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 Trendy downtown pool bar |
1283 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2X5 Canada +1 604 682 0040 http://www.automotivebilliards... |
Due to a massive tear down in this spot's old location, the Automotive Billiards Club traded in its old home at a remodeled garage for these new digs up the road. The old rustic repair shop look has been replaced by an urban loft motif, with exposed ducts, trendy prints and other funky art work, and enough modish black leather sofas and chairs for an army of hipsters. Eight pool tables are scattered throughout the bi-level room. A well-stocked bar doles out local and imported beers, wine, and highballs to local young professionals from the neighborhood's high tech and film industries. It also serves sandwiches, salads and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Amsterdam-Style Atmosphere |
301 West Hastings St (near Cambie) Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6 Canada +1 604 682 6788 http://www.bluntbros.com/ |
This part of the city is called Little Amsterdam, and Blunt Bros. is one reason why. Patrons range from 20-something college kids to beatniks of all ages. They come for the food and the relaxed atmosphere. The cafe, located right beside Gastown, is decorated like an uptown rec room, complete with pool tables, sofas, tables with backgammon boards and suspended speakers. The food is perfect for satisfying the munchies. Specialties include the Stoner's Salad and wraps known as "blunts" (the "Jamaican Blunt" has jerk chicken, rice, potatoes and sweet corn). Local amateur musicians entertain the crowd at Open Mic Night every Thursday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sip Black Gold As Mama Intended |
1745 Commerical Drive Vancouver, British Columbia V5N Canada +1 604 253 7017 |
Like pretty much every other Italian café on 'the Drive,' Café Calabria has huge porcelain Greco-Roman statues surrounding a massive nautical themed fountain, an almost intimidating assortment of photos championing film stars with a lineage traceable back to the 'old country,' and a life-sized mannequin on horseback in full jousting regalia…on second thought, Café Calabria is not like the other cafes at all! A fine selection of cakes and biscottis will complement your dark espresso macchiato. Check your to-do-list at the door – this place is best enjoyed at a true European café pace. What else are afternoons for? - Joshua Hergesheimer Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A perfect cuppa |
763 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4 Canada +1 604 694 7737 http://www.caffeartigiano.com/ |
This bright and cheery café is just the place to stop by for a quick, refreshing sip when on the move. Serving well renowned coffees, espressos and lattes, it has been a participant at several 'Barista Championships'. The café aims at bringing an Italian twist to its brews - you won't find many bitter coffees here. Snack on delicious, tummy-filling soups, sandwiches and salads for a quick lunch. Don't want to bother going all the way there? They are happy to cater breakfast and lunch at your office. This mini-chain outlet is also a hot spot for the young crowd, which lends this hip place a lively ambience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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As Canadian as maple syrup |
769 Hornby St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S2 Canada +1 604 682 6175 http://www.mapledelights.com/ |
Every menu item at this downtown bistro has a distinct maple flavour. The gift shop exclusively sells products made from pure organic maple, like vintage syrups, vinaigrettes and onion marmalades. The shop is modern and spacious, with a large, covered outdoor patio overlooking the Vancouver Art Gallery. Try the mushroom and wild rice soup and one of the sandwich selections, which include vegetarian (eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and maple-glazed sweet potatoes). The maple curry chicken salad is a favourite. Complete your meal with maple wine and gourmet dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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