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Eating at the Vancouver Folk Fest

July 16th, 2010 admin

Sundried Tomato Pizza at Rocky Mtn Flatbread

I spent the evening dinner hour inside the food court area of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival tonight, the 1st night of this spectacular weekend festival that is in its 33rd year.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co

Rocky Mtn Flatbread Sundried tomato & goats cheese flatbtead pizza

Foods from all regions of the world were featured including Thai, Ukranian, Japanese, Mexican, and more, I settled for El Salvadoran along with some good old Westcoast Organic Pizza.

El Nuevo Amancer

At El Nuevo Amancer their booth featured delicacies from El Salvador.

Pupupusas (bean and cheese), Tamale (chicken) and Tostadas

Plantains with beans

I had a combo plate of Pupupusas (bean and cheese), tamale (chicken) and tostadas ($8) along with the Plantains with beans ($5). After wandering around I ended up at Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co and had their Rocky Mtn Flatbread Sundried tomato & goats cheese flatbtead pizza for ($12).

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is taking place at Jericho Beach Park July 16-18. There is a wide array of food and drink offered for all tastes in the food court area as well as around the fest site.

By: Richard Wolak

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What’s to Eat? Vancouver Folk Music Fest

July 14th, 2010 admin

The 33rd Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival gets underway this weekend, starting off on Friday evening with musicians performing from all over the world thru Sunday night. This is one of my favourite music festivals, I have attended 28 festivals over the years! Each year, as much as I look forward to the music I also look forward to the food. Here is a run down of what to eat at the fest this weekend:  

What’s to Eat?

Food and Beverages

Big Rock Beer Garden

Refreshing Big Rock ales and lagers and award-winning Tinhorn Creek wines.

Cheyenne Coffee

Boost your energy and taste buds with a cup of Joe.

Corn Roaster

Fresh roasted corn, melted butter and flavoured salts.

Crepes On The Go

Paris at the festival! Savoury and sweet crepes.

Dim Sum Express

A tantalizing taste of China includes dumplings, chow mein and bubble tea.

Fantastic Hot Dogs

Need we say more? Delicious – with all the fixings!

Frozen Fantasies

Smoothies, lemonade and fruit dipped in chocolate. Yummy!

Happy Planet Juices

The healthy juices that make you smile.

Insomniac’s Coffee

A delicious way to perk up your day. Coffee and more.

Jamaica Mi Juicy

Sun-drenched flavours!  Jamaican patties, jerk chicken and smoothies.

Left Coast Naturals

Healthy natural treats that taste good and are good for you!

Mad Jack’s

Thick cut potato fries and yam fries. Addictive!

Mario’s Gelati

Frozen gelato and ice cream treats. A festival favorite!

Mediterranean BBQ

Grilled European-style chicken & merguez sausage.

Noah’s Soups & Chili

Tasty comfort food in a bowl.

Mr. Fresh

Healthy food and smoothies to make your taste buds sing.

El Nuevo Amancer

Delicacies from El Salvador infused with Latin flair.

The Nutman

The sweet delights of candy, chocolates and nuts.

Rocky Mountain Flatbread

Thin crust pizza even better than mama’s!

Salt Spring Coffee

Fair trade coffee lovingly roasted in beautiful BC.

Skewers

Hamburgers and chicken served in a delicious and different way.

Taste of Thailand

The unique and flavour-filled cuisine of Thailand.

Whales Tails

A scrumptious, sweet, fried, festival tradition.

Yo Quiero Tacos Tacos Tacos

Mouth-watering tacos with that south-of-the-border zing.

By: Richard Wolak

Photo by Alyssa Burtt

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