Chinatown Market Tours with Edible Canada
Edible Canada is proud to introduce visitors and locals alike to one of North America’s largest Chinatowns. With an abundance of history and so much to see and smell – not to mention taste – this is a tour that adventurous foodies do not want to miss.
The centrepiece of Vancouver’s diverse ethnic dining scene is our historic Chinatown. Our skilled and knowledgeable Chinese Canadian food experts will share the history of this unique area as you walk through the historic streets and hidden alleys. Your guide will unlock the secrets of a food culture that has truly shaped Vancouver, and continues to provide the backbone for our city’s pan-Asian cuisine.
With an introduction to some of the historical buildings and heritage landmarks in the area, you will make your way to the heart of Chinatown. Visits to herbal stores, meat shops, bakeries and specialty stores are included, along with a variety of food sampling: BBQ meats, exotic fruits, traditional snacks, teas and more.
After your walking tour, enjoy an optional (but spectacular!) guided Dim Sum lunch at one of Vancouver’s most authentic Chinese restaurants. This experience is highly recommended!
Details
Dates: Tours depart every Saturday at 10:30am
Price: $40 per person plus HST & gratuity ($65 per person with Dim Sum)
Duration : Approximately 2 hours (3 hours with dim sum)
Minimum/Maximum Tour Size: 2 / 8
Meeting Spot: Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden Gift Shop
Tour Includes:
• A 2 hour tour of Chinatown & surrounding area, followed by optional guided Dim Sum lunch
• Edible Canada recycled tote bag
• Tastings of regional foods
• Tips on food selection, preparation & recipes
Book your Edible Canada Chinatown tour here.
Weekend Brunch at Edible Canada at the Market – Lazy, Luxurious & Libations
Few meals are more enjoyable than weekend brunch. Comforting, casual, lazy and luxurious. A time to relax with friends and family, enjoy wholesome fare, well made coffee and calming teas. And at Edible at the Market, you can also enjoy a locally crafted weekend libation!
We are licensed for full beverage service from 9am onwards, meaning you can enjoy a Mimosa of freshly squeezed orange juice and Blue Mountain Brut with your Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Waffles. Or perhaps you fancy a Sea to Sky Caesar with bacon, sea salt and North Arm Farms horseradish, alongside your Chorizo Sausage Breakfast Tacos. Fraser Valley eggs, hot from the oven cinnamon buns, local artisan toast and preserves (gluten free breads available!), Sloping Hills pork belly, fresh cut seasonal fruit, and Chef Jennifer Dodd’s incredible housemade granola…
Are you hungry yet? Thought so – we’ll see you this weekend!
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Edible Canada Profile: Bistro General Manager Diane Butt
When Edible Canada at the Market opened we needed a strong, personable and knowledgable General Manager to oversee the bistro, lead the team and mentor the staff, and we found that in Diane Butt.
Born in Ontario, Diane grew up with a garden-to-table food mentality, planting fruit and vegetables wherever she lived, coast to coast as well as overseas. Her first-hand experience with the food traditions and cuisines from across Canada is a huge asset to our company. While living in Edmonton, Alberta, Diane was part of the team at Madison’s Grill – a highly regarded fine dining restaurant focusing on Canadian cultivated cuisine. She made the move to Vancouver in 2010, overseeing the very busy F&B operations at the Vancouver Marriott. Her interest in this industry isn’t limited to foodstuffs however – Diane has also completed her Wine & Spirits Education Trust Advanced Certificate, and has been a key component in our growing Canadian cocktail program.
Training staff, balancing books, negotiating with suppliers, welcoming the public and guiding a large team – all the while with a genuine smile on her face. Diane has very quickly become an integral member of the Edible Canada team.
Recipe: Chilled Fennel & Cucumber Soup
At this week’s Market Dinner we welcomed back Chef Lee Parsons from Bacchus Restaurant at the Wedgewood Hotel. Chef Parsons has joined us for 4 consecutive years now, and we always are excited to have him and his comforting, delicious cuisine. He started the dinner with this cool soup – ideal for warm summer days. GM Diane Butt echoed some of his herbal flavours with her cocktail – Pemberton Distillery Schramm Gin, EC patio fennel syrup, orgeat, lemon and cucumber.
Chilled Fennel & Cucumber Soup
Pemberton Distillery Schramm Gin Cocktail
- 1Kg fennel bulb
- 200g onion
- 20g garlic
- 5g fennel seeds
- 1g coriander seeds
- 2pc star aniseed
- 100ml olive oil
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 500ml white wine boiled
- 2x400g cucumber
- 1 garlic clove – sliced
- 8pc tarragon leaves
- 15g basil
- 20g chervil
- 5g salt
- 1x175g tub of natural yogurt
Method
Peel the cucumber, split length ways and remove the seeds. Roughly slice. Cut herbs including stalks. Mix the cucumber, herbs and sliced garlic together. Season with the salt.
Toast the coriander and fennel seeds in the olive oil. Lower heat and sweat the onion, fennel and garlic.
Once soft, add star anise, boiled wine and chicken stock. Cover and cook slowly for 15 minutes.
Chill the fennel mix. When cold add the cucumber and herbs. Liquidize and pass through a fine strainer. Add the natural yogurt. Correct the seasoning.
Keep the finished soup on ice prior to serving.
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