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"The Acorn Restaurant is a multi-award-winning, vegetable-forward restaurant and bar in the heart of Main St., Vancouver. Since its inception in 2012, The Acorn has received several national awards for innovation, has been featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, CNN, and The Daily Meal as one of the best vegetable-forward destinations in the world, and has been named the best vegan restaurant in the world by Big Seven Travel. It’s the place to go if you’re hunting for the finest and most imaginative recipes made from fresh, locally sourced products."

"A post shared by With the Locals📍 (@withthelocals) on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:41am PDT. They’re cooking using the best of the season at Vancouver’s elegant The Acorn, so their menu is always evolving with the calendar. Their dishes are all vegetarian as a base, with most adaptable to suit vegan diners."

"Charred Brussels Sprouts, Spruce Tip Vinaigrette, Fermented Celery Leaf Goats Cheese, Spruced Cured Egg Yolk. Last night for this dish and last night of Dine Out!"

"Chambar is a Belgian-style restaurant, fine dining, free from scandalous parking for many fine restaurants. is housed in a historic building dating back to the late nineteenth / early twentieth century, and it boasts a mixture of pine trees and red plum, which makes it a relaxing dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability and hopes to become the first carbon neutral restaurant in Vancouver."

"While part of dining at establishments like Chambar might be for the experience, with heat-and-serve dinners, you can now bring Chambar favourites to the comfort of home. Most of their packages serve two, like the risotto kit (from $16.50) and the Moroccan meatballs with chickpeas ($19). Or, if you're plant-based, the vegan tamarind and coconut curry ($14)."

"As the sibling restaurant of Media Café, Chambar serves a similar selection elevated breakfast offerings, with a greater focus on Belgian inspired fare (including the same awesome waffles)."

"This four-star boutique hotel sits among cocktail bars and designer boutiques in Yaletown, arguably Vancouver’s trendiest neighborhood. Its 96 contemporary guest rooms feature bold art on even bolder walls of tangerine and chartreuse green. Just across the street from Yaletown-Roundhouse station, you can easily get around the city by SkyTrain or taking advantage of the hotel’s free loaner bikes."

"Situated in the vibrant Yaletown area, Opus Vancouver is the only boutique hotel in the city to have received the coveted Forbes Four-Star rating from 2013 through 2018. The 96 guest rooms and suites feature spa bathrooms with heated floors, all in vibrant colors, with contemporary furniture, Frette bathrobes and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs. A perfect urban retreat for business or pleasure."

"The Opus Bar—part of the Opus Hotel—is the pinnacle of Yaletown's nightlife. Uber-fashionable and upscale, this celebrity haunt boasts gourmet cocktails and "O bites" and live music from some of Vancouver's best DJs. This is a very "see and be seen" scene."

"With plenty of outdoor fireplaces, colourful cube lights and zebra-print cushions, The Roof at Black+Blue is a popular patio destination, even after the sun goes down – no wonder it’s open nightly until 1 am. If you’d rather soak up some rays, make your trip up the private glass elevator during the afternoon cocktail hour for feature drinks starting at $5. This business is featured in the following Smart Lists:"

"Open rain or shine, year-round, The Roof at Black+Blue deserves praise for its decor. Ample seating, LED block chairs, and fireplaces fill up the space to create a cozy and intimate vibe. Happy hour runs daily from 2:30pm – 6:00pm."

"Ideal for a group of friends who want to try out a beautiful steakhouse such as Black + Blue. Try their prime rib, caesar salad, and finish up with their heavenly sweet butter cake. Address: 1032 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3"

"Resurrection Spirits is reviving the heritage of making Straight Rye Whisky, White Rye Whisky, and Gin using 100 percent BC Rye Grain. Bitters, Fruit Brandies, and other excellent spirits will be added to their collection as they increase their understanding of the rye grain and their investigation of this magnificent component. Small distilleries used local produce ingredients to create high quality products with distinct essence and appeal before the amalgamation of spirit production in Canada."

"Built into the same space that formerly housed the old Fox pornographic theatre, the revitalized Fox Cabaret is a local favourite for late night dance parties in the Mount Pleasant area. Specializing in performances by bands, comedy troupes, and club nights helmed by local resident DJs, the independent venue also houses a small bar in the former projection room of the theatre where guests can listen to local DJs spin vinyl while sipping on their favourite cocktails. Where: Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street, Vancouver"

"A post shared by Peter New (@peternew) on Jun 13, 2019 at 9:05pm PDT. The Fox Cabaret guarantees its guests of a wonderful night of great music, dancing, unparalleled entertainment, and memorable time as a whole. It is always a party at Fox Cabaret and they do it through different themed events like the Ultimate 90s Night featuring the best sounds of the decade, Turn Tuesday which is all about vinyl music, cosmo midnight which showcases the high-energy and talented Australia’s music duo, and much more."

"Previously a porn theatre, the Fox Cabaret is a hotspot for 90s hip hop nights, 80s proms, and comedy nights and this red-hot nightclub on Main Street. It's always a casual mixed crowd and is ideal for a sweaty late-night dance but be prepared for a line up on a Friday or Saturday night. Alternative club nights include the monthly Nerd Nite, a series of science-based discussions and Sunday Service, a long-form improv show."

"If you've never tried duck fat fries, it's a whole new world of fries that you have yet to discover. The taste is subtle, but when done right, will make you wonder why all french fries aren't like this."

"Honeybee Bruncheonette by day, Soap by night – the evening hour brings uber cozy vibes to this spot as it transforms into a spot for drinks and bites in the neon light on the corner of Gore and Union. Address: 789 Gore Avenue, Vancouver. Facebook | Instagram"

"Not to be confused with nearby Renfrew Community Park, this serene sliver of a park makes the most of Still Creek and its corresponding ravine. On the north side of East 29th Avenue is a newly fenced off-leash dog park but the main draw attraction is the shaded walkway hugging the creek. On the south side of 29th, a newly built stairway leads down to another stretch of the creek and a short boardwalk."

"The third sight-seeing location was Lighthouse Park along the coast and displayed Vancouver city in the distance. At last, our final, spur of the moment location was a view of BC Place (Vancouver’s Whitecap’s Stadium). We walked around Vancouver and ended up overlooking a gorgeous nighttime view of the cityscape. Most of Day 2 was spent with our friends, taking photos and playing tourist throughout Vancouver."

"At the top of any list of parks in Vancouver is the city's world-renowned Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver. It's a natural rainforest that touches the ocean right in the midst of the city. There are so many free things to do in Stanley Park: biking or walking the seawall, nature walks on the park's miles of forest trails, exploring the Stanley Park gardens, or visiting the totem poles."

"The most iconic of Vancouver’s parks, Stanley Park has no shortage of stunning spots to bring your friends or enjoy in solitude — with hidden gems along the Seawall just waiting to be found and enjoyed. So pack up your picnic and grab your besties, because if you’re currently in Vancouver, there’s no better time than now to head out into the park."

"North of Vancouver's CBD is Stanley Park, a vast area of green that's almost an island. As well as fun outdoor activities and beautiful scenery, the park offers an opportunity to understand the First Nations people, the original inhabitants of Vancouver."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a quintessential French bistro where you’ll find steak frites, escargot, and servers with French accents who might silently judge you for eating your food so fast. Come here when you want some reliable and reasonably-priced classic French food and don’t want to spend forever trying to get a table. Though if you encounter a short wait, you can kill some time over a few beers at Bells and Whistles a block over before consuming a whole bunch of red wine and creme brulee."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a favorite among Vancouverites because the food is excellent, the atmosphere is warm, and the price is right. You don't have to spend a bundle to enjoy classic French cuisine in Vancouver, making this spot a perfect place to take a date. The dishes are ample in size and most mains are under $25."

"This place is known for its music, as it hosts many well-known international DJs. If you have a thing for EDM, then you’re going to have a gala time here. The psychedelic lighting will definitely make you want to put your dancing shoes on."

"The Rosewood Hotel Georgia brings splendor and glamor to Vancouver; it should be no surprise that it has been an iconic hotel since 1927. Prohibition is located in the basement of the hotel and this bar and lounge exude the decadence of the roaring twenties, from top to bottom. As you step inside the vaulted door off of Howe Street and make your way down the staircase, take a moment to soak it all in."

"The goal of Prohibition Brewing is to brew beer that's so good you would order it even if it were against the law. Put their mission to the test when you visit their tasting bar in Yaletown. The tasting room has five Prohibition beers on tap that will take you back to a time where drinking was dangerously delicious."

"This gallery, in the heart of downtown Vancouver is dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art and honours Haida artist, Bill Reid and his contribution to the art world. Bill Reid was a master goldsmith, carver, sculptor and acclaimed writer. The Bill Reid Gallery is a small, intimate museum with exhibits presented with video interviews and insights."

"Photo courtesy of Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (Facebook). Bill Reid is a national treasure and is known as a very talented Haida master goldsmith, sculptor, writer, carver and spokesman. Though his life ended in 1998, his legacy lives on in the small gallery in downtown Vancouver."