Alex Chen
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Wreck Beach · Vancouver
Sunset at Wreck Beach hits different
Made the trek down the stairs with a blanket and some wine. Watched the sun set behind Vancouver Island. The walk back up is brutal but the whole experience is worth it. One of those Vancouver dates you can only do in summer.
Revolver Coffee · Vancouver
The best coffee in Vancouver, no contest
We grabbed the corner table at Revolver on a rainy Saturday morning. Tried their rotating single origin pour-over — some Kenyan bean that tasted like berries. The space is tiny but the vibe is perfect. We stayed for two hours reading and people-watching through the window.
VanDusen Botanical Garden · Vancouver
The gardens in full bloom are unreal
VanDusen during peak cherry blossom season is something everyone in Vancouver should experience. We went on a Tuesday afternoon and had whole sections to ourselves. The laburnum walk wasn't in bloom yet but the cherry trees more than made up for it. Packed a picnic and sat by the lake.
Stanley Park Seawall · Vancouver
Cherry blossoms along the seawall
Rented bikes from Denman and did the full loop. The cherry blossoms near Brockton Point were just starting to pop. Stopped at Third Beach for coffee from a thermos we brought. The mountains still had snow on them. Free and absolutely perfect.
Kissa Tanto · Vancouver
Japanese-Italian fusion that actually works
We'd been trying to get a reservation for months and finally scored one for Valentine's. The upstairs space is gorgeous — dim lighting, vinyl playing, that art deco bar. The pasta with uni was insane. My partner had the sablefish and wouldn't stop talking about it for days. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like you're in a movie.
Miku · Vancouver
Aburi sushi with a waterfront sunset
Miku in January might be peak Vancouver dining. We got a window table overlooking the harbour just as the sun was setting behind the North Shore mountains. The aburi salmon oshi was life-changing — that torched top with the perfectly seasoned rice underneath. Split a bottle of sake and watched the seaplanes land. Expensive but worth every penny for a special night.
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