Cactus Club Cafe

Vancouver's flagship branch of this Canadian staple
Talk of the town: The cafe was designed by 'Iron Chef' winner Rob Feenie, who also runs the kitchen.

Tipple of choice: If you're a ballsy drinker, order a Caesar. The national cocktail is traditionally made with vodka, spices, clamato juice, vermouth and garnished with a string bean.
This slick restaurant/bar franchise has seen several branches spring up around Vancouver during the past few years, but this is the biggest and best location. It may be a yuppie hangout, but it's also a great place to get amongst the city's working crowd and experience city life.

The Burrard Street Club is large and industrial, with lots of aluminum, shiny staircases and seductive leather booths complete with table service from impossibly attractive waitresses. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows mean you're always on display to those passing, which is just the way the business crowd like it.