A good coffee from an Italian cafe and strolling along the Vancouver's artsy neighbourhood are two of my favourite things to do during a sunny day in Vancouver.
Commercial Drive, the Little Italy of Vancouver, is home to many really good restaurants, cafes and bars. This is the home of Italian espresso, gelato, wood fried pizza, micro breweries, pubs...
During the day you can shop in a number of boutique shops; during the night you can enjoy a number of pubs and live music venues in the neighbourhood.
The Drive is also home to the artists of Vancouver, making it a beautiful neighborhood. Just take a stroll along the street. You will find number of bars, cafes, bakeries and restaurants.
If there is one neighborhood you should not miss in your visit to Vancouver it is the Commercial Drive. Take a relaxing walk along the Commercial drive pop in to one of the theaters for a show while you are here!
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"Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie" is one of the finest Chinese restaurants in Vancouver. I have a whole list of favorites there. Come prepared to share!
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"Green Leaf Brewing Co." in Vancouver is a small brewery located in a cozy, waterfront market. It was the perfect cure after I came back from Bavaria...
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"The Roxy Cabaret" in Vancouver is my favorite club to dance to live music. Every Friday and Saturday there is always a good band playing...
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"Library Square Public House" in Vancouver is a great place to catch some soccer action on their big screens. They also have good specials on draft beers!
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"Steamworks Brewing Co" Vancouver (est 1995) is Canada's only steam-powered brewery! I don't know if it's the steam but the beers are fresh and tasty here.
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"Peak of Christmas at Grouse" is THE place to be for a taste of snow while in Vancouver. There's an outdoor skating rink, light walks, an open fire & more.
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"Lonsdale Quay Market" in Vancouver is home to more than 50 specialty shops, a restaurant and a brewery. I can easily spend a whole afternoon here...
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"Trees Organic Coffee" in Vancouver advertises itself as the maker of the 'best cheesecake in town'. I didn't believe them, but it's even better than that!
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The "Street Food" in Vancouver is a really thriving scene. Have a look at all the food trucks and other kinds of restaurants in my city!
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"Meinhardt Fine Foods" in Vancouver is my go-to for an affordable, delicious lunch. I'm usually not a fan of buffet-style meals, but it's an exception...
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