April 27, 2023 edition - Deli-cious deli counters

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Hi ETC family!

Who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board? With summer approaching and the weather warming, you might be wondering where you can get yourself some primo meats and cheeses. We take a look at some of the Tri-Cities’ best deli counters in today’s newsletter.

Also, thank you to those foodies who emailed us showing interest in being featured. If you are a foodie or know of any foodies, please send us an email at [email protected] so we can get in touch!

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5 spots to try right now

🍕 Mama Said: The pizzeria has just opened a new restaurant.

🍝 That Place: THE place to go for Italian cooking.

🎂 Cakes n Sweets: It’s all in the name!

🍳 Morning Tide Eatery: Brunch never looked so good.

🍜 Thai Coco: Handmade with love, indeed.

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

What's new

5 beloved Indian restaurants in the Tri-Cities

With so many regional variations and ingredients inspired by different climates, cultures, and traditions, it’s impossible to get a true grasp of what constitutes Indian cuisine other than a multi-faceted world of colours, flavours, and textures.

Popular dishes like biryani, curry, and tikka masala are beloved in North America but only make up the tip of the iceberg; underneath you’ll find a history that dates back over 5,000 years, constituting thousands of dishes that have yet to reach the surface.

Here’s a list of some of our favourite Indian restaurants in the Tri-Cities, presenting you with both familiar faves and new dishes to add to your palate.

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The Cloverdale Rodeo is back!

After a three-year hiatus, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is back this upcoming May long weekend! This family-friendly event runs Friday, May 19 until Monday, May 22.

The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo will feature Roughstock Rodeo Events such as bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, and ladies barrel racing. Twenty four rodeo contestants will compete in each of the rodeo events.

At the Country Fair, all the favourites are back, including the Westcoast Lumberjack show, livestock display, World Freestyle Skateboarding Round Up, Kidsworld, Longhorn Saloon, All-Star Wrestling, and new for this year, the Indigenous village. Canadian country legend George Canyon will be this year’s musical headliner. There will be entertainment and attractions for the whole family all weekend long. Get your tickets here!

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Featured

6 delicious deli counters to discover in the Tri-Cities

Fresh meats, cheeses, ready-made salads, and hot meals just waiting to be scooped up and brought home to be devoured … walking into a good deli is like walking into a unique form of food heaven. It’s a place where you can simultaneously discover new tastes and be reconnected with distant memories from your childhood.

Here’s a list of some of our favourite deli counters in the Tri-Cities so that you can restock your fridge with a healthy supply of specialty foods—both familiar and new—and maybe even a few snacks for the ride home.

News

💲 Festival funding: Tri-City festivals have been funded to the tune of $435K from the BC government, including BC Dumpling Festival, Ribfest, and Brewhalla.

🍬 Sweet shop opens: PoCo Sweet Shop just opened in downtown Port Coquitlam, with its grand opening scheduled for the city’s 100th May Days.

Events

🍺 Search for the Perfect Pint: 20 craft breweries are coming together for this Port Moody beer tasting event.

🖼 Battle of the Artists: The Cat & Fiddle Pub in Port Coquitlam is hosting this event from the PoCo Arts Council, which showcases local artists in a live painting competition.

Deals

🍕 Pizza special: Sergio’s Pizza in Port Moody has daily specials, including Thursday’s two large pizzas (two toppings each) and two cans of pop for $30.

🍻 Happy hour: Catch late night happy hour from 9:30pm to close at Cactus Club Coquitlam for $5 beers and deals on food.

Job postings

☕ Barista: Cafe Ciel is hiring a barista for part-time work to prepare and serve drinks. Competitive wages and tips are offered.

🍻 Warehouse Manager: Brew Culture is looking for a warehouse manager for its Port Coquitlam location to manage inventory and execute daily shipments to breweries across Western Canada.

Hiring in the Tri-Cities? Reply back and let us know and we'll feature your opening next week!

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