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4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. We all have B.C. Just up the way at 234 Commercial Street is Perkins Coffee Co, who make another great traditional version. Riso is an Italian restaurant known for its wood-fire pizzas and homemade pastas, but its dessert menu is where it’s at when you’re on the Nanaimo Bar Trail. As with any endurance activity, pacing is critical. Authentic Experiencers are most likely to be seen in nature reserves, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors, at a heritage site or a museum. Address: Nanaimo & the surrounding region, BC. My other favourite stop was Pirate Chips. It's extended to basically everything. One of the city’s most popular treks, however, requires no athletic footwear, no love of the outdoors, and no physical stamina. Stir in crumbs, coconut and nuts. (North), Modern Cafe - Nanaimo Bar Martini, 221 Commercial St. (Downtown), Bold Knight Restaurant - Death by Nanaimo Bar Martini, 1140 Trans Canada Hwy (South), The Nanaimo BAR - Nanaimo Bar Cocktail/Shot/Martini, #2, 75 Front Street (Downtown), Wolf Brewing Company - Dead Whale Beer + Nanaimo Bar, 940 Old Victoria Road (South), Tea Desire - Nanaimo Bar Tea Latte, 16-3200 Island Highway North, BOCCA Cafe - Nanaimo Bar Latte, 427 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter). Line-ups are common as this popular shop scoops up hundreds of cones every day. The Nanaimo Bar is a layered dessert with a crumbly base, creamy custard filling, and chocolate topping that is definitely a west coast treat … just like its namesake city of Nanaimo.
There are Nanaimo bar lattes, spring rolls, cocktails, deep-fried Nanaimo bars, and more. But there’s no beating the real deal. Privacy Policy.
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. ( Log Out / C’mon, who doesn’t have a secret desire to have their feet smell like chocolate? They have a large following because of their generous portions and continuous supply. A handy brochure full of tantalizing photos is available at Tourism Nanaimo and includes a map and a brief description of all the stops. And be sure to schedule down days for recovery. If you enjoy ice cream with all the toppings, visit Jakeob’s ice Cream (299 Wallace Street) and ask for the legendary Nanaimo Bar Sundae. They have lots of healthy vegan options too.
Okay, not quite. 764 Followers, 490 Following, 103 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nanaimo Bar Trail (@nanaimobartrail) to thank for the creation that's named after a coastal city on Vancouver Island. SIGNATURE MEDIA SPONSOR. If you take your dessert as seriously as we do, then you won't want to forget to pick up the trail's brochure. The walls are covered in pirate memorabilia and you if you’re lucky, greeted with a mighty Yaaaar! A few favourites are listed below, so you can decide which is your favourite!
It’ll be hard to resist the many other pastries in the showcase, but stay focussed. Other versions—over 20 in all— include cheesecake, martinis, even inedible versions like the handmade Nanaimo Bar soap from Herb Wise.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The bacon is locally sourced and smoked for four hours with apple wood. One bite was all I needed to appreciate this clever reinvention, which wraps a traditional Nanaimo bar in phyllo pastry and deep fries it. (Central) – Nanaimo Bar Recipe Tea Towels, 100 Museum Way (Downtown), Island-ish Lifestyle Boutique – Nanaimo Bar Cup Cozy & Nanaimo Bar Soap and Mugs, 5299 B Rutherford Rd (North), Nanaimo Museum – Nanaimo Bar History Exhibit, 100 Museum Way (Downtown), Nanaimo Museum – Nanaimo Bar Benches, 100 Museum Way (Downtown), Serge & Sew – Nanaimo Bar Table Runner Kit, 105 – 6750 n. Island Highway (North), Lobelia’s Lair – Nanaimo Bar Soap, #8 321 Wesley Street (Old City Quarter), Nanaimo Bar Trail Run with GottaRun – join fellow runners for a 6-8K run on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in beautiful downtown Nanaimo. Cool. Perhaps the most unusual nonedible item is a service: a Nanaimo bar pedicure. If you are up for something a little “off the beaten track” perhaps you might enjoy hitting the Nanaimo Bar Trail. They follow the original recipe with one slight change, but you’ll have to try it to see if you can tell what it is.
Inspiring boomers one adventure at a time. In the name of research, I also tried a Nanaimo bar cupcake and Nanaimo bar fudge; I wasn’t too impressed with either of them. 2 tbsp. Download the free Vacation Planner to start your planning to #ExploreNanaimo. (Downtown) May – September, Newfoundland to Nanaimo Souvenirs & Canadian Gifts – Nanaimo Spa Bar, Aprons, Tea Towels, Post Cards, and T-Shirts. Just saw this post, Doreen, thank you. The first taste highlight of the day will no doubt have to be the classic version of the Nanaimo Bar made as close to the original recipe as you’ll fine. ... On June 7, the Victoria HarbourCats played their home opener game at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park against the two-time defending ... Amidst office buildings and residential homes in the Big Bend area of South Burnaby sits three acres of agriculture property known as Urban Digs ... EAT Buzz Up-Island & Tofino September|October 2019, Creatives Collaborate – Veneto’s Chef Jamie Huynh and Toptable’s Chef Kristian Eligh, Family Dinner Series at The Courtney Room, More Than Just Cracker Jacks at the Old Ball Game, SOMM SMACKDOWN—Rumble at Aura Waterfront Restaurant, Green Sauce — Jambalaya Recipe Oct|Nov Issue, EAT’s Guide to Restaurant Take-out and Delivery. The Nanaimo Bar Porter – Vancouver Island Brewing, available at most liquor stores. and they've been keeping it a secret for too long.
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BOCCA Cafe – Nanaimo Bar Latte, 427 Fitzwilliam St. (Old City Quarter), WildPlay Element Parks – Nanaimo Bar-burning Triple Play Bundle, 35 Nanaimo River Road (South), House of Kiyo Salon & Spa – Nanaimo Bar Pedicure, #2 -404 Stewart Ave. (Downtown), Nanaimo Museum & Northfield Visitor Centre, 2450 Northfield Rd. Have you walked the Nanaimo Bar Trail? We all enjoy a beautiful day exploring a new trail. © 2020 All Rights Reserved, Narcity Media Inc. Health food? Melt first three ingredients in top of a double boiler. Serge & Sew – Nanaimo Bar Table Runner Kit, 105 – 6750 n. Island Highway (North) Lobelia’s Lair – Nanaimo Bar Soap, #8 321 Wesley Street (Old City Quarter) Nanaimo Bar Trail Run with GottaRun – join fellow runners for a 6-8K run on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in beautiful downtown Nanaimo. Denise is so patient.
Don’t worry, Alan and had never heard of them either. While I’ve been casually strolling the Nanaimo Bar Trail during the two years I’ve been here, making an occasional stop here and there to check out the offerings, I recently decided to tackle the trail in earnest. Boomer travelers rely on our weekly email newsletter for fresh travel inspiration, tips, and advice. Browse activities, find accommodations, and connect with our community. A handy brochure full of tantalizing photos is available at Tourism Nanaimo and includes a map and a brief description of all the stops. Perhaps a future excursion. There’s a vegan version available, if that helps (bye-bye butter). Coast Bastion Hotel has lovely harbour views and is located downtown. Come on, leave the calorie counting at home. each) Our Nanaimo Bar Trail experience began at McLean’s Specialty Foods. Before long, the treats became irrevocably linked … And, yes, Alan and I requested to share. Wow!!! Hit the streets of Nanaimo hungry and eat your way along the secret trail. We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. Nanaimo bar stools provide a sweet place to rest on the trail (Nanaimo Museum).
There might be just as many calories as the bar but this version includes an extra caffeine kick and other side effects if too many are consumed! wow! Two of my favourite trail stops I wisely did on different days. To celebrate the city’s namesake treat, Destination Nanaimo came up with an ingenious marketing idea in 2010: a list of establishments around town where visitors, and locals, could find Nanaimo bars, Nanaimo bar variations, and inspired spins on the dessert, edible and not. Copyright © 2020 HuffPost.com, Inc. "HuffPost" is a registered trademark of HuffPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
Helijet has transportation from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo, daily. (Today the city offers a "Nanaimo Bar Trail" that allows you to eat your way through the many local versions.) And just in case you’d like to make these at home, Tourism Nanaimo shared the “official” recipe with us as determined in a 1986 bake-off. (Much to your disbelief),When indulging at any of the local coffee shops, you will actually see many locals snacking on the bar on their daily coffee breaks.