HIP GUIDE

Welcome to the ION hip guide—Vancouver. Our guide to shopping, dining and services in the 604.

SHOPPING

adidas Originals

Nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s Granville Street entertainment district, adidas Originals draws from over 80 years of athletic products to bring you the latest in their retro apparel and footwear. Technology has improved. Materials are lighter. Trends have come and gone. But people have yet to find an enduring substitute for these Sport Heritage products. Specializing in unique and ‘Original’ store exclusives, the Vancouver adidas Originals store (one of only three in Canada) offers you a wide range of hard to find footwear, apparel and accessories, including the original store exclusive Diesel Denim.
778.371.9117 • 848 Granville St map
www.adidas.com

Mandula Clothes designed by Hajnalka Mandula. Clothes for men, women, and those who fall into categories between. Clothes constructed with luxurious cottons, crinkled silks, boiled wools, washed leathers, reclaimed and organic materials. Clothes that are environmentally ethical. Clothes deconstructed so that a shirt becomes a skirt, a sleeve beckons a pocket, a collar pronounces a bustle. Clothes that surprise with intricate detail. Clothes that are elegantly unorthodox. Clothes that are an impeccable meeting of the boldly unusual and the imminently wearable.
604.568.9211 • 214 Abbott map
www.mandula.com

Dream
Dream
Local designers since 1993
Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
604.683.7326 • 311 West Cordova map

Miss Sixty/Energie Miss Sixty/Energie stores throughout the world have become instantly recognizable with an unmistakable retail style. Downtown Vancouver locations on Robson street and in Pacific Centre are no exception. Showcasing complete collections from Miss Sixty for women and Energie for men, each store features a full range of products that include: ready-to-wear fashion, denim, footwear, fragrance, and accessories. Our suggestion? Discover more directional and fashion forward pieces from each collection at Pacific Centre. Visit Miss Sixty/Energie on Robson for its extensive shoe selection and the eclectic women’s line, Killah. On second thought, you better check out both, just to be safe.
604.682.4390 • 970 Robson map
604.683.6698 • Pacific Centre map
www.misssixty.com
www.energie.it

Nest Interiors Furniture For Life. Vancouver’s newest home furnishings gallery called Nest has arrived in Crosstown. Their exclusive collection helps you tame the concrete jungle and come home to modern comfort. Nest is located next to the Sun Tower Building, 1/2 block from Stadium SkyTrain station. Ample parking. Open 10 – 6 Mon to Sat, 12 – 5 Sunday.
604.737.4704 • 522 Beatty map
www.nesthome.ca

Valley Of The Dolls
Valley of the Dolls is Vancouver’s new go-to spot for all the latest fashion obsessions. SoMa’s newest edition carries of-the-moment must haves such as skinny and wide-leg jeans, cobalt silk peasant tops and buffalo-plaid scarves in every color, all at an incredible deal. Adding to the mix of new pieces is a rack of designer vintage and well edited non-label treasures. The shop itself is airy and elegant, designed by an LA based Art Director it has the ambiance of your favorite mod lounge, if only they had a liquor license.
604.569.3655 • 4332 Main map
www.votdboutique.com

White Rabbit The hottest new clothing boutique in the heart of Gastown’s hip shopping district. Although petite in size there’s no lack of selection of all things chic & affordable! This tiny outpost is the sister store to South Main’s Valley of the Dolls – and like any family – a resemblance exists between the two in the form of hot, on-trend pieces. With racks of pretty frocks, uniquely detailed tops, a great selection of denim and pieces from local and international designers – basically if you’ve seen it in the fashion rags you can find it at White Rabbit!! 604.687.4484 • 330 West Cordova map
www.votdboutique.com

Plush Style Lounge This unique lifestyle concept boutique redefines ‘funky’ with Euro-inspired urban chic for the modern and progressive metro man and femme fashionista who have an appreciation for sophisticated fashion and living. With absolutely to die for exclusive lines from Los Angeles to Paris. Latest Hollywood A-List includes Ed Hardy, Smet, Faith Connexion, Free People, Juicy Couture, Seven for all Mankind, Taverniti So and True Religion just to name a few with new styles arriving weekly. You’ll be like a kid in a candy store with service and selection to boot. Finally, a “Kitson” for Vancouver.
604.264.9550 • Oakridge Centre map
604.232.9555 • Richmond Centre map
www.plush.ca

Ark Clothing Ark’s philosophy, “we’re all in the same boat” transcends raincity’s humdrum, by carrying an amalgamation of bright and quirky pieces from the world eclectic. It’s a stylistic homage to 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with a twist. Inspired by Euro and Asian street wear, as well as decades in the industry, Ark’s owners try to offer up a bit of all things cool, from around the globe and at an affordable price. From choice vintage picks to original new and obscure labels, if global retro and cool is your thing, check out Ark.
604.687.4484 • 2549 Main map
www.arkclothing.net

Underworld Underworld Skateshop is not your generic skateboard store; besides boasting the best selection of brands it also situates itself as a prominent fixture on the Granville strip. UW carries a wide variety of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, outerwear, skate goods, and amazing gift ideas. The shopping experience at Underworld is guaranteed unique so come by and check it out!
604.899.8949 • 860 Granville St map
www.underworld-shop.com

True Value Vintage True Value Vintage hand picks every piece. So you know it’s unique & truly one of a kind. Can’t find that amazing vintage collectable? Check out their contemporary stuff. It’s polished & smart. They also carry Converse & that’s always good too. Ladies & Gents.Young & Olde. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories. 7 days a week.
604.685.5403 • 710 Robson map

BODY

Element Spa for Nails Take a trip to Element Spa for Nails for the ultimate in relaxation. Pamper your mind, body and soul by getting your nails done in one of their unique massage chairs, which give you a massage synchronized to the music on your favourite CD. Ensure yourself a memorable experience by booking the space for a special event or a spa party.
604.687.6245 • 1151 Homer map
www.elementspafornails.com

Colourbox Having been in business for 23 years and still going strong, Colourbox stylists are committed to making you look and feel great! Specializing in Rene Furterer, KMS and Mastey products, they believe in ongoing education to keep them up to date with all the new looks! Come in and see any of their great stylists for a haircut and colour perfectly suited to your needs!
604.669.6354 • 305 West Cordova map
www.thecolourboxhairsalon.com

Moods Hair Salon “Top Canadian Salon” winner 2009 Contessa Awards
An upbeat, friendly find in Vancouver’s Yaletown district, Moods Hair Salon has all the style of a New York runway, without the attitude.The award winning Moods team of internationally trained professionals has made itself known styling hair at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, and for a growing list of celebrity clients here on the west coast. A small team of hand picked stylists means that you are guaranteed a senior stylist with extensive training and experience. There are no junior stylists on the floor at Moods.
Check out their website for makeovers, hair photos and stylists bios.
604.688.1574 • 1070 Mainland map
www.moodshairsalon.com

Adrenaline From professional body piercing and tattoos with unparalleled sterilization to hard to find street wear and accessories, Adrenaline has something for everyone. Clothing includes tattoo culture labels Tank Theory, Iron Fist, Something Sacred, Famous, Affliction, and Lucky 13 among others. With ten talented tattoo artists, all with a different style, there’s one suited for you. Check out their portfolios,either in store or online.
604.669.6800 • 982 Granville map
604.734.8282 • West 4th map
www.adrenalinevancity.com

EAT/DRINK

The Morrissey A rock n’ roll hideaway, the Morrissey plays host to many stars of the old and new guard of rock. Kings of Leon, Jet, Gomez and the Killers have all said hello. Vancouver’s own faces of rock perform live and tear the roof off on occasion. Honest food. Honest service. Lunch, dinner and a thousand pints of beer, 7 days a week.
604.682.0909 • 1227 Granville map
www.morrisseypub.com

Grub It is their expressed desire to nourish and quench with their smaller set menu as well as their ever-changing daily fresh sheet that reflects the seasons’ bounty, as well as their own personal whimsy. Sip on a fine gin cocktail, or perhaps indulge in a punch party…good tunes and good times! Grub looks forward to seeing you all soon. Open Monday–Wednesday 5-10, Thursday–Saturday 5-11
604.876.8671 • 4328 Main map

Ginger62 Step into the dark.The Revolution has begun…60’s. French. Ghetto. Glam. Lounge. Club. The inspired design of ginger62 has been reimagined and evokes an atmosphere like no other in Vancouver. Award winning small plates, inspired cocktails, intimate bottle service, provocative performers and late night body-shaking music, ginger62’s changing faces provide entertainment all evening long. Where music moves.
604.688.5494 • 1219 Granville map
www.ginger62.com

Republic Republic is a two-level London style bar located in the Granville Entertainment District. The design is unique, modern and eclectic, with a comfortable metropolitan air. Republic’s main floor is given to a nightlife atmosphere; live music and DJs, an inviting dance floor and a bar that runs almost the full length of the room. The club’s second level boasts expert VIP table service in the city’s most comfortable lounge, complete with a glass enclosed patio overlooking Vancouver’s busiest street. Republic has hosted DJ talent ranging from Steve Aoki and Sinden to The Rub and ?uestlove. Open 9pm – 3am seven nights a week.
604.669.3266 • 958 Granville map
www.dhmbars.ca

The Modern The Modern is a perfect compliment to historic Gastown, given the area’s resurgence as an artistic and creative hub. Housed in a heritage building and equipped with state of the art sound and light systems, this ultra-contemporary dance club is finished with dark smoked glass, coloured tile, countless mirrors and sleek neon lines. Making music its priority, The Modern chose only the crème de la crème of Vancouver’s various DJ scenes to partner up with an exciting array of Canadian and international DJ talent. Talvin Singh, Tittsworth and The Eh!Team have all rocked the venue to much acclaim; true music lovers are promised a superior club experience. Being a DHM venue, the accent on detail is heavy; award-winning cocktailer Jay Jones has created a custom menu for the club, which also offers VIP guest and bottle service by experienced staff. A welcome update on classic discotheques, The Modern offers something in the way of excellence for all discerning club-goers.
604.647.0151 • 7 Alexander map
www.dhmbars.ca

Bar None

The epicenter of nightlife in Yaletown, Bar None’s reputation as Vancouver’s only true New York style nightclub is well deserved. For 15 years the hotspot has maintained its Soho attitude and feel, from the brick and wood interior to the impressive lineup of international and local DJ and live talent. (The club has hosted luminaries like DJ Sneak, The Team Canada DJs, Gener Farris and others.) Surrounded by the city’s finest restaurants and hotels, Bar None is the official after spot for the hip dinner crowd and a favourite among Vancouver’s downtown-living elite. 2008 finds Bar None re-imagined: A revived cocktail culture, revitalized sounds from the city’s finest DJs and promoters and a beautifully renovated room.
604.684.3044 • 1222 Hamilton map
www.dhmbars.ca

Pop Opera

Donnelly Nightclub’s newest venture, Pop Opera, is a high-end nightclub masterpiece. Split into two distinct, equally stunning rooms (separated by soundproof smoked glass) Pop Opera combines the best aspects of nightclubbing –unbeatable music, VIP bottle service, a safe environment and A-list clientele –beautifully. Pop Opera’s main room is a fully-realized club on its own: three VIP seating areas (one a sunken space with its own bar), nods to pop culture icons on display and a massive dance floor. Multi-coloured tile patterns cover the bars and pillars, asymmetric chandeliers light white leather couches and massive lighting installations compete for your attention. If Pop Opera’s main room is light, expansive and open, the smaller room is its opposite – all corners, pockets and dark hues finished with plush black seating. Backlit mirrors circle a compact dance floor with the DJ front and center – this is Vancouver’s most intimate party room, hands down.
604.633.3988 • 686 West Hastings map
www.dhmbars.ca

Caprice Nightclub

Since opening its doors five years ago, the Caprice entertainment complex continues to be the focal point of the Granville mall and a leader in the city’s nightlife. The Caprice Nightclub is an elegant, spacious and multi-level entertainment venue for special events ranging from local fashion shows to big international DJ sets.
604.681.2114 • 967 Granville map
www.capricenightclub.com

Lux

LUX was inspired by those for whom luxury is more than an ideal, more than a dream, and more than an occasional indulgence. This intimate 80-seat dining area features chic banquettes, candle-lit tables, and socially alluring sofas, all wrapped in the warm glow of a beautiful fireplace. When you visit be sure to sample a selection of their delicious globally inspired west coast small plates designed for sharing and interactive dining. If it’s drinks you’re after, we have you covered, whether you prefer new or old world grapes, exotic hops, craft cocktails, timeless classics, or a decadent bottle of bubblies. Expect to have all of your needs and wants exceeded at LUX.
604.685.3189 • 965 Granville map
www.luxatcaprice.com

Celebrities

Celebrities Nightclub is Vancouver’s Largest Gay Dance Club located on the corner of Davie & Burrard. It has state of the art sound, lighting, visuals and an incredibly large dance floor making it a favorite for local, and Internationally renowned DJ’s. This multi level club has been winning numerous awards through its time, including Best Dance Club, and Best Gay Club 5 years running. Celebrities is a club where everyone can be themselves and have a great time!
604.681.6180 • 1022 Davie map
www.celebritiesnightclub.com

The Roxy

Inside the heart of the city pulses an electric entertainment scene, a fast lifestyle, and a young, vibrant population who knows what living is all about. And at the epicenter of the downtown entertainment district, you’ll find it all at the Roxy. A Vancouver institution famous for throwing the best parties for over two decades, the Roxy is a favored hangout for rock stars, hockey and football players, and celebrities. Every night of the week means live music, dancing, and outrageous antics. Not to mention the pool tables, TV’s, performance bartenders, and the hippest staff that keep the good times coming. And everyone knows, “What happens at the Roxy stays at the Roxy.”
604.331.7999 • 932 Granville map
www.roxyvan.com

Doolins Irish Pub

Situated front and centre on the Granville strip, Doolin’s has become the place to be day and night. Tuck into some hearty Irish stew or Guinness steak pie, and with 18 local and import beers on tap, there’s sure to be a pint to hit the spot. Whether you’re a devout soccer, football, or hockey fan, Doolin’s plays all the hottest sports action without ever losing its distinct Irish pub charm. You will be impressed at how high the bar has been set here with its top-notch bartenders and the friendliest staff and crowd around.
604.605.4343 • 654 Nelson map
www.doolins.ca

The Cellar

Within Vancouver’s busy entertainment district, The Cellar Nightclub is a hidden underground gem, and its recent facelift showcases an inspired and revolutionary ambiance. The new glam-rock vibe caters fun times to the stylish crowd without any pretension, complemented by good-looking bartenders and service second to none. Wednesdays and Thursdays, the house band and DJ get innovative with a focus on mashing timeless songs –sure to please true music lovers. The hottest tunes will keep you dancing all night long every Friday and Saturday night.
604.605.4350 • 1006 Granville map
www.cellarvan.com

A&B Partytime Rentals

Vancouver’s Premier Event Rental Company, A&B Partytime Rentals, is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Renowned for being the ultimate “Full Service” party and corporate event rental company complete with a 5000 sq ft showroom to view and practice your party set-ups. A&B organizes all stages of special event planning and execution, including delivery, layout, set-up, off-site kitchen design and catering arrangements. With a schedule that typically handles 70-100 events per weekend, A&B Partytime Rentals is well equipped to maintain its reputation as Vancouver’s favorite all-inclusive party rental organizer.
604.879.5281 • 110 West 4th map
www.abpartytime.com