Vancouver - Little Black Book

Need to get your dog groomed, your stilettos soled, or find the perfect wedding gift for your high-school nemesis? Look no further than our Editor's Little Black book, the go-to-guide to the best shops and services in the city, hand selected from our editor's personal iPhone speed dials. Ready, Set, Shop!

Dining & Nightlife

Bakeries

Butter Baked Goods

Famous for handmade marshmallows (the wedding favour du jour), this lovely mother-daughter bakery sells sweet treats amongst vintage cake stands and madeleine tins.

4321 Dunbar St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-221-4333
www.butterbakedgoods.com
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Restaurants

Araxi

The peak of Whistler is this warm and inviting restos seasonal and award-winning dishes. Look for local Pemberton picks on the menu.

4222 Villiage Square
Whistler, BC
Canada
604-932-4540
www.araxi.com
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Blue Water Café

A star on the world culinary scene, this West Coast standout in the heart of Yaletown is every foodies seafood and sushi destination.

1095 Hamilton St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-688-8078
www.bluewatercafe.net
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Café Medina

The inventive and delicious Moroccan- and French-inspired dishes elevate this café to the hippest place outside of Paris to tuck into brekkie.

556 Beatty St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-879-3114
www.medinacafe.com
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Cin Cin

Italian-inspired dishes and a deep wine collection make this Robson institution a feast of Mediterranean delights.

1154 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-688-7338
www.cincin.net
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Morton's the Steakhouse

We love girl’s nights in the swanky bar, where mini-sirloin burgers and big red wines get us prepped for the weekend. 

750 W. Cordova St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-915-5105
www.mortons.com
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Nuba

Baba ghanouj and lamb chops are just two of the tantalizing dishes at this exotic Lebanese gem. Date night, done.

B1-207 W. Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-688-1655
www.nuba.ca
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West

This is how the West was won: Fresh and inventive regional cuisine, impeccable service, an international reputation for excellence and award-winning cocktails.

2881 Granville St.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
604-738-8938
www.westrestaurant.com
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