Posted by Nadine on October 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Located in Chinatown’s funky Fan Tan Alley, this is Magic Unicorn Award winner is Victoria’s ultimate destination for style loving punks, mods and rockers. Doc Marten shoes, Ben Sherman shirts, Mondor tights, Elita bodysuits, and graphic tights by Pamela Mann as well as an assortment of classic band T-Shirts, leather, studs, and enough fetish wear to fulfill all of your “Horsing Around” needs. Affordability and stylish selection make this one boutique that is aptly named. We love you Heart’s Content.
Filed under Award - Magic Unicorn Award, Best Shops, Shop, Shop-CH!-Clothes Horse, Shop-CH-Adorn & BeJewel, Shop-CH-Duds for Dandies, Shop-CH-Filly Footwear, Shop-CH-Vintage, Rebel, Geek, Staff Picks - Midge Mod · Tagged with 102 COST $$, 111 PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBLE (within 1 km), 112 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, 116 FREAK FRIENDLY, 131 LOCAL ICONS AND INSTITUTIONS, 133 SPECIAL SPACES, 134 HIP HANG-OUTS, 135 YOUNG and RESTLESS, BC VICTORIA CHINATOWN, Clash, Corset, Doc Marten
Posted by Nadine on January 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Canoe’s stunning patio is the ultimate spot to enjoy fine craft beer on a summer afternoon. On cooler days step inside and enjoy the stunning brick and timber architecture and live music on weekends.
Filed under Drink, Drink-Live Music Venues, Drink-Pub Crawl, Eat, Eat-Date Night, Eat-Let's Do Lunch, Eat-Perfect Patios, Eat-Pub Crawl · Tagged with 103 COST $$$, 111 PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBLE (within 1 km), 114 KID FRIENDLY, 135 YOUNG and RESTLESS, 302 Eat-BRUNCH, 303 Eat-LUNCH, 304 Eat-HAPPY APPY HOUR, 307 Eat-LATE NIGHT GRUB, 353 Eat-RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED, 371 Eat-GOOD FOR GROUPS, 372 Eat-TAKE YOUR TIME, BC VICTORIA CHINATOWN
Posted by Nadine on January 12, 2014 · 5 Comments
Cantonese, Szechwan and good old “white-man” Chinese food served in a cute room with candlelit tables, art adorned walls and jazz warbling softly in the background. Great prices on big plates of hangover food.
Filed under Award - Paltry Pete Pick, Cheap Eats, Eat, Eat-Globetrotter, Eat-Let's Do Lunch · Tagged with 101 COST $, 111 PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBLE (within 1 km), 303 Eat-LUNCH, 305 Eat-DINNER, 313 Eat-HANGOVER HAVENS, 350 Eat-SPEEDY SERVICE, BC VICTORIA CHINATOWN
Posted by Nadine on January 2, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Habit Coffee may be the favourite destination for young urban nihilists in Victoria. Tattoo and piercing aficionados while away the hours quaffing delicious latte macchiatos – think deep rich espressos topped with a whiff of foam. The Pandora Street location is stocked with a superb selection of magazines: Saveur, Paris Review, Atomic Ranch, and Bomb […]
Posted by Nadine on November 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment
A lovely rustic cafe on the edge of Chinatown with eclectic decor, excellent fair trade coffee and very reasonable prices on a selection of delicious light meals and sweet snacks
Filed under Drink, Drink-Coffee Shops, Eat, Eat-Counter Culture, Eat-Let's Do Lunch · Tagged with 101 COST $, 111 PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESSIBLE (within 1 km), 112 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, 114 KID FRIENDLY, 301 Eat-BREAKFAST, 303 Eat-LUNCH, 306 Eat-DESSERTS AND TREATS, 350 Eat-SPEEDY SERVICE, 352 Eat-RESERVATIONS NOT ACCEPTED, 372 Eat-TAKE YOUR TIME, BC VICTORIA CHINATOWN