July brings a full calendar of food events, seasonal menus, festivals and limited-time dining experiences across Metro Vancouver. From outdoor markets and summer celebrations to restaurant promotions and new menu launches, there are plenty of ways to eat your way through the month. Here are some of the July food happenings worth checking out around the region.
Free Nando’s Meal for Mandela Day
Nando’s Canada is marking Mandela Day with a food donation event on July 18 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Guests who bring one non-perishable pantry item to a participating location can receive a free quarter chicken with PERi-Fries, available for dine-in or takeout. Donated items will be distributed to food banks in local communities. The offer is available at participating Nando’s Canada restaurants, excluding Metrotown.
Anatoli Souvlaki Chicken Gyro BOGO Deal
From July 20 to 23, Anatoli Souvlaki in North Vancouver is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on their Chicken Gyro. Each gyro is made with a grilled pita filled with roasted chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and housemade tzatziki.
The offer is available exclusively for takeout from the restaurant’s walk-up window. Dine-in orders and delivery apps are not included.
The Coffee Room by Nespresso
From July 23 to 26, The Coffee Room by Nespresso (101-107 E 3rd Avenue) is popping up in Mount Pleasant with iced coffee creations, limited-edition summer blends and a series of daily activities.
The immersive space will feature vintage-inspired coffee corners styled in collaboration with Canadian curator Le Centerpiece, with ideas for refreshing your own setup at home. Guests can expect activities ranging from crochet sessions and morning runs to live music and other surprises.
The first 50 visitors each day will receive a complimentary Nespresso Iced Coffee Tumbler in the new Bubble Gum shade.