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Where to Buy Jamaican Patties in Metro Vancouver

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The perfect Jamaican patty should have a buttery, flaky, light and crisp crust that is yellow in colour and has puckered edges. Jamaican patties typically have flavourful fillings of meat, veggies and spices.

Here are some businesses in Metro Vancouver which offer Jamaican patties.

Elbo Patties (Vancouver)

Elbo Patties offers Jamaican patties, coco bread, chutneys and sauces in Vancouver and is Chef-owned and operated by Chris Boreland. The filling options include Spicy Beef, Garden Chili, Jerk Chicken, and Wild Mushroom. See my full review on Elbo Patties here.

Elbo Patties in Vancouver: Jamaican Patties, Chutneys

Elbo Patties
www.elbopatties.com

The Patty Shop (Vancouver)

The Patty Shop is hole in the wall sort of place where you can find fresh, hot and tasty patties of assorted fillings.

The Patty Shop
4019 MacDonald Street, Vancouver, BC
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Patty-Shop/169853579733794

The Lion’s Den Café (Vancouver)

The Lion’s Den Café
651 15th Ave E, Vancouver, BC
www.facebook.com/lionsdencafe.van

The Reef Restaurant | The Reef Runner (Vancouver)

The Reef Restaurant is a longtime restaurant on Main Street offering Caribbean food and cocktails. They offer beef or tofu Jamaican patties. They also operate a food truck in Vancouver.

The Reef Restaurant
4172 Main St, Vancouver, BC
www.thereefrestaurant.com

Calabash Bistro (Vancouver)

Calabash Bistro offers spicy beef, chicken or veggie patties.

Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC
www.calabashbistro.com

Riddim & Spice (Vancouver)

Riddim & Spice offers beef, chicken or vegetarian Jamaican patties.

Riddim & Spice
1945 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC
www.ubereats.com/ca/vancouver/food-delivery/riddim-%26-spice/JlNV4z8JQwSH73iIIJTFtw

Where to Buy Frozen Croissants in Metro Vancouver

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If you fancy a delicious croissant with the convenience of enjoying it at home, here are some bakeries in Metro Vancouver which offer them as frozen varieties.

Where to Buy Frozen Croissants in Metro Vancouver

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Steve’s Gourmet Foods (Vancouver)

Steve’s Gourmet Foods offers butter croissants, chocolate croissants, almond croissants and ham & cheese croissants. Minimum order is 10.

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Frozen croissants:Pick up order😊 When to pick up : Every Saturday-Tuesday after 4 pm Where to pick up : 1507 Powell St #150 Vancouver . How to order : DM with your full name ,list of items ,day and time you want to pickup.We will confirm your order and payment required before pickup. Unbaked Frozen Croissants (Bake it fresh in your home oven😋) . 🥐Butter croissants $2.25 each 🥐Chocolate croissants $2.65 each 🥐Almonds croissants $2.95 each 🥐Ham&Cheese croissants $3.75 each Minimum order 10 pieces. . . . . #croissant #buttercroissant #baking #localbusiness #patisserie #vancityfood #vancityeats#vancouverfoodie#vancouverfoodies #vancouvereats #bakingaddiction #croissantlover #croissants #vancouversmallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #vancouverlocalbusiness #vancouverbakery

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Steve’s Gourmet Foods
1507 Powell St #150, Vancouver, BC
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Temper Pastry (West Vancouver)

Temper Pastry offers classic butter, almond, chocolate almond, pain au chocolate and ham & cheese croissants frozen and ready for you to bake at home.  Minimum order is 6.

Temper Pastry
2409 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC
temperpastry.com

Swiss Bakery (Vancouver)

Swiss Bakery offers regular, ham & cheese, cheese, chocolate, mini cream cheese, almond danish, mini cinnamon raison danish and hazelnut danish.

Swiss Bakery
143 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
swissbakery.ca

Chez Christophe (Burnaby, White Rock)

Chez Christophe offers regular croissants or pain au chocolat (5 pieces).

Chez Christophe
4717 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC
1558 Johnston Road, White Rock, BC
chez-christophe.ca

Cadeaux Bakery (Vancouver)

Cadeaux Bakery’s croissants are available from them directly or via Legend’s Haul.

Cadeaux Bakery
172 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
cadeauxbakery.com

Vancouver Restaurants with Canada Day Offerings 2020

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Here are a few Canada Day offerings by local restaurants this year.

Simple Summer Sangria Recipe to try for Canada Day

Trattoria

Celebrate Canada Day with $10 pasta all day at Trattoria (Kitsilano, Burnaby, and Park Royal) – this applies to all pastas on the menu and will be available on July 1st for dine-in and pick-up.

Rocky Mtn Chocolate

Enjoy something sweet this Canada Day! Rocky Mtn Chocolate has two different unique packages, both available online.

We are Canada ($50, value at $60)

  • 6oz True North – 6oz of assorted chocolates inspired by our beautiful country
  • 3oz Chocolate Bar – O Canada (milk chocolate with maple cashews)
  • Eh Canada Bark – handcrafted milk chocolate bar decorated with white chocolate
  • Maple Walnut Rocky Pop Quickie (3oz of caramel popcorn mixed with walnuts and maple syrup

Canadian Pride ($100, value at $130)

  • 12oz True North – 12oz of assorted chocolates inspired by our beautiful country
  • 3oz Chocolate Bar – O Canada (milk chocolate with maple cashews)
  • Canada Bomb Pack – soft chocolate centres, wrapped in caramel and dipped in chocolate.
  • Eh Canada Bark – handcrafted milk chocolate bar decorated with white chocolate
  • 100ml Maple Syrup – Pure Canadian Gold
  • Maple Walnut Brittle Quickie (5.5oz of handmade brittle mixed with walnuts and maple syrup)
  • French Toast Rocky Pop Quickie (3oz of caramel popcorn mixed with maple syrup and toast crunch cereal)
  • Maple Walnut Rocky Pop Quickie (3oz of caramel popcorn mixed with walnuts and maple syrup)

Jules Bistro

Jules Bistro will be open from 11:30 am to 9:30 am on Canada Day. Enjoy a special cocktail feature for Canada Day – Raspberry Gin Fizz (Gin, fresh raspberries, lemon juice, maple syrup and soda water) for $6.

Fable Diner

Celebrate Canada Day with a Prohibition Brunch at Fable Diner which is available for dining in only from 9 am – 3 pm (5 seatings). Choose from coffee or tea and choice of cocktail or beverage; start with sweet scone with butter and jam; choose an entree; and finish with a house-made dessert for $25 per person.

Also available is a Canada Day picnic feast ($75) with two steaks grilled to perfection, two Main Street Burgers and fries, house salad with baby greens, tomato, radish and two milkshakes, two cans of beer and four cookies. This can be pick-up starting at 3:30 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday, July 1st.

Fable Diner is also celebrating their 4th birthday on July 1st, they will be giving out free birthday sundae coupons with every dine-in and take-out order all day.

The Teahouse

The Teahouse at Stanley Park will be open for brunch on Canada Day starting at 10 am featuring items like Teahouse Omelet with spinach, tomatoes, feta, potatoes, and Stanley Park Fish and Chips with beer battered ling cod, coleslaw and house-made tartar sauce.

Sandbar

Explore Granville Island on Canada Day and enjoy a nice brunch at The Sandbar starting at 11:30 am. Start with brunch cocktail and enjoy a brunch classic like their traditional eggs benedict with wood-grilled Canadian back bacon, house-made buttermilk biscuit, hollandaise sauce and seasonal fruit. 

Hy’s

To celebrate Canada’s birthday, Hy’s bar team has created a special cocktail: Open Nation!

  • 1.5 oz Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom vodka
  • 0.5 oz St. Germain Elderflower liqueur
  • 1.0 oz apple juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz cane or simple syrup
  • 5 fresh strawberries (3 muddled – 2 whole for garnish)
  • Top with Sparkling Wine

Gotham’s

Gotham’s is offering a Canada Day cocktail called Summer Social.

  • 2.0 oz Bombay Sapphire gin
  • 1.0 oz lemon juice
  • 1.0 oz rhubarb syrup
  • 3 fresh strawberries
  • 3 fresh mint leaves
  • Top with soda water

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Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver

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Mango cake is one of my favourite cake flavours and it’s the kind of cake that I enjoy for celebratory and everyday occasions.

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver

I’ve tried my share of good and bad mango cakes and I would say the biggest difference usually comes down to how good the mangos are. The good mango cakes choose the most perfectly, ripe and sweet mangos while the bad cakes choose less ripe and less sweet mangos.

Here is my round-up of where to get a mango cake in Metro Vancouver broken down by the ones I recommend and ones that are offered elsewhere but I have not yet tried.

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My recommendations

Gary Patisserie

Gary Patisserie offers the most beautiful mango cake in this city with beautiful mango slices arranged to resemble a rose pattern. This is my top recommendation for a mango cake in Metro Vancouver.

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver Gary Patisserie

Gary Patisserie’s mango cake is a fluffy, three-tier sponge cake wrapped with soft, sweet and juicy fresh mangoes.  It tasted really fresh, sweet, delicious and makes for a nice dessert anytime.

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver Gary Patisserie

His mango cakes are in 4″ ($35), 6″ ($40), 8″ ($50) and 10″ ($95) sizes. You can order from Gary online and he is based out of YVR Prep, a commissary kitchen. You can pickup or have the cake delivered for an additional fee.

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver Gary Patisserie

Check out my full review of Gary Patisserie’s mango cake here.

Gary Patisserie
5279 Still Creek Ave, Burnaby
garypatisserie.com

Mango Yummy

Mango Yummy offers seasonal mango cakes including Mango Dome & Strawberry Mango.

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver Mango Yummy

I recently visited their new brick and mortar store in Richmond to pickup the Mango Dome.  This is the cake for every mango lover featuring 2 layers of spone cake, Chantilly cream filling and fresh mango mixture.  The outside of the cake is topped with freshly sliced mangoes. 

Where to get a Mango Cake in Metro Vancouver Mango Yummy

I preordered online ahead (minimum one day) and paid in cash.  They don’t sell slices just whole cakes in 4”, 6” or 8.”

Mango Yummy
8271 Westminster Hwy Unit 1, Richmond
www.mangoyummy.com

Other Places to Get a Mango Cake

Saint Germain Bakery

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☀️SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY☀️Our super delicious Seasonal Fresh Mango Cake is back for a limited time only! Order one today on our website or Uber Eats! Our ABERDEEN LOCATION is still open to serve our community at normal capacity so stop by if you are out doing your grocery shopping. We also offer online cake orders with $10 flat rate delivery within the Greater Vancouver area. 🔸 Use coupon code CAKECOUPON for 12% off your cake order for any occasions! Hope you’re all staying safe and well❣️ . . . #SaintGermainBakery #Vancouver #BC #dailyhive #dailyhivevan #dishedvan #richmondmoments #foodcouver #breakingbreadnow #vancouverisawesome #VIA #Bakery #Boulangerie #Patisserie #AsianFood #FoodPhotography #Foodie #VanFoodie #YVR #VancouverFoodie #yum #buns #delicious #pastries #VancouverEats #VanCity #ubereats #wegotbunshun #humpday #mango

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Saint Germain Bakery
Aberdeen Centre, Unit 1428, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
Richmond Centre, Unit 2000, 6060 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond
Oakridge Centre, Unit 140, 650 West 41st Ave, Vancouver
Metropolis at Metrotown, Unit 1120C, 4720 Kingsway, Vancouver
Guildford Centre, 1077, 10355-152nd Street, Surrey,
Coquitlam Centre, Unit 2841, 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam
www.saintgermainbakery.com

Maxim Bakery

Maxim Bakery
257 Keefer Street, Vancouver
6387 Fraser Street, Vancouver
5613 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Richmond Centre: 6551 Number 3 Road, Vancouver
Metrotown: 4800 Kingsway, Vancouver
Henderson Mall: 1136 Pinetree Way, Vancouver
Central City Shopping Centre: 10153 King George Blvd
www.facebook.com/MaximsBakeryLTD

The Boss Bakery & Restaurant

The Boss Bakery & Restaurant
532 Main St, Vancouver, BC
www.facebook.com/TheBossBakeryandRestaurantChinatown

Kam Do Bakery

Kam Do Bakery
6211 No. 3 Rd, Richmond
restaurantwebexpert.com/KamDo

Michele Bake Shop

Michele Bake Shop
6033 West Blvd, Vancouver
michelecakeshop.com

Marui Bakery

Marui Bakery
3340 Kingsway, Vancouver

La Patisserie

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Once again we are back at it with the mango cake from this place. And this time it’s even better since mangos are in season! It was super rawer and super delicious. The creme they used was phenomenal. Not too sweet but it was naturally sweet from the in seasoned mangos. Each mango was the perfect ripeness too, every bite was heaven. I wished we didn’t just get a 6” and gotten a 8” instead because one slice wasn’t enough! • I can probably even eat the entire cake myself 🤪🤫. • 🤑 9/10 – 6” ($35) such a cheap cake! Plus everyone loved it so it made it even more worth it! If your looking for a cake this is definitely the place! Also if you love durian there is a durian cake 🤤. • 🤤 9.8/10 – bomb.com is right here. I love the taste. Only issue they spelled the name wrong. We told them “Harry” and they wrong “herry”… close enough ahaha

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La Patisserie 金磨坊
1405-4771 Mcclelland Rd, Richmond
hwww.facebook.com/lapatisserierichmond

Janice Bake Shop

Janice Bake Shop
8328 Capstan Way, Richmond
www.facebook.com/officialjanicecakes

Yan Bakery

Yan Bakery
2070 E Hastings St, Vancouver
www.yanbakery.com

Kams Bakery

Kam’s 美琪
2419 Main St, Vancouver
www.facebook.com/Kams-%E7%BE%8E%E7%90%AA-124456240924187

Pine House Bakery

Pine House Bakery
2462 East Hastings, Vancouver
3396 Kingsway, Vancouver
5870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
4380 Number 3 Rd, Richmond
4500 Kingsway, Burnaby

Metro Vancouver Restaurants Serving Spot Prawn Dishes 2020

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With spot prawn season upon us, here are a few Metro Vancouver restaurants serving special dishes (dine-in or takeout) featuring spot prawns.

Any additions? Please contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or DM on social media @foodgressing.

Tojos

Tojo’s is offering an exclusive BC Spot Prawn Omakase dine-in experience ($80 per person).

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Spring brings us one of BC’s most celebrated ingredients – Spot Prawns. This year we will be offering a special Spot Prawn Omakase dinner at the restaurant and also a Spot Prawn Kit to be enjoyed at home. Our dining room will be reopening June 1, and the Spot Prawn offerings will be available June 5. Spot Prawn Omakase This dine-in only experience will feature a half-pound of Spot Prawns with special Tojo’s sauce. Delicate and sweet, the prawns are well-suited for nigiri, so I have also chosen to prepare them this way. My much-loved Zucchini Blossom Tempura will also be featured, here a local blossom is filled with a delicate fish mousse and lightly fried, tempura style. Diners may enjoy this offering for $80 per person, the same price as our regular omakase menu. Hope to see you all soon! Chef Hidekazu Tojo Photo: @leilalikes #japanesecuisine #sushilovers #食べ物 #美味しい #おいしい #japanesefood #sushibar #tastingmenu #tastingtable #curiocityvan #dishedvan #food52grams #food52 #hellobc #freshseafood #curiocityvan #narcity_vancouver #chefofinstagram #artofplating #sushi #nigiri #omakase #foodart #chefofinstagram #nigirisushi #freshseafood #sushitime🍣 #nigirisushi #omakase #takeoutday #takeoutday #spotprawns

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Tojo’s is offering a Spot Prawn Kit for Two ($88) for takeaway featuring BC Spot Prawns; Tojo’s Special Sauce; Spring Vegetable Chirashi; Lotus Root, Asparagus, Wood Ear Mushroom, Dried Tofu, Burdock Root, Carrot; Gommae; Kale, Swiss Chard, Broccoli; and Breadcrumb Fried Hake.

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For all our spot prawn fans, this take home kit is perfect for you! Now you can bring home the delicate and sweet flavours of the season in this exclusive kit. Fresh Spot Prawns pair perfectly with the medium flavoured hake fish. A wholesome chirashi bowl bursts with spring ingredients including burdock root, wood ear mushroom and asparagus. Each kit serves two and is available for $88. Menu Half-pound of BC Spot Prawns Tojo’s Special Sauce Spring Vegetable Chirashi Lotus Root, Asparagus, Wood Ear Mushroom, Dried Tofu, Burdock Root, Carrot Gommae Kale, Swiss Chard, Broccoli Breadcrumb Fried Hake Photo: @leilalikes #takeoutmenu #takeout #takeoutchallenge . #japanesecuisine #sushilovers #食べ物 #美味しい #おいしい #japanesefood #sushibar #tastingmenu #tastingtable #curiocityvan #dishedvan #food52grams #food52 #hellobc #freshseafood #curiocityvan #narcity_vancouver #chefofinstagram #artofplating #sushi #nigiri #omakase #foodart #chefofinstagram #nigirisushi #freshseafood #sushitime🍣 #nigirisushi #omakase #takeoutday #takeoutday #spotprawns

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Tojo’s
1133 W Broadway, Vancouver
tojos.com

Masayoshi

Masayoshi is offering their Edomae Chirashi (a Tokyo-style assortment of marinated fish on perfectly seasoned sushi rice) featuring Kobo jime prepared spot prawns as takeaway.

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Embracing the beginning of spot prawn season! ボタン海老昆布締め Kobu jime is Chef Masa’s preferred way to prepare spot prawns. It is an ancient Japanese method of preserving seafood by curing it between layers of kombu and infuse it with umami. Please note that we will open our online store tonight at 11pm for tomorrow’s order. . . . . Photo: @leilalikes #masaathome #onthetable #japanesecuisine #theartofplating #tablesituation #食べ物 #美味しい #おいしい #japanesefood #canada100best #tastingmenu #tastingtable #curiocityvan #dishedvan #food52grams #food52 #freshseafood #uni #curiocityvan #narcity_vancouver #chefofinstagram #artofplating #prawns #bcspotprawns #foodart #chefofinstagram #spotprawn #sushitime🍣 #takeoutday #canadas100best

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Masayoshi
4376 Fraser St, Vancouver
www.masayoshi.ca

Raisu & Takenaka

Raisu and Takenaka are offering family-size seafood bowls which are topped with spot prawns when available.

Raisu
2340 W 4th Ave, Vancouver
www.raisu.ca

Takenaka
370 E Georgia St, Vancouver
www.takenakavancouver.com

The Ellis

The Ellis in Kitsilano is offering a limited available spot prawn linguine.

The Ellis
2204 York Ave, Vancouver
www.theellis.ca

Fanny Bay Oysters

Fanny Bay Oysters is offering spot prawns at their Oyster Bar and from the grill.

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
762 Cambie St, Vancouver
www.fannybayoysters.com

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine

Yuwa is offering Spot Prawn Nigiri With Crispy Heads for dine-in service.

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Celebrating two of our favourite seasons with one plate — the beginning of spot prawn season and the end of local BC uni season. (Yes, we serve our botan-ebi nigiri with the crispy heads!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ #igersvancouver #dishedvan #chefslife##eeeeeats #beautifulcuisines#huffposttaste#vanmagram#604eats #cheflife #vancouverfoodie#vancitybuzz#dailyhivevan#curiocityvan #vancityeats #yvreats #yvrfoodie #vancouvereats #kaiseki #sushichef #sushimaking #sushibar #sushiroll #kitsilano #fairview #sashimi #pointgrey #uni #seaurchin #ebi

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Yuwa Japanese Cuisine
2775 W 16th Ave, Vancouver BC
Limited dine-in service available Tuesdays to Sundays beginning June 16 from 5 – 10 p.m”
www.yuwa.ca

Provence Marinaside

Provence Marinaside has a dedicated BC Spot Prawns menu feature dishes such as Gazpacho with Poached Spot Prawns served with a cucumber and lime relish; BC Spot Prawn Duo, which consists of grilled and Provençal-style prawns on tagliatelle and zucchini ribbons; and 1 lb spot prawns grilled or steamed.

Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver
www.provencerestaurants.ca

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Where to Get a Burnt Basque Cheesecake in Metro Vancouver

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The Burnt Basque Cheesecake has been enjoying the limelight recently. This unique cheesecake has been appearing on restaurant menu’s, food blogs, social media posts and more.

Where to Get a Burnt Basque Cheesecake in Metro Vancouver

The Burnt Basque Cheesecake is a unique cheesecake that is more eggy than a regular cheesecake, is crustless, and has a mahogany brown top and light and fluffy custardy center.

The cheesecake originated from Basque Country, a community located between Spain and France that has its own culture, identity, food, and even language.

Here are a few places in Metro Vancouver which are offering a Burnt Basque Cheesecake.

If you have any more suggestions, contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or on social media @foodgressing.

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Smith’s Bagelry (Vancouver)

Where to Get a Burnt Basque Cheesecake in Metro Vancouver

Smith’s Bagelry
191 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
www.instagram.com/smithsbagelry/

Torafuku (Vancouver)

Where to Get a Burnt Basque Cheesecake in Metro Vancouver

Torafuku
958 Main St, Vancouver, BC
www.torafuku.ca

3 Quarters Full (Vancouver)

3 Quarters Full
1789 Comox St, Vancouver, BC
www.instagram.com/3quartersfullcafe

Hey Hi Hello Cafe (Burnaby)

Hey Hi Hello Cafe
4501 North Rd #101a, Burnaby, BC
www.instagram.com/heyhihellocafe/

Father’s Day Vancouver 2020: Dine Out, Takeout, Gift Ideas

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Here are some ideas on where to dine out, get take out or buy gifts to celebrate Father’s Day in Vancouver this year.

Father’s Day Vancouver 2020

Please check back on this list as it is updated as information becomes available.

Any additions please contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or on social media @foodgressing.

Businesses are offering a variety of options this year so I have done my best to embed their social media posts to showcase as much information as possible on what they are offering. Check the individual captions for more details.

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Father’s Day Metro Vancouver 2020 Guide

Dine Out

Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (Vancouver)

Chef Omori at Yuwa will be offering a special dish of BC Spot Prawn Sunomono + Fiddlehead Goma-ae with Spot Prawn Head Dashi Miso Soup available for dine-in service only from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21.

The uniquely delicious dish incorporates BC Spot Prawns, Japanese red jellyfish, seaweed, tri-colour cherry tomatoes and spinach and cucumber marinated in tosazu bonito-infused vinaigrette with shiso granite for $19.

Black + Blue (Vancouver)

Black + Blue is offering a $40 Prime Rib dine-in dinner feature on Father’s Day.

Trattoria (Burnaby, Vancouver)

Trattoria Burnaby and Kitsilano is offering a Dinner for four ($60) for dine-in: Mista salad; Pasta platter (Truffle spaghetti with 4 meatballs, 8 pieces of Crab and Lobster Ravioli, and Penne Bolognese); Tiramisu; or Choice of a bottle of house white or red.

Cardero’s (Vancouver)

Cardero’s is offering a special 10oz Prime New York Striploin & Grilled Prawns, seasonal vegetables, roasted tomato, fries for $55.50 and finish with Banana Cream Pie with housemade cream, caramel sauce for $10.50.

Torafuku (Vancouver)

For dinner service, Torafuku is offering a classic tasting menu ($40) as well as a premium tasting menu ($55). They are open Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm.

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Excited about our opening for tomorrow’s dinner service! You can order from two set of menus, for dine-in or to take home. Here we have our Classic Set ($40/guest) •Amuse bouche: duck consomme •Appetizer: grilled baby cucumber, sweet corn, tomato, mint basil, lemon vinaigrette (optional $5 for burrata cheese add-on) •Appetizer: grilled maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom, radish, picked pearl onion, porcini powder, chives, soy gastrique •Main: Pan-seared Striploin steak, garlic fried rice, chimichurri fermented chili, fried egg •Dessert: basque cheese cake with rhubarb yuzu compote Please check out the link in profile to make a reservation! . . . . #striploin #comfortfood #vancouverfoodie #vancouvereats #dishedvan #yvreats #curiocityvan #yvrfoodie #narcityvancouver #chinatownfood #chinatownvancouver #vancityeats #comfortfood #vancouverisawesome #foodiesofvancouver #igersvancouver #comfortfood #taiwanesefood #sharingplates #美食推薦 #comfortfood #eatfamous #taiwanesecuisine #reopening #hellobc #taiwanfood #friedrice #panasia #steaks #台灣美食.

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Seasons in the Park (Vancouver)

At Seasons in the Park, enjoy a Surf and Turf special feature for $68: 10 oz Prime NY Steak , 1/2 Lobster served with asparagus, house-made fries & drawn butter 
or 
A classic three-course prime rib dinner for $42.50 or enjoy the prime rib on its own for $35:

  • Appetizer choice of Daily Soup or Caesar Salad
  • Entrée: Slow Roasted Prime Rib & Yorkshire Pudding
  • Dessert choice of Chocolate Milano Cake or Lemon Tart

Stanley Park Brewing (Vancouver)

Stanley Park Brewing will be having a special dine-in only Father’s Day Feast Menu for $38 per person. You can also add a pint of flight of your choice for only $5.75 (happy hour pricing)! The menu includes: Pretzel with spicy mustard and Noble Pilsner beer cheese, half a pound of Chicken Wings, Halibut n Chips with coleslaw, and a Cheesecake by The Cheesecake Factory Bakery for dessert.

Sorella (Vancouver)

Lombardo’s Pizzeria (Vancouver)

General resources to find restaurants open on Father’s Day:

Takeout

Glowbal (Vancouver)

Glowbal is offering a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet at Home priced at $55 for 2 people. Available for pickup or delivery via Doordash or UberEats.

Nuba (Vancouver – Gastown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Yaletown)

Railtown Cafe (Vancouver)

Railtown Cafe’s newest reheat and serve packages come complete with Chef’s reheating instructions. Enjoyed themed packages priced at $99 which generously feeds 4- 6 ppl: Railtown Tail Gate BBQ, Italian, and Greek.

Torafuku (Vancouver)

Torafuku offers a few set options like Premium Duck Set or Weekend Special for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home.

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Happy to announce we will have our much loved 3 day air-dried roasted duck in our premium set dinner this weekend, for dine-in or enjoy in the comfort of your home! Premium Set ($55 /guest) Amuse bouche: duck consomme Appetizer: grilled baby cucumber, sweet corn, tomato, mint basil, lemon vinaigrette and burrata cheese Appetizer: albacore tuna crudo, thai coconut lime vinaigrette, fermented pineapple gel, fennel, jalapeno, horseradish Main: 3 days air-dried Roasted Duck set, 2 house-made steam buns per guest, deluxe bun spread quintet (Foie Gras parfait, pear umeboshi puree, leek, watercress salad with wonton crips, chili house-made pickles Dessert: basque cheese cake with rhubarb yuzu compote Link in profile to reserve or via @tockhq. Please note that our reopening hours of operations have changed as following: Lunch TUE-SAT 11:30-5:30 Dinner FRI & SAT 530-10:30 (or whenever we finish the last reso) . . . #roastedduck #comfortfood #vancouverfoodie #vancouvereats #dishedvan #yvreats #curiocityvan #yvrfoodie #narcityvancouver #chinatownfood #chinatownvancouver #vancityeats #comfortfood #vancouverisawesome #foodiesofvancouver #igersvancouver #comfortfood #taiwanesefood #sharingplates #美食推薦 #comfortfood #eatfamous #taiwanesecuisine #bao #hellobc #taiwanfood #thankyou #panasia #烤鴨 #台灣美食.

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Dockside Restaurant (Vancouver)

Sorella (Vancouver)

Edge Kitchen (Vancouver)

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FATHER'S DAY FEATURES ✨ Choose from our three menu options, made specially for celebrating Dad. Plus, drink additions are also available for an added something special. . All orders must be placed online at edgekitchen.ca (link in bio) by 4 p.m. on Thursday June 18th. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Packages are available for pickup at Edge Kitchen – East Village located at 1927 East Hastings Street. Pickup can be made on Saturday, June 20th between 12pm to 3pm or by pre-arranged delivery for an additional charge. Other hours outside these times can also be arranged. Please contact us for more details. . #edgekitchen #edgecaters #fathersday #dad #bbq #picnic #brunch #fathersdaybrunch #vancouverdad #fathersdayvancouver #yvreats #dishedvan #vancityeats

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Argo Cafe (Vancouver)

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We can help you celebrate Father’s Day Choices are for Two persons Vine-ripen Tomato Salad: crumble feta, red onions or Boston Clam Chowder Main Selectios: Stuffed Shaved Beef Roast – Yorkshire pudding – roast garlic mash – seasonal vegetables – herb red wine sauce – horseradish BBQ Baby Back Ribs – Mac n’ Cheese, seasonal vegetables – finger licking good! B C Sockeye Salmon – BC Prawn Nage – pillowy potato gnocchi – seasonal vegetables Pricing: Beef Set – $69.00 for two with each additional $25.00 maximum two Rib Set – $65.00 for two with each additional $22 maximum two Salmon Set – $69.00 for two each additional $23.00 maximum two Single Cake choices are: 1. Strawberry Sponge – shortbread base- sponge cake- vanilla chantilly – strawberries 2. Lemon Meringue- vanilla sponge – lemon curd – vanilla chantilly – toasted meringue 3. Tiramisu – rum coffee fingers, marscapone mousse, shaved chocolate *Please Note If you require delivery to your door $10.00 Call 604-876-3620 or DM to order.

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Boulevard Kitchen (Vancouver)

Boulevard is offering a Father’s Day Special Surf and Turf Grill Pack features premium proteins like USDA Prime NY Steaks and the Atlantic Lobster. ⁠

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Delight Dad this Father’s Day by setting the table, firing up the grill and forgetting the rest. Boulevard’s Father’s Day Special Surf and Turf Grill Pack features premium proteins like USDA Prime NY Steaks and the Atlantic Lobster. ⁠ ⁠ This Father’s Day exclusive is available for $130 and generously feeds two to three people. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, June 17. View the full menu and order via Tock (link in bio), for pickup or delivery on Saturday, June 20.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #strongertogether #foodconnectspeople #locallove⁠ #stayathome #fathersday #surfandturf #maplehillsfarm #blvdprovisions⁠ #igersvancouver #dishedvan #vanmagram #604eats #curiocityvan #downtownvancouver #vancouverfoodie #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan #curiocityvan #vancityeats #yvreats #yvrfoodie #vancouvereats #scoutthis #blvdyvr #communityfirst #teamblvd #teamblvdyvr #vancouverbc #mealathome #viawesome⁠

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Hawksworth (Vancouver)

Hawksworth is offering the DIY Ultimate Burger Gift Box ($50) which includes: four house made brioche buns; four Hawksworth seasoned house-ground beef patties; housemade special sauce; applewood smoked bacon; aged Canadian cheddar; and lettuce, onion, and tomato for total customization.

Complementing the juicy burger kit are two exciting add-ons: The Backyard Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit ($68) and Fuggles & Warlock’s Destiny IPA Craft Beer 6-pack ($18).

The bourbon-based classic cocktail features maple, oak, and nutmeg flavours with notes of grilled pineapple, giving it an easy drinking character.

The Cocktail Kit makes six cocktails and includes: Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, cocktail mix (Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur, Spiced Falernum Syrup and Liquid Smoke), a grapefruit and two rocks glasses. 

To order your Hawksworth Ultimate Burger & Bourbon Gift Box, or for more information, call 604.673.7000 or email info@hawksworthrestaurant.com. 

Pokey Okey (Vancouver)

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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, for those who show up with their dad’s ! Celebrate your dad, your papi, your father! Our Parents are often our lifeline, our support system, and even our friends! Show your pops some love, and takem out for some Poke Available from June 19-21. For BOGO, Free item must be equal or lesser value of purchased item. Must be purchased in store with father present 🙂 ———————————————————————————– – – – – – – – – – – #yvreats #foodshot #yvrfoodie #vancouvereats #vancouverfood #vancityeats #vancouverfoodie #deliciousfood #torontofood #foodoftheday #vancityhype #narcitycanada #sushi #japanesefood #japanesecuisine #seafood #seafoodlover #feedfeed #gastropost #vancitybuzz #torontoeats #igfoodie #foodography #dishedvan #curiocityvan #gastronomia #igersvancouver #abendessen #f52grams #dailyhivevan

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Yama Cafe (Vancouver)

Yama Cafe is offering a Father’s Day Bento Box with 3 kind Swordfish dishes ($35 + tax). Preorder by email or phone for pickup on June 21 (12 pm – 1 pm or 5 pm – 6 pm).

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We are back again with special foods and treats for Father’s Day!! There will be 3 items available for pre-order: – Father’s Day Bento Box with 3 kind Swordfish dishes – $35 + tax – Chiffon cake box (5 flavors + 1 new secret flavour!!) (limit of 2/ customer) -$20+ tax – Wagashi (Japanese treats) box including traditional Japanese sweets! (Limit of 2/ customer) -$15+ tax For more details swipe to the next picture. We’ll be open on Sunday 6/21 for pickup only. Pre-orders will be taken on email and phone only! Email: yamacafe.order@gmail.com Phone: 604-428-6276 Order deadline: June. 17th(Wed) 3pm Pick up time: 11am-12pm(For lunch) or 5pm-6pm(For dinner) Please include your name, phone number, order items and pick up time. Arigato Oto-san😊(Thank you Dad!) . . . #yamacafe #japanesecafe #vancouvercafe #yvrcafe #japanesefood #vancouverfood #yvrfood #obento #bento #bentobox #お弁当 #tachiuo #swordfish #chiffoncake #wagashi #japanesesweets #和菓子 #fathersday #父の日 #thankyoudad #お父さんありがとう

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Fable Diner (Vancouver)

Fable Diner is offering limited-edition Dadcuterie packages featuring a delicious selection of local goods. Designed to be enjoyed at home or as part of an al-fresco picnic, the Dad-approved platters include a variety of preserves, sauces and pickled vegetables prepared in-house by Fable’s culinary team, cured meat from Two Rivers Specialty Meats in North Vancouver, artisanal cheeses from les amis du FROMAGE and a rustic baguette. Pre-ordering is available and pickup on Sunday, June 21.  

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With Father's Day less than two weeks away, @fablediner team is taking some time to celebrate Dads this June with the release of limited-edition Dadcuterie packages featuring a delicious selection of local goods. Designed to be enjoyed at home or as part of an al-fresco picnic, the Dad-approved platters include a variety of preserves, sauces and pickled vegetables prepared in-house by Fable's culinary team, cured meat from @tworiversmeats, artisanal cheeses from les amis du FROMAGE and a rustic baguette. ❤️ @fablediner will also be making a special Father's Day donation of $2,000 to @vancouverfirefighters Snacks for Kids Program , which provides food support to at-risk children and families to meet their nutritional needs. 🙌 #supportlocal

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Trattoria (Burnaby, Vancouver)

Trattoria Burnaby and Kitsilano is offering a Dinner for four ($60) for takeaway: Mista salad; Pasta platter (Truffle spaghetti with 4 meatballs, 8 pieces of Crab and Lobster Ravioli, and Penne Bolognese); Tiramisu; or Choice of a bottle of house white or red.

C Market Coffee (Coquitlam)

Craft Beer (Vancouver)

Anna Lena (Vancouver)

Anna Lena is offering is Father’s Day BBQ Picnic featuring 2 piece fried chicken thigh; 1/4 slab bbq ribs; coleslow; jalapeno cornbread; and hot honey mustard dip.

Wooden Spoon (White Rock)

Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar (White Rock)

Event

PNE Car-B-Q

The PNE is hosting the next in their A Taste of the PNE series, Car-B-Q. This will be drive-thru experience featuring options for a mouth-watering BBQ meal, plus a classic & custom car show.

Car-B-Q takes place June 18 – 21 from 11 am – 3 pm and 4 pm – 8 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific time slot, and are not available for sale on site. Limited tickets are available per time slot per day.

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June 18-21: Enjoy *A Taste of the PNE: CAR-B-Q Edition* at this latest drive-thru event featuring options for a mouth-watering BBQ meal, plus a classic & custom car show! For this event you can build your own meal package, choosing from pork ribs from @PrairieBBQ / @GatorBBQ, poutine from The Fry Guys from @saltspring.concessions / UnRoutine Poutine from @pne_playland , mac & cheese from @REELMacandCheese, and Coca Cola bottled drinks. With your purchase, you are supporting local businesses. *BONUS* Orders include two FREE tickets to the opening day of the 2021 PNE Fair! See link in bio for more info. Tickets at @ticketleader #vancouver #pnecarbq #bbq #ribs #poutine #macandcheese

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DIY Meals

Intercity Packers (Richmond, Delivery available)

Intercity Packers is offering The Ultimate Father’s Day Kit ($99) featuring certified Angust Beef, Oceanwise large white prawn, and pork back ribs.

Father’s Day Vancouver 2020 Intercity Packers (Richmond, Delivery available)

Black and Blue (Vancouver)

Black and Blue is offering a take home BBQ grill kit ($180).

Maple Meadows Brewing Company (Maple Ridge)

Bakery Sate (Vancouver)

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Father’s Day! Treat the Dad in your life with something that shouts I APPRECIATE YOU! We have not one, but TWO different gift packages for you this year with some awesome collaborators: 1. Grill ‘em Burger Kit for 4 ($50) Assemble your own burgers for Father’s Day! Our artisanal brioche buns with beautiful beef burger patties from @tworiversmeats, local produce: tomato, butter lettuce, red onion, jazzing it up with spicy tomato jam from @saltspringkitchenco, Canadian maple mustard from @smakdabmustard and Comox Camembert from @naturalpasturescheese, curated by @cheesedarling. PLUS an additional $25 gift card from @trulocal! 2. Father’s Day Wellness Kit ($100) Our limited edition Brain Food Country Loaf, REVIVE granola bars, $50 gift card from @vessi, $25 gift card from @trulocal AND $50 gift card from @ryu_apparel , a @sajewellness ‘Sleep Well’ roll-on and a motivational, mental-health resources to encourage and inspire. In conjunction with Canadia Men’s Mental Health Week and in partnership with @cmhavancouverfraser, some proceeds from these boxes will go to @themankindproject @headsupguys. Email melanie@bakerysate.com to get your orders for pick-up on Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21. Last day for placing orders is NEXT TUESDAY! 📸 @panda.dlights

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Joseph Richard Group (Langley, South Surrey, Maple Ridge)

Joseph Richard Group is offering Father’s Day BBQ kits with pickup locations at the following:

  • Townhall Public House Langley
  • Townhall Public House South Surrey
  • Townhall Public House Maple Ridge
  • The Henry Public House
  • The Italian Osteria & Cheesebar

Stanley Park Brewing (Vancouver)

Stanley Park Brewing is offering a DIY BBQ Kit for 2, 4, and 6 people. Depending on the size of kit, you will receive a mix of the following at different quantities: lemon and herb marinated chicken, 8oz steaks, burgers with all the fixings (6 person kit only), Sunsetter baked beans, child lime roasted corn, sweet potato salad, coleslaw, and homemade cornbread.

They also partnered with Filson to add a little something to keep your dad’s beer cold on Father’s Day. Receive one insulated stainless-steel can cooler with your kit. *While supplies last. 

Order your Father’s Day BBQ Kit here: https://stanleyparkbrewstore.com/products/fathers-day-bbq-kit-with-filson-gift.

All orders must be placed by 3pm on Wednesday, June 17th. Packages are available for pick-up on June 20 or 21.

Desserts, Cakes and Treats

Mon Paris Patisserie (Burnaby)

Mon Paris Patisserie is offering an opera cake and a set of chocolate cigars flavoured with rum.

Chez Christophe (Burnaby, White Rock)

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One week until Father’s Day! Our Beer & Bacon 🥓 🍺 feature is available now through June 20. We highly recommend reserving yours as quantities are limited! Made with Blackie the Brown Dog " fro @3dogsbrewing Porter brewed in White Rock. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in profile to reserve your 4-5 serving or individual sizes! Chocolate porter sponge, porter infused 63.6% chocolate ganache, caramelised white chocolate mousse on a bacon chocolate crunch base. . . . . . #burnaby #burnabyheights @cacaobarryofficial #chocolate #fathersday #patisserie #bacon #dad #foodie #foodievancouver #foodstagram #yvreats #foodgram #foodstagram #cake #baconandchocolate #foodie #foodievancouver #foodstagram #yvreats #foodgram #cake #porter #cakedecorating #cakesofinstagram #cakecakecake #pastrychef

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Soirette (Vancouver)

Ganache Patisserie (Vancouver)

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Surprise!! We have a preview of our new Summer 2020 menu with this surprise drop for this Father’s Day!! Citron Vert et Meringue is a key lime no-bake cheesecake with an oatmeal graham cracker base, an elderflower berry compote in the center and meringue on top. The 6” cake feeds 6-8 people for $42.95 and will be available for Father’s Day pickup only and in limited quantities, so please call us at the shop directly to reserve your cake now. – – – #ganachepatisserie #ganacheyaletown #ganache #patisserie #yaletown #iyaletown #yvr #vancouver #vancity #fathersday #cake #cakes #dessert #desserts #fathersdaycake #newmenu #summer2020 #sweets #cheesecake #keylime #cakeshop #bakery #pastryshop #pastryart #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #breakingbreadnow #pastrychef

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Thierry Chocolate (Vancouver)

Saint Germain Bakery (Various Locations)

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Father’s Day is just around the corner! (pst… it’s this coming Sunday😜) Show your father figures some love by making sure that you place your Father’s Day cake orders in advance to avoid any disappointments at the last minute! Try our signature Chestnut Cake which features our delicious vanilla sponge cake and chestnut filling with real whipping cream! Don’t forget to use coupon code CAKECOUPON at our online shop checkout for 12% off on your cake order for any occasions! . . . #SaintGermainBakery #Vancouver #BC #dailyhive #dailyhivevan #dishedvan #vanfoodventures #foodcouver #vancouverisawesome #VIA #Bakery #Boulangerie #Patisserie #AsianFood #FoodPhotography #Foodie #VanFoodie #YVR #VancouverFoodie #yum #buns #delicious #pastries #VancouverEats #VanCity #wegotbunshun #fathersday #cake #celebration

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Tracycakes Bakery (Langley)

Mango Yummy (Richmond)

Gift Ideas

Rocky Mtn Chocolate (Delta, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby)

Rocky Mtn Chocolate is launching special packages in two sizes (small for $50 and large for $85).

Father’s Day Vancouver 2020 Rocky Mountain Chocolate

Thomas Haas Chocolates (Vancouver, North Vancouver)

East Van Roasters (Vancouver)

Cupcakes Metrotown (Burnaby)

BETA5 Chocolates

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father's day is just around the corner, and we've brought back these tasty chocolate cigars just in time!⁠ ⁠ composed of layers of bourbon-cashew caramel, hazelnut + pretzel praline, and salted milk chocolate ganache, all wrapped up in a thin layer of 66% dark chocolate and finished with a custom chocolate seal. if dad's got a sweet tooth might just crush the whole box, so you might go for the larger size if you're hoping he shares!⁠ ⁠ smash that link in our bio to order your box for pickup next weekend. these are going to be available in very limited quantities, and we most likely won't have any for in-person sales next weekend so we suggest you order quickly!⁠ ⁠ sweet dreams…⁠ ⁠ ❤️

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Wayne Gretsky Distillery

Wayne Gretsky Distillery whiskies are proudly crafted in Canada and can be purchased at BC Liquor Stores and select private stores for your Great One for Father’s Day.

Some gift suggestions include Wayne Gretzky Distillery Ninety-Nine Proof, Wayne Gretzky Distillery Ice Cask Whisky, and Wayne Gretzky Distillery Red Cask Whisky.

Vancouver Food News Roundup May 2020 Vol. 2

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Here’s what’s happening in the food scene in Vancouver. You’ll find some restaurant reopenings, new products and ideas on how to support local.

Vancouver Food News Roundup May 2020 Vol. 2

Restaurants Reopening

Honolulu Coffee

Honolulu Coffee Vancouver has reopened both of its cafes in downtown Vancouver (888 Nelson) and Kerrisdale (2098 W. 41st Ave.) for five-days-a-week service.

Honolulu Coffee New Matcha Offerings | March Matcha Madness

Their new ‘Aloha to Go’ offerings feature an array of warm-weather favourites like iced Hawaiian Lattes, açaí bowls, cold brew and fresh-fruit smoothies as well as fresh-baked pastries, cookies and more available by phone for contactless, cashless pickup or delivery through Doordash and Uber Eats.

Tacofino

Starting Monday, May 18, Tacofino will reopen its Hastings Commissary location at 2327 E. Hastings Street (for pickup and delivery only, just like its recently opened Kitsilano outpost) and resume sending its roaming fleet of food trucks back to locations across the city including its usual weekday spot adjacent the Vancouver Art Gallery at Howe and Robson.

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The Hastings menu will be available for delivery and pre-ordered pickup via DoorDash and tacofino.com from the Commissary seven days a week from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 18 and from noon to 8 p.m. starting Tuesday, May 19.

May Long Weekend Eats

Check out my post on May Long Weekend eats in Vancouver.

Vancouver Restaurants May Long Weekend 2020 Features

New Products

Go Pure

Go Pure is a new line of innovative and healthy snack bars with soft texture, refreshing flavours, and “clean-label” simple ingredients for the whole family.

Every Go Pure bar is made from an apple and date base, real fruit and whole oat. In addition to containing no trans fat, no artificial flavours and colours, every bar contains 8 g of whole grains and is a source of fibre.

It is important to note that 60% to 70% of the sugar content (depending on the variety) comes naturally from fruit.

You can find Go Pure priced between $2.99 – $3.29 for a box of 5
bars at local grocery stores.

Ways to Support

Pacific Poke

Pacific Poke is selling hand sanitizer at its retail locations to raise funds for the Vancouver Aquarium. 100% of sales go to the Aquarium! The sanitizer is available in 60ml containers for $4 each. Pacific Poke hopes to raise $8,000 for the Aquarium through the initiative. 

Love Vancity Gift Boxes

Sustainable full service event planning firm, Clearwater Events is offering Love Vancity Gift Boxes with $5 from each Love Vancity box sold to support Feed the Frontline Workers Canada.

Partnering with local small brands such as Chop Value, Mala the Brand, Woash Wellness, Blume, Naked Snacks, and many more, the Love Vancity team has lovingly curated a collection of gift boxes that support both the local community and frontline workers.

Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver

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Here are a few places in Metro Vancouver that offer fresh pasta to help you create the perfect dish.

Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver

Caffè La Tana

Caffè La Tana is now offering easy online ordering and home delivery of their fresh pasta, Italian specialty foods, and high-quality grocery essentials – imported goods as well as local and direct from the farmers and suppliers with whom they work in the kitchens at La Tana, Savio Volpe, and Pepino’s Spaghetti House.

The fresh pasta program includes both extruded noodles, such as whole wheat spaghetti and Savio Volpe’s custom fox-shaped ‘volpeghetti’ (made fresh daily), and seasonal stuffed pasta like lemon basil ricotta tortellini & porchetta ravioli (made fresh then frozen), will be available in-store and online.

They also have house-made sauces like bolognese and pomodoro, perfect for quick and exceedingly easy meals served fresh or kept frozen for later.

Caffè La Tana
635 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
caffelatana.ca

Casereccio Food

Casereccio Food is a new homemade fresh pasta delivery service based in Kitsilano.

Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver
Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver

On their menu, you’ll also find homemade sauces, and ready-to-eat dishes such as lasagna and meatballs.

The service was started by two chefs who have worked at a well-known Italian restaurant in Metro Vancouver.   The two decided to branch off on their own and offer homemade, Italian comfort food which can be enjoyed at home.

Read about my experience with Casereccio Food here.

Casereccio Food
caserecciofood.com

Pastificio di Luigi

Pastificio di Luigi by The Kitchen Table Group (which owns and operates Ask for Luigi, Di Beppe, Pizzeria Farina, Farina A Legna, and Pourhouse) has just launched.

Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver

They offer take-home rotating weekly varieties of its fresh and dried pasta (250g and 500g), specialty pasta sauces (500mL) in addition to house-made bottled cocktails such as biciclettas, negronis, Aperol spritzes and americanos, and Italian wine available with food orders.

The full menu and selection of dry goods and groceries will be available for delivery through Uber Eats or online ordering via pastificiodiluigi.com for pickup at the Pourhouse storefront seven days a week from noon to 8 p.m.

Pastificio di Luigi pop-up @ Pourhouse
62 Water Street, Vancouver
pastificiodiluigi.com

Zara’s Deli @ Granville Island Public Market

Zara’s Deli is a longtime stall inside Granville Island’s Public Market. There you will find a variety of fun, colourful cuts of fresh pasta.

Where to Buy Fresh Pasta in Metro Vancouver

Zara’s Deli @ Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
zarasdeli.com

Bosa Foods

Bosa Foods is known to carry a variety of fresh at their deli counter.

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Bosa Foods
1465 Kootenay Street Vancouver
562 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC
bosafoods.com

Nook Pasta Room

Newly opened in Kitsilano is Nook Restaurant’s retail operation, Nook Pasta Room.

Nook Pasta Room: Fresh Pastas, Sauces, Burrata

There you will find fresh pastas, sauces, burrata, spreads, olives, chilli oil and other products that you can find in their restaurants.

Nook Pasta Room
1867 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
nookrestaurant.ca/the-pasta-room

Cinco De Mayo Vancouver 2020: DIY Taco Kits, Chips & Salsa

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Here are a few suggestions on where to order from for your at-home social distancing Cinco De Mayo celebration.

If you have other suggestions, please contact me at foodgressing@gmail.com or on social media @foodgressing.

Chanco Tortilleria (Vancouver)

Chancho Tortilleria will be offering Tacos-To-Go Kits Kits ($55) for 4 ppl which includes Margarita or Michelada mixes. The kits are available for pickup from the eatery at 560 Davie Street on Tuesday, May 5.

What’s included:

  • Fresh-made native corn tortillas
  • One pound of either carnitas — Maciza (shoulder/leg), Panza (belly), Campechano (shoulder and belly) — or Papas Dia (potato) or Verduras Dia (veggie) varieties
  • Chips and Guacamole
  • Salsas and black beans
  • Choice of Margarita or Michelada mix

Chancho also offers a variety of carnitas and vegetarianos tacos, fresh native corn tortillas, masa dough and housemade sides in addition to bottles of Mexican beer (Pacifico, Negra Modelo and Modelo Especial), Lock & Worth wines and non-alcoholic bebidas for pickup with food orders from the restaurant.

Chancho Tortilleria tortillas are made fresh daily with non-GMO, ancient heirloom corn procured from small farms in remote Mexican communities and a kitchen guided by traditional techniques, flavours and recipes.

Chancho Tortilleria
560 Davie Street
chancho.ca

Tacomio (Vancouver)

Tacomio has a DIY Taco Kit for 2 ($25) or 4 people ($45) which is available for pickup from their commercial kitchen in Strathcona or for delivery.

Tacomio Vancouver DIY Taco Kit is the best deal in town

What’s included:

  • 3 fillings (pork carnitas | chicken a la plancha | vegan roasted cauliflower)
  • Mexican rice (large size)
  • Pinto beans (large size)
  • 30 corn tortillas
  • Salsas (mild, medium & spicy)
  • Dressings (cilantro, pickled onion, pickled jalapeños, pickled veggies)
  • Chips & salsa
  • Snacks

Read my full post on Tacomio’s DIY Taco Kit here.

Tacomio Pick Up Window
1245 Glen Dr, Vancouver, BC
tacomio.com

Fairmont Pacific Rim (Vancouver)

This week, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, The Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim is bringing its beloved La Ranchera cocktail back in the form of a cocktail hour kit.

This spicy take on the classic margarita has been a favourite among Lobby Lounge patrons for years. Inspired by ranchera, a style of traditional music played on the guitar throughout Mexico, this celebratory libation brings the love of music and Tequila together for one harmonious cocktail serve.

Available for contactless take-away or delivery through DoorDash, the cocktail kit is $65 (yields 13 cocktails) and includes:

  • 1 Bottle (750ml) – Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila
  • 1 bottle (480 ml) – Spiced Cordial Mix
  • Fresh grapefruits for juicing (two)
  • Fresh limes for juicing  (three) 
  • Recipe card with directions

Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place
https://www.exploretock.com/fairmontpacificrim/

Tacofino (Vancouver)

Tacofino-To-Go Family Kits include a starter of chips and salsa for the kitchen table and come with flour tortillas and limes for an assemble-your-own-tacos experience featuring either carnitas (grilled avocado, white onion, queso fresco, salsa habanero), $36; or roasted sweet potato (spicy grilled asparagus, pinto beans, vegan chipotle mayo, pickled onions, cilantro) $30.

Tacofino-To-Go Family Kits

Tacofino’s new Cocktail Kit options combine tequila, fresh-squeezed housemade juices, salt for rim and garnishes and include:

  • Classic Lime Margarita, 16 servings, $95;
  • Tommy’s Margarita, eight servings, $48;
  • Verditarita Margarita, eight servings for $50; 16 servings for $75;
  • Paloma, eight servings for $50; 16 servings for $75.

Takeout or delivery orders can be made through DoorDash and tacofino.com beginning May 5. For contactless pickup, pull into the parking lot behind Tacofino Kitsilano and call 604-620-8729 to have staff bring out orders.

Tacofino
1909 West 4th Avenue
www.tacofino.com

JOEY Restaurants (Various locations)

JOEY Restaurants has a few kits that can help you complete your spread to celebrate including a Guacamole Kit, Fajita Kit and Margarita Kit.

Joey Restaurants DIY Guacamole Kit

JOEY Restaurants
joeyrestaurants.com

Fresh is Best (Vancouver)

You may recognize Fresh is Best tortilla chips which are available in grocery stores, but the brand actually has a physical location in Kitsilano.

The shop has all your party needs including salsa, dips, chips, taco kits, and other party decor.

I have shopped there a few times as I love their chips and they are priced a bit cheaper (2 for $9) than at other grocery stores.

Fresh is Best
2908 W Broadway, Vancouver
freshisbestonbroadway.ca

Taps and Tacos (Port Moody)

Taps and Tacos in Port Moody is offering a taco kit ($45) featuring choice of 2 meats (carnitas, chili lime chicken, Korean pork, chorizo, cauliflower) and 20 x 4″ tacos.

Taps and Tacos
91 Moody Street, Port Moody
www.tapsandtacos.ca

Sal y Limon (Vancouver, South Surrey)

Sal y Limon is offering a Taco Feast Kit ($55) for takeout which includes 2 choices of meat or vegetarian recipes for up to 20 tacos (excludes signature recipes) ; 2 x 12 oz of rice, beans or rice & beans; tortillas; cilantro; onions; and salsas.

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