Unfortunately I never got around to calling any of the espresso places - work, kid activities and Christmas stuff caught up to me, and I ended up forgetting about it! Thanks for the review...kind of off-putting, but I'm still curious....

I got the idea to look for Chicken & Waffle Syrup after seeing that video a couple of days ago!

Hey - that's a good idea. I'll try giving ECM a call, as well as Canterbury. Thanks for the tips!

Marmite isn't all that odd (although I'm not a big fan of it). I mentioned Chicken and Waffle syrup to a few people, and they gave me the "huh?" look. I've noticed that Torani also makes a bacon syrup as well. Bacon Latte. Hm.

Does anybody know where I can find Torani Chicken & Waffle Syrup in Vancouver? Sounds kind of weird, but I know a few people who would love to receive this as a Christmas present.

I noticed that it was shut when I drove by today. I mentioned the new store on another thread after I was in the Broadway store over a week ago. The fellow working at the Broadway store wasn't too sure if it would be staying open or not when he told me about the new store on West 4th.

I was just at "Pirate Joe's" on Friday, and I saw a couple jars of it there. The fellow working there told me that they were opening another branch of the store at West 4th and Vine this weekend!

I picked up some of the Tibetan Cereal at UBC Farm today - tried a sample of the chocolate, mixed in with vanilla yogurt - really liked it; so did the kids. I picked up a package of the chocolate-flavoured one ($8). My husband wants to put it in his smoothies.

We've been shopping at New Apple for years - it's our usual stop for produce and other items like soy sauce, tofu, fish balls, rice, etc.

When we head out on a road trip with the kids, we usually make a stop at Starbucks before we leave town - caffeine for us - hot chocolate or a vanilla bean Frappuccino for the kids. We also like to stop at T&T, the Asian supermarket, for barbecued pork or cold sliced barbecued duck, steamed buns, flavoured bean curd, and a variety of other fun things. Plus we usually pack a bottle of water or two - for us, the dog, and (in some cases) the radiator.

I picked up some Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter at the little Trader Joe's outlet on West Broadway today!! I've been wanting to try Speculoos spread ever since I read about it here! Saw some at Stong's in Dunbar, but the price was a little too high for my liking. The Trader Joe's brand cost me $5.49. Maybe I should have bought two jars....the kids have discovered it!!

I remember when Andale's used to be a place called "Sam's" back in the late 80s - had a good greasy breakfast there. Haven't been to Andale's in ages....

I live pretty close to a Safeway store, but I don't like shopping there much, 'cause it's pricey. I end up going there for emergency items.....toilet paper, milk, etc. I like No-Frills 'cause the prices are way cheaper. I buy produce at Kin's or any of those markets on West Broadway - I favour the Apple Market, 'cause I've been going there for years and their prices are low. Like to buy sliced meats for sandwiches at Parthenon....maybe the occasional tub of pesto hummus and some feta-stuffed olives when we're feeling fancy.

I was in the area today, and I've been so intrigued by this thread, that I had to check the place out! It's a small place, but quite a few things caught my eye. The woman working there was very friendly - she said she hadn't been there very long; it's her brother's store. She offered me a mittful of chocolate-covered raisins (yummy). They were out of the chocolate-covered pomegranate seeds - after hearing about them here, I was hoping to score some! I did, however, get a 284g package of dark chocolate-covered edamame for about $3.69! The kids went nuts for that! Also bought a packet of Chile Spiced dried mango -they're great! Sweet and spicy!! Found a118mL bottle of Pure Bourbon Vanilla extract, which was about $5 and change. Also picked up a box of TJ Macaroni and Cheese - see what my youngest thinks of it. I will definitely go back at a later date to see what other goodies catch my eye. I saw the black liquorice scotty dogs, and almost got those.....

I think I asked the same question here a few years ago.....nobody remembered. One day my memory was totally jogged and it came to me......

Estia!

I bought it once as a gag gift. Literally "gag"! Ick.

We've been going to Armando's for years - excellent quality and service! We had them put together a turducken for us a few years ago - that was a meaty extravaganza!

Oh! That would have been a good idea.....I think I know which store you're talking about, but I can't remember the name either - I'll have to keep that in mind for somebody else - thanks!

Hmmm....didn't even think of Ikea. A little far for me, though.

I did end up going to one of those engraving places....found a cute pink one and had her name engraved on it! I think she'll really like it.

Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely check out House of Knives and Obsessions to see what they have. Terrie - I think that bra is hilarious!! It would make watching the kids' soccer games more fun! Too bad it doesn't come in my size.....

I'm looking to buy a cute/funky flask as a present for my friend's birthday.....something to hold a bit of Fireball on a cold winter's night! I would like to find a flask that doesn't look too masculine. Does anybody know where I can find such a thing - preferably in Vancouver? Mucho thanks!

I have a hardcover copy of "Ginger Tea Makes Friends" that I picked up at the West Broadway Salvation Army store a couple of years ago! I like the recipe for Eight Hour Chicken!

I picked up some pretty decent poppy seed hot dog buns at the No-Frills store in Kitsilano (Alma Street) a couple of weeks ago. They're big enough to accommodate a larger dog.

I was there yesterday and picked up some of our favourite items! Tuscan ham, Cervelat, smoked gouda, Spanish olives, feta-stuffed olives, Cerignola olives, dolmades, tzatziki, pesto hummus, honey cookies (the kids love those), and a bottle of raspberry syrup. They were all out of pita bread, which I had to find elsewhere. Made for a lovely, easy Sunday evening dinner.

Walked by Parthenon yesterday - looks like the restoration is pretty much complete! I saw folks stocking shelves and putting things in place! Hooray!

Isn't the admission $2 Monday to Friday, providing you get there between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.? I think the $5 admission is charged after 2 p.m., and on weekends.

Yeah, I know it sounds disgusting, but I think it would be a great 'gag' gift. Does anybody know where I can locate this particular new flavour of Jones here in Vancouver?

I bought some at No Frills at 4th & Alma last weekend (President's Choice brand).

I agree with Belgian Fries - my 11 year-old son really likes going there - and they have deep-fried Mars Bars!