Got a hankering for some really good food? Look no further than the annual Crave the Heights food festival kicking off this week.
Dubbed a neighbourhood dining showcase, Crave the Heights is annual 10-day festival meant to highlight all the great food Burnaby Heights has to offer. This year’s event runs from Saturday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 26.
Participating restaurants and eateries include:
- Pear Tree Restaurant, 4120 Hastings St.;
- Cristos Greek Taverna, 4624 Hastings St.;
- Butchers Block BBQ, 4091 Hastings St.;
- The Gray Olive Cafeteria, 4190 Hastings St.;
- Chez Christophe, 4717 Hastings St.;
- Glenburn Soda, 4090 Hastings St.;
- Green & Oak, 3760 Hastings St.;
- Noodle Paradise by Jane’s, 4217 Hastings St.;
- Chad Thai; 4010 E Hastings St.;
- La Villetta, 3901 Hastings St.
Throughout the showcase, each restaurant will be offering different deals and specials to customers.
And don’t forget about the entertainment. Once again, the Heights Merchants Association is bringing several Burnaby favourites out to play during Crave. This year’s lineup features singer-songwriter, Chloe Farrell, Juno award-winning jazz musician, Gabriel Hasselbach, and Matt Franceschini. You’ll be able to catch them playing outside of the some of the participating restaurants.
“Bring your loved ones for a date night, or grab a drink and appies with your friends! The neighbourhood dining showcase is the perfect place to be,” notes an event write-up.
For more information and to check out what restaurants are offering this year, go to www.burnabyheights.com/events/crave-the-heights.
