The Jewish New Year (September 13 to 15) or Rosh Hashanah as it is known is the first of the High Holy Days where eating delish food reigns. This is a holiday known for feasting on round challah (a sweet or not so sweet bread), honey cake, brisket and chicken and so much more. If you don’t have the time to do the cooking or baking, here is a guide to ensure you celebrate this holiday and know where to find the best eats and sweets to celebrate.
Vancouver
Solly’s Bagelry (3 locations)
1) 368 West 7th Avenue – 604-675-9750
2) 2873 West Broadway – 604-738-2121
3) 4071 Main Street – 604-872-1821
Twitter @SollysBagelry
For orders – order by September 10 or try your luck and pick-up on September 13
Note: Not Kosher
Available products for this holiday
Round Challah
Round Challah w/ Raisins
Honey (Spice) Cake
Apple Slice (cake)
Mandelbrot
Apple Strudel
Blueberry Apple Strudel
Apple Honey Rugoleh
Orange Poppy Roll
Apricot Nut Roll
Gefilte Fish
Chicken Soup
Matzah Balls (for the chicken soup)
Sweet Potato & Raisin Knish
Potato Kugelette
Vegetarian Soups – (except split pea)
Head Office #130-10691 Shellbridge Way, Richmond
Baking Facility -#22 – 1610 Derwent Way, Delta
Telephone: 604. 248. 0187
cookiedelectablesbylesley@gmail.com
Twitter @koshrdlectabls
Note: Kosher
For Private orders must order in advance and can be picked up at their Head Office in Richmond 130 10691 Shellbridge Way on September 10th.
Ginger Apple Cranberry Cake
Available products for this holiday
Honey and Ginger Apple Cakes will be sold in the following locations. Stongs Market on Dunbar and M&M Meat Shop in Richmond at Gilbert and Francis on September 9.
Price is $23.99 in the stores and private orders.
Honey Cake with a light infusion of citrus dusted with shaved chocolate.
Ginger Apple Cranberry Cake – Ginger Cake topped with caramelized Apple & Cranberries
All Cakes will come beautifully packaged in boxes with raffia so you can give as a gift or to enjoy for yourselves.
All Cookie Delectables by Lesley’s baked treats are Certified Kosher, natural, dairy – free without the use of preservatives or additives.
1967 W Broadway
Phone: 604.568.4885
Email: info@maplegrill.com
Note: Kosher
Pre-order before September 8
Available products for this holiday
Round Challah – $6.95
Honey Cake – $7.95
Kugel, Tzimmes and all other Side trays
(3-4 people) $9.95
Call the restaurant for more products.
5750 Oak Street
Tel: (604) 259-8679
Twitter @cafefortyone41
Note: Kosher
Pre-order before September 8
Available products for this holiday
Large Round Challah $7
Round Challah with raisins $8
Honey Cake $9
Chicken Soup $14.99
Large Matzo Balls
Gefilte Fish
Savoury Noodle Kugel
Potato Knishes
Call the cafe for more products.
5775 Oak Street
Phone: 604-321-1818
Twitter @Omnitskys
Pre-order before September 8
Note: Kosher
Available products for this holiday
Round Challah
Honey Cake
Gefilte Fish
Roast Chicken
Brisket
Call the deli for more products.
Sabra’s
3844 Oak Street
Phone: 604-733-4912
Note: Kosher
Available products for this holiday
Round Challah (regular, whole wheat, sweet, sweet with raisin, and chocolate chip)
Babka
Honey Cakes
Call the bakery for more products.
Richmond
Garden City Bakery
9100 Blundell Road
Phone: 604-244-7888
For orders – order by September 10 or try your luck and pick-up on September 13
Note: Kosher
Available products for this holiday
Babka
Round Challah
Honey Spice Cake
Call the bakery for more products.
#26-8591 Blundell Road
Phone: 778-838-6903
Note: Kosher
Available products for this holiday
Round Challah
Honey Raisin Challah $8-$10
Honey Coffee Cake $25
Pomegranate Honey Cake $30
Pomegranate Chocolate Mousse
Spanish Gefilte Fish
Call the bakery for more products.
Other places that may be offering celebratory foods for the holiday.
1055 West Georgia, Level 100
Twitter @PHATRoyalCentre
Note: Not Kosher
950 West 41st Avenue
604-676-7632
Note: Kosher
Rosh Hashanah only comes once a year, whether you are Jewish or not, pick up some treats and enjoy!
By: Richard Wolak