Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day with Delicious Meals

Still not sure what to do to treat your dad on Father’s Day? SMC Communications sent us a list of wonderful things to do for that food-loving dad!

Celebrate Dad with Summer Features at Ask for Luigi

Sit down to a family-style meal with your famiglia this Father’s Day weekend and enjoy Ask for Luigi’s seasonal dishes, perfect for welcoming in the first of summer’s produce. On feature is Roasted Bone Marrow, with summer black truffles, morels, herb, and breadcrumb gremolata served with toasted focaccia, and Birra-Braised Short Ribs on a bed of fregola Sarda, roasted corn, guanciale, and summer black truffle.

Dates: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19

Seasonal Dinner Features at Bacaro

Escape to Venice-inspired Bacaro this weekend and enjoy a special three-course Father’s Day menu highlighting the best of British Columbia’s seasonal and local ingredients. Start off with Wagyu Beef and Foie Gras Terrine, Truffle Burrata, followed by Morel Tagliolini, and finish off the savoury side of dinner with Arrosto di Costolette (roasted dry-aged prime rib with seasonal sides)

Dates: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19

Father’s Day Brunch at Carlino

Info: Carlino’s famous Brunch Board is back – Father’s Day style, and includes a selection of sweet and savoury items, including hanger steak; scrambled eggs with cheddar; rosemary potatoes; Nutella waffles topped with bananas foster; cornetti and fresh fruit. Additional specialty Father’s Day brunch features include Carlino’s Breakfast Burger and Insalata di Farro.

Dates: Sunday, June 19

Indulge at Farina a Legna

Taking Dad on a hike or North Shore adventure this weekend? Stop by Farina a Legna to refuel for lunch or dinner and enjoy a duo of limited-time features, including Cioppino (steamed clams and mussels in a tomato broth) and a Meat Lover’s Pizza.

Dates: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19

Giovane Caffè and Di Beppe

If Dad has a sweet tooth, treat him to an order of house made Zeppoles, a deep-fried Italian fritter that’s filled with a decadent pastry cream and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, typically enjoyed in Italy during the Festival of St. Joseph when Italians take time to celebrate fathers everywhere. Available at Giovane Caffè and Di Beppe.

Dates: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19

Who’s Your Zaddy?! – Juke Fried Chicken and MUMGRY

Just in time for Father’s Day, Juke Fried Chicken and MUMGRY have launched their flavourful, tangy and nutty collaboration, Who’s Your Zaddy?! Peanut BBQ Sauce. More than a year in the making, this taste-good, feel-good barbecue sauce partnership between two Vancouver local, independent, Black-owned businesses supports children and youth in the community, with $1 from each bottle sold donated to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.

Dates: Available now at Juke Fried Chicken and a range of Vancouver-based small businesses

Pourhouse

Info: Celebrate Dad at Pourhouse, recently named Canada’s Best Restaurant Bar by Canada’s 100Best. Enjoy a special performance by The Poorboy Trio on Sunday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. along with their featured steak and cocktail pairing all weekend long: a 10 oz Ribeye Steak, served with tallow butter and overnight onions and a St. Remy Old Fashioned. Pourhouse will also be donating $1 from the sale of each Old Fashioned to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.

Dates: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19