A few things on our radar these days
Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest with Tantalus Vineyards
Whether you prefer them steamed, grilled, boiled or sautéed, fresh Atlantic lobster is superb. For the rest of July, you can indulge your crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Festival Menu – this year paired with wines from award-winning Tantalus Vineyards in the Okanagan. This special two-course dinner is value-priced at $72. Wine Director Joshua Carlson has thoughtfully paired wines from Tantalus to complement each dish. The optional pairing is available as a regular or petit pour. If guests don’t wish to have the full pairing, wines may be purchased individually by the glass or the bottle.
Well, isn’t this smart. Divine pies to go for dinner outdoors.
Two Sizes
Handpie Picnic ($35) comes with: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Savoury Handpies⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Sides (Smokey Bacon Potato Salad, Hot Buttered Corn, Mash & Gravy or Slaw) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Sweet Slices⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
5” Picnic ($45) comes with: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Savoury 5” Pies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Sides (Smokey Bacon Potato Salad, Hot Buttered Corn, smash & Gravy or Slaw) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 x Sweet Slices ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Call the shops to order, select flavours and in 20 mins (30 mins if you upgrade to the 5” size) pick up your picnic combo hot and ready for the park or beach! Easy as Pie! Check out The Piehole on instagram!
The Atlantic Meets the Pacific at Artigiano North Vancouver
With summer in full swing, Artigiano has partnered with Salty’s Lobster Shack and The Botanist to turn its North Vancouver Shipyards location (125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver) into a mecca for patio fun by bookending the best of the Northern Atlantic and shipping it West to Vancouver Harbour.
Each Thursday in the month of July (July 8, 15, 22 & 29) from 3-7pm, the team behind Salty’s Lobster Shack will sail in to serve a selection of Maritimes-style seafood delights, including:
Maine Lobster Roll – A loaded roll with chunks of Nova Scotia lobster, Old Bay aioli, celery, fresh cut dill and lime $20.95
Lobster Bisque – Tomato and cream, celery, fennel, onion, garlic, carrots and ginger $9.95 ($6 if added to a sandwich)
Crab Roll – A loaded roll with chunks of rock crab, Old Bay aioli, celery, fresh cut dill and lime $18.95
In addition to these East Coast flavours, guests looking to cool off on the Shipyards patio can cheers cocktail hour all summer long with beautiful creations from the other side of the Atlantic — The Botanist Gin — hailing from Scotland’s Westernmost Hebrides, the Island of Islay.
Remy Rosé Sangria – St-Remy Brandy, Rosé, Guava Juice, Seasonal Fruit
Botanist & Tonic – The Botanist Gin, Tonic or Soda, Grapefruit, Thyme
Cointreau Spritz – Cointreau, Cranberry, Blueberries, Sparkling Wine & Soda
Daily Happy Hour from 2pm – 6pm features cocktails, wine and beer on special for $5 each with jugs available for $18.
