Under hazy skies, which will hopefully clear Saturday morning, there is a hearty lineup of things to do in Vancouver this weekend, both online and beyond. When it’s safe to be outdoors again, there are several local farms offering fall experiences. Find these and more events below:
Location: #97 Braid Street, New Westminster (across from Braid Skytrain) The extended dates are: September 19-20; October 3-4; October 17-18; October 31-November 1, 2020.
Order some Shave Ice from Juicy Green Express, perogies and sausage from Hunky Bill’s, the Vanmonster Burger from B&B Burgers, boneless garlic ribs poutine from TLC Poutine, popcorn chicken from Steve O’s, veggie falafel from G’s Donairs, crepes, teriyaki, mac n cheese, mini donuts, corn dogs, and much more. Check the rotating food truck schedule here.
Produced by West Coast Pop Ups, the experience is run by a collective group of small businesses who have operated through the COVID pandemic by either sharing their revenue with other struggling businesses or with local charities.
Shop multiple food trucks, all positioned in a row, with a single payment at the end. This helps to protect the safety of the public, the businesses and event staff. Only debit and credit are accepted, no cash. Grab n’ go walk-up purchases are now allowed.
Partial proceeds support the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, with $3,400 raised to date. Follow West Coast Pop Ups on Facebook for more info.
This summer Stanley Park Brewing launched the Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale, a new beer dedicated to those who are starting to emerge from lockdown and heading out to “discover new waypoints along your journey”.
Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale
This brew is made with a strong mix of hops and malts including: African Queen, Comet and Crystal hops; and Pale Malt, Malted Oats, Malted Wheat, and Golden Naked Oats.
It has a golden haze appearance, an aromatic grapefruit citrus and tropical fruit flavour, and a low perceived bitterness and refined alcohol level coming in at 5.2% ABV and 35 IBU.
Brewmaster Thom Riley explained that although there have been a lot of hazy pale ales on the market recently, he was interested in making a more drinkable version. “I’ve tried to keep the same level of hoppiness and flavour you’d expect from an IPA, but just dialled back the alcohol. It has all the mouthfeel and aroma of a traditional IPA; it’s just a little more sessionable. I think this is a great beer for those who appreciate a hop-forward style.”
During these odd times of pandemics, quarantines and other natural disasters, the artwork shared on the Waypoint Hazy Pale Ale packaging and cans also holds some timely symbolism. The illustration highlights Stanley Park’s Brockton Lighthouse signifying a beacon of light in a sea of haze. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Where: Roedde House Museum (1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver) When: October 2, 3, 16, 17, 2020 at 5:30pm to 7:00pm OR 7:30pm to 9:00pm Tickets: Available online now (max 10 participants per time slot)
As a non-profit museum lead by a volunteer board of directors and operated by a staff of two, alongside a large net of volunteers, community support is crucial in keeping Vancouver’s only house museum going.
The Roedde House Preservation Society opened the museum 30 years ago in 1990, so to celebrate, they are looking back 100 years to the roaring 20s, a time when the Roedde family would have still been living in the house (now museum). The event theme will be a celebration of fashion amidst the historical context of Vancouver’s Speakeasy Period.
Look forward to: an expansive exhibit of 1920s fashions from local fashion historian and curator Ivan Sayers; safely distributed speakeasy-themed alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with information about Vancouver during the Prohibition Era; a unique photobooth for guests to strike a historical pose in an authentic Victorian house (photos will be a giveaway); 1920s-inspired hand-crafted masks available for purchase and great door prizes.
Follow Roedde House Museum on Instagram for more info.
White Spot and Triple O’s are becoming the first restaurant chains in Canada to launch the Impossible™ Burger on all menus starting this weekend.
The Impossible Burger at White Spot and Triple O’s
Available at all 62 full-service White Spot locations and 39 quick-service Triple O’s across BC and Alberta beginning September 19, 2020, the made-from-plants patty will be showcased as part of a new fall menu launch that provides more delicious choices and includes the following Impossible™ Burger creations:
Available at White Spot: The Avocado Impossible™ Burger (fresh avocado, pickled onions, crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, jalapeño ranch), served with a choice of Caesar salad, The Spot’s Salad, or creamy coleslaw and ‘endless’ Kennebec fries.
Available at Triple O’s: The Original Impossible™ Burger (crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, secret Triple ‘O’ Sauce & signature pickle on top). Guests can combo up their burger with a selection of sides & beverages.
Guests can also substitute the Impossible™ patty into any burger on the menu at White Spot and Triple O’s locations.
“For more than ninety years we have kept our menus fresh by innovating, adapting and providing our guests with the best tasting dining experience”, says White Spot President Warren Erhart. “Being able to offer more plant-based protein like the Impossible™ Burger patty further underscores the importance we place in offering a variety of options for meat lovers, meat reducers and flexitarians alike at White Spot and Triple O’s.”
Burgers for Charity
This Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, White Spot and Triple O’s will give guests a chance to be the first to try the Impossible™ made-from-plants patty in their new burger creations, and will donate $2 from every Impossible™ Burger sold over the two days to Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC, a charitable partner since 1966.
To celebrate the launch, White Spot and Triple O’s will also be giving away a total of 1,000 FREE Impossible™ Burgers — hungry burger lovers are invited to enter the giveaway.
