There Are Plenty of Ways to Celebrate National Pizza Day in Vancouver!

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. Frying Pan Pizza Kit; Photo: Tara Lee

National Pizza Day takes place on February 9 but let’s be honest: many of us have a hankering for pizza daily, especially given the number of establishments in Vancouver that have taken this city’s pizza game up a serious notch.

Take the home pizza kit from Rocky Mountain Flatbread as an example. There was a time when making pizza at home basically consisted of heating up a mass-produced frozen product. Now, thanks to Rocky Mountain Flatbread, that beautifully charred crust and the fresh, high quality ingredients that you associate with restaurant pizza can happen at home.

And there are many other places all around the city offering pizza that you can try in the lead up to – and after National Pizza Day!

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There Are Plenty of Ways to Celebrate National Pizza Day in Vancouver!

Feast on Autumn Flavours in Vancouver

Sourced from The Five Sails;  douceur de pomme verte

Autumn dining in Vancouver goes well beyond sipping on pumpkin spice lattes; rather, fall eating and drinking is about a shift in the palate toward deeper, more robust flavours and the celebration of harvested local ingredients. At this time of year, the farmers markets showcase an array of produce, like beets, squashes, Brussels sprouts, and apples, which also creatively appear on the menus of restaurants across the city.

Here are some autumnal offerings to keep you warm and cosseted:

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Feast on Autumn Flavours in Vancouver

Kids In Vancouver: 5 Kid-Friendly Patios For Sun-Loving Parents

Tap & Barrel, Olympic Village | Photo: Bianca Bujan

There’s no better way to welcome the warmer weather than to spend an afternoon on a sun-drenched patio, sipping on ice cold drinks and taking in the colourful scenery while chatting with friends.

While many of Vancouver’s patios may be more suited for an adult audience, there are plenty of picture-perfect spots that welcome families too. Here are just 5 of the best kid-friendly patios that can be found in and around the city.

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Kids In Vancouver: 5 Kid-Friendly Patios For Sun-Loving Parents

Kids In Vancouver: 5 Family-Friendly ‘Dine Out’ Destinations

Photo: Tourism Vancouver

As a family of five, dining out usually means an early dinner at one of our local go-to kid-friendly dinner spots. We rarely stray from our standbys, because we never know if a new restaurant will have a suitable setting and the necessary supplies to host under-12 guests.

Each year, when the Dine Out Vancouver Festival list of participating restaurants is released, I browse longingly through the lineup, wishing I could enjoy some of the delectable dishes that are featured. I had always assumed that the festival was focused on an adults-only audience – until this year, when I recognized some familiar family-friendly food destinations. Here are 5 places where families can comfortably enjoy the ‘Dine Out’ experience with kids in tow.

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Kids In Vancouver: 5 Family-Friendly ‘Dine Out’ Destinations