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Cyclists at the GranFondo Whistler. Photo: Destination BC/Robin O’Neill
The RBC Whistler GranFondo is North America’s largest Gran Fondo as thousands of cyclists pedal the scenic Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Whistler. The 2023 edition starts on September 9th, but there are lots of things to see and do leading up to the race.
Kelp salt roasted king oyster mushrooms with leeks at The Acorn Restaurant; Photo Credit: Sean David
Happy World Vegan Month! Every November, vegans around the world pay tribute to the diet and its benefits–and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Vancouver.
A study done in 2020 by Chef’s Pencil found that Vancouver is ninth globally and second in North America for interest in veganism. Vancouver restaurants are also particularly receptive to showcasing vegan items, with many like The Naam (2724 West 4th Avenue), crafting plant-based menus. Even restaurants that are not wholly vegan offer many vegan options, making Vancouver an excellent destination for plant-based eating.
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Celebrate World Vegan Month at Vancouver Restaurants
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Another one of the great things about Vancouver’s food scene is the quality of vegetarian and vegan dining choices out there. Dishes at these establishments are inventive, often showcase local and/or organic ingredients, and, frankly, are delicious for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Well-known vegetarian restaurants include long-running The Naam (2724 West 4th Avenue) for its popular stir-fried Buddha’s Feast and various Dragon Bowls; Zend Conscious Lounge (1130 Mainland Street), which specializes in organic, gluten-free, nutritionally dense cuisine; and The Acorn (3995 Main Street), which has become one of Vancouver’s top, award-winning dining establishments. The restaurant offers creative and lip smacking dishes that highlight fresh, local produce. For example, their beer battered halloumi with a zucchini and potato pancake, smashed peas, mint yogurt, and lemon balm is a playful veggie rendition of English fish ‘n’ chips.
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Introducing The Arbor, a new Vegetarian Restaurant in Vancouver
