As with Christmas and Hanukkah, there are some treats you can only find at certain times of the year.
It鈥檚 the same case with Pride Week in 麻豆传媒映画when, for a limited time only, rainbow-hued confections, colourful cocktails and sugared buns are showcased for a brief, almost ethereal moment. So, the motto of this story is, get your Pride treats while they鈥檙e hot 鈥� or cold 鈥� if it鈥檚 a cocktail.
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These Rainbow Buns are available at Fairmont Pacific Rim daily until Aug. 5. Photo courtesy Fairmont Pacific Rim
These Rainbow Buns are tiny pillows of joy stuffed with rainbow cream filling and are available daily until Aug. 5. These colourful buns can be pre-ordered for $7 each, with $1 from each sale dedicated to the聽.
Ice cream pop up shop at at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Citrus ice cream bars with a white chocolate shell and a rainbow drizzle are available at the Notch8 Pride stand on Burrard Street adjacent to the hotel entrance. These bars are served daily from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for $3.50 each 鈥� with partial proceeds from every bar sold donated to the聽. The pop up is happening daily until Aug. 3.
An ice cream pop-up shop at Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel 麻豆传媒映画is serving rainbow ice cream bars until Aug. 3. Photo courtesy Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
also offering a special Pride cocktail. The 鈥淏ear it All鈥澛爄ncludes Botanist gin and tonic, with gummy bears frozen in ice cubes and a rainbow sugar belt.
Pride donut macaron from
The donut-shaped macaron from Lazy Gourmet. Photo by 麻豆传媒映画Courier
Imagine a donut-sized macaron filled with rainbow butter cream in all the colours of the rainbow and topped with sprinkles. That鈥檚 the creation the Lazy Gourmet is offering for Pride 2019. The 鈥渕onuts,鈥� as I鈥檝e decided to call them, are $9 each, start with a minimum order of three, and need 48-notice to be perfectly created.
Pride cake and cocktail at Honey Salt, the Victor, B.C. Kitchen & D6)
Taste the rainbow at Parq 麻豆传媒映画from July 29 to Aug. 2. Inspired by the infamous Society Cake at Honey Salt, Parq鈥檚 Pride Cake is made up of multiple layers of delectable vanilla cake, separated by rich vanilla mousse, finished with a smooth layer of icing and garnished with a multi-coloured slice of white chocolate.
Eat the rainbow (cake) at Parq 麻豆传媒映画for a limited time only. Photo courtesy Parq Vancouver
Perfect for sharing 鈥� but you don鈥檛 have to. Then cool off on a hot summer night with the Pride Cocktail 鈥� the Watermelon Granita. Made with Stolichnaya vodka, ros茅 wine, watermelon juice and citrus, this cocktail comes complete with a rainbow cup and garnished with a fresh slice of everybody鈥檚 favourite summer fruit.
Luau Brunch & Freedom Fizz at the
In a nod to Pride in Vancouver,聽聽at the Bayshore is launching a colourful Sunday Luau Brunch menu Aug. 4. The move also pays homage to the property鈥檚 original Polynesian eatery Trader Vic鈥檚. The brunch menu features the dynamic flavours of Hawaii and the Philippines with the likes of pineapple barbecue ribs, Huli Huli chicken with banana-leaf-garlic shrimp, Loco Moco, fried mahi mahi with sweet rice and wasabi mayo, and vegan-friendly Beyond Meat 鈥榃aikiki鈥� meatballs with soy-ginger glaze.
Refreshing lighter fare includes prawn ceviche, a selection of creative salads and a build-your-own a莽ai Bowl bar. These Polynesian favourites rotate weekly and complement H2鈥檚 brunch buffet staples for those who prefer to stick with traditional Western options.
Top it off with a tiki-inspired cocktail, including the Punch Drunk (featuring three types of rum, peach schnapps, pomegranate syrup and pineapple and orange juices), and end the journey with indulgent desserts such as guava cake and banana spring rolls.
As well, the hotel鈥檚 elegant seaside oasis,聽, favoured for its hand-crafted cocktails and local tasting plates, is honouring Pride by introducing the Freedom Fizz, crafted by bartender Chiara Fung.
The Freedom Fizz includes rum, spiced vanilla syrup, lemon juice, soda and vegan foam. This creation pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York, where this year鈥檚 WorldPride festival was held. Available from Aug. 3 to 31, the Freedom Fizz 鈥渃elebrates liberation, expression and freedom.鈥� Proceeds from drink sales will be donated to the聽.
Lady in Red Ball with Kendall Gender at the
The Lady in Red Ball with Kendall Gender takes place July 25 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Photo Fairmont Hotels
Whether it pays homage to聽鈥榮 infamous 鈥淟ady in Red鈥� ghost or drag queen superstar聽,聽the Lady in Red Ball fundraiser will return and this year and takes place in the elegant Pacific Ballroom.
The evening will be emceed by Kendall Gender and includes cirque performances by NZR Productions, music by Stephen Scaccia and disc jockey Man About Town. The fundraiser also includes a silent auction and wine wall, canap茅s and a welcome cocktail. Tickets, available , are $89 with a $10 donation to聽.
Butterfly Kisses cocktail at at Fairmont Waterfront
The bright and bubbly Butterfly Kisses聽at聽聽include Prosecco, lemon juice, honey syrup from the hotel鈥檚 bees, and gin infused with butterfly pea flowers聽by Wayward Distillation House. Butterfly kisses are done with partners close together, eyes almost touching with eyelids fluttering 鈥� much like being kissed by the delicate wings of a butterfly.
1181 cocktail at at Fairmont 麻豆传媒映画Airport
The 1181聽served at聽聽gives a nod to the iconic Davie Village institution known for their inclusive welcoming vibe. Made with Empress gin, Fort Berens rose wine and lemon juice, the drink is shaken and served in a coup glass.
Drag queen bingo at
Entertainers Mina Mercury and Carlotta Gurl will host drag queen bingo at Tacofino鈥檚 Gastown location Aug. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. for a suggested cash donation of $10. Meanwhile, partial proceeds from its specialty 鈥楾e Amo鈥� cocktail, served at all Tacofino locations, will be donated to聽, which provides support services to people living with life-challenging illnesses, and the聽, an organization that offers financial assistance to other charities actively supporting LGBTQTS+ asylum seekers, refugees and newcomers.
Photo courtesy Tacofino
The cocktail includes lavender and butterfly pea-infused Cazadores Blanco, Aperol, house-made blueberry syrup and soda. For reservations for drag queen bingo, email聽[email protected].
tastings at various locations
SoCIAL LITE Vodka is kicking off three years as the聽official 鈥渧odka/soda鈥� of 麻豆传媒映画Pride and will be celebrating with samples and drinks at a number of locations. Staffers from SoCIAL LITE Vodka will also be marching in the Pride Parade.
- Davie Village Pride Promenade: samples July 26 from 5 to 11 p.m.
- Davie Village Promenade bar at Davie and Bute: Samples or for purchase Aug. 2 to 4
- Sunset Beach Festival: Samples or for purchase in the 19+ zone Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pride sushi roll at
From July 29 to Aug. 4, $1 from each Pride roll sold will be donated the聽.
鈥楻aye Sunshine鈥� cocktail at 补苍诲听
Inspired by, and named after, popular 麻豆传媒映画drag queen and friend of Juke鈥檚, the 鈥楻aye Sunshine鈥� mingles Cointreau, Odd Society bittersweet vermouth, grapefruit juice and sparkling wine for a swoon-worthy Pride sipper. The cocktail will be available from Aug. 2 to 5 and partial proceeds from each cocktail will be donated to聽.
Rainbow macarons at
These rainbow-hued macarons are available at Bon Macaron Patisserie in Kitsilano. Photo Bon Macaron Patisserie
Bon Macaron Patisserie is supporting Pride with this rainbow macaron box.
Rainbow cake set at
Brand new bakery Buttermere is celebrating Pride with this rainbow 鈥渃ake鈥� set. Photo Buttermere
Buttermere, which recently opened in Chinatown, is celebrating pride with a rainbow "cake" set.
