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Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch & Dinner in Halifax 2019

May 9, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Looking for a place to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Here is a list of restaurants in Halifax that are offering special Mother’s Day menus or features for 2019.

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Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

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Restaurant	Type	Price	Description	Date/Time	City
Eliot & Vine	Special Features		Details	May 12	Halifax
Morris East	Prix-Fixe Brunch, Complimentary Dinner Dessert for mom	$25 (Brunch)	2-Course Brunch menu. Live jazz for dinner and complimentary salted caramel tart for mom. Details	May 12: Brunch 11 am - 3 pm; Dinner 4 pm - 8 pm	Halifax, Bedford, Vernon
Mabata	Prix-Fixe Brunch	$50	3-Course Brunch. Details	May 12	Halifax
The Carleton	Special Brunch Menu		Live music and brunch. Details	May 12: 11 am - 3 pm	Halifax
Obladee, A Wine Bar	Special Brunch Menu		Frittata $13 (w/ sourdough/GF toast, microgreens + Side Bacon $3 + Select Bubbly $10); Belgian Waffles $13 (w/ berry compote, maple syrup, whip, microgreens + Side Bacon $3 + Select Bubbly $10); Lemon Sorbet $5 + Select Pet Nat $14); Mimosa $9, Espresso/Americano $3, Cappuccino $3.5, Tea $3. Details	May 12	Halifax

Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch & Dinner in Winnipeg 2019

May 9, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Looking for a place to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Here is a list of restaurants in Winnipeg that are offering special Mother’s Day menus or features for 2019.

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Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

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Restaurant	Type	Price	Description	Date/Time	City
Hy's Steakhouse	Prix-Fixe Dinner	$45	Details	May 12	Winnipeg
Root98	Complimentary Meal for Moms		Must be a minimum of at least two people on the same bill. Any additional items are at an extra cost. Must order from the Mother's Day Special Menu. Details	May 9 - 12	Winnipeg
Vinnies South Indian	Buffet	$18	Details	May 12: 12 pm - 5:30 pm	Winnipeg
The Velvet Glove - The Fairmont Winnipeg	Brunch Buffet	$74 (Adult) $56 (Senior) $30 (Child 6 - 12)	Details	May 12: 9:30 am - 2 pm	Winnipeg
Era Bistro	Brunch and cocktail features		Details	May 11 & 12: 10 am - 4 pm	Winnipeg
SMITH Restaurant	Prix-Fixe Dinner	$55 - $79	5-Course Dinner with optional wine pairing. Details	May 12: 6 pm	Winnipeg
Bailey's Restaurant	Brunch Buffet		Details	May 12: 10 am - 3 pm	Winnipeg
Holiday Inn Winnipeg	Brunch Buffet	$30 (Adult) $27 (Senior) $11 (Child 3 - 11)	Details	May 12: 10:30 am or 1:30 pm	Winnipeg
Nor-Villa Motor Hotel	Brunch Buffet	$22	Details	May 12: 10 am - 2 pm	Winnipeg
Fort Garry Hotel	Brunch Buffet	$65 (Adult) $45 (Senior) $35 (Child 7 - 12)	Details	May 12: 10 am - 1 pm	Winnipeg
Resto Gare And Train Bar Bistro	Brunch Buffet	$40 (Adult) $19 (Child 3 - 12)	Details	May 12: 10 am - 2 pm	Winnipeg

Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch & Dinner in Saskatoon 2019

May 9, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Looking for a place to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Here is a list of restaurants in Saskatoon that are offering special Mother’s Day menus or features for 2019.

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Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

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Restaurant	Type	Price	Description	Date/Time	City
Rosaly's Food Services	Complimentary items		Complimentary Rosalys hibiscus or Ginger shot and beignets desserts for moms. Details	May 12	Saskatoon
Sawmill Prime Rib And Steakhouse - Lloydminster	Brunch buffet	$31 (Adult) $28 (Senior) $18 (Child)	Brunch buffet featuring Omelets made to order, hand carved Canadian AAA Roast Beef and Leg of Festive Ham traditional Eggs Benedict, Waffles, and chefs talented creations including chocolate for dessert. Details	May 12: 9 am - 2 pm	Lloydminister
Remai Modern Riverview Room	Brunch buffet	$45 (Adult) $23 (Child 4 - 12)	Details	May 12: 10 am - 12 pm	Saskatoon
Four Seasons Restaurant	Brunch buffet, Dinner buffet	$29 (Brunch) $33 (Dinner)	Buffet featuring an extensive salad bar, delectable entrees that vary from brunch to dinner and a variety of desserts including a stunning chocolate fountain. Details	May 12: Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm; Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Saskatoon
Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown	Brunch Buffet		All Mom's attending brunch will be entered to win a one night stay in a spa suite and breakfast for two. Details	May 12: 10:30 am or 12:30 pm	Saskatoon
The Berry Barn	Brunch buffet, Dinner buffet	$28 (Adult - Brunch) $26 (Senior - Brunch) $17 (Child 10 - 14 - Brunch) $1 (Child 9 and under - Brunch) $30 (Adult - Dinner) $28 (Senior - Dinner) $17 (Child 10 - 14 - Dinner) $1 (Child 9 and under - Dinner)	Details	May 12: Brunch 9 am - 3 pm; Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm	Saskatoon
Prairie Grounds Café	Brunch Buffet	$35	Brunch filled with fresh fruit, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, roast ham, roast potatoes, pasta salad and mini desserts. Details	May 12: 10 am - 2 pm	Crossmount
German Cultural Centre	Brunch Buffet	$35 (Adult - nonmember) $31 (Adult - member) $18 (Child 3 - 12)	Details	May 12: 10 am - 2 pm	Saskatoon
Saskatoon Inn	Brunch Buffet		Details	May 12	Saskatoon

Toronto Family-Friendly Hotel for Spring Break 2019: Chelsea Hotel

February 25, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you and your family are visiting Toronto this March, you might want to take advantage of the Chelsea Hotel Toronto’s March Break offer.

Toronto Family-Friendly Hotel for Spring Break 2019: Chelsea Hotel — Credit: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is continuing their March Break tradition of offering complimentary family activities all week long (March 8 – 17). Rooms are available at an affordable rate starting from $140 per night.

Unique Family-Friendly Hotel Experiences

The Chelsea Hotel provides one of the most unique family-friendly hotel experiences in Toronto, which includes access to:

Family FunZone featuring a pool, whirlpool and downtown Toronto’s only indoor 130-ft “Corkscrew” waterslide
Kid Centre
Club 33 Teen Lounge

During March Break, guests have access to exclusive events and activities happening throughout the hotel, such as, but not limited to:

Pirate and Princess Breakfast
Wii Tournaments
Exotic animal shows
Movie nights
Special dinner menu available for the duration of March Break for only $5/meal.

Show Your Key and Save program

Your hotel room key also unlocks a variety of discounts to some of Toronto’s top attractions and retailers, with the Show Your Key and Save program. Some of the participating attractions/retailers include:

Ontario Science Centre
Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto Zoo
Ripley’s Aquarium
Medieval Times
Museum of Illusions

Free activities and events ideas

The hotel’s central location offers guests quick access to exciting free activities and events happening around the city.

Check out Sugar Shack TO at Sugar Beach, there’s something for the entire family.
At Ontario Place, the fun never stops with community bonfires, skating and fairy light exhibit.
Woodbine Beach is home to the annual Winter Stations Design Competition, currently showcasing the winning installations from this years’ theme – migration.

For more information, visit
www.chelseatoronto.com/en/offers/march-break

Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
www.chelseatoronto.com

Calgary’s Most Romantic Restaurants

January 17, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a romantic night out with your sweetheart, here are Calgary’s most romantic restaurants as determined by OpenTable diners.

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

At the Bow Valley Ranche, guests will be enchanted by the elegant country atmosphere and dazzled by the fresh, locally-sourced Canadian cuisine including bison, elk and seafood.

Calgary Romantic Restaurants — Credit: Bow Valley Ranche

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB
www.bvrrestaurant.com

The Lake House

Located directly above Lake Bonavista, The Lake House exudes rustic elegance with an interior illuminated with ornate elk antler chandeliers and a grand fireplace. The restaurant specializes in Alberta Rocky Mountain cuisine featuring locally raised meats, game and produce along with a wine list showcaseing some of the world’s top producers.

The Lake House
747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE, Calgary, AB
lakehousecalgary.com

Q Haute Cuisine (formerly La Caille)

Q Haute Cuisine is a fine dining restaurant offering seasonal French dishes and a chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings.

Q Haute Cuisine
100 La Caille Pl SW, Calgary, AB
www.qhautecuisine.com

Rouge

Rouge is an upscale restaurant located in a vintage 1890s building. They offer refined farm-to-fork meals and a carefully selected wine selection. Rouge also partners with local food growers and has an onsite garden for homegrown produce.

Rouge
1240 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
www.rougecalgary.com

Villa Firenze

Villa Firenze is a long-standing restaurant in Calgary having been around since 1991. They are known for their home-style Italian cooking and a welcoming, elegant, and reliable dining experience. Their signature dish is the Portobello Mushroom.

Villa Firenze
610 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB
www.villafirenze.ca

METHODOLOGY

The results were determined using the opinions of more than 500,000 restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners between December 1, 2016 and November 30, 2017 for more than 2,000 restaurants in Canada. All restaurants with a minimum “overall” score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of reviews for which “romantic” was selected as a special feature.

Have you got your Valentine’s Day reservations yet? Check out this list of restaurants in Calgary that are offering special Valentine’s Day menus this year.

Dine out for Valentine’s Day Calgary 2019

Whistler Spa Deals & Discounts via WaySpa

October 15, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you’re planning a trip to Whistler, you might just want to indulge in some pampering and relaxation. One way to save money on your spa visit is through WaySpa, Canada’s largest spa and wellness marketplace with over 2,000 partner spas. You can buy a Wayspa gift certificate which can be used at any of their partner spas including Scandinave Spa Whistler.

Wayspa offers a wide range of spas for different budgets ranging from smaller, local spas to ultra-luxurious ones. I’ve been using WaySpa for a few years now and can attest that it has been easy to redeem and the spa choices are excellent.

Disclosure: The links below are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you click a link and make a purchase. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they will help us keep this site up. Thanks for the support!

How to Get a Whistler Spa Deal & Discount via WaySpa

WaySpa gift certificates can be bought at a discount to their full value (like $75 for $100 value) so that enables you to save money on a spa experience at their partner spas. There are three ways to buy discounted Wayspa gift certificates: WaySpa.com, Costco.ca and Ebates.ca.

1. Wayspa.com (10% – 22% off)

Wayspa.com offer discounts throughout the year especially in time for holidays like Mother’s Day and Black Friday. You can receive notification of these offers by subscribing to their newsletter. I have personally seen offers ranging from 10% to 22% off.

You can also enjoy 12% off Wayspa Gift Certificates until May 14, 2019 using this link.

2. Costco Wayspa Gift Certificates (25% off)

Costco also sells WaySpa gift certificates at the price of $74.99 for two $50 gift certificates.

3. Ebates Wayspa Deals (varies)

Are you a member of Ebates.ca yet? Ebates.ca is a great website that actually pays you Cash Back every time you shop online and it’s free to join! Ebates.ca works with over 750 stores that ship to Canada including Indigo.ca, Amazon.ca, eBay, Sears, Old Navy, Forever21 and Groupon.

Ebates.ca has a gift card service in partnership with CardSwap.ca where you can receive Cash Back for your gift card purchases. Depending on the retailer, these gift cards can be either a code sent to you electronically or a physical card. If you buy a Wayspa gift certificate via Ebates, the Cash Back rewards are credited to your Ebates.ca account within 7 days.

If you are not an Ebates.ca member, use my referral link to sign up.

WaySpa Partner Spas in Whistler

Here is a list of Wayspa partner spas in Whistler. Please check their website for most up-to-date information:

Scandinave Spa Whistler
Avello Spa & Health Club
Spa Smart Whistler
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa (2 locations)
Eco Chic Spa

Check out my other Whistler articles:

Scandinave Spa Whistler Deals & Discounts

5 Ways to Enjoy a Dreamy Whistler Vacation

Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal (Québec) Deals & Discounts

February 25, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to relax and rejuvenate at Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant or Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal in Quebec, here are some tips on how you can save money on your next visit. These deals are available via Costco and WaySpa and I’ll be showing you how you can purchase discounted gift certificates and how much you can save.

Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal Deals and Discounts

Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal | Credit: Scandinave Spa

Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant Deals and Discounts

Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant | Credit: Scandinave Spa

1. Costco Gift Cards for Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal (20% off)

Costco offers Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal gift cards at the price of $79.99 for two $50 gift cards. You can purchase them online here or you might be able to find them in-store at a Costco perhaps in Eastern Canada.

2. Costco Wayspa Gift Certificates (25% off)

Did you know that Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal are WaySpa partners? Costco also sells WaySpa gift certificates at the price of $74.99 for two $50 gift certificates.

WaySpa e-certificates provide access to some of Canada’s finest and most luxurious spas. You can choose from thousands of rejuvenating spa services, available at over 2,000 participating spas across the country. You can use Wayspa gift certificates for Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal or any of their partner spas.

3. Wayspa Gift Certificates (10% – 22% off)

You can also purchase Wayspa gift certificates directly from their website. They tend to offer discounts throughout the year especially in time for special holidays like Mother’s Day and Black Friday. You can receive notification for these offers by subscribing to their newsletter. I have personally seen offers ranging from 10% to 22% off.

You can enjoy 18% off right now Wayspa gift certificates $75 or more until February 14, 2019. Follow this link to receive 18% off where the discount will be taken at checkout.

4. Ebates Wayspa Deals (varies)

Ebates.ca recently launched a gift card service in partnership with CardSwap.ca where you can receive Cash Back for your gift card purchases. Depending on the retailer, these gift cards can be either a code sent to you electronically or a physical card. If you buy a Wayspa gift certificate via Ebates, the Cash Back rewards are credited to your Ebates.ca account within 7 days. If you are not an Ebates.ca member, feel free use my referral link to sign up.

Wishing you a relaxing and wonderful visit at Scandinave Spa!

How to Save Money on WaySpa Gift Certificates

WaySpa Coupons: WaySpa Promotion Code 2018

Sweet Capone’s Italian Bakery in Lacombe, AB

August 23, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

One of the sweet stops on our trip to Alberta last month was Sweet Capone’s‘ – a family-owned and operated Italian bakery in Lacombe. Their desserts are based on generation-old family recipes that have been handed down. Sweet Capone’s came highly recommended from one of the staff at Troubled Monk Brewery, so we decided to try out some of their treats after brunch at Cilantro & Chives.

Note: None of the food in this review was complimentary. This review was done anonymously.

The bakery smells absolutely amazing and you could smell it from outside. The interior has a boutique sort of feel with dark wood tones and brocade wallpaper. The space is inviting and makes for a great place to enjoy coffee and desserts with others.

The display case had a tantalizing display of Italian pastries and treats like cannoli, tiramisu, florentines and more.

Sweet Capone’s specializes in cannolis so I had to try one. There are a variety of flavours including vanilla custard cream, double chocolate, toasted coconut, strawberry cream, salted caramel and more. We went with the pistachio flavour which was nicely nutty and the pastry shell was tender and flaky. The filling was wonderfully smooth, creamy, fresh and not too sweet. Apparently, their cannolis are made with higher fat cream than norm.

Another item we tried and which seems to be a popular one at Sweet Capone’s is the Pesche Dolci. It’s an Italian treat that looks like a peach. The Pesche Dolci is made by sandwiching peach flavoured cookies with a layer of crema pasticcera (flavoured custard) and then rolled in sugar and liquor. I found it to be a bit too decadent for my liking from the sugar coating but I appreciated the soft, fluffy texture.

Overall Impression of Sweet Capone’s

Sweet Capone’s makes for a sweet stop in Central Alberta. I enjoyed their cannoli and would love to try more flavours. Rating: 3.5/5

Sweet Capone’s
Address: 4912 50th Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta
Website: www.sweetcapones.com‎

Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters in Merritt

August 4, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

It has been almost a year since I visited a Mary Brown‘s. My first and only visit was to the Mary Brown’s in Kelowna and the experience was pretty good. Up until that point, I wasn’t familiar with Mary Brown’s at all but in fact they are a 100% Canadian-owned company known for their Big Mary sandwich, fried chicken, and taters. They originated in St. John’s and most of their 100+ locations are in Newfoundland. I would have visited another Mary Brown’s sooner but there are only 6 locations in BC and none in Metro Vancouver. The BC locations are Abbotsford, Dawson Creek, Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Chilliwack. I was due for a revisit to Mary Brown’s and did so recently at their Merritt location.

CLEAN & MODERN INTERIOR

Like the other Mary Brown’s location I visited, the Mary Brown’s in Merritt has a much cleaner and modern interior compared to the major fried chicken chains I regularly go to. It was nicely air-conditioned and there was no smell of frying in the air. I was impressed with how well the dining area seemed to be maintained – a huge contrast to those sticky, dirty tables I experienced once at Church’s in North Burnaby.

WHAT WE TRIED

I simply went with a 4 piece meal which includes small taters, a small salad and a drink ($13.49). The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender, moist, and juicy. Mary Brown’s chicken also seems a lot less greasy than ones by the major fried chicken chains. The salad wasn’t much to rave about but the taters were surprisingly good this time! The last time I had taters at Mary Brown’s, they were soggy. This time they were wonderfully crispy on the outside, lightly seasoned and tender. I had my doubts but they were super delicious.

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF MARY BROWN’S Merritt

I continue to enjoy Mary Brown’s because their chicken seems a lot less greasy compared to other chains but still retains a satisfying texture. I also appreciate the attention they give in maintaining the dining area. Rating: 4/5

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Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters Merritt
Address: 3663 De Wolf Way, Merritt, BC
Website: https://marybrowns.com/

Mary Brown’s Famous Chicken & Taters in Kelowna

February 26, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

When my family and I were vacationing in Kelowna last year, we came across a Mary Brown‘s in a strip mall near our hotel. Up until that point, I hadn’t heard of Mary Brown’s at all. Much to my surprise, a quick review of their Wiki showed that Mary Brown’s is a 100% Canadian-owned company known for their Big Mary sandwich, chicken and taters. They originated in St. John’s and most of their 100+ locations are in Newfoundland. In BC, they have only 6 locations but none in Metro Vancouver; these are in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Chiliwack. We were curious as to how Mary Brown’s fried chicken tasted compared to the usual chains like KFC and Church’s so decided to give them a try.

Clean & Modern Interior

Mary Brown’s in Kelowna has a much cleaner and modern interior compared to the fried chicken eateries I regularly go to. I was impressed with how well the dining area seemed to be maintained – a stark contrast to those sticky, dirty tables I experienced at Church’s in North Burnaby.

What We Tried

We ordered two chicken wings, two breasts, taters and chicken pop-ins. The order actually took about 10 minutes to arrive which suggests they fry the chicken on order. This probably makes sense as there is not enough customer traffic to support ready-fried chicken. In general, I thought that the batter for the chicken was nicely crispy but seasoned more lightly and was also less greasy than KFC and Church’s. The meat was tender, moist and juicy – no complaints here.

The gravy was just OK; I think I enjoy KFC’s gravy the most in terms of flavour.

The chicken pop-ins were bite-size, tasty morsels. They were good though nothing to write home about.

The taters were the most disappointing and perhaps needed more frying time. They weren’t all that crispy on the outside.

Overall Impression of Mary Brown’s Kelowna

I quite liked Mary Brown’s chicken because they were less greasy compared to other chains. It was nice to enjoy freshly fried chicken in a clean, dining space. The taters didn’t impress me much but I’d recommend their fried chicken. Rating: 3.5/5

Website: marybrowns.com

Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

Restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus or features

Unique Family-Friendly Hotel Experiences

Show Your Key and Save program

Free activities and events ideas

Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant

The Lake House

Q Haute Cuisine (formerly La Caille)

Rouge

Villa Firenze

METHODOLOGY

How to Get a Whistler Spa Deal & Discount via WaySpa

1. Wayspa.com (10% – 22% off)

You can also enjoy 12% off Wayspa Gift Certificates until May 14, 2019 using this link.

2. Costco Wayspa Gift Certificates (25% off)

3. Ebates Wayspa Deals (varies)

WaySpa Partner Spas in Whistler

1. Costco Gift Cards for Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant and Vieux-Montréal (20% off)

2. Costco Wayspa Gift Certificates (25% off)

3. Wayspa Gift Certificates (10% – 22% off)

4. Ebates Wayspa Deals (varies)

Overall Impression of Sweet Capone’s

CLEAN & MODERN INTERIOR

WHAT WE TRIED

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF MARY BROWN’S Merritt

Clean & Modern Interior

What We Tried

Overall Impression of Mary Brown’s Kelowna

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