611 Gore Avenue, Vancouver (Chinatown)
Chinatown has a new ice cream store that brings an extra level of cute to the neighbourhood. Fluffy Kittens. Chinatown hasn't had any ice cream stores of its own until Fluffy Kittens came to town. Located on Gore Avenue, the small ice cream store brings a healthy dose of colour into Vancouver's historic Chinatown. Featuring clean white walls and an adorable pink chalkboard with all of the ice cream offerings, the entire store was cuter than kittens. While it is an ice cream store, Fluffy Kittens doesn't serve up its own ice cream; rather it serves up ice cream from Vancouver ice cream stores such as nearby Earnest Ice Cream and Salty Lick, ice cream sandwiches from Brown Paper Packages, popsicles from Johnny Pops and freezies from Tubify. Aside from ice cream cones, and the various ice cream products, they also have sundaes, affogato, and waffles. I had Salty Lick's Bourbon Peach on a waffle cone, which was incredibly bourbon-y. It was also super tasty. However, at the end of it all, it was just ice cream. As well, Fluffy Kittens charge their ice cream at $4.75 for one scoop in a cup. A cone is an extra $1, and other things like a sundae are about $7.00. Go for the aesthetic, go for the cuteness, but the ice cream can be lived without. At least, go to Earnest Ice Cream which is nearby in False Creek.
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32 Water Street, Vancouver (Gastown)
After months of curiosity and walking past it many times, I finally got to experience the mystery that is Mosquito with Elaine. A dessert and champagne bar that is open from Wednesday to Sunday, this upscale and minimalist alcove is the epitome of romance and luxury. Since it was February, it seemed like most of the parties there that night were either on a date or on a "I have Valentine's day" protest with their girlfriends. The drink menu was pricey for a broke student, but since I was in a once in a blue moon 'treat yo-self' mood, I decided to go for a champagne cocktail and paired that with their Matcha Green Tea and Guava Opera - a fancy name for a very minimalist, Masterchef presentation-esque dessert plate. If you're looking to really woo your special somebody, look no further than Mosquito. Just make sure you don't go on a Monday or Tuesday and that you have an extra padded wallet. Sorry for the poor quality photos :( super romantic places tend to be incredibly dark and candlelit! 1703 Robson St, Vancouver
Waffles are now more than breakfast foods and can be eaten with more than just syrup. Nero Belgian Waffle Bar on Robson Street is a petite little stand with a cozy interior and delicious smells of Belgian and Liege waffles made fresh to order. The waffles from Nero are definitely good ways to treat yourself. With different options and combinations and the choice of toppings either on Belgian or Liege waffles, Warm and fresh waffles with fruit and cool cream and ice cream on top made for a very delicious dessert. Despite it's popularity, Nero only has one waffle bar on Robson, making it very crowded during peak hours. The other little problem with Nero's location is how far away it is from the skytrain, so it's a bit of a walk if you don't want to get on the bus. When Eleanor and I went, we definitely lucked out and got a place to sit down and thoroughly enjoy our waffles. Even with the long waits, I have been told many times before that Nero Belgian Waffle Bar is definitely worth it, and I'm here to affirm that and definitely encourage other people to go check it out! 1429 Robson Street, Vancouver -OR- 160 9020 Capstan Way, Richmond
During my Dad's birthday weekend, my family and I went to Capstone for a little tea break at Capstone Fondue's Robson location. My mom had purchased Groupons for their Chocolate Fondue for two set, and this made a perfect family outing. I shared a fondue with Eleanor, and each person has their own chocolate pot and a tray of fruits and baked goods. Fondue is not an everyday treat to have, so this was definitely something special! Aside from chocolate fondue, they also have cheese fondue (something my Dad opted to try - apparently it has vegetables and breads) as well as mini cakes and different types of loose leaf teas, smoothies and lattes. I definitely recommend going with someone. Even the most keen and sugar loving patrons will definitely not be able to finish the entire thing yourself! Another tip is to either get a Groupon or a coupon off of LIvingSocial or websites like that, because it will definitely help your wallet out! Fondue is an experience that I thoroughly enjoyed! |
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