#the naam

[raincitycorrina]

RainCity is Vancity (Vancouver BC)

I am from Vancouver, my name is Corrina, and I love how much it rains in my hometown. I am one of those people that is just the absolute happiest, when it is raining. I can’t explain it. I feel it. Soaked to the bone in my rain drenched soul I carry my own weather with me.

Vancouver is an atmospheric city. Skies often the colour of lead; roiling with a misty-hued intensity. I love Jericho and Locarno beachfronts on gloomy November days. Kits beach in all seasons beckons. Not in the light but in the dark and the wet; abandoned. Calling to my core, like a sentient being; saying: “walk with me. Be with me. I am yours. I hate sunlight. Let me just put that out there. I love the dark, and the downpour. The storm. Intense, brooding, solitary state of existence. That is what I live for. Vancouver delivers.

Since this is not a formal essay I don’t have to play by ANY of the rules. I can wander from topic to topic at will. This brings me to another topic: the food in Vancouver! You could eat in a different restaurant every night for years on end. I have done this very thing, throughout my childhood and in later years.

Some of my favourite restaurants and eateries in Vancouver include: Stepho’s in the West End. Minerva’s in Kerrisdale (near where I grew up) La Casa Gelato in Strathcona 248 flavours. The NAAM in Kits, Aphrodities Organic Cafe in Kits (Legendary Pie.) Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe in Kits. The Revolving Restaurant in Downtown. Lee’s Donuts in Granville Island. There are more but these were some of my favourites growing up. I also love Asian food including sushi. Vancouver has the best bars and nightclubs. Many sadly shut down during the pandemic. The commodore ballroom (an Art Deco gem) Celebrities, the Odyssey, and a myriad of others. People from almost every nation flock to our city as a cultural hub. I don’t need citations; look it up on Wikipedia or Google if you don’t believe me.

[kissing-the-abyss]

Delicious dinnertime noms at The Naam last night!!! Miso gravy and cheese hand cut fries, Fettuccini Supremo and Thai Dragon bowl.

[nachoclubvancouver]

Noms at Naam on West 4th - 3.5/5

Our first Vancouver nacho review! We decided we wanted to go for some no frills nachos this time. And we def got it. The Naam is an awesome place - vegetarian and vegan options, fucking delicious ass homemade pie, and, of course, nachos! The nachos here were overall very standard. This is the place to go when you just want a good ol' plate of nachos. (plus they're open 24 hours so uh drunk nachos? yes please)

Naam Nachos - overall rating = 3.5/5 

Here's our breakdown!

Sex appeal: 1/5 - not the sexiest nachos, pretty basic and average looking. It might've gotten a 2 since the cheese actually looks delicious but some chips were burnt! phff

Ingredient coverage: 4/5 - preeeetty good coverage. Quite a bit of cheese on these babies. but seemed like there was maybe 5 tomato pieces?

Price to volume: 3/5 - $18.25 - a little bit on the expensive side but its a large serving and was easily shared as an appy between three people (we didn't even want an entree after, just some pie!) guac was an extra $4.25 though!!!

Flavour: 4/5 - cheese. 'nuff said.

Dip quality: overall 4/5

Guac - 5/5 - worth the $4.25 in the end. so tasty and a good portion

Salsa 4/5 - pretty unique salsa. it had a strong cumin flavour that I personally kind of hated but the other two loved it so majority rules.

Sour cream: none :( 

Bonus points? None.

[mariaesthete]

My mom and I are heading to Vancouver tomorrow morning to go see Cher! It's going to be absolutely lovely.

We booked an apartment on AirBB right in the West End where we will be staying for two nights. Friday we're going to get settled, go for drinks, then go rock out to 'Do you Believe in Life after Love'.

Saturday we're going shopping, getting our nails done, and having dinner at the most AMAZING vegetarian restaurant in Kits. Seriously, if you're ever in Vancouver, eat at 'The Naam'. It's 24 hours and they make ridiculously delicious vegetarian takes on Tacos, Burritos, Poutine, Burgers, etc. etc. 

I cannot wait, this weekend it going to a++.

[averycanadianfilm]

The Naam Kitsilano- Crepes and Blueberry Smoothies! :-)

[umbrellastripes]

WWBD (what would Becca do)

So I was invited to a piercing party and was super stoked to get my nose pierced for ONLY $20 and then I realized later after I invited all my friends to go that I can't even go haha. It's the same day that I'm doing my sister's friends hair for her wedding so I need to attend it and maintain her lovely locks. Oh well though, maybe I'll get it done for my birthday. I like going to see Paul at Paul's Piercings anyways, he always does a good job and is a pretty interesting guy in general.

Had a splendid first couple hours at my new job today reading over forms and stuff. Everybody seemed really sweet and interesting and about 5 people came up and introduced themselves to me so I feel pretty stoked to work with all them. Also later today I had a lovely day at the beach with my friends followed by THE NAAM!!! best food ever! Honestly if anybody goes to Vancouver then you HAVE to check out the Naam in Kitsilano. It's reasonably priced, get way more than I can eat (even though I usually end up eating it all or almost all of it) and it's almost too dericious. so nummy. yummm. go eat there right meow.