July 2022 - West Coast Food

Summer Patios July 26, 2022

Patio Season: New Westminster

Summer along the Fraser River. Take in the sun on the water, or tuck into the shade of a green-and-brick garden oasis in a city that hasn’t lost an ounce of its charm in all its rich history. Take a tour through some of the best patio seats in New Westminster. By Wade Kinley Kelly & Carlos O’Briens Grab a seat in the sun right downtown New Westminster with your backdrop a gorgeous brick building built back at the turn of the century. Not this century, the last century. Kelly & Carlos O’Briens share their patio in front of the Canadian Pacific Railway Station styled in that company’s historic Chateau style. Fancy yourself a fancy rail traveler, sipping your Sidecar waiting for your train to whisk you away to exotic climes of the newly formed federation of Canada. Like Edmonton. The Met Bar & Grill Told you New West…

Summer Patios July 19, 2022

Patio Season: Richmond

As we continue our tour of the best patios on the West Coast, we land in Richmond where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean meets epic views all around. By Wade Kinley Milltown Bar & Grill Situated on a land bar in the Fraser River, Milltown boasts not one but two amazing waterside views to sit by and enjoy plates of West Coast pub favourites and one or two of their signature cocktails. On the north side, you’ll take in the majesty of the Coastal Mountains, the backdrop to the new and bustling Milltown Marina. Southside, you’re right next to the river with the main YVR Airport runway in the background. So pick your poison: boats or planes? Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant On the busy Bayview Pier in the iconic Steveston Village, Blue Canoe serves up fresh local-as-it-can-get seafood on their patio right along the boardwalk. All…

Vancouver July 14, 2022

Vancouver Becomes a Michelin Guide Destination

The Michelin inspectors have been quietly dining around town recently, and it seems they like what they’ve found. Today it was announced that the Michelin Guide is coming to Vancouver. The announcement follows just two months after a similar announcement for Toronto. “Our inspectors are already exploring Vancouver,” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides. “They are eagerly diving into its wide variety of cuisines, prepared with high-quality products and served in warm, casual atmospheres.” The Michelin Guide includes such world-class dining destinations as Japan, Iceland, Macau and France, Michelin’s country of origin. What began in 1889 as a guidebook encouraging vehicle owners to explore the open road has since become a highly sought-after rating system that evaluates some of the world’s top restaurants. “The fusion of flavours and cultures, influences from the Pacific Rim threaded through, and the abundance of the freshest ingredients from the ocean and…

Mexican July 12, 2022

A Mexican Food Crawl in White Rock

What’s a beach day without great food? White Rock is a bustling little town, filled with wonderful small businesses, bars, breweries, cafes and authentic Mexican cuisine. On Marine Drive alone you’ll find three Mexican restaurants all serving up their own unique and delicious dishes. Picking a spot may be too difficult to choose–so may I suggest a little beach day food tour? Make it a Mexican restaurant crawl, and check out the listed options below. By Brittany Tiplady Alebrijes Kitchen + Bar 15077 Marine Dr, White Rock Whether you’re dining in, or grabbing takeout for a beach picnic, Alebrijes is an excellent choice for authentic Mexican street cuisine. Alebrijes is owned by a Mexican family that came to Canada 6 years ago with a goal to bring the joys of Mexican food to their new home. On the dine-in and takeout menu you’ll find delicious classics like Tacos Al…

Where to Eat July 7, 2022

Patio Season: Coquitlam and Burnaby

It’s time for summer patios in Coquitlam and Burnaby! With summer officially open for business, we naturally start to crave the outdoors. We also might start craving burgers. Or craft brews. Or anything – just let us have it under big open skies. When the pang hits, here are some of the best patios to hit up this summer in Coquitlam and Burnaby. Coquitlam Fairways Grill & Patio Something about golf courses, it seems. They just know how to do it outside. Built into the mountainside high above Coquitlam for spectacular and ultra-long-distance views, Fairways at Westwood Plateau offers a diverse menu for lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends and holidays. Even if you had a terrible day on the links, favourites like the Canadian elk burger and extensive pizza menu will make things right. Mariner Brewing The only thing better than dining outside is dining outside with your…

Festivals & Events July 4, 2022

9 Summer Food Festivals Happening in July

Oh yes, the sun is shining, the weather is sweet – in the words of Mr Bob Marley! It took a while to get there this year (global warming, much?!) but we are finally here. And there’s nothing that screams summer more than a food festival, so here are our top picks of where to go to get your fill! By Avneet Takhar VCBW Craft Beer and Music Festival When: July 9-10 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver A total of 150+ cider and beer stalls will be located at the PNE Fairgrounds. We predict a riot! JK, but seriously sounds like a tipsy good time and there’s enough food to soak up the liquids alright. Rosie’s BBQ Smokehouse with their slow–cooked brisket will be there, as well as The Real Patty Co with spicy Jamaican patties – we spy the Jerk Poutine which looks delicious! Music bands such as…