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Dine Out 2009: Kitsilano Participants

Ready, Set, Go! Dine Out Vancouver reservations start today. Some people hate it, others love it. When we finally made...

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Karma Closed

Walking along West 4th today, my wife and I noticed with some surprise that Karma (2066 West 4th @ Arbutus) closed its...

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Stuff White People Like – Kitsilano Mention

I will admit that I have looked at the odd Stuff White People Like entry. Probably because white people like Stuff...

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Kitsilanails

Yet another nail salon has opened up in Kits. Jolie Shoes closed a little while ago, and nail salon Kitsilanails has...

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db Bistro Moderne

We managed to make it out for lunch at db Bistro Moderne last Monday. Originally we were thinking to go for dinner, but...

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The Flag Shop Moves

Sometimes my ignorance knows no bounds. For the longest time The Flag Shop (formerly 1755 West 4th @ Burrard) had me...

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Tipping Point

Tis the season to tip some of the regulars in one’s lives. The babysitter, the gardener, the newspaper delivery...

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Kitsilano Smells

There are two places in Kits that I pass on a regular basis with very distinct smells. The first, and perhaps most...

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Gastropod Christmas Lunch, Early-Bird Menu

Gastropod will be serving lunch this Christmas season from Wednesdays to Sundays, noon till 2.30pm. Lunch service ends...

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Changes at Mon Bella

Two changes in the past month or so, actually. First, Urban Diner reported that chef Jay Brault was being replaced with...

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