With the holiday season just a few weeks away, Ganache Pâtisserie is pleased to announce its Bûches de Noël menu for this year.  This year’s Bûches de Noël menu introduces a new modern yulelog creation to go with our 2 updated classics.

With a focus on tasty textures, Bûche aux Caramel Pécan Chocolat starts with a buttery pecan and cocoa nib Sablé Breton base while a Zephyr Caramel chocolate mousseline studded with crunchy pecan praline toffee pieces pairs with a milk chocolate pumpkin ganache in the middle of this bûche and the entirety is surrounded by a rich and smooth 70% dark chocolate mousse.   Bûche aux Caramel Pécan Chocolat will be available in a 6” size that feeds 6-8 people for $49.95 and a 12” size that feeds 12-15 people for $89.95.  Please note that the 12” bûche will be available by pre-order only.

Maintaining last year’s updated look, Ganache Pâtisserie’s two classic bûche de noël are the Bûche au Chocolat  which takes a chocolate roulade sponge rolled with a dark chocolate ganache and dark chocolate mousseline filling with cocoa nibs and finishes it with chocolate buttercream and a dripping chocolate glaze.  Meanwhile Bûche au Marron Café rolls a coffee chiffon cake with a Zephyr Caramel coffee ganache, a chestnut mousseline filling, chestnut pieces and vanilla buttercream finish.  Both yulelogs are decorated with chocolate end caps,  chocolate fans, traditional meringue mushrooms, fondant snowflakes, and holiday-themed chocolate décor.  Both traditional bûches will be available in a 6” size that feeds 6-8 people for $47.95 and an 8” size that feeds 8-10 people for $59.95.
 
All three bûche de noël  are now available for pre-order and they will have the 6” and 8” sizes available in their showcase starting Friday December 17^th. 

In addition to the bûche de noël menu, they are happy to announce the addition of 2 new dessert creations to the Fall/Winter 2021 menu that was soft launched a couple of weeks ago.  Roulade aux Mangue-Ananas ($8.75) takes the traditional Swiss roll cake to another level with its tropical symphony of flavours.  A not-too-sweet mango chiffon cake is rolled with a tart and creamy pineapple cream cheese diplomat cream and the cake slice is enrobed in a coating of Ruby chocolate and toasted coconut that is finished with a flourish of vanilla Chantilly cream.  Caramel Malt Chocolat ($8.50) layers a toothsome flourless espresso chocolate cake with a malted milk chocolate and chestnut mousse and is topped by a light salted caramel parfait and chocolate cocoa nibs. 

And with the holiday season, they welcome the return of our famous mincemeat tarts ($5.50) which are currently available on Fridays and Saturdays only, and the introduction of their new collection of Bijoux chocolate boxes.  Available in three flavours, Bijoux aux Ruby et Blanc Chocolat is a returning favourite that pairs white and Ruby chocolate with freeze dried raspberries pieces and cocoa nibs while Bijoux aux Caramel Amandes Chocolat is made with Zephyr caramel chocolate, 64% dark chocolate, toasted almonds and dried cranberries and lastly, Bijoux aux Chocolate Lactée et Fraises is a neopolitan blend of white and milk chocolate with dark chocolate and strawberry crispearl inclusions. The Bijoux chocolates are available in a box of 4 pieces for $9.95 or a box of 9 pieces for $22.50 and if you can’t decide, there is an assorted box of all 3 flavours in a 9 piece box as well.
 
Website: https://www.ganacheyaletown.com/

Enjoy the fragrant flavours of Southeast Asian cooking at home with loved ones this Thanksgiving as Cambie Village’s Potluck Hawker Eatery (3424 Cambie Street) unveils its new harvest menu. The Potluck Harvest Fried Chicken Meal Set is available for pre-order now and features executive chef-owner Justin Cheung’s famous coconut milk fried chicken, paired with a variety of Southeast Asian “fixings”, and The Dessert Club by Sam Shem’s Pumpkin Spice Ice Box Cake.

“We celebrated our one-year anniversary this summer, and despite the pandemic, we are surviving,” explains Cheung. “We are incredibly thankful, and want to continue transporting our customers to Southeast Asia with bold flavours, spices, and dishes they may not be familiar with. Our harvest set menu is a great way to bring family and friends together, once again.”

The Potluck Harvest Fried Chicken Meal Set ($188) feeds four people and features a local Farmcrest deboned chicken brined in coconut milk and spices, then fried and served whole. It includes six sides, two sauces, and dessert from The Dessert Club, including:

• Autumn Gado Gado – root vegetables, bean sprouts, boiled egg, tofu, peanut sauce 
• Shaved Local Beet Salad – apple, shallot, fish sauce, lime, herbs
• Mushroom & Cauliflower – stirfried with chili jam, peppers, cashew, basil
• Brussel Sprouts – roasted, fish sauce caramel, lime, pork floss
• Salted Egg Yolk Mashed Potatoes – butter, egg yolk, curry leaf 
• Pineapple Nasi Goreng– stirfried jasmine rice, rempah, pineapple, Chinese sausage, sweet soy 
• Cranberry-Lychee Sauce and Maggi Chicken Gravy
• Pumpkin Spice Ice Box Cake – creamy pumpkin spice mousse layered with soft gingerbread cookies

“As a great way to end the meal, we have partnered with our good friend and talented pastry chef Sam Shem of The Dessert Club (formerly Diner Desserts), the mastermind of elevated nostalgic sweets,” adds Cheung. “I often reminisce of my mother’s bubur cha cha, a Malaysian dessert made with yams and sweet potato that she often made during this festive time, and Sam’s ice box rendition of a pumpkin pie really hits all the similar notes as a perfect sweet treat.”

Guests can pre-order now via Tock for pick-up only on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, 2021, starting from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is going to rock this October with a brand new concept, the CoCo-Tea-ni or 都可快樂星球水. The themed menu is inspired by the latest bubble tea trend in Asia, as well as the seasonal fresh fruits and quality ingredients imported from Taiwan. 

The limited-time CoCo-Tea-ni series has included some of the most popular drinks loved by many CoCo fans, as well as a couple of new recipes that are designed to be visually stunning and super tasty. The special menu is available from October 1 – October 20, 2021.

The idea is to turn any of the CoCo shops in Richmond and Surrey into a party lounge with a new rotating “bar” menu for BBT lovers, including the following 7 mixed drinks:

• Vitamin Bomb Tea-ni
  or 健康水, inspired by the fresh & creamy Avocado Slush with grass jelly, full of vitamins and other nutrients.
• Happy Planet Tea-ni
  or 快樂水, inspired by the MEGA-popular Bubble Gaga, finely tuned with 70% sweetness & less ice
• XOXO Tea-ni  
  or 啾咪水, inspired by the newly introduced Lychee Green Tea, sweet and refreshing.
• Golden Dream Tea-ni
  or 發財水, inspired by fresh Mango Slush with coconut jelly, finely tuned with 70% sweetness
• Wonder Girl Tea-ni
  or 仙女水, inspired by the sexy & vibrant Red Dragon Fruit Yoghurt
• Lucky Peach Tea-ni
  or 福氣水, inspired by the refreshing Peach Soda that brings you  good luck and makes your life peachy  
• Smarty Pant Tea-ni
  or 聰明水, inspired by the decadent brown sugar fresh milk with pudding

CoCo-Tea-ni Themed Sleeves will be released along with the new specialty drink series as a limited-time offer. Come visit any locations of CoCo in Richmond and Surrey, collect all 7 special CoCo-Tea-ni sleeves, and be rewarded with a CoCo Deluxe Stainless Steel Straw Kit, as well as a chance to win the grand prize of FREE bubble tea for one year if you share your CoCo-Tea-ni experience on social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, RED or Wechat.

Participating CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice locations:

• Blundell Centre: 140-8100 No.2 Rd, Richmond
• Continental Shopping Centre: 2116-3779 Sexsmith, Richmond
• Guildford Town Centre:  2655-10355 152th Ave, Surrey
• Central City:  512-10153 King George Blvd, Surrey

Arby’s Canada is best known for their curly fries, but they have recently launched heir new crinkle fries to the menu. These crinkle fries are created with an accordion-style grooves for maximum crispiness, lightly seasoned with fine kosher salt.

Will you be choosing the new crinkle cut fries or the classic curly fries?

Dairy Queen Canada has a new line up of Blizzards ready for this Fall. They’ve turned classic pies into a frosty treat for Dairy Queen fans who need to cool down. There are 6 new and returning flavours including the new Pecan Pie Blizzard Treat and fan-favorite: the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat. These are available for a limited time only.

Check out the whole line up below.

Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat

Pumpkin lovers rejoice with the return of this iconic fall treat. It has real pumpkin pie pieces blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection garnished with whipped topping and nutmeg.

Pecan Pie Blizzard Treat

Pecan Pie makes its Blizzard Treat debut. It has brown sugar pie pieces, pecans and caramel topping blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection and garnished with whipped topping.

Sea Salt Toffee Fudge Blizzard Treat

Decadent sea salt toffee and fudge flavor is just a red spoonful away. It has rich fudge pieces, salted toffee pieces and caramel topping blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection.

Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat

The duo you never knew you needed. It has Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter topping blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection.

Oreo Mocha Fudge Blizzard Treat

A classic cookie and coffee combo. It has Oreo cookie pieces, choco chunks and coffee blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection.

Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard Treat

Fall flavor with a sweet note of summer. It has strawberry topping and choco chunks blended with Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve to Blizzard perfection.

Enjoy a Delicious Combo of Rice Cake, Glutinous Rice Cake, and Specialty Drink for Only $20 at Any of the four Nam Dae Moon Locations in Toronto & Vancouver

Nam Dae Moon is inviting everyone to celebrate Labor Day long weekend and the openings of schools in September with delectable hand crafted rice treats and yummy drinks.  A $20 Back-to-School special deal is offered to everyone in Toronto and Vancouver through September 15, 2021. 

The combo will include one Rice Cake, one Glutinous Rice Cake, and one Specialty Drink for only $20.  This is perfect for afternoon tea or a snack for 2. Bring your kids, your folks or the whole family to enjoy this amazing deal!

The Rice Cake flavours include Osmanthus, Oreo Chocolate Lava, Chestnut & Date, Pumpkin, and Black Kernelled, while the Glutinous Rice Cake varieties feature Red Bean, Black Bean, Black Sesame, and Soybean. On the Specialty Drink menu, the Peach Oolong Jelly and the Rose Lemon Balm  are only available in Toronto only, but the Sea Coconut & Yellow Pear and the Monk Fruit Chrysanthemum are available at all locations: 

• Toronto (Downtown), ON: 12PM-10PM  (416) 944-8575
• Toronto (Scarborough), ON: 12PM-9PM   (416) 293-0868
• Toronto (North York), ON: 12PM-10PM   (647) 748-8889
• Vancouver (Richmond), BC: 12PM – 8PM   (778) 297-6999

Nam Dae Moon was founded by an ethnic Korean-Chinese family in China based on the family’s recipes for healthy, chewy Korean rice cakes that are low in sugar. Over the years they have extended the line of products to more delicious treats from Asia such as Mochi and Glutinous Fried Dough. For freshness and quality, everything is handmade in-house throughout the day to ensure the texture is up to the top standards.

Website: https://namdaemoon.ca/

Tim Hortons Canada has some savoury sandwiches for a quick bite. They have been working on improving their sandwich offerings with these 3 new and improved options – Roast Beef Cheddar Sandwich, Turkey Bacon Club, and Caprese Sandwich.

Roast Beef Cheddar Sandwich

This has 100% Canadian slow-cooked seasoned beef, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and creamy BBQ sauce in their artisan buns.

Turkey Bacon Club

The Turkey Bacon Club has sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on their artisan bun

Caprese Sandwich

You will find fresh mozzarella cheese, pesto aioli, lettuce and tomatoes on their artisan bun.

If you’re looking for a lunch or a snack, definitely check these options out at participating locations.

Website: https://www.timhortons.ca/

Torafuku is celebrating their 6th year anniversary and they want to give back to the community. From August 26 – 29, 2021, they will be donating 10% of proceeds from the 6th Anniversary omakase dinner to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Children who suffer from complex and life threatening diseases like heart defects and brain tumors often require immediate surgery and around the clock care.  Sometimes, these fragile young patients require life-support devices to give them the best chance for survival. Your support would give these kids a chance to recover more quickly. The government only covers the basic operation costs, but they do not provide funding for equipment purchases and medical research. Your donations can impact the lives of our current and future patients at BC Children’s Hospital.

Torafuku Anniversary Omakase Dinner
Wednesday – Sunday, 5:30 pm – close 

Torafuku’s seven-course Anniversary Dinner Menu features an array of seasonally inspired plates that display a unique mashup of international techniques and flavours. The meal comes with an assortment of starters and salads followed by customer’s choice of Brome Lake Roast Duck with chili lime vinaigrette, Steelhead En Papillote with green curry, or 24-Hour Short Rib with unagi glaze. 

Other highlights include: the Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad, a perfect summer offering bursting with juicy peaches, flavour-packed tomatoes, burrata, lemon vinaigrette, mint and candied walnut; an incredibly crispy plate of BC Sable Fish collars with malt vinegar powder and tartar sauce presents a fun take on a fish n’ chips; and the umami-packed Magic Mushrooms wrapped in pleasantly chewy hand made and seared Korean rice cakes, yuzu tamari, brown butter and house made ricotta. 

To finish, patrons will have the choice of either a BC Strawberry Tart with yogurt, honey, chervil or a Basque Cheesecake dressed with a yuzu and BC blueberry compote. 

The tasting menu is available for $60.00 per guest, a minimum party of two is required to book. The full menu can be viewed here.

The 6th Anniversary omakase dinner is fantastic and we absolutely loved their Roast Duck and black pepper bing. You tastebuds will be delighted, plus you’re dining for a cause and supporting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation as well.

To celebrate the Canadian arrival of new Ben & Jerry’s Cores, the brand is set to launch the To the Core challenge – a digital scavenger hunt that gives participants the chance to win free ice cream for a year and more.

From August 18 to August 22, a fresh set of puzzles and clues will be released each day at 12PM EST across Ben & Jerry’s social channels; together, these will take ice cream lovers and puzzle solvers on a journey across the internet to find a final answer that will unlock The Core in return for amazing prizes.

“Ben & Jerry’s Cores ice cream gives you more of what you love, so we wanted to give our fans the chance to win even more with the To the Core digital scavenger hunt,” says Chelsea Choy, marketing lead, Unilever Ice Cream. “We have more than 13,000 prizes to give away each day of the contest, so it’s anyone’s game, but you’ll have to put on your thinking caps for this one to solve the puzzles and get to the Core!” 

Eager participants are encouraged to pay close attention as they explore the daily puzzles which include brain teasers, word searches and jumbles, Ben & Jerry’s trivia, and even journeys through online maps. Each puzzle will lead to the next, until players reach the day’s final answer.

Grand prizes include ice cream for a year, ice cream for six months, ice cream for one month, and exclusive Ben & Jerry’s swag and swimsuits, which will be allocated to winners on a first-solved, first-served basis. Once all the grand prizes have been allocated, there will be thousands of additional $1- and $3-off coupons available until the contest closes each day at 11.59PM EST.

Wrong answer? Fret not. Everyone’s a winner, as Ben and Jerry’s will reward players with a $1-off coupon just for participating. They can also come back the next day to try and solve a new set of puzzles for another chance to win big. All participants will also automatically be entered into a random draw to win a one-of-a-kind Ben & Jerry’s parka to keep warm and cozy during the winter months — even while you’re eating ice cream!

Ben & Jerry’s new Cores ice cream flavours feature more of what you love with a thick core of brownie batter, peanut butter fudge, and cookie dough for a totally euphoric concoction. Learn more about the flavours here. It’s indulgence at its Ben & Jerriest. All flavours are available at major retailers across Canada and for on-demand delivery on major delivery apps including UberEats and Skipthedishes, see the Ben & Jerry’s website here for more information.

Ben & Jerry’s ‘To The Core’ challenge will be take place between Wednesday, August 18 and Sunday, August 22, from 12PM EST to 11:59pmAM EST each day. For more information and to find the first clue for each day visit the following link.

Feast in West Vancouver is well-known for their fried chicken by the locals, to celebrate the summer they are now offering a special Fried Chicken and Rosé Happy Hour promotion ALL DAY on Wednesdays and during Happy Hour for the rest of the week. Happy Hour is at 2PM to 5PM on Wednesdays to Fridays and 3PM to 5PM on Saturday and Sundays.

A bottle of rose (choice of Saint Hubertus frizzante or Therapy Pink Freud) 2 pieces of fried chicken and fries for $50 or 4 pieces with fries for $60 – this is for dining in only.

They are also featuring a BC rosé flight which includes: French door, Saint hubertus and Therapy, $13 for 3 x 2oz / $19 for 3 x 3oz.

A great way to continue enjoying the Summer and also great deals.

Website: https://www.feastdining.ca/

Fans of Asian inspired desserts and drinks such as chewy rice cake and bubble tea are in for an amazing treat in August.  To celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day, or the QIXI Festival on August 14, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is collaborating with Nam Dae Moon and offering this irresistible and delicious combo deal starting August 7 through August 15, 2021.

During the period, Please come down to Continental Shopping Centre in Richmond, enjoy a 12% OFF on any of the Dragon Fruit drinks at CoCo (Continental Centre location only) with the same-day receipt from Nam Dae Moon Richmond, and vice versa, enjoy a 12% OFF on any of the Glutinous Fried Dough treats with a same-day receipt from CoCo!  The Chinese Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea special is available daily, 12 pm – 8 pm, August 7 – August 15, 2021. 

The visually stunning Dragon Fruit Series at CoCo features the fresh and vibrant red dragon fruit imported from Taiwan with such a sexy tropical taste. The drinks include:

• Dragon Fruit Smoothie | 紅果優格 – with a slight tanginess and a lovely, smooth and luscious texture. 
• Passion Dragon Fruit with Honey Jelly ｜ 紅果百香搖搖凍 – with different flavorful tropical notes dancing on the palate

Nam Dae Moon Richmond has just added the Glutinous Fried Dough Series to their menu that showcases the popular rice cake and daifuku items: 

• Glutinous Fried Dough with Taro & Meat Floss ｜ 芋泥肉鬆油條包麻薯 – featuring sweet and savoury flavours and incredible layers of textures.
• Glutinous Fried Dough with Black Sesame ｜ 黑芝麻油條包麻薯 – featuring beautiful sesame aroma and subtle nutty flavour. 
• Glutinous Fried Dough with Ovaltine & Condensed Milk ｜ 阿華田煉奶油條包麻薯 – featuring some nostalgic Hong Kong flavours, sweet and rich. 
• Glutinous Fried Dough with Soybean & Black Sugar ｜ 紅糖黃豆油條包麻薯 – featuring the decadent black sugar flavour and the unique aroma of soy flour. 

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival or 七夕節, based on a legend of star-crossed lovers, is the most romantic of all traditional Chinese holidays. And it is also known as Chilseok in Korea and Tanabata in Japan. It’s a time to celebrate with grand romantic gestures, boxes of sweet treats and longing for true love.

Nam Dae Moon Richmond also offers a limited edition of Pink Heart Rice Cake (心形松糕)only available during the period of August 7 – 15, which makes the best romantic Chinese Valentine gift! A couple of new summery drinks are also arriving just in time for the warm weather, including the Sea Coconut & Yellow Pear (海底椰雪梨膏) and the Monk Fruit Chrysanthemum (羅漢果菊花膏). 

There is an August deal at CoCo Fresh Tea & Fresh Juice too, with a couple of super refreshing drinks on special for the entire month of August with 20% OFF, including the glamorous Bubble Gaga (百香果雙響炮and the thirst-clenching Passion Fruit Lemon Tea with Honey Jelly (百香果檸檬搖搖凍), available at all CoCo locations in Greater Vancouver.

Nam Dae Moon Rice Cake (Richmond)
3779 Sexsmith Rd Unit 2132, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9
(778) 297-6999

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice (Continental Centre)
3779 Sexsmith Rd Unit 2116, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z9
(604) 370-3030

You can now get free root beer with any purchase from A&W Canada for the rest of the summer until August 31, 2021.

You will need to download their mobile app and you’ll be able to get one per day, per device. A pretty great deal if you’re going to A&W anyways. We will definitely be pairing this with a buddy burger or onion rings.

The app is available on both Apple and Google store.

Vancouverites, get ready to elevate your beach and brewery bites when Burgerland Smash Up’s new food truck hits neighbourhood hotspots this summer. Building on the success of Burgerland’s already-popular make-at-home ‘smash kits’, the food trailer brings freshly cooked, better burgers to some of the city’s most popular summer destinations. 

Ready to roll with owner Bodhi Valentine at the helm, the portable pop-up will feature a menu of Burgerland’s smashing favourites in zero-waste packaging, including Classic American Cheese, Oklahoma Fried Onion & Cheese and California Up-N-Down, as well as a line-up of side salads like the Killer Slaw and the Smashed Tato Salad to complement the burgers.

Coming to a hotspot near you, some upcoming dates for the trailer pop-ups include: the Keefer Yard every Thursday (4pm to 11pm); Strange Fellows Brewing on Friday, July 30 (11:30am – 4:30pm); Locarno Beach on Saturday, July 31 (10:30am – 8:30pm); Tinhouse Brewing on Sunday, August 1 (12pm – 7pm); and Main Street Brewing on Tuesday, August 3 (3:30pm – 9:30pm) and Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8 (11:30am – 10:30pm). The full schedule is available at burgerlandsmashup.com and you can follow @burgerlandsmashup on Instagram for real time updates, daily locations and event announcements.  

“I’m stoked to be able to bring our burgers to some of my favourite spots in Vancouver and introduce more folks to our mission of creating better burgers for everyone,” says Valentine. “We’re proud to carry on the burger legacy of the Cheezee Does It food trailer and will continue to serve some of the best tasting burgers around.”

Launched earlier this year by burger aficionado Valentine — who nimbly turned a COVID layoff in the tech sector into a culinary pivot and quest to help fellow burger obsessives raise their at-home burger game — Burgerland Smash Up also offers a variety of four-pack, all-in Smashburger Kits ($39.99) that include the California UP-N-DOWN Kit, the Classic American Cheese Kit, the Oklahoma Fried Onion & Cheese Kit and the double patty Big Mac-inspired Big Smash Kit. Kits are available for delivery during the week with pick-ups at the commissary space at 1380 Napier Street in East Vancouver.

All of Burgerland Smash Up’s kits are made fresh to order with pre-measured premium ingredients, freshly ground certified organic, grass-fed BC beef or Impossible™ plant-protein smashballs and instructions in zero-waste packaging. All recipes are available in vegan and vegetarian-friendly formats. As an additional nod to its earth-forward stewardship focus, Burgerland Smash Up is partnering with TreeEra to help offset its carbon footprint and donating $1 for every Kit ordered — the cost to plant one tree through the TreeEra planting program.

Looking for a way to reward your hard-working staff or cater a party? Order a ‘Team Smash’ to have a tasty time together and put some fun into corporate rewards.  Team Smash Smashburger Kits include grass-fed organic BC beef or Impossible™ plant-protein smashballs, with iconic recipes and vegan and vegetarian options available, to cater to your whole team’s tastes.