Vancouver

I only had 1/2 a day to spend in Vancouver on a recent trip across the border, but it was quite fruitful thanks to Yelp!

My fun started off with a late lunch at The Lion's Den Cafe.  I stumble upon it because it happened to be next to the fabric store I wanted to visit. The cafe serves Japarribean cuisine, which takes a little bit of imagination until you see the food. I had curry chicken and it was so spicy. I had to wash it down with my entire tall glass of tea to stomach it, but it was one of the best curry chickens I've had!

After lunch, I went over to Spool of Thread, the real reason for me to be around that area. They have a huge store, and an area in the back for the sewing lounge. Definitely could have had more bolts for the space they have, but it took me a while to pick out these 4 pieces. The selection is fantastic compared to what we have in SF. I think there might be a new business idea in my head... Can't wait to make matching Mommy and Ella dresses with the navy blue and heart fabric!! I especially loved the Far Far Away line.

After the fabric shopping I had to rush over to Main Street since everything closes so early in Vancouver. Most stores are done for the day at 5pm. How do they expect people with 9 to 5 jobs to shop? Anyhow, I did come across a few really cool retailers on Main Street. Front and Company, The Barefoot Contessa, Urban Source are just the few I had a chance to pop in. So many cute things, so little time, and not enough luggage space. I did get these super cute brass pieces from Urban Source though. Feeling creative!

For dinner, I enjoyed a tasting menu at an artist bar, Raw Canvas, in Yaletown. Had a nice Malbec Rose with delicious pate, blue cheese, fire roasted tomatoes, Sicilian olives, and almonds. The little bites were actually substantial enough to last me through the night. The bar had a back section dedicated to painting, which was pretty interesting to watch! Imagine a bunch of happy people with a wine glass in 1 hand and a paint brush in the other creating art. The bartender told me that the owners were actually considering opening another bar in SF. Can't wait! It'd do really well here.

It was such a nice little getaway for myself and I'll have to go back with the Family soon.