Alice: full of local arts, food. Oyama- best meats and cheeses in the city. 8 Go Fish, 5 min walk down the seawall, best Fish and Chips you'll find - a hidden gem.
Alice: lined with clothing stores. Likely nothing you won't find anywhere else. If you're looking for independent boutiques, Gastown will be more your scene.
Alice: One of Vancouver's best microbrewery. Try their award-winning authentic west coast pale ale ("33 acres of Ocean") or get a sampler of 4. There is always a local food truck out front serving good eats.