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It’s Turkey Time!

Back for just two days, our limited-edition Hot Smoked Turkey Dip sandwich returns to all four Railtown Cafe locations on Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21.

This year’s festive sandwich special features warm smoked turkey, roasted mushrooms, provolone cheese, sprouts, crispy onions and chilli butter and is served with a side of homemade gravy for dipping.

Get your hands on this ‘dip-licious’ holiday feature while it lasts.

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift this holiday season? Railtown Cafe reloadable gift cards are the ideal present for foodie friends, family and co-workers.

And in the spirit of festive giving, we’re offering a special gift card promotion throughout the month of December. Visit any of our cafes from Wednesday, December 5 to Friday, December 21 and purchase a new gift card ($30 value or more) and you’ll receive a free mini gingerbread loaf topped with pumpkin seeds.

‘Tis the season for very merry treats! This year, we’re celebrating at Railtown Cafe with a festive array of holiday goodies created by our talented pastry chef Mario Pelletier.

Visit any of our four Vancouver locations to try a variety of Yuletide-themed baked goods — Mini Gingerbread Loaves, Cranberry Pistachio Bakewells, Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting — along with festive sugar Cookies and Christmas Cupcakes.

And if you’re looking for a festive drink to put you in the holiday spirit, try a Candied Orange Mocha with our house-made mocha sauce and orange zest, or a Nutcracker Fog with Tea Leaves ‘Nutcracker’ black tea and hazelnut syrup. We’ve also stocked up on eggnog so you can enjoy any Railtown beverage with a seasonal splash.

Railtown Cafe’s holiday baked goods and festive drink specials will be available at all locations throughout the month of December.

Railtown Catering’s Holiday Turkey To-Go packages are back!

Our hassle-free holiday dinners serve eight to 10 guests and include a pre-carved 16-lb. sage-roasted turkey, traditional giblet gravy, a variety of festive side dishes, and classic pecan pie for dessert. 

‘Heat and Serve’ Holiday Turkey To-Go packages are priced at $319 and will be available for pickup at Railtown Cafe (397 Railway Street) on Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26, or by delivery for an additional charge.

Orders for Railtown Catering’s Holiday Turkey To-Go packages must be placed by Wednesday, December 19 at Noon and can be placed online at the link below or by calling 604-568-8811.

Once again, Railtown Catering will be giving back this holiday season and donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Holiday Turkey To-Go package to Mission Possible, a non-profit neighbourhood organization that provides street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

With cooler temperatures on the horizon, we’re embracing the bounty of the fall/winter season and adding two new signature salads to our menu. Get ready to cozy up to The Five Grain and The Winter Kale.

• The Five Grain: red kale, roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, reggiano cheese, smoked onion dressing.
• The Winter Kale: roasted yams, goat cheese, pickled celery, apple, wheat berries, candied walnuts, cranberry vinaigrette.

We’ve also added a variety of seasonal ingredients to our build-your-own salad bar, including roasting roasted yams and Brussels sprouts, candied walnuts, wheat berries and pickled celery.

Try our new fall/winter salad options at all four Railtown Cafe locations.

Did someone say trick or treat? Halloween is just around the corner and we’ll be celebrating all week long with a scary selection of frightful desserts.

Visit any of our four Railtown Cafe locations from Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 2 to pick up a selection of Halloween-themed sweets and baked goods. The spooktacular lineup includes terrifying truffles in an assortment of flavours, creepy sugar cookies, chocolate brownies, mummified chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing, and pumpkin pies available whole or by the slice.

Railtown Catering is making holiday hosting easy this year with its  gourmet Thanksgiving To-Go packages. The ‘heat-and-serve’ holiday dinners serve 8 to 10 guests and include a 16-lb. sage-roasted turkey, an array of seasonal sides and pumpkin pie with Chantilly cream for dessert.

Packages are $319 plus tax and are available for pick-up or delivery on
Saturday, October 6, Sunday, October 7 and Monday, October 8.

~ Thanksgiving To-Go Menu ~

16-lb. Sage-Roasted Organic Turkey (pre-sliced)
Traditional Giblet Gravy
Organic Mesclun Greens with Candied Walnuts, Citrus Segments, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
Dried Apricot, Chestnut & Brioche Bread Stuffing
Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Chives
Buttered Baby Carrots
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds
House-Made Dinner Rolls & Focaccia with Sweet Butter
Wild Flower Honey & Ginger-Infused Cranberry Sauce
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Chantilly Cream

Reserve your Thanksgiving To-Go package now online or by calling 604-568-8811.

Orders close Wednesday, October 3 at Noon.

Once again this year, partial proceeds from the sale of each package will be used to serve meals to Mission Possible, a non-profit organization that provides street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs in the Downtown Eastside.

After a two-year hiatus, we’re back with our perennially sold-out Saturday al-fresco-style Tailgate Barbecues at our original Railtown location (397 Railway Street) on August 18 and 25 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Railtown Chefs and Co-Owners Dan Olson and Tyler Day will fire up their custom-built, 12-foot smoker/barbecue barrel to heap plates high with mouthwatering, slow-smoked brisket and pork shoulder and beer-brined chicken and brats, as well as a choice of made-from-scratch sides.

Tailgaters can also quench their thirst and stay ‘hydrated’ thanks to our rotating selection of local craft beers on tap or sip on house-made Sangria and Lynchburg Lemonade as well as wines available by the glass and bottle and Happy Hour specials featured from 4 to 6 p.m. on both days.

TICKETS
Tickets are available for $29 per person ($19 vegetarian) plus tax, both online and onsite. All tickets purchased online in advance include a complimentary drink voucher (up to $6 value).

Tickets are available online until 11:30 p.m. the night before each event, after which tickets are available onsite. Tickets are final sale and nonrefundable.

Have you tried our July feature bowl? This savoury and fragrant Thai Green Curry Bowl features chicken breast, sautéed eggplant, green peppers and onions, Thai basil and cilantro all served atop a bed of coconut rice.

Try it now at four of our cafe locations!

Global TV Saturday Chef: Texas-style Beef Brisket

BBQ season is back! Chef Dan Olson from Railtown Catering and Cafe recently stopped by the studio at Global TV to share his go-to tips for outdoor cooking. Watch along as Dan shows off how to recreate Railtown’s signature Texas-style Beef Brisket featuring a home-made dry spice rub.

Global TV, June 2018