Where to Warm Up by the Fire in Vancouver

Couple drinking cocktails by the cozy fireplace at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Photo: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel

It’s brisk out there, folks! Whether it’s a campfire or a fireplace feature in a snazzy hotel, there’s just something about sitting by the fire. It’s time to get cozy for date night or dinner with your housemate. Warm-up by the fire over dinner or cocktails at some of Vancouver’s best restaurants and hotels.

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Where to Warm Up by the Fire in Vancouver

Celebrate World Vegan Month in Vancouver at These Plant-Based Comfort Food Restaurants

vegan Vancouver comfort food

Image via The Acorn

November is World Vegan Month, and while (full disclosure) I’m not vegan, I am a big fan of Vancouver’s plant-based eateries and their hearty, vegan comfort food options. They are perfect for the chillier November weather, so here are some of Vancouver’s veggie-forward eateries and what to try when you go!

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Celebrate World Vegan Month in Vancouver at These Plant-Based Comfort Food Restaurants

Where to Go for Comfort Food in Vancouver

French onion soup from Tableau Bar Bistro; Sourced from Tableau Facebook page

French onion soup from Tableau Bar Bistro; Sourced from Tableau Facebook page

Lately, when my boyfriend asks me where I feel like going for dinner, I suddenly long for the food equivalent of a fleece blanket. Especially with the fall weather and a more contemplative mood lately, my body craves comfort: the kind of nostalgic food that I can dig into with gusto.

Fortunately, Vancouver has such a varied dining landscape that there are tons of options for finding soothing food. Having lived here my whole life, I’ve learned where to go in the city when I need comfort, served on a plate (or in a bowl). Here are my five top picks:

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Where to Go for Comfort Food in Vancouver