The changing leaves and the crisp bite in the air means Fall is here. And with that we begin the countdown for Canadian Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving is on Monday, October 10. Celebrate Thanksgiving in Vancouver and check out 5 restaurants offering unique Thanksgiving to-go dinners below!
1. Potluck Hawker Eatery – Fried Chicken Thanksgiving Meal Set
Potluck Hawker Eatery is bringing the flavours of Southeast Asia for their Thanksgiving Feast. Their Fried Chicken Thanksgiving Meal Set is available for pre-order only for pick-up on October 8th or 9th. This multi-course menu features delicious, fragrant dishes such as whole coconut milk fried chicken, salted egg yolk polenta, candied yams, and longganisa XO sauce milk bread stuffing.
The menu will include:
- Whole Coconut Milk Fried Farmcrest Chicken
- Salted Egg Yolk Polenta
- Longganisa XO Milk Bread Stuffing
- Fall Chayote Salad
- Candied Yams
- Shaking Mushrooms
- Thanksgiving Nasi Goreng
- Jug of Thai Milk Tea
Potluck’s Fried Chicken Thanksgiving Meal Set ($188) serves four people and can be pre-ordered online until October 7, 2022. Potluck is open for Thanksgiving pick-up on October 8 and 9, 2022. Dine-in will be closed.
Potluck Hawker Eatery
Address: 3424 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
Website: http://www.potluckyvr.ca/
2. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – Limited Edition Thanksgiving Dinner-To-Go
Blue Hat Bakery-Café at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is offering an impressive Thanksgiving Feast this year with all the traditional trimmings. Pre-order before 5PM on Wednesday, October 5th and pick up the meal packages between 11am – 4pm on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9. The menu is designed for 2 and is $109.
The menu will include:
- Apple & Thyme Brined Roasted Turkey Breast
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Herb Stuffing with Cranberries
- Brussel Sprouts with Concord Grapes
- Roasted & Glazed Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Baby Carrots
- Beets with Shaved Fennel & Orange
- Traditional Turkey Gravy
- Orange-Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
- Brioche Pull Apart Buns
- Pumpkin & Apple Pie with Crème Anglaise (one of each per order)
PICA’s Blue Hat Bakery-Cafe
Address: 1505 W 2nd Ave #101, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4
Website: https://www.picachef.com/blue-hat-bakery-cafe
3. Goldilocks Bake Shop – Magpasalamat: A Canadian Filipino Thanksgiving
Beloved Filipino food destination Goldilocks Bake Shop is offering up 2 new Thanksgiving feasts. There will be two Philippine pork meatloaf “Embotido” meal options with all the fixings, as well as whole cakes and pies, including a full line of popular ube (purple yam) sweets.
Goldilocks’ Thanksgiving offerings can be ordered by calling either of its two locations, 604-736-7744 in Burnaby or 604-876-2464 in Vancouver, or emailing goldilocksyvr@gmail.com by October 5, 2022 for pick-up on October 8, 2022. Guests can also walk-in to choose from a variety of sweet and savoury options.
Goldilocks Thanksgiving Feasts ($65) include two options which serve four to six people. The menu will include:
Option A
Embotido – Philippine pork meatloaf
Pancit Palabok Special with Lechon Carajay – classic Filipino rice noodle with shrimp-based and annatto sauce, diced pork and tofu and garnished with green onions, egg, tinapa (smoked fish) and ground chicharron (pork rinds); topped with three times cooked pork belly
Pritong Lumpia (six halves) – vegetarian spring rolls
Mini Chicken BBQ (six pieces) – marinated skewers with house BBQ sauce
Choice between Pan de Leche (Hawaiian-style rolls) or 6” Cheese Loaf (pull apart loaf filled with whipped cream cheese)
Option B
Embotido – Philippine pork meatloaf
Tocino Fried Rice – garlic fried rice with Philippine bacon, brussels sprouts and fried eggs
Mini Chicken BBQ (six pieces) – marinated skewers with house BBQ sauce
Empanadas (six pieces) with choice of beef, pork and/or adobo chicken
Choice between Pan de Leche (Hawaiian-style rolls) or 6” Cheese Loaf (pull apart loaf filled with whipped cream cheese)
Goldilocks
Address: Vancouver – 2833 Main Street | Burnaby – 101-3728 North Fraser Way
Website: https://www.goldilocks-can.com/
4. The Lazy Gourmet – Thanksgiving Made Easy
The Lazy Gourmet welcomes the arrival of fall with the launch of its Fall/Winter Menu and Holiday Turkey Menu. For the classic holiday feast, The Lazy Gourmet’s popular Holiday Turkey Menu ($45 per person, minimum four orders) includes:
- Rosemary Foccacia with Honey Chili Butter
- Blueberry-Cranberry Compote
- Arugula, Butter Lettuce and Radicchio Salad
- Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
- Classic Stuffing
- Signature Gravy
- Sage and Orange Roasted Turkey
- Chili-Lemon Broccolini
- Individual Pumpkin Tart
The Lazy Gourmet offers both delivery and pick-up at its headquarters located at 1545 West 3rd Avenue in Vancouver. Pre-orders can be made online or by calling 604-734-2507. Thanksgiving orders must be placed by October 5th, 2022 by 12:00 p.m.
The Lazy Gourmet
Address: 1545 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8
Website: https://www.lazygourmet.ca
5. Executive Table Restaurants – Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner from Alouette, Hydra, Seaside or Freebird
All four Executive Table Restaurants (Alouette, Hydra, Seaside or Freebird) have come together to create one outstanding pick-up Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner. Pre-order before October 3rd for a free bottle of wine.
The menu will include:
- Whole Roasted Herb-Brushed Turkey
- Salsa Verde
- Bourbon Gravy
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Wild Rice & Bacon Stuffing
- Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
- Forno-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Cranberry Sauce
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Farro Salad
- Baguette and Honey Butter
- Fresh Baked Pumpkin Pie
The order cut off date is Thursday Oct 6th, and pick up is on Saturday, October 8th from 3-6 pm. Pick up can be at your chosen location of any of the 4 restaurants so it’s extremely convenient because they cover Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver and Richmond!