Introducing the all-new A&W Stackers: a classic burger recipe that can be stacked as high as you want. Starting at only $3.99. 

The new A&W Stacker Burgers is our take on a classic West Coast burger. Stacker burgers come with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and a new delectable secret sauce, all paired with our juicy 1.6 oz grass-fed beef patty, nestled between a toasted bun.

Canadians can stack A&W’s juicy, grass-fed-beef patty as high as they like with the Stacker Burger. Grab a Single Stacker for just $3.99, or stack on another grass-fed beef patty with a Double Stacker for $4.99, or try a Triple Stacker for $5.99.

“I’ve crafted this new secret sauce specifically for the Stacker, to capture the essence of biting into a classic burger. It’s a rich and savoury sauce, accentuated with garlic and spices. A bit of sweetness from relish highlights the overall umami and adds a burst of flavour to our delicious burgers. I think our guests will find that this recipe perfectly encapsulates that timeless flavour profile of a classic burger,” said Karan Suri, Director of Menu Development at A&W.

Stacker burgers are only available for a limited time, so head to an A&W today or order one on our new A&W mobile app.

McDonald’s Canada has introduced new Happy Meal toys -Yu-Gi-Oh! × Hello Kitty toys featuring 10 different plushies.

The iconic Sanrio characters, Hello Kitty and Friends, have made its way into the Happy Meal dressed as Yu-Gi-Oh! creatures. Kids can now anticipate discovering Yu-Gi-Oh! × Hello Kitty plushies as part of their Happy Meal experience, accompanied with an additional digital game.

Happy Meals come with your choice of apples or fries, yogurt, and a drink.

• 4 piece McNuggets
• Snack wrap with Crispy Chicken
• Snack wrap with grilled chicken
• Cheeseburger
• Hamburger
• Hotcakes (breakfast)

Happy collecting!

McHappy Day^® is set to return on Wednesday, May 8, and this year’s edition holds special significance as it marks the 30th McHappy Day event in Canada. Celebrations kick off today with the launch of this year’s exclusive Peace Collective merch line featuring everyone’s favourite McDonaldland^® characters (yes, including Grimace^™), with a portion of the proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities^® (RMHC^®) Canada —so guests can feel good and look good, while doing good for families in their communities.

Over the past 30 McHappy Day events, McHappy Day has helped RMHC and other local children’s charities support families across Canada with over $92.5 million raised to date.

“Across Canada, the impact of McHappy Day is felt every day by families who rely on RMHC to stay close to their sick child during the most unexpected and challenging time in their lives,” said Kate Horton, RMHC Canada’s President & CEO. “While the impact of our national mission is far-reaching, the need for RMHC is great and growing. Thanks to our founding and forever partner, McDonald’s, and this collaboration with Peace Collective, Canadians can make a meaningful difference for families in their community by ordering their favourite menu items on May 8 or by purchasing this limited-edition merch.”

The funds raised on McHappy Day go directly towards providing essential support to families staying with RMHC across Canada including accommodations, food, and mental health and wellness support while their child is receiving medical treatment. Guests can see where their support is going through a digital walk-through of RMHC Southwestern Ontario (London, ON) here!

While McHappy Day initially began as a one-day fundraiser in-restaurant, today there are a variety of ways to support leading up to and on the big day if you can’t make it in restaurant:

Get involved pre-McHappy Day!

• McDonald’s Canada X Peace Collective: Starting today, guests can purchase items from the Peace Collective collection and feel good while looking good. The items, styled in a retro vibe, include tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, fanny packs, ball caps and more. They are available in-store at the Peace Collective Toronto locations, and online at: https://www.peace-collective.com/pages/mchappy-day-2024-english
  
• McHappy Day Socks and Hearts: Also starting today, guests can support RMHC chapters and local children’s charities by purchasing McHappy Day socks in one of four McDonaldland designs for $5 + tax a pair, available either in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, through McDelivery^® and via the McDonald’s app. Guests placing an order in-restaurant, at the Drive-Thru, through McDelivery and via the McDonald’s app will also be able to support RMHC and local children’s charities by purchasing a paper heart for $2, $5, or $10.

Join the celebrations on McHappy Day!

• Do good and feel good on Wednesday, May 8: By purchasing your favourite McDonald’s food and beverage menu items, any time and any way, it’s easy, delicious and convenient for everyone to support.
  
• Round Up: On McHappy Day, and every day, guests can round up to the nearest dollar to support families across Canada.

Marking the newest addition to the award-winning whisky brand’s flavoured whisky portfolio, Crown Royal Blackberry is a limited edition, vibrantly delicious whisky, bursting with the luscious flavour of Blackberry and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal. Carefully selected by master blenders, this flavour has hints of creamy vanilla and caramel, reminiscent of a blackberry crumble.

To create this extraordinary blend, Crown Royal whiskies are carefully selected by their master blender and infused with the juicy flavour of fresh blackberries. The harmonious notes of this summer fruit complement the signature richness of Crown Royal Blended Whisky. The result is a vibrantly delicious whisky, bursting with the luscious flavour of Blackberry and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal.

This limited-edition blend is paired with a classic Crown Royal bottle and a blackberry collector’s box. 

In addition to Crown Royal Blackberry, the brand has featured four refreshing cocktail serves– Royal Blackberry Lemonade, Crown Royal Blackberry Bramble, Crown Blackberry Collins, and Royal Blackberry Mojito. This new liquid reimagines classics for any occasion, offering a range of juicy flavours for every hosting need. 

Buckle up, Ontario! KFC Canada rolls out an unbeatable offer. Introducing the ‘$4.95 Fill Up,’ available in original recipe or spicy, priced at $4.95 plus tax. This new offer is sure to be a go-to for consumers seeking a delicious quality meal that is affordable.

The ‘Fill Up’, exclusively available in Ontario for a limited time, features the Original Recipe Slider that is made with 100% Canadian chicken, hand-breaded with KFC’s signature 11 herbs and spices. This offer includes an individual size of new crispy fries and a side of your choice. Plus, for those who like it hot, there’s a spicy version that is topped with zesty spicy mayo.

“At KFC, we’re always finding ways to bring our fans Finger Lickin’ Good quality food that’s affordable,” said Laura Mallozzi, Marketing Manager, KFC Canada. “With the new ‘$4.95 Fill Up, we’re doing just that. Not only is this offer wallet-friendly, they’re packed with iconic flavours that KFC fans love and expect. The Original Recipe ‘Fill Up’ is designed to satisfy your cravings.”

This deal is available exclusively in Ontario at participating locations and on KFC.ca or the KFC Canada App until May 12. Take advantage of this incredible offer while it lasts.

One of Vancouver’s favourite ice cream purveyors is set to bring an icy cool array of frozen desserts to a new neighbourhood this spring as Mister Artisan Ice Cream opens its doors at 1193 Robson Street in early April.

The popular dessert bar is renowned among the city’s sweet-toothed foodies thanks to its signature creamy liquid nitrogen ice cream, which is available in creative and unique flavours that change with the seasons. Mister’s smooth scoops are made-to-order for each customer with pure, natural ingredients that are rapidly chilled in an impressive cloud of liquid nitrogen mist.

The new eight-seat storefront at Robson and Bute will be the third Vancouver outpost for the ice cream chain. Co-owners Michael Lai and Tommy Choi first launched their innovative Mister Artisan Ice Cream concept on Mainland Street in Yaletown in 2016. The team expanded in 2021 with the opening of Kitsilano’s Mister Ice Cream Bar, a counter-service spot specializing in elevated ice cream sandwiches, hand-dipped ice cream bars and frozen bananas.

Mister’s new Robson Street location will offer a rotating lineup of scratch-made liquid nitrogen ice cream – available by the scoop or pint – in addition to ice cream sandwiches, ice cream bars and frozen bananas. Mister will also be launching a brand new signature creative confection at its downtown outpost later this spring: an ice cream bun featuring liquid nitrogen ice cream sandwiched between fluffy cream buns.

An atmospheric space with a cool, minimalist design, Mister Robson Street was brought to life in partnership with Vancouver-based design firm Scott and Scott Architects, who also collaborated on the previous two Mister locations. The 768-square-foot interior evokes a snowy mountain cave aesthetic that is in keeping with Mister’s signature chilled dessert offerings.

“We are thrilled to embark on this new adventure and share our passion for delicious ice cream with the vibrant community of Robson Street,” says Michael Lai. “We can’t wait to create memorable moments and sweet experiences for everyone who visits our new shop.”

Mister Artisan Ice Cream Robson Street will be open daily from 2 to 10 p.m.  For more information and daily menu offerings, visit madebymister.com.

 Kinton Ramen will add not one but two new members to its growing family of ramen restaurant in Greater Vancouver when it opens the doors on locations in the heart of Downtown Vancouver’s popular Robson Street corridor at 420 Robson St. and in the burgeoning urban community of Marine Gateway at 434 SW Marine Drive this April.

Kinton’s Robson Street location has soft opened and  will officially welcome guests into its new 28-seat restaurant on their Grand Opening Day, Friday, April 12 beginning at 11 a.m. and offer 50% off all dine-in ramen for one day only. Following the grand opening weekend, the restaurant will open daily from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Kinton’s Marine Gateway location is expected to open later in April and will offer seating for 38 guests in a 1,228-sq.-ft. space as well as take-out and delivery daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The opening of the two new outposts highlight a period of rapid growth for the popular ramen brand that has opened three locations in Point Grey at UBC (6111 University Blvd.), North Vancouver (#105 – 1325 Lonsdale Avenue) and Surrey (#103 – 13639 George Junction) over the past two years.

The menu at both locations – developed by Kinton Ramen Executive Chef Aki Urata, will include a range of hearty ramen bowls prepared with slow-cooked pork, chicken and vegetarian broth in four distinct styles — Original, Shoyu, Miso, Spicy — as well as a newly introduced beef ramen featuring a 100-percent beef broth. Ramen bowls will be served with a choice of thick, thin or shirataki noodles and finished with traditional and modern toppings like seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, nori, and sweet corn.

“We’ve been so grateful for our friends, family and guests across Vancouver who have shown so much love for the Kinton Ramen experience,” says Kinka Family Founder and CEO James Kim. “We look forward to serving people happiness in our two new locations on Robson Street and Marine Gateway this spring.”

Kinka Family oversees a diverse portfolio of full-service restaurants (Kinka Sushi Bar Izakaya, JaBistro and Kintori Yakatori) in addition to counter-service café Neo Coffee Bar, specializing in Japanese desserts and innovative coffee- and tea-based beverages.

For more information on Kinton Ramen or to stay up to date on the latest news, go to kintonramen.com.

Canadian-born restaurant joint, OEB Breakfast Co., is excited to announce its twentieth store opening in Victoria, B.C.

OEB Breakfast Co., renowned for its innovative breakfast creations and commitment to culinary excellence, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its twentieth store in Victoria, B.C. The new location promises to deliver the same exceptional dining experience that has made OEB a beloved destination for breakfast enthusiasts across Canada.

“As we open our twentieth restaurant, I reflect on the journey that brought us here – a passion for food, a commitment to quality, and the joy of sharing unforgettable dining experiences with our guests.” says Mauro Martina, OEB Breakfast Co. Founder & Chef. “I’m very excited for the Victoria community to join us on this incredible culinary adventure.”

The 3160-square-foot space is located at 856 Yates Street, in the heart of Downtown Victoria. With its welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant hosts up to 100 guests and blends together cheerful and vibrant colours effortlessly while embracing an open-concept layout. The yellow bar represents yolk, a focal point located in the center of the room, and the custom wall paper contains ingredients incorporated in the beautifully curated dishes, allowing guests to discover new elements that will contribute to a unique experience. At OEB, every shade and every flavour is meticulously curated to ensure an unforgettable dining experience.
OEB Breakfast Co.’s expansion to Vancouver Island marks an exciting milestone for the restaurant, and they are committed to making a positive impact in each community they join. To celebrate the new location at 856 Yates Street, OEB has proudly partnered with Shelbourne Community Kitchen, a charitable organization located in Victoria, B.C., that offers many programs and services that work to lower barriers to healthy food for families and individuals who are living on low income in our community.

“We are thrilled to be opening in Victoria, the brunch capital of Canada, and we’re also so excited to be supporting Shelbourne Community Kitchen who makes such a difference within our amazing community.” says Rob Pawley, Managing Partner, OEB Breakfast Co.

OEB Victoria will operate on a Yelp Waitlist, and will be accepting a limited number of weekday reservations.

Beloved locavore-focused Forage Restaurant is giving morning people, weekend warriors and late risers alike plenty of reasons to get up and at ’em with new breakfast and brunch menus now available seven days a week at the West End dining destination (1300 Robson Street).

Available Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Forage Breakfast and Brunch menus offer a full complement of farm-to-table fare that includes:

• Classic Breakfast (two eggs any style, twice cooked potatoes, toast, choice of bacon, breakfast sausage, fruit);
• Free Range Eggs Benedict (house-made back bacon, poached eggs, twice-cooked potatoes, Hollandaise);
• Roasted Mushroom Benedict (mushrooms, poached eggs, twice-cooked potatoes, Hollandaise, watercress pesto, add goat cheese option);
• Bison Hash (house-cured corned bison, sauerkraut, kale, sunny side eggs, IPA mustard Hollandaise, toast);
• Turkey Hash (Two Rivers turkey sausage, roasted vegetables, kale, poached eggs, watercress pesto, toast);
• Mushroom Omelette (three-egg omelette, roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, twice-cooked potatoes, toast);
• Granola (vanilla Greek yogurt, house-made oats and seeds granola, dried and fresh fruit, hazelnuts, honey);
• French Toast (salted duck yolk custard, house-made ‘Nutella’, ginger pearls, BC blueberry compote, condensed milk);
• Pancakes (haskap berries, honey butter, maple syrup);
• House-made Scones (honey butter, rotating daily varieties).

The Weekend brunch menu also features ‘Forage Favs’ such as Bison Hash (house-cured corned bison, sauerkraut, kale, sunny side eggs, IPA mustard Hollandaise, toast), French Toast (salted duck yolk custard, house-made ‘Nutella’, ginger pearls, BC blueberry compote, condensed milk), Smoked Salmon Benedict (smoked salmon, poached eggs, pickled red onions, fried capers, twice-cooked potatoes, Hollandaise) and Steak & Eggs (sirloin, two eggs any style, twice cooked potatoes, chimichurri).

Both the breakfast and brunch menus also showcase a variety of sides and DIY dish possibilities like breakfast or turkey sausage, bacon, smoked salmon, roasted mushrooms, fresh fruit, twice-cooked potatoes, eggs, kale, and toast.

Beyond an array of espresso-based beverages, tea and zero-proof libations on both menus, boozy brunch options abound as well, thanks to a variety of BC craft beer and wine on tap as well as a curated list of creative, up-and-at-’em cocktails that include:

• Caesar (Walter craft Caesar mix, vodka, spice house pickled beans);
• Local Kir Royale (BC bubbles with Odd Society crem de cassis);
• Forage 75 (Bizou + Yukon bubbles, Victoria Spirits ‘Empress’ gin, fresh lemon);
• Classic Mimosa (BC bubbles with fresh squeezed orange, grapefruit or apple juice);
• Forage Shaft (iced espresso, Forty Creek Cream whisky, vodka);
• Forty Creek Cream Coffee (locally roasted Mogiana coffee, Forty Creek Cream whisky);
• Whisky Latte (Forty Creek Spike Honey Spiced whisky, locally roasted Mogiana espresso).

RESERVATIONS

Reservations for Breakfast, Dinner and Weekend Brunch service at Forage Vancouver can be made via exploretock.com/forage/

Smitty’s Oyster House on Main Street Owner and liver transplant recipient Matt Thompson is keeping up his quest to raise funds for lifesaving transplant research and care programs this April in honour of Organ Donation Awareness Month.

Thompson will donate 25 cents from each oyster shucked and served at the Mount Pleasant seafood hotspot throughout the month after 6 p.m. to the Transplant Research Foundation of British Columbia (TRFBC), which supports innovative transplantation research to benefit the lives of organ recipients across the province.

He will also bolster his pledge by donating one dollar per oyster shucked from open (noon) to closing (11 p.m.) on Thursday, April 7 — a date known as Green Shirt Day. The occasion is marked annually by people around the country donning green shirts to show their support for organ donation and in honour of Logan Boulet, one of the 16 people killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan in 2018. Logan had registered as an organ donor just weeks before the accident, and was able to save or help improve six peoples’ lives through his organ donations.

In September of 2022, Thompson received a liver transplant at Vancouver General Hospital and shortly afterwards launched a fundraising page in an effort to help purchase new lifesaving equipment and fund patient care programs for VGH’s Solid Organ Transplant Unit.

“I am so grateful for all of the support and care that continues to be shown to me and I believe it’s vital for me to do whatever I can to pay it back and pay it forward,” says Thompson. “This April, I am trying to encourage everyone to have conversations about organ donation and realize what a precious gift it can be for those in desperate need of lifesaving care.” 

Last month, Thompson also helped organize a successful ‘Shuck ’n’ Roll’ fundraiser at Smitty’s where some of the city’s best shuckers came together to raise more than $2,000 for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and its mission to provide the best, most specialized care for all British Columbians.

🎶*Record scratch* R-R-R-REMIX! 🎶 Lil Yachty, a previous McDonald’s crew member now known for his chart-topping songs, has partnered with McDonald’s Canada on his very own remix of the original 1989 McDonald’s Menu Song. Dropping today, along with a French-language remix by Montreal-born multi-instrumentalist Mike Clay, the new takes on the track revive the iconic fan song that celebrates McDonald’s Canada’s classic and new menu items in a modern way.

The original Menu Song was first released in 1989 and has had Canada and the world singing ever since. To celebrate the new tracks, fans are invited to learn and singalong to the new remixed song themselves, with a karaoke version of both English and French tracks on the Remix Hub.

“We hope these new takes on the McDonald’s Menu Song, brought to life by Lil Yachty and Mike Clay, will evoke the excitement Canadians felt for McDonald’s the first time they heard the song, and look forward to introducing it to a new generation of fans. It’s also a celebration of the love Canadians have for our iconic menu items.” — Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s Canada.

Alongside these new spins, McDonald’s will also be introducing its first ever Remix Menu at participating restaurants in Canada. From now until April 29th, the Remix Menu brings guests’ twists on classic menu items, inspired by their own fun and innovative “hacked” remixes of their favourite orders. 

The Remix Menu:

• Chicken Cheeseburger: Delicious worlds are colliding with a combo of two classics featuring a crispy chicken patty made with Canadian-raised seasoned chicken AND a juicy 100% Canadian beef patty, all topped with a slice of melty processed cheddar cheese, a tangy pickle, onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasty bun.
• Surf ‘N Turf Burger: Made with two juicy 100% Canadian beef patties AND a crispy, flaky Filet-O-Fish® patty made with 100% Alaska Pollock, it’s also topped with two slices of melty processed cheddar cheese, tangy pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasty bun.
• Sweet Chili Junior Chicken: Your tastebuds will be singing a whole new tune with this sandwich. Made with Canadian-raised crispy seasoned chicken topped with crunchy shredded lettuce, tangy sweet chili Thai sauce and mayo-style sauce, all on a toasty bun.
• Apple Pie McFlurry®: Some desserts were just made for each other, but what gets this remix really singing is our cool soft vanilla serve swirled together with tasty caramel sauce and pieces of our Baked Apple Pie.

The Remix Menu is available for a limited time only at participating restaurants, through the McDonald’s app, at the Drive-Thru, or via McDelivery®.

On Wednesday, April 3, customers can receive ANY Grande iced beverage for only $4 at Starbucks!Take advantage of this ONE DAY ONLY deal at a Starbucks location near you or order ahead on the Starbucks app*. This is a great opportunity for customers to try Starbucks new Iced Lavender Oat Matcha Tea Latte or some of the newest addition to the lavender line-up mentioned above.

* Offer valid on April 3, 2024 at participating stores. Limit one $4 Grande handcrafted iced drink per customer, plus tax. Up to a value of $8, additional customizations may cost extra. Offer excludes canned and bottled beverages.

Canada, get your taste buds ready: Popeyes has just unveiled two bold and spicy Buffalo-flavoured menu items, a Crispy Chicken Wrap and Loaded Poutine. The flavourful new line-up launches today, and is available across the country for a limited time.

“Canadians are not shy about flavour, and so we’re thrilled to offer them a new way to spice things up at lunch and dinner with the big, bold taste of Buffalo,” said Rob Manuel, General Manager, Popeyes Canada. “While we of course can’t wait for guests to taste test this new take on our popular Crispy Chicken Wrap, I’m most excited about the Loaded Buffalo Poutine. It’s the perfect addition to this Canadian-exclusive launch.”

To get your mouth watering, here’s a bit more about the two limited-time offerings Canadians can find on their beloved Popeyes menu items:

• The Buffalo Crispy Chicken Wrap, a new iteration of the Crispy Chicken Wrap that launched in July 2023, features crispy chicken tenders with bold buffalo sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla with lettuce and tomato.
• The Loaded Buffalo Poutine is a unique take on our delicious existing poutine, with crispy nuggets covered in bold buffalo flavour.

Available at participating restaurants in Canada, for a limited time only. For more information, visit popeyeschicken.ca.

Wendy’s® new Cinnabon® Pull-Apart, a delectable treat is now available all day across Canada at your local Wendy’s restaurant. With the success of Wendy’s Homestyle French Toast Sticks, an instant fan-favorite, Wendy’s continues to lean into sweet menu innovations that Canadians can only find at Wendy’s.

“We created a unique spin on a classic cinnamon roll with each ooey gooey bite of deliciousness,” said Hayley Kianoff, Manager, International Culinary Innovation at The Wendy’s Company. “Pair the new Cinnabon Pull-Apart with Wendy’s signature medium-roast hot coffee, uniquely crafted for Canadians or order as Wendy’s custom party pack for a sweet treat in your day.”

Wendy’s Cinnabon Pull-Apart is made of warm, buttery dough bites baked together with world-famous Cinnabon® cinnamon and topped with their signature cream cheese frosting.

“We are thrilled to bring the iconic flavors of Cinnabon baked goods to the Wendy’s Canada menu,” said Dave Mikita, President of International and Retail Channels at GoTo Foods LLC (f/k/a Focus Brands LLC). “This latest innovation is the newest way we are delivering on our commitment to bringing our fans the delicious, bakery-inspired flavors that they crave. Guests are going to love this new offering as the latest edition to Wendy’s Canada’s menu and giving them even more access to Cinnabon.”

Wendy’s fresh offerings focus on giving fans better, bolder menu options while building in value where it matters. For the debut of Wendy’s Pull-Apart in Canada, fans can satisfy their sweet tooth anytime of day 

• Cinnabon Pull-Apart & Small Coffee for $5: Starting Monday, March 25, Canadian customers can score a Fresh for $5 deal to enjoy the new Cinnabon Pull-Apart with a small hot coffee for only $5 at breakfast.*
• Wendy’s Custom Party Pack for $25: Craving a sweet treat? The Cinnabon Pull-Apart is also available all day in a custom party pack of six for $25 to share. Perfect for office meetings with colleagues or as a treat for the whole family.

Warm, sweet and fun to eat – a Cinnabon Pull-Apart is the perfect treat. Head to your nearest Wendy’s, online or via the Wendy’s mobile app to try it!

Don’t forget to sweeten up your mornings even more by earning Wendy’s Rewards on your next order to redeem for FREE Wendy’s favourites.** Sign up in the Wendy’s app, available in the App Store or on Google Play.

Award-winning Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie has launched its Easter Chocolate and Dessert Collection for 2024. The chocolatier is located in Burnaby Heights and White Rock and is known for its signature handcrafted chocolate showpieces, mini chocolate eggs and dragee, themed cakes, and limited-edition croissants. The entire collection is now available for pre-order online and in-store, with select pickup dates starting from March 15, 2024.
 
Chez Christophe’s playful Easter Chocolate Showpiece Collection is perfect for all ages and celebrates spring with a palette of soft pinks, pale greens, and vibrant yellows. The collection is available for pickup from March 15 – 30, 2024, and features three large showpieces: Hoppy Bunny, a pink egg-shaped chocolate bunny filled with dragee; Hatching Spring, a stylish green chocolate egg filled with dragee and decorated with geometric colourful chocolate flowers; and Chickie Mama, the egg-shaped chocolate duo of mama chicken and bright yellow chick, both filled with chocolate marshmallow dragee. 
 
In addition, the collection offers smaller Easter basket treats, including the chocolate yellow Ducky filled with dragee, assorted chocolate lollipops, and the Treasure Hunt gift box filled with chocolate mini eggs and dragee.

• Hoppy Bunny—The pink bunny is made of Chez Christophe’s signature Montreux 63.6% dark chocolate and filled with milk chocolate hazelnut dragee. The base is created from white chocolate, and atop sits three mini eggs of Swiss milk chocolate, 43% filled with gianduja chocolate.
• Hatching Spring—The green egg is made of Swiss milk chocolate 43%, filled with milk chocolate hazelnut dragee, decorated with chocolate flowers, and sits on a base made from white chocolate. 
• Chickie Mama—Mama and chick are made of Swiss milk chocolate, 43% filled with dark chocolate marshmallow dragees, sitting on a base made from white chocolate. 
• Ducky—The duck is made from Swiss milk chocolate (43%), filled with dark chocolate marshmallow dragees, and sits on a white chocolate base.

The star of Easter dinner will be Chez Christophe’s individual Easter cakes. The Bunny Butt Cake is shaped as the name suggests and features rich dark chocolate cream cheese mousse with layers of carrot cake and raspberry confit on a crunchy hazelnut crumble. The Hot Cross Cake, inspired by holiday favourite hot cross buns, is made of light cinnamon mousse, layers of rum raisin jam, madeleine sponge, and a hazelnut crunch.

New this year and perfect for Easter brunch or breakfast, the limited-edition Carrot Croissant, available for pickup on March 29 and 30, 2024, updates the classic pastry. The handcrafted Easter croissant is filled with carrot cake and cream cheese pastry cream.

Chez Christophe has two convenient locations: 4717 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC, and 1558 Johnston Rd., White Rock, BC. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited item quantities are available for the Easter Collection. Guests are encouraged to order early online for in-store pickup to avoid disappointment. 

Experience the enchanting flavours of spring with the launch of Beaucoup Bakery’s new Sakura Collection. Available starting March 8, 2024 at both its Fairview (2150 Fir Street) and Downtown (600 Dunsmuir Street) locations, guests can experience hanami (flower viewing) while savouring several new, limited-edition sweet treats, all inspired by Vancouver’s iconic cherry blossom season, as well as the return of one of Beaucoup’s greatest hits – the Cheese Ramen Croissant.

“In the spring, cherry blossoms of all kinds usually start to bloom – from pink, blush, to white varietals – it’s such a beautiful time of year, especially when it’s warm enough to sit under the sakura trees,” says Betty Hung, who co-owns Beaucoup Bakery with her brother Jacky Hung. “Our new Sakura Collection is great for early picnics under the tree or to take home as a surprise for friends and family.”

Beaucoup Bakery’s Sakura Collection is available until April 14, 2024 and features:

• Hanami Set ($10.95 per set) includes a drink and treat – iced hojicha latte with sea salt foam and a mini dorayaki with cherry blossom ganache
• Ichigo Matcha Opera ($8.95 per slice; whole cakes available for pre-order), featuring matcha ganache, strawberry cream, and a matcha-infused joconde cake
• Cheese Ramen Croissant ($7.95) is a French-Japanese creation with ramen, bechamel, butter shoyu corn, gruyere, and cheddar.

“We definitely wanted to create something fun and unique with our Sakura Collection this year, while evoking visions of cherry blossoms,” adds Betty. “For example, matcha and strawberry is a classic combo, especially given the pinks and greens. The Cheese Ramen Croissant is one of our most popular savoury croissants. We had to bring it back!”

In addition to its Sakura Collection, Beaucoup Bakery is currently working on their Easter Collection for spring, which will be unveiled soon.

For more information, please visit www.beaucoupbakery.com.

This spring, Filipino mainstay Goldilocks Bake Shop is cooking up an eggs-stravaganza of sweet and savoury options for Easter, featuring a variety of handcrafted confections, Easter egg surprises, and a delicious Silog Brunch for the whole family to enjoy.

Guests can pre-order now for pick-up until March 26, 2024 at one of its two locations: 604-736-7744 in Burnaby or 604-876-2464 in Vancouver, or by emailing goldilocksyvr@gmail.com. Walk-in orders are also available.

“Easter is a time for togetherness, especially in the Philippines, where families and friends would meet-up and feast on meals together, from brunch, dinner, to gifting specialty treats,” says Maj Yee, managing director of Goldilocks Bake Shop Canada. “There will always be an egg dish or two, especially silog – fried garlic and eggs. And of course, fun Easter egg hunts for the kids.”

Goldilocks’ Silog Brunch ($65; feeds 4) features garlic rice, sunny side up eggs, a choice between chicken or pork bbq skewers, longganisa (sweet filipino sausage), bangus (milkfish), and Pan de Leche (sweet milk bread).

For larger groups, the Easter Eats Feast ($120) feeds six and includes: a choice between a small tray of chicken adobo, dinakdakan (grilled pork marinated in vinegar), or menudo (pork stew); a choice between three noodles – Miki Sotanghon, Spaghetti, or Palabok; and a choice between three different empanadas – beef, chicken adobo, or pork; and steamed rice.

Sweet treats include Goldilock’s popular Easter Eggs (from $5.50 for a small to $7.50 for a large), which are hand-decorated with fondant and sugar in a wide variety of soft pastels. Inside, guests can find a fun selection of chocolates and candies.

Mini cakes (from $17), replicating Easter baskets, are great to share with loved ones. Flavours include chocolate with a berry filling and ube. Guests can also pick-up whimsical sugar cookies ($5.50) in bunny and ($4.50) Easter egg designs, as well as the return of Goldilock’s favourite Eggs-saymada ($4), a chocolate ganache filled ensaymada with chocolate eggs.

“Our team always enjoy coming up with fun ideas for Easter – there are so many possibilities when creating desserts by hand. We’re especially proud of our Easter basket cakes this year – you’ll want to pick one up!” adds Yee.

For more information about Goldilocks Bake Shop, please visit www.goldilocks-can.com.

It’s bold, it’s brand-new, and it just might steal your heart. It’s Good Thief, an adventurous new dining concept from the brother-sister duo behind one of Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants, Anh and Chi. Sparked by a deep desire to celebrate daring creativity and to defy convention, the sibling concept to their award-winning restaurant is opening right next door at 3336 Main Street, in the heart of Vancouver’s eclectic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.

“Good Thief is not just a dining experience; it’s a venture into unexplored territories of flavour and design. We can’t wait to unveil the details,” says Vincent Nguyễn, chef/owner, co-founder and head of operations. “This project is a culmination of our lifelong passion and a bold complement to Anh and Chi. We believe it celebrates our heritage in a way that’s never been seen before.”

Together with his sister, co-founder, and creative director Amélie Nguyễn, Vincent brings the best of Vietnamese cuisine, culture, and design to Good Thief — in fact, the name is a nod to the inspiration they’re taking from their heritage. Born to Vietnamese refugees and raised in East Vancouver, the Nguyễn siblings are on a mission to redefine Vietnamese cuisine in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing community, connection, and culinary excellence. 

Since opening Anh and Chi in 2016, the Nguyễns have been praised for their innovative approach to Vietnamese dining, transforming their parents’ legacy, Pho Hoang, into a modern culinary landmark and MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand pick. Good Thief promises to be a thrilling extension of their vision.

“We’re excited to build on what we’ve done at Anh and Chi,” said Amélie. “With Good Thief, we’re inviting our community to explore the depth of Vietnamese culture through adventurous and unexpected culinary journeys. Our new venture will offer unique flavours and experiences that foster connections and create lasting memories.”

As the Good Thief team applies the finishing touches to a concept and space aimed at setting a new benchmark for dining in Vancouver, they invite guests to follow the journey on at goodthief.ca