Friday night was the night my momwould make pizza for all of our friends, thoughtfully crafting a way to keep us close to home and out of trouble. Friday was the night of sports in the BICS gym, the night we would catch a few innings at the ball field in the summer, and the night that would inspire the launch of my own business, Bowen Island Pizza Co.
Though the seeds were planted for my business in my mom’s kitchen at an early age, and last April when I opened up shop at Lonsdale Quay.
Throughout the last 10 years, I unknowingly trained myself for this venture. My mom taught me how to make excellent pizza. The Snug provided the best possible training ground to start my own business, and the time I spent in front of that cash register only grew my love for community. I spent time in communities across Canada, learning and working with all sorts of amazing
community builders.
Friends, family, and local talent have contributed to the opening of the Bowen Island Pizza Co. in more ways than I can count. It is with eternal gratitude that I thank you for all your support and laughs thus far. For those who haven’t yet stopped by, come say hi and introduce yourself. Bowen stretches far and wide and our community spans far outside the geographic 52 square kilometers of our island.
As the holidays approach, there are a few things I would like to share with you, and offers I would like to extend. First is that our deli is packed full of delicious cured meats, charcuterie, cheese, olives and so much more. We primarily work with local companies to supply our charcuterie, and it is sustainably raised and ethically sourced. We have a feature running until December 18th to make party planning a little easier, $30+ in the deli gives you 25% of artisan crackers and flatbreads. For who missed us at the Craft Fair, our t-shirts and tanks will be available at Wren before Christmas, and there will be kids sizes too! In the New Year, for the month of January, we will be running a ‘Bowen Special’, 10% off our take-and-bake pizzas for Bowen residents, or the mention of this article.
From our family to yours, happy holidays, and all the best in 2016. Bowen island Pizza Co. Can be found on the main floor of Lonsdale Quay between the Fish Shop and Green Leaf Brewing on the South side of the market.
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Melanie McCready
Owner @ Bowen Island Pizza Co.
