🍽 Thankful for pie

Hey foodies!

Another long weekend? That’s centred around eating delicious food with your favourite people? Count me in.

Thanksgiving is a great time, maybe the best time, from the Butterball Hotline to the tryptophan-causing siesta. But Thanksgiving is no fun if you forget dessert. If you haven’t picked up a pie yet, do yourself a favour and get. on. it. now.

We ordered from Gabi & Jules again this year. Their blueberry earl grey pie is splendid, as is the strawberry apple rhubarb crisp, as is… oh this could take a while.

Who else makes epic pies in the TCs? Reply back and let us know!

– Farhan

😍 5 spots to try right now

🍩 Doughnut Love: Everyone on FB talks about this place non-stop

🍷 The One Sixty: Just started doing prime rib Thursdays, served with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, and confit potatoes

🌮 Originals: A must-try for authentic Mexican

🍛 Naan Club: Trendy Indian dining in Coquitlam

🍺 John B: If you’ve never been here are you even a local?

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

COMING SOON

What’s replacing Nellos?

One of the TC’s favourites, Nellos closed down their Italian eatery over the summer, with ownership citing financial challenges.

Since the end of August though, signs have been up on the building at 925 Brunette Avenue saying that “Aria Afghan Grill” would be coming soon, and it looks like they’re getting close to opening.

There’s a bit of brand confusion but it looks like Aria Kabab House & Grill closed down their Burnaby location (on 6th Street) and are rebranding as Aria Afghan Grill in the Maillardville spot.

On Instagram, they say they’re aiming to have a grand opening in mid-October.

Here’s a look at their menu.

📣 What people are talking about

• What grocery store has the best pumpkin pie?

• Rhett is new to PoCo and looking for recommendations

• What’s a good spot for steak (that’s not The Keg)?

• Is Milestones closing down?

• Doughnut Love 😍 

• Where to find chocolate pie?

• The best pub food

• Non-rooster branded Sriracha is at T&T

• Rooster branded Sriracha is in Langley

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🗞 News

PoCo baking team wins big! The trio from PoCo won $10K on Season 4 of The Big Bake on Food Network Canada.

S for Skewer: A local husband and wife team opened a meat-on-a-stick food truck thanks to PoCo’s food truck program.

Pasta Polo and Brick Oven Restaurant under new ownership: Fred Soofi is retiring and sold the restaurant to employees, husband and wife duo who had been there for 5 and 9 years.

🗓 Events

Live music every Wednesday: Patina Brewing hosts local artists live each week.

Port Moody Farmers’ Market: This year-round farmers’ market is an essential stop for checking out local businesses and stocking up on fresh produce, baked goods and other artisanal goods. Every Wednesday from 3-7pm until the end of October.

Thanksgiving at The Boathouse: From Oct 7-9, get all the fixings.

Thanksgiving at Romers: From Oct 7-9, with all the things.

Thanksgiving at White Spot: Until Oct 9, same same.

💸 Deals

30% off bottles of wine: Every Wednesday at The One Sixty.

Pizza Night: Port Coquitlam’s Hell Crust Pizza has buy-one get-one deals on all pizza sizes from small to extra large, as well as the same deal for their mac and cheese (who could resist getting an extra side of cheese?)

Three Dollar Tacos: Port Moody’s Taps & Tacos offer $3 dollar tacos every day during their happy hour from 2-5pm. Did we mention they do Margarita Mondays as well? $2 off for every drink!

🤝 Job postings

Event & Restaurant Manager: Westwood Plateau is looking for a contract role.

Front of House Manager: JOEY Coquitlam is looking for someone FT.

Kitchen Supervisor: Boston Pizza in Port Coquitlam is looking for an experienced kitchen supervisor that shows problem-solving and leadership skills.

Server: One Sixty Cafe & Wine Bar in Port Moody is hiring part-time and full-time servers available to work at least two days a week (preferably with a weekend availability)

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

📷️ Snap of the week

Cassandra Curtis from Cassandra Cake Co., winner of The Big Bake on Food Network Canada