Starbucks – Fruit & Cheese Box ($1-off coupon)
My friend had this Starbucks “Fruit & Cheese” box for lunch last week. She described it as “Lunchables” for grown-ups – with three types of cheese (Brie, Gouda and Chedder), 9-grain crackers, nuts and dried fruit nibbles, and sliced green apple.
Benkei Ramen (545 West Broadway x Cambie)
Benkei prides itself on their “no MSG” policy, by cooking their soups from scratch and using natural ingredients. They filter the soup several times to take out the fat, but leave in the rich taste of chicken or pork.
The Fair at the PNE 2011 (August 20 to September 5)
Vancouver’s annual summer fair at The PNE is open now until Monday, September 5, 2011 from 11am until late (weather permitting). Gate price tickets are $20/adult. However, there are several special-offer days at the PNE…
Footo Delights – Grand Opening (Aug 18 to 20)
FOOTO (“Fresh Out Of The Oven”) Delights (820 Homers Street at Robson) is having their grand opening event from August 18 to 20th. Stop by for samples of pastries and take advantage of grand opening specials on lunch and croissants. Print out this flyer to get a free goodie bag with their signature pastries.
Beta 5 Chocolates (413 Industrial Avenue)
The “form-5 beta crystal structure is the most stable for of cocoa butter crystallization, formed through the controlled melting, and subsequent cooling of liquid chocolate”. As a result, this molecular stability allows BETA 5 chocolates to be of the smoothest quality, with a distinctive, healthy shine and a crisp snap. Turns out the art of chocolate making, is actually more of a science.
Portobello West 5th Anniversary
Over the years, the market has evolved to bigger venues, attracted more vendors and attendees, and has become a non-profit to better serve its mandate of supporting artists in the community. Founder Carlie Smith says, “Our biggest goal now is to really be there for artists and designers and the community. So we really want everyone to get more involved with the market.”