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 鶹ýӳand keep it totally vegan.
: Vegan Wine & 'Cheese' V-Day Mingler
The 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 .
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 .
: 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.
: Heart Beets For You chocolate bar
Giving the gift of chocolate from East Van Roasters is truly one of those gifts that gives back. Proceeds from their delecatble chocolates directly support mentorship-based programming and on-the-job training for women re-entering the work force. EVR is a certified charity and social enterprise owned and operated by the PHS Community Services Society, a non-profit housing and health care agency. For Valentine's Day this year they've got the Heart Beets for You bar: It's a vegan chocolate bar with coconut, cascara, beet chips and candied ginger. Available at their Gastown shop.: 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.
: 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:
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.
: Valentine's Day Dinner
Vancouver's award-winning vegetarian and vegan-friendly The Acorn is taking for their special three-course Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner. Know for their inventive, elegant, and delicious veggie fare, The Acorn
: Plant-Based Chocolate Hearts Collection
People have been asking 鶹ýӳchocolatier 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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