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Bacchus Restaurant; Photo: Nora Hamade
With the Easter weekend less than two weeks away, it’s time to make decisions about where to go for Easter Brunch and dinner. Vancouver restaurants are dreaming up delicious spreads for you and your family and friends to enjoy—and chocolate eggs will be making an appearance on many of these special menus!
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Where to Go for Easter Brunch and Dinner in Vancouver
Valentine’s Day package from Hawksworth Restaurant; Photo: Hawksworth Restaurant
A lot of love is evidenced in the carefully crafted menus that restaurants in the city have dreamed up for Valentine’s Day this year. And during this difficult time, I think we can all agree that love is a welcome thing to embrace.
Whether you are planning to sup on a restaurant meal at home, go out to celebrate with a romantic partner, or take yourself out on a much-deserved self-date, there are plenty of options offered by Vancouver establishments.
Below are 10 ideas to get you started on your Valentine’s Day planning:
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Swoon Over These Valentine’s Day Menus in Vancouver
The entire family will adore Granville Island! (Tourism Vancouver/Hubert Kang)
Once home to factories, plants and sawmills, Granville Island has evolved into a culinary and artisan hub. Equally appealing to locals and visitors, the neighbourhood – technically a peninsula – is situated along False Creek, right underneath the Granville Bridge. More than 300 retailers, artists, theatres, craft studios, tour companies and other businesses make their home here, anchored by the bustling Granville Island Public Market. So what are you waiting for? Let’s hop aboard a rainbow-coloured Aquabus or False Creek Ferry and zoom over to Granville Island!
YEW’s pan-fried scallops; Sourced from Shingo Kido
Autumn is by far my favourite season in Vancouver, with the changing colours of the leaves, the more contemplative weather, and, above all, the delicious comfort food available at restaurants around the city.
Fall cooking has the kind of robust flavours that are perfect for warming up on a chilly day. And with an abundance of exciting local ingredients, chefs in Vancouver have dreamed up some sumptuous dishes. Here are three menus to try in the city this season:
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3 Autumn Menus to Try Right Now in Vancouver
Tap & Barrel, Olympic Village | Photo: Bianca Bujan
There’s no better way to welcome the warmer weather than to spend an afternoon on a sun-drenched patio, sipping on ice cold drinks and taking in the colourful scenery while chatting with friends.
While many of Vancouver’s patios may be more suited for an adult audience, there are plenty of picture-perfect spots that welcome families too. Here are just 5 of the best kid-friendly patios that can be found in and around the city.
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Kids In Vancouver: 5 Kid-Friendly Patios For Sun-Loving Parents
Photo Credit: KK Law
Going out for Easter brunch has become a tradition for many in the city. My immediate family especially likes a gourmet buffet option, since there are always a variety of palates to please. Plus, a lovely spread of items–such as baked goods, salads, breakfast dishes, lunch offerings, and sumptuous desserts–makes the outing into a very special occasion for all.
There are many venues in the city holding buffet brunches this Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Here are a few of my top picks:
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Where to Go for Easter Brunch Buffet in Vancouver
Photo courtesy of MARKET by Jean Georges
Sunday, May 8th is the day to celebrate your much-loved mom this year. Do it up right, and treat her to one of these special Mother’s Day brunches in Vancouver.
