"Rooster's Ice Cream Bar" is Vancouver's new gourmet ice cream bar! It makes artisanal ice cream with natural ingredients - I love trying their experiments

"Long's Noodle House" Vancouver is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving up fantastic Shanghaiese food. I'm a fan of their soup dumplings and wine chicken.

"Anny’s Dairy Bar" in Vancouver serves more than dairy products, despite its name. The real draw, at least for me, is its maple twist cones...

Food truck "Superbaba" in Vancouver, simply has the best falafel I've ever tasted. I'll often 'forget' my lunch just to go there and indulge...

The "Reflections Garden Terrace" in Vancouver is on Hotel Georgia. This cozy garden bar is a favourite among locals year round. Remember: ask for a blanket

"MeeT on Main" in Vancouver makes amazing vegan comfort food, no mater whether you're plant-based or not! Pro-tip: just go earlier rather than later...

"The Orpheum" in Vancouver is home to the city's symphony orchestra. It's truly a sight to see and a must-visit for an evening show in the city...

"Loafe Cafe" in University of British Columbia in Vancouver is a favorite among students. It's one of my favorite places to catch up with friends...

"La Casa Gelato" is Vancouver's queen of ice cream, with almost as many flavors of ice cream as there are days in the year.

"49th Parallel Cafe" in Kitsilano, Vancouver is great to visit with friends: its infamous, delicious Lucky's Doughnuts have me coming back again & again...

"Lift Bar & Grill" in Vancouver is on the water at Coal Harbour. I recommend visiting during happy hour; my go-to order is the vegetable sushi roll...

"Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden" is in Vancouver's Chinatown. This garden is home to a tranquil outdoor space and some art exhibits. It's a true oasis!