Feasting For Father’s Day

Father’s Day might feel a little different this year, but there’s no reason you can’t celebrate "the world’s best dad" with a barbecue fit for a king. We’ve rounded up the best Lower Mainland food and drink options that you can enjoy from the comfort of home, all while supporting local businesses for good feels and full bellies. —Jeanine Gordon

two rivers meats. Forget the socks this year and give dad the gift he really wants—a specially curated selection of meats from Two Rivers Meats. The Grill Box ($115) packs a serious punch with chicken, pork chops, flat iron steaks, hot dogs and Italian sausage that will keep him satisfied and stuffed. We love that Two Rivers Meats sells only natural, grain-fed and non-GMO meats from local farmers, giving you extra reason to feel good about this gift.

earls online. If your dad is more of a seafood lover, you’re in luck. Every Vancouverite’s favourite restaurant is offering more than just takeout—you can also stock up for supper with its online grocery selection. When it comes to pampering your pa, pick your location and swing by to grab the Seafood Pack, which includes prawns, scallops and salmon filets for the ultimate epicurean experience. Bonus points: buy dad a bottle of wine to go—we love B.C.’s Road 13 Syrah as the perfect companion to gourmet grilling.

provence marinaside. Serve dad a Father’s Day drink with Provence Marinaside’s Craft Caesar Mix Kit ($55), including everything you need for this classic cocktail (minus separate trips to the grocery and liquor stores): Stolichnaya vodka, Walter Craft Caesar Mix, limes, pickled beans, pepperoni sticks, tobacco, celery salt, Worcestershire and three Caesar rims.

yellow dog brewing co. Nothing goes better with barbecue than cold beer, and this year we’re stocking up on our favourites from Yellow Dog Brewing Co. Pick up from the tasting room or opt for delivery service throughout the Lower Mainland; choose from the selection of IPAs, ales and porters. Our pick is the Squirrel Chaser Hazy IPA—one that dear old dad is sure to love.