Where to dine out for Christmas 2018

Christmas is the time to eat, drink and be merry! Here is a list of restaurants in Metro Vancouver that are offering special Christmas meals (brunch, dinner, buffets) this year. I have not included images as this list is designed for you to obtain quick information on what is being offered and compare the options. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date and accurate information on dates, times, prices and menu offerings.

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1. Five Sails Restaurant

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Husband and wife team, Chef Ernst Dorfler and Gerry Sayers invite you to experience their ultimate combination of award winning cuisine, gracious hospitality and stunning views of Vancouver’s inner harbour, Stanley Park and Coastal mountains in their newly renovated Five Sails Restaurant located on the R Level at Canada Place.

Guests can enjoy the chic new lounge area with modern yet cozy fire feature and flexibility of dining options:

• a relaxed culinary “tasting” experience at the contemporary new bar and elevated banquettes
• the ultimate in fine dining from our a la carte menu paired with perfectly selected wines by Sommelier, Ramon Fresneda
• an intimate celebration for up to 20 guests in our exclusive private dining room.

Christmas Eve Dinner $:
$115 (Adult)
$60 (Children)

Christmas Day Dinner $:
$130 (Adult)
$65 (Children)

2. Bauhaus

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Bauhaus has had the honor of being highly-acclaimed internationally recently it was listed as a restaurant to watch by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Diner’s Discovery Series. The list is considered the ‘next generation of dining destinations.’ This past year Bauhaus was listed as one of the best German bars and restaurants around the world by CNN, and as part of the new global face of German cuisine by Wine Enthusiast.

Christmas Dinner $: $100

3. Hawksworth

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With quality and flavour leading the way, our contemporary Canadian cuisine looks to the best ingredients available locally, and then from across Canada; blending a range of culinary techniques and traditions drawn from our culturally diverse heritage. Fresh and vibrant carefully sourced organic and oceanwise ingredients are conjured into enticing and wholesome dishes by our talented and highly skilled kitchen brigade.

Christmas Dinner $: $135

4. La Terrazza

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Since 1998, the dynamic trio of Gennaro Iorio, Giulio Miceli and Iqbal Grewal have been entertaining guests and providing Vancouver’s quintessential Italian fine-dining experience.

"We pride ourselves in classic Italian cuisine, highlighting local ingredients and celebrating the finest Italy has to offer".

Our food is prepared with the desire to achieve a balance between simplicity and elegance. The extensive wine list offers us the freedom to flawlessly pair any flavour to its appropriate wine whether based upon traditional pairings, sommelier suggestions, or simply your own palate’s preference.

Christmas Dinner $: variable

5. Water Street Cafe

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Across from the steam clock in the heart of historic Gastown, their stone-clad heritage building, the Edward Hotel, has stood since 1906 amongst the cobble stone streets in the oldest neighborhood in Vancouver. This restaurant has been featured in movies, television shows, and numerous dining guides.

Christmas Eve Dinner $: $49
Christmas Day Dinner $: $88 

6. Seasons in the Park

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Christmas Eve Dinner $: $49
Christmas Day Dinner $: $79

7. TeaHouse in Stanley Park

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Christmas Eve Dinner $: $55

Christmas Day Dinner $: $79

New Year Eve Dinner$: $85

8. Arc Restaurant 

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ARC offers simply inspired, handcrafted fare in a relaxed setting. With its beautiful West Coast views, it’s the perfect place to partake of urban artisanal food. 

The uniquely curved space is destined to be the spot you’ll come to meet with old friends and new. Enjoy the local in-season items on the daily fresh sheet, or gather at the Chef’s Bench. The bar features live music, local craft beers, world-class wines and cocktails mixed to perfection.

Christmas Eve Dinner $: $109 - 3-course dinner (adult)

                                         $ 59 - 3-course dinner (child)

Christmas Day $: $ 99 - brunch buffet (adult)

                             $49 - brunch buffet (child)

                             $109 - 3-course dinner (adult)

                             $ 59 - 3-course dinner (child)

9. Ocean 999

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Look forward to an unforgettable dining experience with amazing mountain and harbour views at Oceans 999. Serving a delightful selection of Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared using fresh local ingredients, our restaurant offers something for everyone. Savour an array of exquisite Italian dishes ranging from succulent fresh fish to hearty pastas on Saturday nights, or an impressive range of our chef’s favourites including dim sum, savoury carved roasts and delectable desserts on Sunday nights.

Dinner Buffet $: $119 (adult)

                           $ 115 (senior)

                           $ 60 (child 6-12)
10. Dockside Restaurant

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Dockside Restaurant offers carefully-prepared classic dishes in a setting like no other. Located on the waterfront where Granville Island faces the city, guests can enjoy panoramic views across False Creek to the world-famous cityscape of Yaletown and beyond to the mountains of the North Shore

Christmas Brunch Buffet $: $84.95 (adult)
                                            $42.95 (children 6-10) 

                                            Free (children under 5)

Two seatings: 10am and 1:30pm

Christmas Traditions Dinner Buffet: $94.95 (adult)

                                                           $47.95 (children 6-10) 

                                                           Free (children under 5)

Two seatings: 5pm and 7:45pm

11. Hart House

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Dinner$: $78 (adult)

12. Market by Jean Georges

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Market by Jean-Georges is the first restaurant in Canada for three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the signature restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver.

Executive Chef Ken Nakano is a West Coast native who delights guests with sophisticated yet uncomplicated flavours. With a passion and dedication for Pacific Northwest cuisine, chef Nakano showcases the finest Canadian ingredients from coast to coast. Market is open seven days a week from breakfast through dinner, and is located on the hotel’s third floor, accessible through the hotel or by taking the glass elevator located next to Urban Fare.

Christmas Eve Dinner $: $120 (adult)

                                         $54 (child)

13. Cafe One at Sheraton Wall Centre

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Brunch $: $62

Dinner$: $65

14. Diva at The Metropolitan Hotel

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Introducing Diva at the Met, Vancouver's premier dining location combining a unique blend of international styles with a generous dash of Pacific Northwest flavours.

Dinner$: $99 (adult)

               $50 (child)

15. Yew at Four Seasons Vancouver

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Crafty culinary surprises await at YEW seafood + bar delivering award-winning cuisine, fresh catches, great wines, innovative cocktails and a fun, welcoming environment.

Christmas Eve Dinner $: $105 (adult)
Christmas Day            $: $99 - brunch (adult)

                                         $49 - brunch (child)

                                        $ 115 - dinner                                          

16. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

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Vancouver's Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar provides a distinctive showcase for the celebrated culinary vision of Executive Chef Alex Chen and redefines the fine art of dining with subtle, unexpected and playful approaches to cuisine, service and style.

With an innovative approach that blends a respect for the past with a celebration of the present, Chen’s seafood-focused menu is grounded in classical technique and training, while artfully infusing casual West Coast flair and creative hints of his international influences.

Christmas Eve $: $68 - brunch

                            $74 - dinner

Christmas Day $: $68 - brunch / $ 88 - buffet & dinner

                             

17. The Observatory at Grouse Mountain

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Their five-course Prix Fixe Tasting Menu provides diners with the opportunity to experience the art of food and wine matching. The menu and the wines change often, but the focus always remains the same: combining food with wine to elevate the experience of both. 

Dinner$: $85

18. Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

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Located in the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Notch8 Vancouver Restaurant, is a place to relax and watch the world pass by. A perfect mix of new and old world charm, this familiar location has a splashy new style. Rich hues of colour and warm woods mixed with brass details heralds back to a bygone era of grand railway hotels.

Dinner$: $99

Brunch$: 89 - buffet

19. Bacchus at Wedgewood Hotel

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Dinner$: $150 (adult)

               $75 (child)

Brunch$: $75 (adult)

                $40 (child)

We would love to hear from you! What is your favorite Dine Out for Christmas? Please share with us in the comment below or on my social media.

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17 best places to get sweet holiday treats in Vancouver

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One of the best parts of the holiday season is the sweet treats that come with it.

Whether it’s a Christmas stollen from your favourite neighbourhood bakery or a dreamy Bûche de Noël made from silky smooth ice cream, it’s hard to deny the simple bliss that festive sugary sweets bring us during this time of year.

Here are 17 places to find stellar holiday treats in Vancouver:

1. Chez Christophe

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Whether it’s a DIY Chocolate Bark Kit or a stunning edible holiday showpiece you’re after, Chez Christophe is where you need to head. Lollipops, holiday truffles, and beautiful advent calendars are also up for grabs alongside three stunning varieties of Bûches de Noël (available for pickup on December 23 and 24). Get the holiday collection starting December 1. Select items are available for order by visiting Chez Christophe in-person, online, or via phone.

Address: 4717 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-428-4200

2. La Glace

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This ice cream purveyor is offering a stunning Bûche De Noël ice cream cake this year. Patrons can pre-order two flavours (mont blanc, candy cane) for pickup starting December 12. Orders can be emailed to orders@laglace.ca. La Glace will also have a small batch of eggnog ice cream for the holiday as well.

Address: 2785 W 16th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-0793

3. Cartems

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New treats to look forward to includes the adorable Gingerbread Nog and a Sweet Snow variety to name a few. These new doughnuts will be available at all of Cartems location starting December 1, so be sure to mark your calendar and enjoy these festive creations.

Address: 534 West Pender, Vancouver
Phone: 778-708-0996

Address: 2190 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-707-1114

Address: 3040 West Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-6372

4. Mon Paris Patisserie

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Yule logs, chocolates, and seasonal chocolate barks - you name it, Mon Paris has it. Yule logs can be ordered in advance for pickup on December 22, 23, and 24. Orders for Yule logs, holiday collection treats, boxes of macarons, and Belgian chocolate bonbons can be made in-person at Mon Paris, through email at info@monparis.ca, or by phone.

Address: 4396 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-564-5665

5. Giovane Cafe

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The Giovane café will offer a selection of individual desserts, cakes, holiday bûche, and stollen this year. The cafe will also be bringing back the popular Santa Belly sugar buns making its debut from December 17 to 25. Pre-orders for cakes and sugar buns can be made through the festive desk at vpr.festivedesk@fairmont.com or by phone.

Address: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel – 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Phone: 604-695-5300

6. Temper Pastry

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This West Vancouver spot is offering up special holiday cookies, Bûche de Noël, chocolates, and confections this year for those with a sweet tooth.

Address: 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Phone: 604-281-1152

7. Purdy’s

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As always, Purdy’s has a stellar selection of holiday treats to indulge in this season. Advent calendars, gift baskets, and boxes in every shape and size are available from this Canadian purveyor who always ensures the festivities are delicious.

Address: Multiple locations
Phone: Multiple phone numbers

8. Thomas Haas

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Truffle trees, stuffed Santa boots, and holiday tree barks are just a few of the treats available from Thomas Haas from its holiday collection this year. Buy this limited-time collection in-person or pre-order online.

Address: 2539 W Broadway Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-736-1848

Address: #289 998 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-924-1847

9. Beta 5

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The holiday collection at Beta 5 includes peppermint patties, holiday gift boxes, and of course, delicious cream puffs such as eggnog, hot chocolate, and Douglas Fir varieties.

Address: 413 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-3336

10. BjornBar Bakery

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From Christmas MarzBars to festive Peppermint Truffle Bars, BjornBar will be pumping out tasty festive creations from now until the holidays.

Address: 102-3053 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-986-6886

11. Krispy Kreme

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It wouldn’t be Christmas is Krispy Kreme didn’t come out with some festively-decorated morsels, and this year is no different. From Santa’s bellies to ugly sweater reindeer doughnuts, this spot is going to be sweet during the holidays.

Address: 7153 120 Street, Delta
Phone: 604-507-8803

12. East Van Roasters

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Holiday truffles, gift boxes, and sampler packs are all up for grabs from East Van Roasters this year.

Address: 319 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-629-7562

13. Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Cafe

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The 2018 lineup of dessert from Thierry this year is outstanding. Features include holiday macarons and several varieties of stunning Bûche de Noëls, which can be pre-ordered until December 21 with pickup December 23 or 24 after 9 am.

Address: 1059 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-608-6870

14. Ladurée

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Get limited-edition holiday boxes celebrating Ladurée’s collaboration with Norway pastry chef Sverre Saetre and with stunning Bûche de Noëls and Bûchette de Noël creations.

Address: 1141 Robson Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-336-3030

15. Grounds for Coffee

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The seasonal holiday buns are back, this time in a Chocolate Candy Cane version. These treats are available from December 14 to 17, get them while you can.

Address: 2565 Alma Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-224-5282

16. Soirette

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Soirette has a packed lineup of holiday goodies for Vancouverites to dig into. Macarons, gingerbread houses, and Yule Logs – you name it, they’ve got it.

Address: 1433 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-3308

17. Origo Club

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From December 7 to 23, patrons can get two versions of a Christmas Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log and bûche japonaise at the Origo Club café. Orders must be made in four business days in advance and pre-payment is required. Orders can be placed in person at the restaurant or via phone.

Address: 6888 River Road, Richmond
Phone: 604-285-8889

We would love to hear from you! What is your best place to get sweet holiday treats in Vancouver? Please share with us in the comment below or on my social media.

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11 Stockings to Dress Up your Christmas

If you're in desperate need of updating your Christmas stockings, you've come to the right place. You could buy some brand new ones, or try out some creative DIY's—we've got options for both. No matter what your skill level or price range, you'll find something on this list to dress up your Christmas.

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1. Crochet All Day

If you can work a crochet needle, you need to make these adorbs stockings. 

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2. Patch It Up

Yeah - we're bringing patchwork back.

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3. Country-Style Christmas

Don't let your generic stocking be the eyesore of your farmhouse-style decor—make these burlap beauties instead.

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4. Stripes on Stripes

To get your DIY stocking to lay flat, don't forget to trim the seam allowance along the heel and toe. Removing the excess fabric prevents any bumps or wrinkles.

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5. Add Some Pom-Poms

We're so here for the pom-pom trim on these neutral stockings.

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6. Felt FTW!

Pick between pinwheels, stripes, faux foliage, or your own embellishments to finish these cuties off.

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7. Monogram It

If you love a good monogram, you can't miss the opportunity to letter up your stockings. Make them all white for a winter wonderland theme.

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8. Kick Kitschy To The Curb

Bold, geometric patterns are exactly what the holidays were missing.

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9. Bring On The Flannel

Are these flannel stockings not the coziest ones you've ever seen? All you need is a roaring fire and you're set.

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10. Forest Feels

Gangs all here.

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11. Get Fruity

We're missing summer hard.

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We would love to hear from you! What is your Christmas Stocking Ideas? Please share with photo in the comment below or on my social media.

Are you interested in selling or buying your home in the next few months? Work with award winning realtor, Carmen Leal and her team that specialize in Real Estate Vancouver and have qualified Buyers that are looking for a home in your area! 604.218.4846 & www.carmenleal.ca

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