Pass me a glass, we’re talking about cocktails and mocktails you’ll want (and may need) to make to beat the heat. But before we start trading recipes and popping corks, there’s a few bartending essentials you’ll need to make a truly great drink and become the happy hour hostess with the mostess.
Shakers, muddlers, strainers—there’s no shortage to bartending tools on the market and many of them are highly specialized. Avoid the temptation to buy everything and instead invest in a few high-quality pieces you’re sure to use no matter what you’re making. Start with a classy stirring spoon and stainless-steel jigger to ensure your drinks are properly measured and mixed. Find all you need and more at Hudson’s Bay and don’t forget the ice! Try a large sized ice cube tray for a trendy look or a set of whiskey stones from House of Knives so you don’t dilute your drink.
We’re not saying you should judge a drink by its glass, but we’re pretty sure cocktails taste better in cute stemware. Choose beautiful tinted coloured glass in different styles or classic and timeless crystal clear for glasses that show off your bright and bubbly beverage. Visit Hudson’s Bay, Winners or Nordstrom Rack to browse some stunning options.
Need some delish bites to go with your bevys?
Pop by one of Willowbrook’s restaurants for delicious take-home treats that the whole family can enjoy—regardless of their drink of choice. Bon appetit.
Sweet. Sweeter. Sweetest. Whatever your level of sweet tooth or how much sugar you need to get your fix, we’ve got you covered.
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For the super sweet tooth, why not build a candy sampler or sugar-fuelled charcuterie for an easy and oh-so-yummy dessert? Cover the basic candy food groups—gummy and sour—with a stop at Sweet Factory and pop into Purdys Chocolatier for your chocolate fix. Share with a special someone, or enjoy on your own (don’t worry, we won’t tell).
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If the idea of a serving platter of candy and chocolate makes you want to eat some fresh fruit and call your dentist, then maybe baking a sweet blueberry orange marmalade muffin is more your vibe. Made with zesty gourmet marmalade this recipe is *chef’s kiss*.
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners
In a large bowl mix the oil, sugar, eggs, orange zest and liqueur
Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and combine
Spoon two tablespoons of the batter into each muffin
Place a teaspoon of marmalade into each and then top with batter making sure there is enough batter to cover the marmalade. Be sure not to overfill the muffins or they may spill over the edge when baking.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops of the muffins start to crack.
Enjoy with coffee, tea, milk, and warm butter, or more marmalade!
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If your sweet tooth is missing, fear not. There’s plenty of ways to enjoy chocolate in savoury dishes, too, but we think it’s hard to go wrong with a chocolate and beer BBQ sauce that goes great with ribs, chicken, brisket, or whatever’s on the grill.
Hungry? Manchu Wok has got you covered. Offering a selection of quick and delicious Chinese food, the restaurant chain has called Willowbrook home for nearly 20 years, and we are so happy they’re here!
The offerings at Manchu Wok are unique. How unique? Great question. They offer such an array of options, in fact, that it’s possible to dine here daily, for a year, and never create the same combo twice. Think you’re going to try it out? Let us know how it goes!
The team at Manchu Wok at Willowbrook proudly serves tons of guests every day. They even say that replicating the delish dishes made in-centre is nearly impossible due to their irreplaceable, authentic recipes from the East. No other food name is as recognizable as Manchu Wok.
Pssst…their General Tso and Orange Chicken is literally food court heaven!
Think you’re the ultimate Manchu Wok foodie fan? Show off your loyalty with their Rewards Points! Every dollar spent at in-store earns you 10 points towards free food and beverages. Sounds yummy!
Come visit the Willowbrook Manchu Wok team to take advantage of free delivery and enjoy an authentic and delicious meal quickly, at your convenience!
Get ready foodies! Exciting things are happening at Willowbrook.
Willowbrook Shopping Centre is proud to announce that we will be home to the first T&T Supermarket in Langley in Fall 2021!
Meant to be a celebration of East and West and known for its vast assortment of Asian food, T&T will be housed in the former 40,000 sq.ft. Toys R Us space at Willowbrook’s north end. The Asian grocer will feature an in-house bakery, Asian deli, sushi, and Chinese BBQ departments.
Willowbrook is quickly becoming Fraser Valley’s premium shopping destination and we don’t want you to miss out! Sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date with what’s new and beautiful at Willowbrook.
Updated March 15, 2020: Starbucks is now open at Willowbrook.
Starting January 13th, Willowbrook’s Starbucks location will be closed for 8 weeks to undergo a massive beautification project. But we know you’re worried about your morning fuel. We are too!
Good thing the closest Starbucks is located inside Safeway in Willowbrook Park or inside the Indigo bookstore on the Langley Bypass (the trek might mean an additional cup of delicious cocoa!). You can find more locations close to Willowbrook by clicking here.
We are so excited to reveal the changes but until we re-open our grand doors for you, you can also enjoy a cup of joe at Tim Hortons on the Northeast side of the Shopping Centre.
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