Flavours Issue 3

Make the most of the warm weather we have left
by enjoying your meals and entertaining outside.
Whether you are part of a group, a couple, or on your
own, beautiful late summer days are about doing as much as
possible outside before the cool rains set in. Food just seems to
taste better in the great outdoors, be it on your deck, in a park,
on the beach, or near a lake; in essence, just about anywhere you
can find a spot to enjoy the fresh air.
From vacations or long weekends to road trips and picnics,
we all want to spend more time outside. Pack your lunch to eat
at a park or waterfront. Double up on dinner the night before
in order to have the next day's meal prepared for an evening
picnic. Or head down with friends to one of the many restaurant
patios that dot the Sunshine Coast for a relaxing evening where
someone else does the cooking and the dishes! (See sidebar for
six of the many patios along the Sunshine Coast.)
The thing to remember: make it easy. Outdoor eating and
entertaining does not have to be complicated. Simplicity is best,
and using fresh, in-season foods and quick preparation methods
allow more time outdoors. Fresh and abundant vegetables at
this time of year make it easy to throw together salads that
satisfy. Barbecueing allows you to take whatever you are cooking
outside. Ripe, in-season fruits are delicious and make for easy
desserts, especially with some fresh mint and a dollop of yogurt
or ice cream. Add fresh herbs to everything, and all of a sudden
it tastes like summer no matter what time of year.
EAT OUT!
THE SUNSHINE COAST IS DOTTED WITH MANY
RESTAURANTS THAT OFFER OUTDOOR SEATING DURING
WARMER WEATHER. NATALIE FINDLAY HAS COME UP
WITH A LIST OF PLACES TO CHECK OUT.
BACK EDDY RESORT & MARINA
The pub offers fantastic modern pub fare and 180-degree
views of the Sechelt Inlet from the patio deck, showcasing an
array of boats, seals, and eagles. Even a whale has been known
to pass through this active waterway once or twice.
16660 Backeddy Road, Egmont
LIGHTHOUSE PUB & RESTAURANT
With panoramic views across Sechelt Inlet, you can watch
float planes and boats come and go all summer long. Lots of
seating, great food, and enjoyable service will bring you back.
5764 Wharf Road, Porpoise Bay, Sechelt
LUNITAS MEXICAN EATERY
Enjoy authentic Mexican food and specialty drinks on the
patio as you overlook Gibson’s Marina, where you can see
the boats, kayakers, and maybe a mischievous otter trying
to get into boats.
645 School Road, Gibsons
THE GRASSHOPPER PUB
The Grasshopper Pub, perched over Madeira Park and
Grasshopper Marina, looking toward Texada, offers a
beautiful vantage point for summer sunsets while enjoying
dinner and drinks with friends.
12671 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park
GUMBOOT RESTAURANT
Entertaining is casual on the Coast. Allow the beauty of the
outdoors to lead your décor with the fresh air stimulating your
senses, add some string lights for ambiance in the evenings,
grab an outdoor speaker, and put on your favourite music.
As the days shorten and we get caught up in work and school,
we can still access the feeling of summer by moving our meals
outside. There remains abundant daylight and warm weather
to enjoy. So grab your picnic basket, last night's leftovers and
head out to the lake, the ocean, or your deck and catch the sun’s
waning rays and delight in the late summer warmth adding
more hours of outdoor enjoyment.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the patio while the
kids play in the grass. This Roberts Creek favourite offers
an innovative menu, vegan & gluten-free options, and local
organic ingredients.
1041 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek
LAGOON RESTAURANT
Lagoon Restaurant offers a spectacular vantage point to
get lost in the views overlooking Madeira Park Marina. The
restaurant carries an extensive wine list, specialty cocktails,
and delicious West Coast eats with a European twist.
12849 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park
FLAVOURS FOOD & DRINK MAGAZINE 19