Welcome to another "Fresh Sheet" update featuring take out and delivery options from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more across Metro Vancouver.
Particularly exciting today is the inclusion of some spots that had been temporarily closed, like Trafiq (makers of some incredible cakes) and Trans-Am (an award-winning bar known for their wicked burgers), as well as the ressurection of Blind Sparrow, a West End restaurant that shuttered in Tk. And of course, much more from several places.
There's some damn awesome stuff happening with Vancouver's incredible restaurants right now, and if you can, please support them. They won't all survive.
I've been working to keep you updated on what different restaurants and food businesses are doing at this time. You can read more about some options here:
- Vancouver restaurants clear fridges for shut down, donate food and money
- Metro Vancouver restaurants, food businesses find creative solutions to stay afloat, help people during COVID-19 crisis
- How to support your local brewery during the COVID-19 outbreak
- Fresh sheet: March 20
- Fresh sheet: March 21
- Fresh sheet: March 23
- Fresh sheet: March 27
- Fresh sheet: March 31
Additionally, please use the excellent website Breaking Bread to connect directly to restaurants and order food, as well as purchase gift certificates and merchandise.
As emails and DMs come in from restaurants and food businesses, or as I am able to track them via social media, I am rounding them up here regularly to keep you informed.
Bear in mind that due to the COVID-19 crisis, things may change rapidly. Please connect directly with the restaurant via phone, email, website, or social media, before making plans that depend upon their offerings being available.
Fresh sheet for Thursday, April 2, 2020
Aleph Eatery
East Van's Aleph Eatery has re-opened their kitchen, and shifted to a fully vegan menu of Middle Eastern eats. They're doing pick-up and delivery of meal combos, sides, and drinks, with online ordering.
The Blind Sparrow
The West End's Blind Sparrow closed up on Denman in the fall of 2018, but they've ressurrected themselves as The Blind Sparrow Fried Chicken Co., offering fried chicken, fries, sandwiches, burgers, and other comfort eats, plus booze, for take-out (pick up at their sibling restaurant Hook in English Bay) or delivery.
Trafiq Bakery
One of Vancouver's favourite bakeshops is now taking orders for 6" cakes. And their cake is super delish. Pre-order online for pick-up at scheduled times.
Trans-Am
The small bar known for their drinks and big burgers has fired up a fresh menu for pick-up. Order burger and booze combos for yourself or a date night by calling or emailing via "reservations" on their site.
Cin Cin / Elisa / Blue Water / Thierry: Toptable2U Vancouver
The chefs from Toptable Group’s Elisa, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin, and Thierry in Vancouver, have collaborated to bring a new concept to you during these unique times. Toptable2U Vancouver, a take-away menu of housemade provisions, prepped meal kits for at home cooking, and farm-to-table produce selections curated for the home kitchen.
Cantina Pana
What a year it's been for Cantina Pana in Kits! They're re-opening on April 2 for take-out and delivery nightly from 5-10 p.m. Order up those burritos, bowls, and tots.
Douce Diner
Now you can "Feed Your Flock" with North Vancouver's Douce Diner's new Douce Coop Family Meal Packs. Grub down on crispy chicken with sides, with take out and delivery offered Thursday to Sundays from 3-8 p.m.
Tacomio
Order up a taco fiesta for two or four people. Delivery available via UberEats and DoorDash, or pick up from their take-out window located at 1245 Glen Drive in Vancouver.
Torafuku
Torafuku has returned with a new family-style meal offering. Their “Sharing is Caring” Family menu includes: Miso vegetable chowder; Everyday I’m Brusselin’ salad; Yuzu mashed potatoes; Sake braised beef shanks; Gone Fishing. The set costs $98 and feeds four people. Preorder only via email or phone 778-903-2006.
The Rise Eatery
South Granville's The Rise has fired up delivery via UberEats, Foodora, and Ritual.
Bon Macaron
You can still treat yourself with the delightful and colourful macarons from Bon Macaron. They've got online ordering open for macarons and gift certificates (the latter you can pick up and use later). Pick up takes place at Granville Island (or Victoria, if you've got folks on the Island looking for a treat to-go).
Moderne Burger
You can still get your hands on Moderne Burger's signature burgers and fries, via take-out and delivery.
Shameless Buns
One of Vancouver's newer and most vibrant food trucks is still serving their modern Filipino-inspired street eats via delivery and pick-up.
V.I.A. now has a special new listings section: Take Home Vancouver. This index is FREE for local businesses to use to add their listing. If you operate a food business and would like to be included, get in touch with me via e-mail ([email protected]) and I'll connect you to our easy online submission form. Restaurants, please also feel free to reach out to me directly to be included in these Fresh Sheet roundups