Chanukah is an 8 day Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of light it is a joyous festival of lights People celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel games, and are everyone is encouraged to eat deep-fried and oily foods including Potato Latkes, Jelly Donuts, Cookies and Chocolates. This year the festival is celebrated December 1st – 9th.
Here are some of the bakeries, restaurants and shops where you can purchase Chanukah treats in and around Vancouver, you don`t have to be Jewish to partake in this joyous festival.
Vancouver
Breka Bakery
– Jelly Doughnuts
6533 Fraser Street – 604-325-6612
Naava
– Latkes, Jelly Dougnuts
950 West 41st Avenue – 604-676-7632
Solly’s (3 locations)
– Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies, fresh Apple Sauce
1) 368 West 7th Avenue – 604-675-9750
2) 2873 West Broadway – 604-738-2121
3) 189 East 28th Avenue – 604-872-1821
Sabra’s
– Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies, Tahini, Apple Sauce and Chocolates
3844 Oak Street — 604-733-4912
Siegel’s (2 locations)
– Latkes
1) 1883 Cornwall Avenue — 604-737-8151
2) Granville Island Market
Kaplans
–Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies, Apple Sauce and Chocolates
5775 Oak Street — 604-263-2625
Omnitsky’s
–Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies, Apple Sauce and Chocolates
5866 Cambie Street – 604-321-1818
Max`s Deli
–Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies, Apple Sauce
3105 Oak Street – 604-733-4838
Whole Foods Cambie
–Latkes and Apple Sauce
510 West 8th Avenue – 778-370-4210
Richmond
Garden City Bakery
– Jelly Doughnuts and Chanukah Cookies
9100 Blundell Road – 604-244-7888
Cosmo Food Market
–Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Chanukah Cookies,
4771 Blundell Road – 604-277-7515
Apple Sauce is the side dish that complements your latkes and can double as a delicious and nutritious dessert.
Chanukah only comes once a year (yes, it does last eight days), and it is okay to enjoy your favorite holiday foods while watching portion sizes and avoid going for thirds.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak
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