiple locations) 2. Nook (781 Denman, 604-568-4554) 3. Le Parisien (tie) (751 Denman, 604-687-1418) 3. Espana (tie) (1118 Denman, 604-558-4040)
COFFEE SHOP
1. Starbucks (multiple locations) 2. Blenz (tie) (multiple locations) 2. Delany’s (tie) (1105 Denman, 604-662-3344) 3. Melriches Coffeehouse (tie) (1244 Davie, 604689-5282) 3. Milano Coffee Roasters (tie) (156 W. 8th, 604879-4468)
LATE NIGHT DINING
1. Lolita’s (1326 Davie, 604-696-9996) 2. Espana (1118 Denman, 604-558-4040) 3. Upper Deck Kitchen & Taphouse (1239 Davie, 604-685-5761)
PUB/BAR
1. Score On Davie, 1262 Davie, 604-632-1646 2. Fountainhead Pub (1025 Davie, 604-687-2222) 3. Upper Deck Kitchen & Taphouse (tie) (1239 Davie, 604-685-5761) 3. Bayside Lounge (tie) (1755 Davie, 604-682-1831)
BEER/WINE STORE
1. Marquis (1034 Davie, 604-684-0445) 2. West End Liquor Store (tie) (961 Denman, 604683-1929) 2. Coal Harbour Liquor Store (tie) (1218 W. Pender, 604-685-1212) 3. Denman‘s Wine & Spirits (111A-1033 Denman, 604-633-1863)
TRAVEL AGENCY
1. Flight Centre (multiple locations) 2. Finisterra (1-800-806-0761) 3. Travel Masters (200-2678 W. Broadway, 604-6594150; 1604-1166 Alberni, 604-568-3944)
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Little Hardware Gold, Hardware Store
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ittle Hardware, one of the few West End hardware stores, has been around for 30 years. In 2009, Rose and Leon Albrecht bought the business and have been voted Best of the City numerous times. Little Hardware, catering to renters, carries everything from paint to light bulbs, nuts and bolts to chandeliers and lamps as well as pipe fixtures for all of those pesky plumbing needs. The little store, labeled “convenient” by customers and a “one-stop shop” by Rose Albrecht, makes getting to know customers easy and the service makes you feel like family. — Raman Kang
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WEST END & ROBSON
BIKES
COBBLER
PET SUPPLIES
DRY CLEANER
HARDWARE
DENTAL CLINIC
1. Denman Bike Shop (710 Denman, 604-685-9755; 2607 Main, 604-559-9494) 2. Spokes Bicycle Rentals (1798 W. Georgia, 604688-5141) 3. English Bay Bikes Rentals (1754 Davie, 604-5688490) 1. Bosley’s by Pet Valu (multiple locations) 2. Big Dog Little Dog Bakery (985 Denman, 604568-5540) 3. Bark and Fitz (561 Cardero, 604-568-6096) 1. The Little Hardware Company (1320 Davie, 604-687-6285) 2. West End Paint and Hardware (835 Bidwell, 604-633-1941) 3. Home Hardware (multiple locations)
TAILOR
1. Simdy’s Fashion Alteration (1062 Davie, 604633-0828) 2. Vivien Fashions (1180 Bidwell, 604-684-0712) 3. Rose Stitch (116-1030 Denman, 604-488-1464)
1. Denman Shoe Repair (982 Denman, 604-6817294) 2. Royal Centre Shoe Doc (1200-1055 W. Georgia, 604-689-3386) 3. Davie Shoe Repair & Luggage (1248 Davie, 604-687-3024) 1. Swan Laundry (1352 Burrard, 604-684-0323) 2. Laundry Valet Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaning (1238 Davie, 604-568-2020) 3. Polo Cleaners (1247 Davie, 604-681-0722) 1. Aarm Dental Group (multiple locations) 2. Langston Raymond Dentistry (512-1033 Davie, 604-687-1008) 3. English Bay Dental Centre (tie) 1653 Davie, 604-688-9678) 3. Westend Dental Centre (tie) (123-1030 Denman, 604-662-3333)
FLORIST
1. My Florist (779 Denman, 604-688-1717) 2. Get Fresh Flowers Inc (1688 Davie, 604-6853500) 3. Davie Flowers (1139 Davie, 604-685-9111)
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Laughing Men:
Gold, Best Public Art
s there anyone who hasn’t had their picture taken at the ‘A-maze-ing Laughter’ sculpture? We took West End accordion player Lewis Kane there to capture the infectious youthful-
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ness of his music. And the ‘Laughing Men’, as they’re endearingly nicknamed, seemed to enjoy the concert, too. — Martha Perkins
HAIR SALON
YOGA STUDIO
1. Suki’s (multiple locations) 2. Enchanté Hair (1687 Davie, 604-669-9166) 3. Volume Studio (tie) (1209 Bute, 604-559-5977) 3. Axis (tie) (1386 W. Pender, 604-609-3535)
NAIL SALON
1. Absolute Spa Group (multiple locations) 2. Cranberries Spa (330 Robson, 604-696-9191) 3. Spirit Nails (tie) (1725 Robson, 604-806-6336) 3. Fingertips Design Studio (tie) (1226 Davie, 604682-8477)
TANNING SALON
1. Banana Tans (148 E. Broadway, 604- 872-8267; 1060 Davie, 604-331-8267) 2. Tan de Soleil Sun Tan Studios (210-911 Denman, 604-689-5110) 3. Sunshine Tanning Studios (1208 Davie, 604-6871035)
EYEWEAR
1. Urban Eyes (1620 Davie, 604-899-8899) 2. Eyes on Burrard (tie) (1493 W. 12th, 1- 888-2926125) 2. English Bay Eye Worx (tie) (1112 Denman, 604685-7001) 3. Abasa Optical (1037 Davie, 604-687-3937)
1. YYoga (multiple locations) 2. Bikram Yoga (multiple locations) 3. Robson St. Yoga (1610 Robson, 778-888-9642)
FITNESS FACILITY
1. YMCA (multiple locations) 2. Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness (tie) (50-1055 Canada Pl, 604-558-1600) 2. Denman Fitness (tie) (1731 Comox, 604-6882484) 3. West End Community Centre (870 Denman, 604-257-8333)
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