As we wrapped up the 2016 Dine Out Vancouver Festival this weekend, we had a chance for one more Brunch Crawl, this time in Yaletown.
This Saturday’s Brunch Crawl, organized by Vancouver Foodster, was a great opportunity to explore some new places in the neighbourhood. Starting with registration at Xoxolat we had a welcoming treat of a shot of spicy hot chocolate to drink alongside some samples of other savoury chocolate combinations, blended with cheddar, feta and truffles.
After a chocolatey start we headed to Bella Gelateria for a selection of vegetarian and meat bites; Napoletano Pizza with Egg, Pancetta, Italian Sausage and Basil or Egg, Spinach and Roasted Potatoes. Also on the plate, a mini-brioche with either Smoked Salmon or Mushrooms. The food was paired with the perfect brunch accompaniment, a unique Mimosa of Prosecco with Creamsicle sorbetto.
Our next savoury brunch spot was the fairly new ZEND Conscious Lounge. The all vegan, gluten-free cafe started us off with a refreshing house-made virgin Caesar before serving a trio from the kitchen. Buckwheat Pancake with Spiced Pear and Coconut Whip, Roasted Vegetable Cashew Quiche and a new to the menu Matcha Crepe with Seared Fruit and White Chocolate Sauce.
Down the street, we found the 3 month old Lime and Moon Pie Co. The lovely little location plated a pair of pies; zesty, gluten-free Meyer Lemon and a Chocolate Walnut which went nicely with a hot coffee or cup of tea.
A couple doors down, Nice Vice Cream opened their doors especially for Brunch Crawl, they won’t be opening to the public for a few more weeks. The plant-based ‘ice cream’ shop sampled a few of their flavours that you wouldn’t know were dairy-free. We look forward to visiting when they open the doors.
Wrapping up Yaletown Brunch Crawl was Small Victory Bakery for a box of pastries; a savoury Bacon Cheese Scone, mini Pain au Chocolat, and Apollini filled with Chantilly Cream served with a Cappuccino or Hot Chocolate.
Sunday was a final Brunch Crawl adventure through Main Street for the final day of Dine Out 2016.
The next Vancouver Foodster tasting exploration is Pizza Palooza coming February 17th.