Feast of Fourth October 1 @ShopWest4th

This is Feast of Fourth opening day.  Lots of specials and we promise these guys won’t be there.  Hit up the following for some awesome deals.  GLV Romers Burger Bar – Russell Brewery Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $29 The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50 O5 Tea – Jason DaSilva Movie Shorts Night; 7pm,…

Vancouver Food Policy – Good Food For All

This lively discussion will focus on public policy in regards to food.  A must for those concerned about food security and hosted by our friend Richard Wolak. GLV Please join us on October 16, World Food Day, as part of the Sustenance Festival to hear ideas and participate in a discussion of how we can…

Sustenance Festival – Eating Green Workshop

Add a little more greens to your diet with this helpful workshop. GLV Thursday, October 10 (7:00-8:00 pm)  Location: Choices Markets’ Annex Kitchen, located at Choices Floral Shop and Annex – 2615 West 16th Ave, Vancouver Host: The World In A Garden Reducing red meat consumption has been identified as number three among the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential…

Fall Epicurean Dinner at Mission Hill Winery

An excellent group of chefs all in one night.  A must do for fall events if you are lucky enough to be in Kelowna this week. – GLV A Return to our Culinary Roots! Saturday, October 5th · 6:30pm Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Mission Hill’s culinary alumni who have gone on…

West Presents Guest Chef Series

Chef Juneau is past winner of Gold Medal Plates 2011; sure to be an evening to remember – GLV Guest Chef Martin Juneau of Pastaga Restaurant – Montreal When: Monday October 21st at 6:30pm Cost: $100 per person + tax + gratuity Includes five-course dinner, beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938…

Q4 Restaurant Group Opens Tappo Restobar

Another new spot to check out this fall! GLV Casual Downtown Wine Bar Focuses on Small Plates and Stellar Wine List  Q4 Restaurant Group is delighted to announce the opening of Tappo Restobar, downtown Vancouver’s new casual wine bar and restaurant. This lively new room takes the place of Q4 al centro, which has closed…

Beasty Box by Re-Up BBQ and Urban Diggs

A box full of meat and some soup, sauce or meat pie!  Yes please we are in! GLV One-of-a-kind meat subscription provides opportunity to join real, sustainable, nose-to-tail food system Conscious consumers now have a new option when it comes to both finding an ethical source of meat and supporting local farmers — the Beasty…

New Zealand meets Asia with house wine

Fresh and pure, the wines of New Zealand have established themselves as incredibly food friendly. But are they bold enough to stand up to the most intense and exotic cuisines? We’re putting them to the ultimate test. Home to some of the world’s best Asian food, Vancouver is blessed with a colourful and diverse palette…

Feast of 4th: Everyone Can Be A Foodie! – October 1 to 13

Lots of delicious events going on on West 4th in October.  GLV In assocation with Kitsilano 4th Avenue Business Association OCTOBER 1 TO 13 – It’s the return of the West Side’s favourite food & drink celebration – West 4th’s FEAST OF 4TH restaurant & foodie promotion – Running October 1 to 13, 2013 (two…

Tasting Plates West 4th Ave October 6, 4pm – 9pm

Wander about 4th Ave tasting delicious food!  Why not? GLV Tasting Plates will explore the West 4th neighborhood of Kitsilano in Vancouver. This tasting extravaganza goes from 4pm until 9pm on Sunday, October 6 and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have…

Superhero Ball in support of BC Children’s Hospital.

This sounds like fun and who doesn’t like to dress as a superhero?  GLV It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s the inaugural Superhero Ball in support of BC Children’s Hospital.  On Friday October 4, 2013 the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel will bring together caped crusaders for a fundraising event unlike any other. Arrive Up, Up and Away…

Salt Spring Island Festival of Local & Regional Food & Wine.

On Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th, Sip & Savour Salt Spring unites growers, food producers, chefs and vintners & brewers from Salt Spring Island and the Vancouver Island region with local and BC vintners in a mélanges a trois of culinary magic.  Participate in National Organic Week by sampling local, fresh food and…

Feed Ur SoL Hosted by Chef Abdel Elatouabi of SoL Sun Belt Cookery

Chef Abdel Elatouabi invites you to come down to SoL Sun Belt Cookery the afternoon of Sunday, October 6th  to Feed Ur SoL – Sounds pretty tasty! GLV Tickets Include: Moroccan BBQ Live Music  Noon – till fiveish… Your $35 ticket includes Moroccan Salads Kasbah Wild Salmon Saffron Chicken Kebab Homemade Merguez Sausages Succulent Lamb on the Spit…

Meet Your Maker UBC

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where:DAVID LAM MANAGEMENT RESEARCH CENTRE UBC Point Grey Campus Description:Look before you eat! Meet the people behind the food, FREE samples and tasting.   DATE: September 25, Wednesday TIME: 11am to 1:30pm LOCATION: outside Triple-O’s patio Chef Demo by Chef Steve Golob. 11:30am – 1:00pm Information booths from Ethical…

Taste of Thanksgiving September 25

Taste of Thanksgiving happening at all Whole Foods Market locations this Wednesday from 5pm-8pm. Each store will be dishing up yummy recipes from their departments and showcasing some of their favorite vendors, plus each Vancouver store will benefit a local charity or organization. The menus will feature a fabulous array of seasonal specialties. After making…

Oubliette of Dreams

Dare to enter the twisted and dangerous inner world of a circus madman… Long forgotten but never dead, his imagination walks the fine line of insanity, teetering ever so often on the edge of the plausible, veering sharply towards the demented, pausing at the alluring grace of the inexplicable, the elegant finesse of the unknowable…

Learn to cook something new for Diwali

Diwali Fest 2013 October 29 – November 8 We celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a new name, new features and the traditions we’ve begun over the years by engaging community centres around Vancouver. The Annual Festival of contemporary and classical South Asian arts & culture, previously called Vancouver Celebrates Diwali, runs October 29 to November 8 at venues across Metro Vancouver. New! Diwali…

Shooting Stars Gambado

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 Delight in divine dining, incredible deals, and a fun night! This year’s inspired Gambado menu from Chef Simon McNeil of Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel.ddition to swank auction items (think art, wine, trips, jewelry) there is something for everyone!   On the table when guests arrive Roasted Tomato Panzanella Grilled…

Le Parisien Presents La Table

If you are a fan of Choucroute Garnie you are not going to want to miss this one.  Delicious! GLV A New French Dinner Series Hits Vancouver’s West End La Table: Choucroute Night – Tuesday, October 1 Le Parisien presents La Table; a series of French communal dinners designed to evoke sharing, conversation and a sense…

Skills and Spills for BC Hospitality Foundation

We are judging this event! @BCHospitality‘s #SkillsnSpills Awesome cause and tons of fun.  Join or come watch! GLV Skills Spills 2013 (click here for all you need to know) Our very first industry games will feature team and individual events. Highlights include: Coat Check Challenge, Crack Off and the Perfect Pour Main event: The Hospitality Grind Get your team…