canada :: vancouver :: general

[chris_n]

dutil is freaking awesome and so is vancouver.

[chadler]

komakino moved a few stores down. look for the shop with LARGE white brand names like "ann demeulemeester, rick owens, raf simons" etc painted on the window. i meet campbell and graham (both very cool guys), and was helping them move merchandise/boxes/furniture. the new place looks awesome...everything is in black and white.

btw, campbell has plans to open another Komakino in Berlin this coming Jan.

[ordo]

Komakino V.04 is now open - 8 Water Street | Gastown

[nothx]

Is komokino still on sale now?

and one more question, where can you get japanese magazines in Vancouver (downtown) other than Sophina?

[eddyz]

there is a japanese import magazine store in Yohan mall which is located in Richmond. they sell all the popular japanese magazines, like men's non no, Cool, etc.....

lol i once saw a bum pee at the door in komakino

[nothx]

Just got the Holts catalog for fall... they will be carry wings/ horn begining early october.

[totally epic]

Which Chinatown has better food: downtown or Richmond?

[Guest sousvide]

Which Chinatown has better food: downtown or Richmond?

I'd say richmond probably has better food, But I'm a noob when it comes to richmond, hopefully someone can fill us in.

Chinatown, I'd definetely check out Phnom Pehn on E.Georgia, Best cambodian food around, also has vietnamese dishes. Also the boss bakery is pretty good (clean) on main st. Other than that I wouldn't recommend much, there's a good chinese grocery store on Gore and Powell. And a couple dim sum places, but I wouldn't recommend.

[cuddlysheep]

Crossing the border from Washington to Vancouver tonight andstayin untill tomorow. Will be stayin at pacfic palisades hotel in robson.what's crackin!

[larssss]

depends what you are looking for? shops/bars/strippers?

also check the vancouver meet ups thread, that has lots of recent info on restaurants.

[anticombs]

If your in Gastown, go to So.Cial to get a sandwich. Best sandwiches around.

[anticombs]

Also, going back to Dutil, I dont know what it's like now, but I was there about a month ago and it was ALL junk. They've sold out to mainstream. All they had was R&R's and True Religion jeans. Nothing good anymore. Maybe some Fall shipments came in though.

[cuddlysheep]

Thinking of sushi dinner tonight,any recommendations?hope to check out the shops like komakino and all the others tomorrow

[Mr Fingers]

Kadoya on Davie is a recent fave for sushi. 1063 Davie, about eight blocks from yr hotel.

what's crackin!

Victory Square Block Party tomorrow @ Hastings & Cambie, 2 - 9 pm.

[cuddlysheep]

thanks fingers!

[__CB__]

Also, going back to Dutil, I dont know what it's like now, but I was there about a month ago and it was ALL junk. They've sold out to mainstream. All they had was R&R's and True Religion jeans. Nothing good anymore. Maybe some Fall shipments came in though.

nup doesnt seem like they've gotten anything new in a while...

[cuddlysheep]

is gastown where alot of the dope shops an places to eat at?I'm about to walk out

There and explore.I onlygot till 3 before I leave.. :/.btw didnt know u canadiens also have labor day today. Is komakino going to be closed today?

[U MAD]

Probably not. Gastown is where all the good stuff is I guess. too bad you won't be making the free concert.

[cuddlysheep]

oh whose playing and where?I know,I only had untill last night and few hrs today.. :|

[cuddlysheep]

anyone can recommend good brunch/lunch around gastown?

[Tiranis]

So.Cial is pretty good, or Water Street Cafe (more pricy), Salt Tasting Room (probably one of the best and most unique), or Brioche Bakery (http://www.brioche.ca/).

[cuddlysheep]

ok,thanks were heading out the door.I'm roaming in the rogers network in my iPhone.

[cuddlysheep]

Hey where's komakino now?I can't find it.it's not on 109 west Cordova

[Mr Fingers]

Haven't been there yet but the website says 111 B East Pender (Chinatown).

[turcy.]

Komakino is here:

(this is an edited photo of the actual front door)

I just got back from the Fringe circuit in Victoria, but I don't think we should be closed today... haven't been able to contact Jon via txt though.

[bananana]

Anyone know places which stock suits in 34?

I had a hugo boss jam (modern two button slim-cut ) on hold at harry rosen during the sale, but someone sold it and now i am left with paying full price ($1100) for a similar suit from the toronto location

ive been searching everywhere and it seems impossible to find a suit in my size

should i just go to modernize tailors and get a custom suit made?

should i suck it up and just buy the suit from harry rosen?

any other ideas?

My price point is around $1500 including shirt/tie/shoes

[cuddlysheep]

thanks charles, i just called the shop and voicemessage told me the new location.i like the new location in chinatown district,the sign outside advertising the labels cracks me up, very dope. i think it met jonathan a the shop,very cool dude. i was very tempted to get the small julius bag..=\

special thanks to the canadiens that introduced me to some spots to check. wish i had more time! maybe next time ill try to come for the winter olympics.! thanks

Komakino is here:

(this is an edited photo of the actual front door)

I just got back from the Fringe circuit in Victoria, but I don't think we should be closed today... haven't been able to contact Jon via txt though.

[sgtpepper]

Hi,

I am heading to Vancouver for work-related things next week. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good bars/pubs downtown? I am staying at the pan pacific and generally will have to wake up early-ish so if someone could suggest some places in that area it would be great.

cheers.

[BeauIXI]

Burgers and great fries and $10.00 pitchers Tuesday/Thursday at The Templeton (1087 Granville Street)

Nachos at The Foundation (try the Bohemian Lager) (2301 Main Street)

Sandwiches and etc at So.Cial (332 Water Street)

[Mr Fingers]

Everything in that area is pretty tourist-y. Dunno about bars but for lunch/dinner, there's decent ramen at Sendai (Hastings & Seymour), killer Lebanese food at Nuba (Hastings & Hamilton), and mediocre-to-decent sushi absolutely everywhere.

If you want to venture further away from the waterfront (but still downtown) I could give some more suggestions.