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Chocolate dessert in a dark hexagonal chocolate box, topped with a cream dollop and chocolate shavings, tied with a blue ribbon on a white plate.
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Thierry Mount Pleasant is worth the walk off Main Street
Overhead shot of a bar counter with a metal shaker, bottles, and a black bar mat that says Fever-Tree and cocktail instructions still visible beneath the setup.
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A cocktail class at Long Table Distillery during Canada’s World Cup match
Narrow library aisle between tall book-filled shelves; boxes and bags on the floor near a bright window at the end.
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Why Village Books and Coffee House is an essential Steveston stop
Person sits on a concrete bench holding a drink with large tree-like metal sculptures behind them, in an outdoor urban park.
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What I ate at Time Out Market Oakridge Park
Basket filled with greens (lettuce, mint) and fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrot, radish) along with skewered grilled meat, crispy onions, and a small dipping sauce on the side.
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A central Vietnamese platter in Burnaby worth the wait
Poster advertising live BC spot prawns with shrimp illustrations and contact info on pink background (Judy N vessel).
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My mom’s eyes lit up over a bag of live prawns
Bamboo steamers filled with pleated xiao long bao dumplings resting on parchment.
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The soup dumplings at Shanghai River are worth the drive to Richmond
Nighttime city view of a modern high-rise with illuminated windows and a bright moon, under a deep blue sky with curved clouds passing by.
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The night the sky looked like a giant fish over Surrey
Outdoor scene with string-light bulbs hanging above a street, a green tree in the background and a clear blue sky in daylight.
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My Vancouver food bucket list for 2026
dutch breakfast new westminster
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Finally trying the Dutch spot in New West
feb 14 rose bouquet for loved ones order from langley flowery store
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The Valentine’s find: Floralista in Langley
above the clouds - foggy whether in vancouver
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Above the clouds in Vancouver
chiikawa mystery box
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Unboxing a Chiikawa mystery box from Miniso
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Hidden gem in Surrey: Cai’s Chinese cuisine
pic of me taking pic of food and drink
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5 Vancouver food & coffee spots I’ve tried (and loved) lately
street hawker overhead view
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Neon vibes and smash burgers at Street Hawker in Vancouver
tuna and beef kimbap
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Thor’s hammer and kimbap cravings at Oh! Joy Kimbap
A hot plate of bò né at Ngon on Kingsway, served with beef, pâté, eggs, and vegetables on a cast-iron pan.
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A not-so-sizzling bò né at Ngon but still worth the trip
A bowl of laksa at Singapore Hawker Burnaby with prawns, tofu puffs, noodles, and a rich coconut broth on a dark wooden table.
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Laksa and Hainanese chicken rice at Singapore Hawker Burnaby
Creamy Malay laksa soup hotpot with sliced beef, cabbage, and vegetables served in a golden pot at Deer One Hotpot Richmond
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Deer One Hotpot Richmond review – Best Laksa soup base
A chubby silver cat with folded ears sitting against the wall (looks like a Scottish Fold).
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Cat therapy in Richmond – A visit to PetPls
paddywax candle at chapter indigo lighten up the night life
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Winter Berry Candle by Paddywax
crab hot lau square spring rolls
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Crab Hot Lau on Kingsway
A cozy solo dining booth at Oishinoya on West Broadway, featuring a wooden counter, personal bell button, and small serving window for gyudon orders.
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Oishinoya: The solo gyudon booth you didn’t know you needed
cafe overhead view at tru cafe
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Tru cafe, caffeine, cookies, and a cozy little pause
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Hidden Wonders magic show in New Westminster
View of Sasamat Lake framed by rocks and forest greenery.
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White Pine Beach – An easy summer hike in Vancouver
Annie laughing while sitting on a buckskin horse during her first riding lesson, with an instructor steadying the horse in a sunny outdoor paddock.
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My first horse riding lesson!