If you're wooing your sweetheart without the dairy, don't despair: there are plenty of ways to feast for Valentine's Day in Metro Vancouver and keep it totally vegan.
Beetbox: Vegan Wine & 'Cheese' V-Day Mingler
Photo courtesy BeetboxThe new-ish West End spot that's got an all-vegan treat-yoself menu is hosting a wine and plant-based cheese event on Feb. 14. The cocktail-party style gathering will feature an array of Blue Heron ‘cheeses’ that includes Mostarda Cheddar, Ardea Blue, Fig Cumulus, Wolf Flower and more, as well as canapés by Beetbox Chef/Co-owner Bryan Satterford, all paired with Old-World all-vegan wine. Buy tickets online.
Dipped Doughnut Co.: Deluxe Valentine's Day Box
Photo courtesy Dipped Doughnut Co.Get a dozen 100% vegan doughnuts, including their February special flavours and Candy Heart doughnuts, delivered to you. Minimum 24-hour lead time. Delivery zone and scheduling info available online.
Blue Heron Creamery: Be Still My Heart
A unique heart-shaped plant-based cheese with chocolate, cranberries, and rose from one of the city's most exciting plant-based innovators. Purchase in-store on its own starting Feb. 8, or in one of Blue Heron's 'Veganuary' pre-order packages.
To Die For Fine Foods: Raspberry Lemon Loaf
For a sweet twist on Valentine's Day, To Die For has cranked up the colour and added a bright burst of raspberry to their signature lemon loaf. Perfect for enjoying with your kiddos, pals, workmates, or sweetie. Stockists info to come soon, or you can order via e-mail ([email protected]) for pick-up from their commissary location.
East Van Roasters: Heart Beets For You chocolate bar
Photo courtesy East Van RoastersSweet n Sassy: Valentine's Day Macaron Collection
This local vegan French macaron maker has a sweet set for lovebirds, the lovelorn, or anyone who just simply loves macarons. They also make a larger heart-shaped macaron "cake." Order through their website for pick-up or delivery; 48-hour notice required.
Locally Raised: Love Bites doughnuts
It's hard not to fall in love with doughnuts, especially when they are delivered to your door and made with totatlly plant-based ingredients, down to the sugars. For V-Day, they've got "Love Bites" in the mix, which is a doughnut dipped in strawberry creamsicle icing with a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top. Find ordering and delivery availability info via their site.
The Graze Company: Valentine's Day Box
Looking for the ultimate feast to share for an intimate evening in? Graze has a special V-Day box stuffed with locally-made goodies and a bottle of (vegan!) champ to toast the occasion.
The Acorn: Valentine's Day Dinner
Vancouver's award-winning vegetarian and vegan-friendly The Acorn is taking reservations for their special three-course Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner. Know for their inventive, elegant, and delicious veggie fare, The Acorn
BETA5: Plant-Based Chocolate Hearts Collection
Photo courtesy BETA5People have been asking Vancouver chocolatier BETA5 to make plant-based treats, and they've listened. For Valentine's Day, the innovative sweets shop is debuting their 100% plant-based Chocolate Hearts Collection, which features five pieces of chocolates filled with a variety of ganaches and pralines: São Tomé dark, yuzu – matcha, raspberry praline, tropical crunch, and Peruvian dark. Head to their beautiful new shop and cafe in Strathcona to pick some up.
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