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[Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival 2020] 1931 Gallery Bistro

Posted in Beverage, Bistro, Chocolate, Dessert, Drinks, Hot Chocolate Festival, Joyce, Restaurants, Vancouver, tagged 1931 Gallery Bistro, hot chocolate, Hot Chocolate Festival, Hot Cocoa, Ruby Chocolate, Vancouver Art Gallery on January 30, 2020|

While Dine Out Vancouver is happening, did you know there’s also Hot Chocolate Festival? In fact, this is the 10th annual Hot Chocolate Festival. 44 different locations offering more than 110 flavours over a 4-week period, up until Valentine’s Day. Of course, I take this opportunity every year to discover local chocolatiers and find whimsical, creative hot chocolates.

First stop this year is the new 1931 Gallery Bistro at the Vancouver Art Gallery. They have recently renovated the bistro space upstairs from the art gallery and renamed it. They are also part of Dine Out Vancouver but I thought its $45 menu wasn’t quite worth it and they didn’t make it on my list.

Anyway, onto the hot chocolates. I was very intrigued because all their creations were inspired by art. Unfortunately, they were having technical difficulty so at the time of my visit they could only offer 2 of the 4 creations listed on the official website. As per my usual, I ordered one of each.

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Fancy Day Out – Claude Monet & Tea at the Wedgewood Hotel

Posted in Afternoon tea, Baked Goods, Dessert, Hang-Out with Friends, Hotel Dining, Joyce, Lounge, Restaurants, Sandwiches, Snacks, Tea, Tea House, Vancouver, tagged Afternoon Tea, Art Exhibit, Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge, Claude Monet, Downtown Vancouver, Finger Sandwiches, Girls Day Out, pastries, scones, Vancouver Art Gallery, Wedgewood Hotel on October 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »

It was the final week of the Claude Monet Secret Garden exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I had no idea why it took me so long to finally check it out, but I made it! CC and I planned a fancy girls’ day out.

Claude Monet at Vancouver Art Gallery

I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibit, witnessing the evolution of Monet’s work. In addition to the Water Lilies, my favourite pieces were Taking a Walk Near Argenteuill, Wisteria, and Weeping Willow.