18 can’t-miss deals to grab during Metro Vancouver's month-long food festival
Experiencing the post-Dine Out Vancouver blues? No need to fret because you can still experience some stellar eats as part of the return of Taste of the Tri-Cities.
Taking place from February 15 to March 15, select restaurants across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody are offering special menus at discounted prices for you to enjoy.
Whether it’s a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try for a while now or a long-standing Tri-Cities favourite, there are plenty of places to go during this year’s festivities, but with so many options, it can be hard to choose which ones to check out.
That’s why we compiled a list of some standout offerings during this year’s Taste of the Tri-Cities. From multi-course feasts to sweet little treats, this list has it all.
Multi-course feasts
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Ibex Café and Kitchen
Who said a multi-course meal had to be expensive? Ibex is serving up a three-course tapas menu featuring your choice of soup or salad, flatbread or chicken wings, and a slice of cake for $35.
Address: 3537 Princeton Avenue, Coquitlam
Osteria Povera
Perfect for date night, Osteria Povera is offering a special three-course set menu for two for just $79 (plus 30% off any bottle of wine purchased alongside the menu). You’ll have your choice of appetizer with options like tonno carpaccio (tuna crudo with homemade garlic cremolata), choice of two pastas with options like tagliatelle ragu (house-made pasta, traditional ground beef rage and short rib slow-cooked for four hours) and linguine e salmone (white wine cream sauce, salmon, butter, lemon, and rosemary), and choice of tiramisu or torta al limone.
Address: 2331 Clarke Street, Port Moody
Jess’s Fine
Another great spot for a three-course meal, you’ll get your choice of the soup of the day or an apple cranberry walnut salad, alongside a choice between the Korean fried chicken burger or mushroom and leek risotto, and a final course of cheesecake.
Address: 1630 Parkway Boulevard, Coquitlam
Jimoco Cafe and Pasta Port Coquitlam
For those who don’t want to be limited when it comes to their multi-course feast, Jimoco is offering plenty of options when it comes to your choice of salad, dessert, and main course (think malfadine truffle chicken and radiatori shrimp pesto cream, to name a few).
Address: 2840 Oxford Street #2, Port Coquitlam
Kosho Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Sushi fans are in for a treat with this Taste of the Tri-Cities menu. For $38.85, you’ll get your choice of starter (miso soup, seaweed salad, spring roll and tempura, or truffle salmon oshi and California taco), choice of entree (sashimi, California roll with nigiri, spicy chrashi, unagi donburi, salmon yakisoba, and black cod hot pot), and ice cream for dessert.
Address: 2883 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam
Original’s Mexicano
For those trying to spice up their date night, Original’s Mexicano is offering a three-course dinner for two starting at $75. You’ll have your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. Tasty options include its carne assada, chile relleno con tampiqueña (poblano pepper filled with cheese on three corn tortillas), and enchiladas de mole (Chef’s mole creation featuring nuts, chocolate, and a variety of dried peppers).
Address: 1-2231 Clarke Street, Port Moody
Tri-cities faves
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Me-n-Ed’s Pizza
The ultimate spot anyone who grew up in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam would go to for birthdays and family outings, Me-n-Ed’s Pizza is offering a sample of any two of its small specialty premium or classic pizzas for just $36. However, this deal is exclusive to its Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam locations.
Address: 1121 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam
Address: 2233 McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Orrange Kitchen + Bar
When a celebrity like Michael Bublé is spotted at a restaurant, you know it has to be good. Orrange Kitchen offers a three-course dinner for $39.95 with items like soy and maple salmon, truffled mushroom ravioli, and Yorkshire beef dip.
Address: 1125 Nicola Avenue #111, Port Coquitlam
Pasta Polo
Those looking for a classic lunch can’t go wrong with Pasta Polo’s buy-one-get-one deal, where you can buy one meal and get a second order of the same for free. This offer is for dine-in only from 11:30 am to 3 pm.
Address: 2754 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam
Romer’s Burger Bar Port Moody
Looking for an epic burger? Look no further than Romer’s Burger Bar, which is serving a three-course meal for $35 that includes a choice between its wicked deadly cheeseburger and Brant Lake wagyu and truffle burger. You also have a choice of its West Coast Salmon bowl, chicken parmesan, 7 oz triple A center-cut sirloin, or its harvest bowl.
Address: 101 Morrissey Road, Port Moody
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Gordon Ramsay Burger
If you haven’t had the chance to head to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s burger joint, take this as your opportunity. Monday to Friday, from 5 pm until close, it’s serving up a French Onion Burger with Fries for $23. All you have left to do after is hit up his long-awaited steakhouse.
Address: 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
Nagano Japanese Restaurant
Have you ever wanted to try omakase? Well, this might be the time to do it. For $99, you’ll be able to enjoy this expertly crafted 14-item omakase experience from Thursday through Sunday from 4:30 to 10 pm. However, reservations are required at least a day in advance, so be sure to get your table ready before they’re gone.
Address: 2918 Glen Drive, Coquitlam
Cheap eats
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Caffe Divano
Whether you’re looking to enjoy an affordable $2 drip coffee with the purchase of a fresh baked muffin or scone or a more substantial lunch like its $11.50 Slider Trio, Caffe Divano is a go-to for affordable bites.
Address: 101 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody
Address: 3003 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam
Doughnut Love
There are few combos better than a breakfast sandwich and coffee. That’s why we’re so excited about Doughnut Love’s Taste of the Tri-Cities feature, where it’s serving up its breakfast doughnut sandwich with your choice of a 12oz espresso beverage for just $8.95.
Address: 1655 Como Lake Avenue #107, Coquitlam
Moody Ales & Co
Where can you get a good sandwich and a pint for just $15? Moody Ales & Co, of course, but only as part of its Taste of the Tri-Cities menu.
Address: 2601 Murray Street, Port Moody
For those with a sweet tooth
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Gabi and Jules
Folks in Port Moody already know that Gabi and Jules serves up a mean slice of pie. For its Eat-Tri Cities offer, you can enjoy one of those legendary slices of pie with a medium specialty coffee for $12.50.
Rocky Point Ice Cream
Whether you’re getting one to share or enjoying it all for yourself, Rocky Point Ice Cream is offering 10% off its 6- and 9-inch ice cream layered cakes for walk-ins.
Address: 2800 Murray Street, Port Moody
BjornBar Bakery
The only thing that can make any lunch better is a little sweet treat, especially when that little sweet treat is free. BjornBar is offering a free gourmet dessert bar for anyone buying a lunch sandwich and a large specialty drink at its Coquitlam location.
Address: 581 Clarke Road #111, Coquitlam
Taste of the Tri-Cities
When: February 15 to March 15
Where: Participating restaurants in the Tri-Cities
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