On the last day of January in 1957, PM John Diefenbaker (such a fun name to say) and the Parliament of Canada proclaimed the 2nd Monday in October to be “a day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed.” Whatever your religious bent, it’s a stat holiday, and that’s pretty awesome. So is tryptophan, everybody’s fabled sleep-inducing amino acid (turkey is loaded with the stuff). Some of us might have families to join around a Rockwellian table, but many others either don’t or are so far removed geographically from them that they’re made orphans for the weekend. And to them we say don’t fret. We asked the Scout Community to give us details about what they’ve got going on, and it turns out there’s plenty to do. For starters, you might consider gathering a bunch of friends together to make a Thanksgiving of your own. You could feast on the Irish Heather’s Long Table, relax at home with fresh Reblochon from Les Amis du Fromage (pro tip: cheese has the most tryptophan of any food), organise a wine tasting, tour a brewery, play the long game at West with an eight course tasting menu, or go hard with margaritas at La Mezcaleria. Were you invited to a friend’s house for supper? Check out the chocolate goodies on the list from Beta5 or Thomas Haas. And if you hurry, you might even find a whole turkey available at Culinary Capers. There’s even a gig at The Biltmore! It’s all laid out after the jump.

LES AMIS DU FROMAGE

Kits: 1752 W. 2nd Ave, 604-732-4218 | East Van: 843 E. Hastings St, 604-253-4218

We’ve just received a big shipment of all sorts of cheesey goodies from France, inlcuding many of your favourites: Selles-sur Cher, Pouligny St. Pierre, Affedelice from Burgundy, Raw milk Reblochon from the Savoie, French Butter from Normandy.

Please make note of our holiday business hours this weekend!

Kitsilano
Oct 12 – Sat- 9am – 6pm
Oct 13 – Sun- 9am – 6pm
Oct 14 – Mon – CLOSED

East Vancouver
Oct 12 – Sat- 10am – 6pm
Oct 13 – Sun- 10am – 6pm
Oct 14 – Mon – CLOSED

WEST

2881 Granville St. | 604-738-8938 | www.westrestaurant.com

Join Us For The Change Of Seasons At West on Friday, October 11th – Monday, October 14th

Delight your friends and family with traditional holiday flavours with a contemporary twist, as Executive Chef Quang Dang presents an exclusive eight-course Thanksgiving Tasting Menu. With suggested festive wine pairings carefully selected by Wine Director Owen Knowlton, it will truly be an occasion to remember as we celebrate the change of seasons.

amuse bouche

kale and brussels sprout salad
crispy shallots, turkey crackling, bacon vinaigrette

glen valley squash soup
turkey “croutons”, maple crème fraiche

braised turkey leg cabbage roll
heirloom apples, black truffle froth

sage roasted turkey breast
candied sweet potato, fondant potato, cranberry jus

pumpkin flan with spiced cake
caramelized pear and orange chiffon

petit fours

Price: $68 per person exclusive of wine pairings, tax and gratuity. Items subject to change.

Reservations: Please call Owen Knowlton at 604-738-8938 or [email protected]

BISTRO PASTIS

2153 W. 4th Ave. | 604-731-5020 | www.bistropastis.com

Bistro Pastis has prepared an incredible Thanksgiving menu to be served on Sunday, October 13. Guests can give thanks over a three-course menu celebrating Fall bounty for $45. Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked online at http://www.opentable.com/bistro-pastis.

Starter | Spiced Butternut Squash Soup, Citrus Crème Fraîche or Crispy Duck Confit Salad, Golden Beets, Candied Walnuts Sherry Vinaigrette

Main | Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Pear and Onions Stuffed Leg, Potato Roesti, Brussels Sprout, Cranberry Sauce or Salmon Wellington, Mushroom Duxelles, Celeriac Purée, Béarnaise Sauce

Dessert | Classic Pumpkin Pie, Maple Ice Cream or Vanilla and Raspberry Baked Alaska

LE PARISIEN

751 Denman St. | 604-687-1418 | www.leparisien.ca

Le Parisien loves Autumn; the colours of the season are magnificent and the fall produce inspires comfort food at its best. On Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14, we are offering a three-course menu inspired by classic Canadian Thanksgiving dishes and enhanced by French technique for $39. Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked online at opentable.com/le-parisien-vancouver.

Starter | Squash Velouté, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crème Fraîche or Waldorf Salad, Apples, Celery Leaves, Walnuts, Arugula, Celery Seed Vinaigrette

Main | Herb Crusted Salmon, Sweet Potato Mash, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Confit Leeks, Salmon Caviar Beurre Blanc or Confit Turkey Breast, Apricot and Pistachio Stuffed Leg, Potato Gratin, Glazed Carrots, Green Beans, Cranberry Sage Jus

Dessert | Pumpkin Pie, Maple and Vanilla Ice Cream or Pear and Apple Crumble, Orange Crème Anglaise

CAMPAGNOLO

1020 Main St. | 604-484-6018 | www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

Campagnolo Serves Up Porchetta for Thanksgiving Sunday! For an alternative to the regular turkey dinner, Campagnolo Restaurant (located at 1020 Main St.) is serving a roast pork dinner on Sunday, October 13. This tender cut of Sloping Hill Farm pork, with crispy skin, is served with seasonal sides for $25.

HAPA IZAKAYA

Robson – 1479 Robson St 604-689-4272 | Yaletown – 1193 Hamilton St 604-681-4272 | Kitsilano 604-738-4272)

Open 5:30PM till late | To book, please visit hapaizakaya.com.

October 14: Tired of turkey? Try something new this Thanksgiving with Hapa Izakaya’s Prix Fixe “Omakase” share-style menu, featuring Hapa’s signature share-style courses for $29.99 per person (approximately 11 dishes portioned for four guests). See the Prix Fixe menus here: http://hapaizakaya.com/menus/dinner/

YEW SEAFOOD + BAR

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 West Georgia St. | www.yewseafood.com

Dinner Hours of 5pm to 10pm | To book, call restaurant at 604-692-4939 or book online via OpenTable.

Thursday, October 10th to Monday, October 14th | For $51 per person, guests can feast on a 3-course assortment of innovative dishes infused with timeless Thanksgiving flavours. The Thanksgiving spread at YEW seafood + bar offers something to please every member of the family including squash, scallops, sablefish, soufflé and, OF COURSE, turkey with all the trimmings and classic pumpkin pie! We recommend the “Turkey O.M.G!” with Crab & Chorizo Stuffing, Black Truffle Jus, Lobster Mash Potato & Buttered Asparagus.

WHISTLER BREWING COMPANY

1045 Millar Creek Rd. Whistler, BC | www.whistlerbeer.com

Sunday – Monday 3 – 8pm | Tuesday – Thursday 2 – 8pm | Friday 2 – 10pm | Saturday Noon – 8pm

It’s always après ski here at the Whistler Brewing Company. Come have a pint with us at the Tap House in Function Junction. Brewery tours run at 2:30 & 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. Please call (604) 962-8889 ext 105 or email us to make a reservation.

HAWKSWORTH

801 West Georgia Street, located at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia | www.hawksworthrestaurant.com

To celebrate the holiday this month, Hawksworth Restaurant would like to give your guest a complimentary brunch dish when you come in to dine with them between 10am and 2pm on the weekend of October 12th and 13th when you mention #BrunchClub. Guests can share their favourite Hawksworth #BrunchClub dishes on the restaurant’s Twitter and Instagram. For Thanksgiving dinner, Le Vieux Pin’s 2011 Syrah Cuvee Violette wine will wow the crowd with its silky smooth palate. It showcases the perfumed and floral qualities of this noble grape variety and pairs well with red meats and family gatherings.

HART HOUSE RESTAURANT

6664 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | www.harthouserestaurant.com

We are offering a prix fix 3 course meal for $38 on Sunday October 13, 2013 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Book Via Open Table or by calling 604-298-4278

EDIBLE CANADA AT THE MARKET

1596 Johnston Street across from the Public Market on Granville Island | www.ediblecanada.com

Hours | We will be open for Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday for dinner (both 5pm-9pm), as well as brunch Thanksgiving Sunday (9am-3pm) and Monday (10am-3pm)

Booking details | You can book straight from our website, under “Bistro” or via OpenTable by searching for us. We are running our “Fall Feasting” Menu from October 1st to November 28th. It is a 3 course menu for $35, with an optional dessert add on for $5. Fall Feasting Menu can be found here.

FORAGE

1300 Robson Street. T. 604-661-1400 | www.foragevancouver.com

Thanksgiving hours | Saturday/Sunday regular hours: Breakfast 7 – 10am, Brunch – 10am – 2pm, Dinner – 5pm – midnight – who doesn’t want late night turkey without raiding the fridge! Thanksgiving Monday open for breakfast only from 7am-10am. Call 604-661-1400 or book through Open Table.

Thanksgiving dinner features available for dinner Sat/Sun are: Slow Roasted Fraser Valley Turkey, Golden Ears Brie and Chanterelle Mushroom Stuffing, Seasonal Veggies, Turkey Gravy for $22.00. Highly sought after (Thanksgiving and Christmas only)  Mason Jar Pumpkin Pie candied pumpkin seeds for $8.00.

IRISH HEATHER

212 Carrall St, Vancouver | http://www.irishheather.com

The Irish Heather is running a special long table series – Thanksgiving menu on Sunday October 13 and Monday October 14 – Turkey with all of the trimmings!

Price is $16 / person, plus tax and gratuity. They still have seats available, and have created a second long table in the Irish Heather to accommodate extra demand. More info and reservation details here.

LA PENTOLA DELLA QUERCIA

350 Davie St. Vancouver | http://www.lapentola.ca

Dinner 5-11pm | Booking details: Please email [email protected] or call 604-642-0557

Enjoy a Northern Italian family style dining experience at La Pentola on Monday, October 14th local, and sustainable ingredients. Featuring traditional turkey, stuffing and brussel sprouts. Seasonal antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci for $55 per person.

THOMAS HAAS CHOCOLATES

128-998 Harbourside Drive & 2539 West Broadway | www.thomashaas.com

Tue-Sat 8am – 5.30pm Closed Sundays and Mondays

Pumpkin Pies | Classic Butter pie crust, pumpkin, cinnamon Chantilly with caramelized apples
Pumpkin Cheesecake | Classic cream cheesecake, pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger

Available in different sizes

Thanksgiving Chocolate Creations | Chocolate creations all made of chocolate – all edible. Pumpkin filled with handmade chocolates and truffles. Boxed in clear Gift Box at $49

OYAMA SAUSAGE CO.

Granville Island Public Market 1689 Johnston St. | 604-327-7407 | www.oyamasausage.ca

Open : 7 days a week, 8 :30 AM-7 PM | Available until we run out: our famous Swedish Hams-easy to prepare, super juicy and delicious!
Order ahead: Cornucopia of fresh sausages for dinner, stuffing or breakfast, tons of salamis, prosciuttos, terrines, patés and cheeses to accompany the meal or for your parties.

BETA5 CHOCOLATES

Industrial Avenue | http://beta5.myshopify.com

Hours | Tues-Fri 1030am-530pm / Sat-Sun 10am-5pm / Mondays closed

For thanksgiving we are offering a selection of seasonal pastries including a Candied Pumpkin Cheesecake Kouign Amann, a Caramelized Apple Danish, and we’ve brought back our Cream Puff Ring with alternating flavours of Maple Bourbon Pecan and Spiced Pumpkin, then dusted with spiced sugar. The kouign amann and cream puff ring are available now until thanksgiving, and the danish being on offer as of next weekend until thanksgiving.

LA MEZCALERIA

1622 Commercial Dr. | www.lamezcaleria.ca

We will have special features for Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12 (closed Sun/Mon). Drink feature: 2oz cranberry infused tequila margaritas – $10. Food feature: Free range lamb shank marinated in guajillo adobo roasted in a banana leaf, served with sautéed onions, cactus, and a side of tortillas – $17. Reservations only available for party of 6 or more.

We will also be offering our tasting menu for $30 per person (for a minimum party of 6). Food from the tasting menu is served family style with full details given by servers and/or managers. Because for Thanksgiving, SHARING IS CARING.

POURHOUSE

162 Water Street, Vancouver | www.pourhousevancouver.com

On Sunday, October 13, Pourhouse will serve the following as a Thanksgiving Special: Roasted turkey (deboned and rolled) Served with homemade stuffing, pomme purée, Brussels sprout, squash, cranberry sauce and gravy | $24 per plate

Reservations are accepted | Pourhouse will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14.

Regular Sunday night jazz is on that evening – Poor Boys will be performing!

DOCKSIDE

1253 Johnston Street (Granville Island) | www.docksidevancouver.com

Dockside’s Executive Chef Simon McNeil has created a delicious traditional Thanksgiving menu so that, this year, you can enjoy the celebration without any of the preparation. The three courses, including a traditional turkey feast with all the sides, are available daily after 5pm Saturday October 12th to Monday, October 14th. Call 604-685-7070 or visit www.docksidevancouver.com to reserve.

Dockside Thanksgiving Menu

Scallop and Prawn Sautee: $15 W/ Roasted Corn Puree, Crispy Prosciutto, and
Duck Fat Fried Tiny Bread
Roasted Turkey Breast and Rolled Thigh: $28 with Apricot and Cranberry Stuffing, Herbed Pan Gravy, Whipped Potato, Glazed Yam, Charred Tomato and Broccolini and House Cranberry Compote
Pumpkin and Ricotta Cannoli: $9 with Warm Spiced Milk Chocolate

THE ACORN

3995 Main Street

Tue-Thurs 5:30pm-1am | Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2am | Sun 5:30pm-12am

No reservations (sorry) except for the family table which we can book for 6 or more people (call 604-566-9001 to inquire about availability). We’re doing a special Vegetarian Thanksgiving Harvest with all the trimmings – you wont miss the turkey!

THE BILTORE

The Biltmore has something for all tastes planned for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, everything from rock ‘n’ roll to funky soul and metal to electronic.

FRI OCT 11 – EARLY SHOW: Hugh Cornwell (former frontman of The Stranglers) –

Now his only Canadian date, the legendary Hugh Cornwell takes to the stage to perform new songs as well as classic Stranglers material. One of the UK’s finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers. Tickets $17 + s/c adv. available at Red Cat Records, Zulu Records, and online at Ticketweb.ca.

Doors 7:30pm, Curfew 11pm

FRI OCT 11 – LATE SHOW:  East Van Soul Club with DJs Slim Roy and Jonny Was!

The East Van Soul Club is both a two-man DJ crew (AKA Jarrod O’Dell and Jonny Grayston) and also a now-legendary, vinyl-only monthly dance party, operated by these aforementioned soul obsessives. As always, there isn’t really a dress code, but dressing nice is nice. Fall! Up your game! Always needs to be mentioned – this night packs out – beat the lineups by arriving earlier than later.

Doors 10:00pm, Cover $8 at the door

SAT OCT 12 – EARLY SHOW: Coliseum with Red Hare and Erosion.

This is a super heavy triple bill, co-presented with Astoria Hastings.

Doors 7:30pm, $8 at the door

SAT OCT 12 – LATE SHOW: Glory Days with Todd Edwards Long Weekend Party.

Echo Park Records Recording Artist from L.A.Todd Edwards has produced/remixed/contributed vocals to all the big ones – Klaxons, Justice, St. Germain and Daft Punk. He’ll be making you work it all night long with Glory Days resident deejays My!Gay!Husband!,  Rico Uno, Genie, and Sincerely Hana.

Doors 10:30pm, $13 at the door
CLOSED SUNDAY for Turkey Festivities.

CADEAUX BAKERY

172 Powell Street at Main
Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm | Saturday-Sunday 9-5 | Closed Monday

Everybody Loves Pie! This Thanksgiving get your order in or stop by for a delicious pie. We have your choice of Chocolate Peanut Butter Parke Pie, Spiced Pumpkin or Apple for $16. Make it A la mode with our housemade ice creams and sorbet in an assortment of flavours $6.99. We have pastries, desserts and coffee everyday at the bakery and make custom order cakes for pre-order.

MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES

1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver, B.C.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner – until 1:00 am

Breakfast: 6:30am to 11:00am Sunday
Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Thursday
Market Bar Hours | 11:30 am to 11:00pm (Sunday to Wednesday) | 12:00am (Thursday)

Market will be offering a special Thanksgiving special featuring Fois Gras and Chestnut Stuffing, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce | $68.00 | Reservations

CULINARY CAPERS CATERING

1545 West 3rd Ave | www.culinarycapers.com

Book before Thursday, October 10th: Signature Roast Turkey Dinner to Go | Allow us to make this Thanksgiving easy with our Signature Roast Turkey Dinner served with all the classic fixings starting at $39.95 per person. Find the menu here.

OKANAGAN

TINHORN CREEK

537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver, BC | www.tinhorn.com

Hours | 10am to 6pm

Not just a summer sipper anymore. Gewurztraminer goes great with baked veggies and roasted poultry. Stock up for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners! $1 off 2012 Gewurztraminer until October 27. $17.49 (reg. $18.49)

SUNSET ORGANIC BISTRO @ SUMMERHILL

4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC | www.summerhill.bc.ca

Roasted Turkey!

Sunday Oct 13, 2013 seating 11 am – 9 pm
Reservations: 250 764 8000 x 501 or via our the website.
Sip Into Sunset – Thanksgiving Four Course Dinner – $50 per person, $65 wine paired.

MEYER FAMILY VINEYARDS

4287 McLean Creek Road, Okanagan Falls BC | www.mfvwines.com
Tasting Room Thanksgiving hours: 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday, Oct 14th

NARAMATA BENCH WINERIES ASSOCIATION

There are several winery restaurants on the Bench with Thanksgiving offerings (eg. Thanksgiving Dinner at Hillside Winery Bistro). Check out website for details.

LAKE BREEZE VINEYARDS

930 Sammet Road, Naramata, BC | www.lakebreeze.ca
Wineshop | 11.00am to 5.30pm | Patio restaurant | 11.30am to 3.30pm

Reservations only for parties of 6 or more. Please call 250 496-5659. Please join us for lunch on our final week-end of the season. We will be offering a “baker’s dozen” on all case sales in the wineshop.

JOY ROAD CATERING

We have 2 events for Thanksgiving on Sunday October 13th. The first is our dinner up at Gods’ Mountain Estate starting at 6:00. It is hosted indoors (not in the vineyard) and reservations can be made via our website. The second dinner is at Road 13 winery starting at 6:13 – reservations can be made through Road 13 Vineyards info is available on their website for guests. We’re cooking chickens in organic hay in the wood oven and serving them with wild white chanterelles & bacon.

ROAD 13

799 Ponderosa Road, Oliver | www.road13vineyards.com

The event will be held in the Executive Lounge at Road 13 Vineyards. Advance booking is required and can be made by phone (250-498-8330) or email ([email protected]).

Bubbles For Breakfast – October 12th, 2013 | Start the morning right with a decadent Bubble Breakfast. Guests will tour Road 13’s Sparkling Wine Cave and learn about crafting wine in the Traditional Champagne method. At the end of the tour, enjoy a delicious breakfast paired with our award winning Sparkling Chenin Blanc. Orange juice optional! This experience is limited to 36 people and sells out fast!

Reservations required. $45 plus tax per person. 9am sharp to 10:30am.

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