$50 to Local Public Eatery, who is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Party aka a Stop Light Party February 14.
This post is for the anti-Valentines, un-Valentines, the nontraditionalists, haters and daters. Local Public Eatery is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party alternative February 14, for those who prefer DJs and drink specials to candle light and crooning.
Local will provide Stop Light Party guests with coloured ribbons to signify their “status.” Green means single; A yellow ribbon means you might be, or could soon be single; Red ribbons signify that you’re taken.
Whether you’re on the market, unsure about your status, or dating but not into traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations, Local is the beach front party destination for you.
Share a cocktail in a boot (Lucky Lemonade, El Caeser, Kung Fu Punch, Baja Margarita) and any of Local’s six variations on the1/2 lb. chuck burger with a new acquaintance. You may find you’re still chatting over their signature gooey chocolate brownie.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. If you haven’t yet met CocoaNymph Rachel Sawatzky, it’s time to get acquainted. This extraordinary Kits-based chocolatiere was on her way to med school until an experimental batch of home made chocolates (recipe from Bon Appetit) when so right that Sawatzky shifted her career goals. The microbiology major began a lifetime focus on food science, particularly the behaviour of chocolate. read more »
Xoxolat—pronounced sho-sho-la—is one of Vancouver’s finest chocolate shops, luckily located in Kits at 8th and Burrard (formerly Monde chocolate). They carry Vancouver’s largest selection of single origin chocolate bars from around the world and are offering a worthwhile deal on chocs and Choc 101 seminars just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Innovative flavours
A quick perusal of the house brand demonstrates the chocolatier’s creativity. Flavours are very quirky and fun: WestCoast Breakfast (maple caramelized bacon with touch of espresso in deep milk chocolate), Tortilla Chip & Lime in Dark Chocolate and Sour Cherry & Chili in Dark Chocolate. They also offer tastings and classes in store, teaching participants about the many facets of chocolate and offering samples of different beans, origins, manufacturers and percentages of cocoa.
Xoxolat’s Vancouver Deal of the Day
A few of my friends took part in the Chocolate 101 seminar and had an amazing time. If you are also interested in checking it out your timing could not be better: Vancouver’s “deal of the day” with Dealfind is $20 for a Chocolate 101 class and a 16 piece box of chocolates ($20 for a $45 value) now until Thursday.
Whether you just started dating or have been married 30+ years, Kitsilano’s Art of Loving is hosting a Valentine’s Day event that is sure to be a little more interesting than the late seating at your favourite restaurant…and possibly preferable to a red and pink card.
Reacquaint yourself with your partner and the fun of necking like teenagers. The event promises to help you “take kissing to a whole new level.” If you attend, we want to know what that means.
The event is being held February 13 and 14th at 8pm and costs $59 per couple (pre-registration is required).
The Art of Loving, 1818 W 5th (at Burrard), 604-742-9988, Artofloving.ca
Valentine’s Day Giveaway Final Day:
Xoxolat—pronounced sho-sho-la—is one of Vancouver’s finest chocolate shops, luckily located in Kits at 8th and Burrard (formerly Monde chocolate). They carry Vancouver’s largest selection of single origin chocolate bars from around the world and are offering a worthwhile deal on chocs and Choc 101 seminars just in time for Valentine’s Day.
