Ive been in Van for a bit now, food is pretty corporate and crap compared to what I was used to, but it's a pretty solid city otherwise (I live around UBC/Kits so spend most of my off time on beaches, which is one of the best things about van, theres always a beach nearby).
Play at the edge alot, if you play there im the gregarious talkative young guy who sucks at cash games and breaks even

(although srsly). Anyone who wants info on Kits/UBC areas or granville strip nightlife questions feel free to PM me, im also down to talk poker or just drink and meet up with 2+2ers @ UBC there is nearly no poker scene (at least that I've found).