Find some treats and pastries at the counter, grab your coffee of the day and contemplate everyday life while your day is just getting started.

"Long's Noodle House" Vancouver is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving up fantastic Shanghaiese food. I'm a fan of their soup dumplings and wine chicken.

"Anny’s Dairy Bar" in Vancouver serves more than dairy products, despite its name. The real draw, at least for me, is its maple twist cones...

"Rooster's Ice Cream Bar" is Vancouver's new gourmet ice cream bar! It makes artisanal ice cream with natural ingredients - I love trying their experiments

Food truck "Superbaba" in Vancouver, simply has the best falafel I've ever tasted. I'll often 'forget' my lunch just to go there and indulge...

The "Reflections Garden Terrace" in Vancouver is on Hotel Georgia. This cozy garden bar is a favourite among locals year round. Remember: ask for a blanket

"MeeT on Main" in Vancouver makes amazing vegan comfort food, no mater whether you're plant-based or not! Pro-tip: just go earlier rather than later...

"Sun Sushi" in Vancouver is perfect if you're looking for a fast & delicious meal, plus incredibly quick service and cheap prices! Try the agedashi tofu...

"The Orpheum" in Vancouver is home to the city's symphony orchestra. It's truly a sight to see and a must-visit for an evening show in the city...

"Loafe Cafe" in University of British Columbia in Vancouver is a favorite among students. It's one of my favorite places to catch up with friends...

"La Casa Gelato" is Vancouver's queen of ice cream, with almost as many flavors of ice cream as there are days in the year.

"Lift Bar & Grill" in Vancouver is on the water at Coal Harbour. I recommend visiting during happy hour; my go-to order is the vegetable sushi roll...