Food & Drink
Internationally Acclaimed Award-Winning Chocolatiers Launch Exclusive World Cake Series From World Pastry Competitions
Wild Sweets® represented Canada on the international culinary stage and are releasing
limited edition desserts from world events & competitions
Canada’s most acclaimed sweet chefs, Dominique & Cindy Duby from Wild Sweets®, are launching their World Cake Series in British Columbia on November 24, 2018. As part of the World Cake Series, Wild Sweets® is releasing special edition cakes that have been designed and crafted exclusively for leading world culinary events and pastry championships.
Wild Sweets® collaborated with the Vancouver General Hospital UBC Foundation to preview the cakes by auctioning them off for their annual fundraising event. The official launch of the 2018 World Cake Series will kick off in time for the holiday season. Wild Sweets® are releasing the following two cakes in British Columbia offering consumers a chance to try some of the most delectable sweets in the world:
‘Cirque du Soleil’ Cake from Las Vegas | Designed for the World Pastry Team Championship in Las Vegas, the cake fit the competition theme (Circus) and reflected the Canadian origin of the company by incorporating the ‘soleil’ element through ingredients associated with summer and sunshine.
When it was first released, only two dozen people tasted this cake and ten more people tasted it again at the 2018 VGH UBC Foundation event with their winning bid of $2,000. For more information, please click here.
Masters of Food & Wine in Carmel, California | Known as the ‘mecca’ of the culinary world and attended by culinary icons such as Alice Waters, Thomas Keller, Eric Rippert, Grant Achatz. The Duby’s were the only Canadian pastry chefs invited to participate in the 21-year lifespan of the event. The cake design features a unique blend of savoury elements such as cheese, herbs, tomato as well as sweet ingredients such as strawberry, nuts and chocolate, of course!
Coinciding with the event, the Duby’s launched their first ‘Best Chocolate Cookbook in the world’, which also had a focus on blending sweet and savoury ingredients. Following the Masters, only ten more people tasted this cake at the 2018 VGH UBC Foundation event with their winning bid of $2,000. For more information, please click here.
Dominique and Cindy Duby, said, “We’re thrilled to launch our new World Cake Series where we’ve redesigned our cakes from world events and competitions. We’re excited to offer British Columbians a chance to try unique award-winning desserts. To launch the World Cake Series, we collaborated with the Vancouver General Hospital for their fundraising event to auction off the two cakes for $2,000 each. We look forward to satisfying your dessert cravings this winter!”
Since its inception in 2004, Wild Sweets® are the only Canadian artisan science-based cocoa bean-to-bar chocolate makers. The products are hand-crafted locally in Richmond and the Duby’s work closely in partnership with the University of British Columbia on various research projects related to food science including chocolate making.
As longtime internationally acclaimed pastry chefs, the Duby’s are ranked as one of the ’25 Best Chocolatiers in the World’, ‘Top 10 Pastry Chefs in the World’ as well as ‘Best Cookbook in the World’ authors. They’ve represented Canada and have participated in many international competitions and high profile culinary events alongside Michelin 3-stars chefs and world culinary icons.
The limited edition desserts within the 2018 World Cake Series are available to pre-order via the online boutique for collection at Wild Sweets® chocolate-making lab and factory store factory store in Richmond (Unit 2145 – 12191 Hammersmith Way). The boutique will be open every Friday between 12PM to 530 PM, Saturday between 10AM – 4PM and every Sunday between 12PM – 4PM.
During the month of December the Factory Store will be open Wednesday to Sunday. The pricing for the World Cake Series is $41.99 per cake and can serve up to ten people. For more information about Wild Sweets®, visit www.dcduby.com.
About Wild Sweets: Dominique and Cindy Duby are world-acclaimed chocolate-makers, designer chocolatiers, award winning authors, published food art architects-photographers and owners of Wild Sweets® By Dominique and Cindy Duby. At Wild Sweets®, we turn premium cocoa beans into ‘Haute’ chocolates, novel confections & designer pastries. And we offer our ‘out-of-this-world’ acclaimed products at highly competitive pricing. As Canada’s most notable sweet chefs, their list of international Kudos & Awards is extensive including being ranked one of the ’25 Best Chocolatiers in the World’, ‘Top 10 Pastry Chefs in the World’, ‘Best Chocolatiers & Confectioners in America’ and authors of ‘Best Cookbook in the World’ books. For more information about Wild Sweets® By Dominique & Cindy Duby, please visit www.dcduby.com, or follow the conversation on Instagram or Facebook – @wildsweets.
Tucked away on the edge of the Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre is Bandra Cafe, one of the best places for brunch in Surrey. It offers unique menu items that are not only full of flavour but are pretty just to look at. If you’re looking for something different than your basic pancake breakfast, this is the place for you.
Bandra Cafe serves Bombay-style cuisine that is chock full of flavour and spice. On our visit, we ordered the Bandra Benny and it did not disappoint. Just like your standard eggs Benedict it came with poached eggs, bacon, and hollandaise sauce, but was served on top of chili-cheese toast. It gave it the perfect kick that you wouldn’t normally find in an eggs Benedict, setting Bandra Cafe apart from all the other brunch spots in the city. On the side, there were crispy potato wedges and some sliced avocado.
Bandra Benny (Marco Ovies / Surrey604)
We also ordered their dalgona coffee, which we had never tried before. It came with whipped coffee on top of steamed milk. Our waiter politely helped us out and instructed us that we needed to stir the drink (we had just gone right in for the sip and it left us with a coffee mustache that wasn’t noticeable until we got home). The drink both looked impressive and tasted great.
Dalgona coffee (Marco Ovies / Surrey604)
But Bandra Cafe doesn’t just do eggs Benedict. They also serve kanda poha (a popular Bombay breakfast with flattened rice, onions, peanuts, herbs, and spices, topped with coconut and sev), Kheema Par Eedu Skillet (kheema, potato salli, fried eggs, and pav bread, described on the menu as the “Bombay breakfast of champions”), and even a vegan platter (avocado, grilled tofu, vegetables, and salad with tahini almond dressing). You can also order small bites and drinks to share if you’re coming to visit later in the evening with friends.
The cafe itself is very modern looking with a plant wall at the entrance with a neon sign that reads “Good Brews, Good Bites.” The service was excellent and we’re excited to go back again to try the rest of their menu.
Bandra Cafe is open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday to Sunday from 11am to 11pm.
Bandra Cafe
Address: 7310 #110 120th St.
There are so many different sushi spots in Surrey that sometimes it can be hard to choose. That’s why we’ve created a list of the best sushi restaurants in Surrey to satisfy your next sushi craving.
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MaguroGuy has an excellent assortment of sushi and delicious Japanese dishes. We’d recommend visiting for their lunch special Udon Set which comes with a dynamite roll, tuna, salmon, and ebi nigiri, tempura, Seafood udon (small), and a green salad.
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What makes Sushi Mori so special? Well for starters there is a tree in the middle of the restaurant. They also make some great sushi and have plenty of specialty rolls to try like their Spicy Sunflower Roll which has crab meat, cucumber, avocado, and prawn tempura covered with spicy salmon and topped with tempura flakes, shredded red beet, spicy mayo, and aioli sauce.
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Kami Sushi is the best place to grab a filling and affordable lunch. The best thing to order is one of their lunch combinations that are available from 11:30 to 3:30 pm. We love their combo B which comes with four pieces of sushi, three pieces of their Reno roll, four pieces of the spicy love roll, and tempura udon for $19.95. You get a great assortment of food for a great price.
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Sushi California has a great assortment of different rolls, potentially the largest selection in all of Surrey. They have over 67 different rolls you can choose from, and that’s not even including nigiri or any of the other things on their menu. The only other sushi spot that could compete is the next one on our list.
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Psi Sushi & Roll is another Surrey favourite that has plenty on their menu. They also have some very unique rolls like their Flying Unicorn Roll which has crabmeat and cream cheese and is deep fried with melted mozzarella cheese.
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If you’re searching for your next picnic meal look no further than Sushi Street. They offer these sushi boxes that can feed one to four people that are perfect to take with you. We’d recommend trying Street Box #2 which can feed up to four people and has a Crazy Roll, Dragon roll, Dynamite roll, Philadelphia roll, Chicken wings, Edamame, vegetable sticks, and five kinds of special sauce.
If you’re looking for the next great sushi spot, look no further than Sushi Street. Located close to the King George Skytrain Station, this place should be your go-to for sushi takeout.
Sushi Street specializes in only takeout and offers quick and delicious Japanese cuisine. They specialize in bento boxes, sushi combos, and ready-to-eat foods that you can just grab and go. But probably the coolest thing they offer is their sushi boxes.
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You heard right, sushi in a box. They offer two different boxes that can feed anywhere from 1 to 4 people. Their Street Box 1 which can feed one to two people has a crazy roll, Philadelphia roll, dynamite roll, chicken wings, edamame, vegetable sticks, and four kinds of special sauce.
If you’re looking for more food you can get the Street Box 2 which feeds three to four people and has a crazy roll, dragon roll, dynamite roll, Philadelphia roll, chicken wings, edamame, vegetable sticks, and five kinds of special sauce. This is the perfect meal to grab on your way to a picnic over at Holland Park across the street.
But don’t worry, you can also order individual rolls if you’re just eating for one. They also serve inari which is sushi rice packed into a tofu pouch topped with all sorts of sushi ingredients. We’d recommend ordering the Inari Unagi or the Inari Spicy Salmon.
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While Sushi Street does specialize in takeout, they do have some seats inside to sit down and enjoy your food. But regardless of whetheryou eat in or take out, we promise you’ll love the food. Be sure to visit this new Surrey hidden gem soon!
Located in the heart of Newton is Fab Burgers Inc., the home of Surrey’s “monster burgers.” What is a monster burger you may ask? Well, it’s about as intimidating as it sounds.
Fab Burger Inc. has six monster burgers on their menu, and one of their most famous ones is the Fab Meaty Muncher which comes with breaded crispy chicken, a beef patty, chicken bacon, cheddar cheese, purple slaw, pickles, tomatoes, an onion ring, and their signature FAB sauce. It’s piled high and requires some maneuvering to be able to take a bite.
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If that’s still a little too small for you, you can order their Sweet Temptation Burger which comes with three patties of your choice of chicken or beef (yes you heard right, three patties), topped with lettuce, sauteed onions, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and finished with barbeque sauce. It’s the biggest burger on their menu and definitely deserves the name “monster burger.”
But don’t worry, they also serve regular-sized burgers for those who don’t have a monster appetite. The Flamin’ Nacho Burger is a fan favourite and has a beef patty topped with fresh salsa, onions, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole, nacho chips, and topped with cheddar cheese.
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If burgers aren’t your thing, Fab Burger Inc. also sells other foods like Chicken and Waffles and BBQ Lamb Chops which are marinated with their in-house blend of seasonings and sauces and served with fries, coleslaw, and a drink.
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So whether you’re craving a monster burger, or just want something on the smaller side to eat, Fab Burger Inc. has it all. Be sure to visit the next time you’re craving a good burger.
Fab Burger Inc.
Address: 7320 King George Blvd #108
You can only drink so much Starbucks before you get sick of it. That’s why we’ve made this list of the best coffee shops in Surrey so you can switch it up. Whether it’s because of the great atmosphere or unique drinks, these are the best places to get coffee in Surrey.
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If you’re a student in Surrey then you need to visit Coffee Monster. It is the best place to get some late-night studying done. Every table has access to an outlet and it’s open until 10 pm. Plus, they have some delicious drinks like their Spanish Latte which you can order hot or iced.
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Bandra Cafe is one of the first Indian-style cafes in the Greater Vancouver area and has some exceptional drinks and eats to show for it. Bandra Cafe tries to copy the vibe of the area in Bombay with the same name by creating a similar atmosphere by having “dark wooden chairs and white table tops” and also by selling “dishes like salli chicken, kheema pan and mawa cake.” This is definitely a very unique cafe that you need to visit.
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If you’re looking for one of the trendiest cafes in Surrey, then West Village Cafe is the spot for you. With a very clean and minimalistic interior and some fancy food to eat, this might be the fanciest café in Surrey. Not only does West Village Cafe serve your coffee shop classics like lattes and pastries, but they also serve alcoholic drinks and food like tacos, a chimichurri salmon and vegetable bowl, local craft beer on tap, and more! If you’re feeling extra fancy you should head in for one of their Bailey’s coffees.
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Espresso Cafe is located in the heart of Newton and has a very homely atmosphere to it. From the fireplace to the home-style baked goods, there is so much to love about Espresso Cafe. We’d recommend ordering one of their filo spinach feta pastries which are delicious. They have an always expanding menu and plenty of specialty drinks on rotation so be sure to visit Espresso Cafe.
The GrassRoots Cafe is a student-owned and operated café located on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Surrey campus. They serve “alcoholic beverages and KPU brewed beer on tap, delicious food, snacks, coffee drinks and healthy alternative options such as vegan and gluten-free meals.” They also host a bunch of different activities like slam poetry, movie marathons, and more! Plus, if you’re a KPU student you can get a 5% discount.
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When a café has been around since 1949, then you know it has to be good. Prairie Cafe offers some classic vintage breakfast and coffee. They do classic American breakfast as well as Asian dishes like chicken Teriyaki, wonton soup, and chicken pan-fried noodles. If you’re looking for a blast from the past then you need to visit Prairie Cafe.
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