Happy hour keeps gaining momentum in Vancouver, with two restaurants announcing new food specials to go along with bargain tipples.

Starting Friday (March 27), Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar (845 Burrard Street) is launching buck-a-shuck oysters along with small-plate specials like octopus ceviche ($10), available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; drink specials run $4 to $7.

At the vegetarian Parker (237 Union Street), happy hour happens from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Diners can choose three dishes (like grilled king oyster mushrooms over truffled chawan mushi) from the fresh sheet for $29. Add a craft beer or cider, a glass of wine, or a cocktail ($5 to $8 each) and hit the patio when the sun shines.