There is no shortage of exciting events happening throughout Vancouver this summer – from the theatrics of Bard on the Beach to the hotly anticipated Celebration of Light. The GLOWBAL COLLECTION – with six lauded restaurants – presents the perfect opportunity for a delicious pre-or-post-event dining experience. From July 15 -25, glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen, and SOCIETY Dining Lounge are offering guests fresh fare, inspired from around the corner and around the world, guaranteed to complement any Vancouver staycation.

This month, glowbal grill is paying homage to Texas and its famous BBQ. Appetizers include the Chipotle, Prawn and Avocado Tortilla or Spicy Texas Chilli. Put some meat on your bones – and in your belly – with entrée selections like Bourbon BBQ Glazed Bison Ribs or the Southern Spiced 16oz Cowboy Cut Ribeye. Finish up with the quintessential summer dessert – Strawberry Shortcake.

COAST explores Vancouver Island from bottom to top with appetizer plates offering Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops or Charred Local Octopus Salad with truffled sea urchin vinaigrette. Main courses offer sea selections including a Grilled Wild Ling Cod with a Dungeness Crab Crust or a ‘Canadian Surf and Turf’ of Broiled Beef Tenderloin with Poached Atlantic Lobster. Diners will fall hook, line and sinker for COAST’s patriotic Canadian Maple Parfait – complemented with house-made fudge – for dessert.

Guests may just ask Sam to play it again after feasting on Sanafir’s Casablanca-inspired menu this month. The Mixed Olive Salad appetizer features confit garlic in a tangy tomato cumin vinaigrette. Lamb Tagine, Lobster and Fried Eggplant, and Fig and Apricot Couscous, are featured in the Tapas Trio entrée. For dessert, sample the decadent Crème Caramel topped with coconut and almond truffles.

Discover the ancient flavours of Sardinia at Italian Kitchen. Known for its natural beauty and abundant seafood, this Mediterranean island is the inspiration for menu items like Cassula – a Prawn and Halibut seafood soup, or Culingiones – stuffed ravioli with cacciocavalo cheese and braised greens. Entrées also embrace the sea with Aragosta Arrosto – Stuffed Lobster served with Bianco Risotto, and Tonnato – Tuna with Fennel Sausage, Peas and Heirloom Tomatoes. For dessert, enjoy Frutti di Bosco al Proseco con menta – fresh berries in Proseco and mint with a limone sorbet.

Explore the Puglia and Apulia regions of Italy at Trattoria. From the land of many colours comes a kaleidoscopic menu. Primo selections include a vibrant Roasted Beet Salad or Duck Tortelli in Tuscan tomato sauce. Pizza and pasta are offered for entrées, including Spicy Calabrese and Gamberi Spaghetti Nero and Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Onion Pizza. End on a sweet note with a Sugar Dusted Fritter.

Summer screams for delicious comfort food and SOCIETY is dishing it up with delight. Try a Mini Chilli Dog or Bacon Vichyssoise to start the meal. Entrées include Queen Charlotte Halibut Fish ‘n Chips and Kobe Beef Hamburger Helper served alongside macaroni ‘n cheese. Strawberry season is in full swing, enjoy it with Strawberry Shortcake for dessert.

Make your reservations online at glowbalgroup.com.

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