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Chanel Fall 2007

June 18, 2007 in Beautifyin', Materialism, have, needs and wants, lists | by nansie | Leave a comment

Will be on Chanel.com in July 2007

Need to get: Tuilpe Noir nail polish (LD)

Bobbi Brown’s new Stonewashed palette

June 15, 2007 in Beautifyin', Materialism, don't touch 'the face', have, needs and wants, inspirations | by nansie | Leave a comment

Bone Eye Shadow (an off white) all over
Navajo Eye Shadow on the lid
Stonewash Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow on the lower lid
Rock Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in the crease
Granite Ink Long Wear Gel Eyeliner (upper lashline)
Espresso Eye Shadow (lower lashline)
Black Everything Mascara
Stonewashed Pink Pot Rouge for Cheeks and Lip (on cheeks)
Stonewashed Mauve Shimmer Lip Gloss (on lips)

Miscellaneous beauty…

June 12, 2007 in Beautifyin', don't touch 'the face' | by nansie | Leave a comment

Nails: Layer Essie’s Limo-Scene with Mademoiselle

Essie’s Fiji with Bikini with a Martini as a top coat. Fiji is a chalky ballerina pink color. Bikini is a sheer opalescent amethyst color. The combination is very pretty.

Brows:

SEATTLE:

Who: Stacya Silverman
Where: Stacya Silverman & Associates
16 W. Boston St.
Phone: 206-270-9465
Price: $22
stacyasilverman.com

Who: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Studios
Where: Nordstrom
Downtown Seattle
500 Pine St., Ste. 500
Phone: 206-628-2111
Price: Starting at $30
nordstrom.com

http://www.luckymag.com/magazine/features/browguide

Places to munch: eat in

June 7, 2007 in Places to MUNCH!, self-proclaimed 'foodie' | by nansie | Leave a comment

Chow: 3121 Granville St. 604-608-2469 $$$
Bishops: 2183 W. 4th. 604-738-2025 $$$, Organic
Crave: 3941 Main St. 604-872-3663 $$, comfort food
Fuel: 1944 W. 4th. 604-288-7905 $$$
Gastropod: 1938 W. 4th. 604-730-5579 $$
Nu: 1661 Granville St. 604-646-4668 $$, Casual, atmosphere
Ocean & Seventeen: 617 Stamp’s Landing, 604-879-6178 $$, regional bistro.
Rare: 1355 Hornby St. 604-669-1256 $$$
Salt Tasting Room: 45 Blood Alley 604-633-1912 $$, wine
So.cial @ Le Magasin: 332 Water St. 604-669-4488 $$$
Zest: 2775 W. 16th. 604-731-9378 $$. japanese cuising grazing style… modern
Jules: 216 Abbott St. 604-669-0033 $$ Paris, authentic.
Mistral 2585 W. Broadway 604-733-0046 $$
Flying Tiger: 2958 W. 4th. 604-737-7529. Asian street food,upgraded

Places to munch: takeouts

June 7, 2007 in Places to MUNCH!, self-proclaimed 'foodie' | by nansie | Leave a comment

Indonesian:
Bali House
1560 Main St, North Vancouver.
604-988-1300
popular: ginger beef

Raw vegan:
Gorilla Food
422 Richards St
604-722-2504
popular: veggie burger

Vietnamese/Thai:
Mekong Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine
1414 Commercial Drive
604-253-7088
takeout/eatin
popular: mekong special sizzling plate

French:
Coco et Olive
3476 West Broadway
604-736-7080
popular: roasted tomato and goat cheese galette (feeds
French cafe-style food… tarts, galettes, soupd, salads, tapenade, cheese plates, hummus, sandwiches on crusty Georgian baguette, baking
eatin/takeout

Indian:
Tandoori Delight
6692 Main St. unit 205, 604-324-1212
7630 Sixth St, (@14th Ave), Burnaby BC 604-777-8004
takeout – kebobs, tandoori, curries, wraps all under $10

Pizza:
Steveston Pizza Co.
3400 Moncton St, Steveston 604-204-0777
(2nd location at 8460 Alexandra St.)
No deliveries, takeout only
Medium crusts chewy, gourmet toppings

Others noted:

Indian:

Mumbai Masala – 138 West 16th, North Vancouver 604-984-8888 (delivery $20 or more)

Annapurna – 1812 West 4th, 604-736-5959. Longstanding vegetarian. Free delivery in area.

Handi Cuisine of India – 1340 Marine Dr. West Van. 604-925-5262. Rooftop ocean view. Free delivery West Van.

House of Dosa – 1391 Kingsway 604-875-1283

Noor Mahal – 4354 Fraser, 604-873-9263. Dosa speciality, some Singaporean. Free delivery 15km.

Palki – 116 East 15th, North Vancouver. 604-986-7555. Butter chicken, naan.

Chinese:

BBQ Master: Under Superstore No. 3. 604-272-6568

Hawker’s Delight – 4127 Main St. 604-709-8188

Hon’s

Toko – 223 W. 7th, 604-879-0701. Noodle specialty. Free delivery $20 or more within 3km. 10% of total beyond that.

Xian Cuisine: Richmond Public Market food court. Noodle maestro.

Japanese:

Ajisai 604-266-1428

Bliss Asian Bistro: 555 Denman, 604-662-3044. Izakaya, sushi, Korean

Miko 1335 Robson St. 604-681-0339

Shiro: 3096 Cambie St. 604-874-002(?). Fresh grated wasabi.

Sushiboy – 409 W. Broadway 604-879-5236. Fast.

OPera Sushi: 1640 West Broadway. 604-737-1030

Toshi: 181 East 16th. 604-874-5173. Quality ingredients, call ahead.

Zipang: 3710 Main St. 604-708-1667. Min $15. Delivery Broadway/49th, Granville/Victoria

Viet/Cambodian:

Lan’s: 1481 West Broadway 604-738-2338. Free delivery 5km for $20 or more.

Phnom Penh: 244 East Georgia. 604-682-5777

Thai:

Green Basil: 4323 Kingsway, Burnaby 604-439-1919. Free 5km

Krua Thai: 1445 Lonsdale Ave, North Van. 604-990-9349. Swimming rama & Chicken Cashew

Montri: 3629 West Broadway.604-738-9888. Best, takeout.

O-Thai – 1626 W. Broadway. 604-731-4888. Duck w/tamarind, steamed thai dumplings.

Simply Thai: 1171 Hamilton St. 604-642-0123

Thai Away Home 3315 Cambie, 604-873-8424 (deliveries), 1206 Davie 604-253-8424

Thai House: Delivery 5km. 1116 Robson 604-683-3383. 1766 West 7th. 604-737-0088. 4940 No. 3, Rmd. 604-278-7373

Urban Thai: Free 5km. 1119 Hamilton. 604-408-7788

Nepalese:

Cafe Kathmandu: 2779 Commercial Dr. 604-879-9909. Chinese/Indian/Tibetan. Goat curry, bhaatmas

Korean:

Jang mo Jib: 1719 Robson 604-642-0712, 8320 Alexandra St, Rmd. 604-233-0712

Kimbo and Ramyum – 423 Seymour St. 604-685-2877

Indonesian:

Sate Satu: 3488 Camie St. 604-709-8150. Modern, satays, delivery

Spice Islands – 3592 W. 41st 604-266-7355

Malaysian:

Orchard Delight: 2445 Burrard Street. 604-731-0221

Cafe D’lite: 3144 W. Broadway. 604-733-8882. hawker Malaysia and Singapore.

Mexican:

Dona Cato: 5438 Victoria Dr. 604-436-2232. Cheap, burritos, combo plates

Cilantro & Jalapeno Gourmet – 736 W. Broadway. 604-872-7161

Italian:

La Grotta del Formaggio: 1791 Commercial Dr. 605-255-3911. Paninis.

La Cucina del Diavolo – 1701 Powell St. 604-677-1119. Panini, soups, tarts

Nat’s New York Pizza: 2684 W. Broadway. 604-737-0707. Special: Fifth Avenue

Simpatico – 2222 W. 4th. 604-733-6824. Italian/Greek

Raviolini Gourmet Pasta and foods – 2822 W. 4th. 604-736-0772. 10 minute fresh pasta.

Sciue – 800 W. PEnder. 604-602-7263.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread: 1876 W. 1st. 604-730-0321. Organic pizzas.

European:

European Breads/Bakery: 4324 Fraser St. 604-879-5177. Georgian baguette, cheese pie, borscht, Napolean cake, perogies.

North American:

Windjammer: 3079 Main St. 604-876-6646. Fish and chips, pastas…

Other:

Brioche: 401 W. Cordova. 604-682-4037. Italian/West Coast, desserts!

Burgoo: 4434 W10th Ave 604-221-7839. Stews, soups, salad

Chef Claire: 3410 Main St. 604-875-6400.

Floral designer extraordinaire

June 7, 2007 in Materialism, Wedding... eventually, inspirations and aspirations | by nansie | Leave a comment

Hitomi Gilliam

Vancouver Patios

June 5, 2007 in Places to MUNCH!, self-proclaimed 'foodie' | by nansie | Leave a comment

Downtown

BREAD GARDEN – Street-level patio. 889 W. Pender
[Google Map][Website]
CANADIAN MAPLE GOURMET DELIGHTS – Street-level patio. 769 Hornby
[Google Map][Website]
CASSIS BISTRO – Patio. 420 W. Pender
[Google Map][Website]
CACTUS CLUB CAFE – Small street-level patio. 1136 Robston
[Google Map][Website]
CINCIN – Above street-level balcony. 1154 Robson
[Google Map][Website]
DIVA AT THE MET – Street-level patio. 645 Howe
[Google Map][Website]
DON FRANCESCO RISTORANTE – 40-seat solarium. 860 Burrard
[Google Map][Website]
EARLS – Heated patio above street level. 1185 Robson
[Google Map][Website]
GALLERY CAFE – Patio seats up to 250 people. 750 Hornby
[Google Map][Website]
GOTHAM – Hidden patio/courtyard. 615 Seymour
[Google Map][Website]
IL GIARDINO – Open-air inner courtyard. 1382 Hornby
[Google Map][Website]
JOE FORTES – Rooftop garden patio. 777 Thurlow
[Google Map][Website]
KINGSTON TAPHOUSE & GRILLE – Hidden rooftop deck. 755 Richards
[Google Map][Website]
LE CROCODILE – Street-level patio. 909 Burrard
[Google Map][Website]
LUPO BAR CAFFE – Street-level patio. 1016 W. Georgia
[Google Map]
MONA’S LEBANESE CUISINE – Courtyard patio. 1328 Hornby
[Google Map][Website]
OKADA SUSHI – Third-floor patio. 101-888 Nelson
[Google Map][Website]
REX ROTISSERIE & GRILL – Patio with waterfall. 1055 Dunsmuir
[Google Map][Website]
ROSIE’S ON ROBSON – 60-seat sidewalk patio. 298 Robson
[Google Map][Website]
SAVORY COAST – Rooftop deck 1133 Robson
[Google Map][Website]
TSUNAMI SUSHI – Rooftop deck 238-1025 Robson
[Google Map]

West End

BOATHOUSE – Large rooftop deck, English Bay views. 1795 Beach
[Google Map][Website]
BRAVO BISTRO – Seawall-level patio. 500 Denman
[Map][Website]
BREAD GARDEN – Small street-level patio. 812 Bute
[Google Map][Website]
CARDERO’S – Coal Harbour patio, park and mountain views. 1583 Coal Harbour Quay
[Google Map][Website]
DENMAN STREET FREEHOUSE – Small patio. 1780 Davie
[Google Map][Website]
FIDDLEHEAD JOE’S – Seawall-level patio 1012 Beach
[Google Map][Website]
FISH HOUSE IN STANLEY PARK – Decks with views of park and beach. 8901 Stanley Park Dr.
[Google Map][Website]
FOGG AND SUDS – Above street-level patio, covered. 202-1323 Robson
[Google Map][Website]
FOUNTAINHEAD PUB – Street-level 20-seat patio. 1025 Davie
[Google Map][Website]
HAMBURGER MARY’S DINER – Street-level patio. 1202 Davie
[Google Map][Website]
LIFT BAR & GRILL – Patio with park and mountain views. 333 Menchion Mews
[Google Map][Website]
MARIA’S TAVERNA – Sidewalk patio. 1037 Denman
[Google Map]
MILESTONES – Non-smoking patio. 1210 Denman
[Google Map][Website]
OLYMPIA – Street-level patio. 998 Denman
[Google Map][Website]
PACIFIC CRAB CO. – Balcony with English Bay views. 1184 Denman
[Google Map][Website]
PROSPECT POINT CAFE – Large 250-seat deck with Lions Gate Bridge view. Stanley Park
[Google Map][Website]
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL – Outdoor dining in private yard. 1523 Davie
[Google Map][Website]
SEAWALL BISTRO – Seawall-level patio with park and mountain views. Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore
[Google Map]
SEQUOIA GRILL – Patio in the heart of Stanley Park. Ferguson Point, Stanley Park
[Google Map][Website]
SPOTTED PRAWN BISTRO – Patio dining. 1055 W. Hastings
[Google Map]
SYLVIA’S – Patio with English Bay views. Sylvia Hotel, 1154 Gilford
[Google Map][Website]
TANPOPO – Rooftop patio. 1122 Denman
[Google Map]
TC LIONS PUB – Street-level patio. 837 W Hastings
[Google Map][Website]
TRUE CONFECTIONS – Street-level dessert dining. 866 Denman
[Google Map][Website]
WHITE SPOT – Non-smoking patio. 1616 W Georgia
[Google Map][Website]
ZIN RESTAURANT & BAR – Street-level patio, 1277 Robson
[Google Map][Website]

Gastown

ALIBI ROOM – Street-level patio. 157 Alexander St.
[Google Map][Website]
CHILL WINSTON – Large street-level patio. 3 Alexander
[Google Map][Website]
INCENDIO – Street-level patio. 103 Columbia
[Google Map][Website]
IRISH HEATHER BISTRO – 45-seat glass solarium. (Shares tables in Blood Alley with sibling Shebeen Whiskey House). 217 Carrall
[Google Map][Website]
JULES BISTRO – Street-level patio. 332 Water
[Google Map][Website]
SIX ACRES – Street-level patio. 203 Carrall
[Google Map][Website]
SO.CIAL – Street-level patio. 332 Water
[Google Map][Website]
WATER ST. CAFE – Street-level patio. 300 Water
[Google Map]