July 27, 2023 edition - We’re talking ‘bout SCONES

Hey foodies!

This weather calls for a nice movie with snacks, or better yet, with dessert.

There has been an increase in the number of cafes serving up delicious desserts in the Tri-Cities. There are some old favourites and even a few new businesses specializing in everything from croissants to scones. Aren’t we lucky?

When I’m craving something sweet, tiramisu is one thing I can’t get enough of. My guilty pleasure is any dessert with coffee in it. What’s yours?

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Stay awesome,

– The ETC Team

5 spots to try right now

🐱‍👤 Ninja Bubble Tea: The perfect summertime snack

☕ Creekside Coffee Factory: Nothing nicer than a cozy cafe

🥐 BjornBar Bakery: A croissant you don’t wanna miss

🍲 I Am Pho Coquitlam: Possibly the best pho in the Tri-Cities

🍖 My Greek Taverna: Voted the best Greek restaurant in the Tri-Cities

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

WHAT’S NEW

Miss Scone is making some of the tastiest treats we’ve ever tried

There’s no one in the Tri-Cities doing scones quite like the aptly-named Miss Scone.

Opened just a few weeks ago and operating out of a commissary kitchen in Port Coquitlam, the small business is revolutionizing what can be done with the traditional British baked good. 

We ordered a half dozen, which included everything from the plain scone to the blueberry jam scone to the indescribably delicious almond Nutella scone.

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News

🥘 New Naan Club: The new Indian restaurant on Lougheed Highway offers a modern take on classic cuisine.

☕ Caffe Reggio opening: The new Maillardville cafe plans to open in the next few weeks with the usual array of coffees and baked goods—but also with gelato.

Events

🍆 Port Coquitlam Farmers Market: Check out the weekly farmers market at the PoCo Community Centre from 3 to 7pm on Thursdays.

🎉 Livechella at Livelyhood: Enjoy a Coachella-themed party at Livelyhood with music from artists who played at this year’s festival.

Deals

💲 Caesar deal: The Keg Steakhouse offers a special on its famous caesar during its 3 to 6pm and 9pm to late happy hours for $7.

🍕 Two-topping Tuesday: Me & Eds Pizza in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam has daily specials, including two-topping Tuesday where you can get a large two-topping pizza for $26.

Job postings

📋 Coquitlam Job Fair: Connect with a number of employers online at this virtual job fair on Aug. 8.

🍽 Kitchen helper: HAAN Korean BBQ Restaurant is hiring a kitchen helper (no experience necessary) to work 30 to 40 hours a week.

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

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