May 4, 2023 editions - The best cocktail in the Tri-Cities?

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Hi ETC family!

The days are starting to get longer, the weather is starting to get warmer, and patios are starting to open up, which means it's officially cocktail season.

May through September marks the warmer half of the year, and the best time for cool, fresh concoctions.

Where is your favourite bar or restaurant to grab a drink? Reply to this email and let us know! We also want your thoughts on who has THE best cocktail in the area—find our list of great drink spots in today’s newsletter.

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– Tina & the ETC Team

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5 spots to try right now

🍛 Jamila’s Kitchen & Grill: The spot for Indian, Afghan, and Greek fusion.

🥪 Giancarlo Italian Deli: The place for cold cuts.

🌮 Taps and Tacos: What else could you possibly need?

😋 Henderson Mall Food Court: This spot has some seriously good grub.

🍸 Orrange Kitchen and Bar: Have the happiest of hours here.

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

What's new

Foodie Feature: Zahra Tejpar (@eatwithzahra)

The Tri-Cities are full of great places to eat, so it’s no surprise that there are a whole bunch of folks who are highlighting the local food and drink scene.

In our Foodie Feature series, we are putting the spotlight on Instagram influencers, restaurant owners, food bloggers, and more so that our subscribers can get an intimate, in-depth look at the best that Tri-Cities cuisine has to offer.

This week’s featured foodie: Zahra Tejpar AKA @eatwithzahra.

What kind of content do you focus on? A lot of the content I focus on is showcasing food from all the different restaurants and hidden gems (of various cuisines) we have in the Lower Mainland that are not chain restaurants. I like trying something different.

What inspired you to get started? Food has always been a large part of my life—I grew up in Kenya with a lot of food of flavour, and art that came with it—many Sundays in my family included outings to some of our favourite or new restaurants for dinner; so living in Vancouver now with a diverse amount of cuisines, I just couldn’t say no to content creating.

What has come as a surprise for you about what you do? My love for food (and blogging) has been consistent in the time that I've been going through with it. A lot may have changed in my personal life but this is something that has and always stays consistent.

What would you like to do more of? A lot of my time has been spent focusing on content creation on Instagram. I do also get some reviews in on Yelp or Google Reviews; however, I am hoping I can start a food blog website in the near future as well.

How has your community influenced your content? The foodie community is always evolving in Metro Vancouver and across North America. Being able to connect with so many foodies and content creators has been amazing as we are all often supportive of each other. Seeing a lot of what others do and where they go often adds to my list of go-tos. Often seeing reviews (be it on social media, Yelp, or Google reviews) is a big help as well for me.

Anything else you'd like to add? Food and restaurants in the Tri-Cities are slowly coming up more now, which is so wonderful to see. Some of my favourite places in the area are Bar + Restaurant Nello's, Namoo Sushi, and Tahn Door Eatery for restaurants. I also absolutely love going to Doughnut Love, Vashti Rose Ice Cream, and Caffe Delish for desserts.

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What people are talking about:

• New Korean restaurant to open

• Sakeya Sushi review

• Doppio Zero review

• Pizza at Rewind Brewing

• Thai Coco review

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Here's where to sip on fancy cocktails in the Tri-Cities

It’s always five o-clock somewhere, right?

That is to say, there’s never a wrong time to enjoy a delicious cocktail, whether that’s an orange mimosa with brunch or an aperitivo to kick off a late night dinner. And though we all love a good gin and tonic or vodka martini, sometimes we want something more.

Here are some cocktail bars in the Tri-Cities for those in search of a tasty beverage and, perhaps, your new go-to.

News

🍜 Old Xian's Food: The new noodle spot just opened close to Lougheed Mall and is the place to go for hearty northern Chinese dishes.

😋 Kosoo Korean Restaurant: The fusion restaurant, which already had two locations in Vancouver, is planning to open at what was once Cygnet Hot Pot in Coquitlam.

Events

🌯 5-pounder burrito challenge: Think you’ve got what it takes to finish 5 lbs of burrito? Head over to Taco Del Mar on May 5 to give it a shot.

🎨 Paint Nite: Livelyhood is hosting a paint and sip party on May 11, where you’ll learn how to paint something stunning while enjoying a few drinks.

Deals

🍕 Pizza special: It’s a new month, so Pappa Leo’s has a new pizza of the month! For May, it’s a large Greek pizza for $22 with coupon code 2222.

Job postings

📋 Coquitlam job fair: Check out a wide variety of jobs at the Coquitlam job fair on May 11—and best of all? It’s free.

🍷 Liquor store: Newport Liquor Store in Port Moody is hiring a clerk on part-time hours from 16 to 30 hours a week at $15.65 an hour. Must have Serving it Right certification.

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

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