Partial proceeds raised from this event help fund scholarships for the B.C. Chefs’ Association and support several health organizations.

Hyatt Regency, Vancouver

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Judging @ 6:30PM; Dinner: 7:30 PM

This is a fun and healthy competition that has been taking place for over a decade. It is organized by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) in collaboration with the BC Chefs Association (BCAA).

This event takes place usually every March on the third Wednesday of the month except in a leap year.

Judging is based on:

Taste and texture components, Artistic appearance of the food presentation, correct cooking procedure in order to receive maximum nutritional benefit of ingredients, mandatory use of six fruit or vegetables promoting healthy cuisine and the overall table display that showcases the property.
Prizes and Trophies will be given out to the top five winners

Saturday February 25, 2012

Indulge in our “Uncorked” Winemaker’s Dinner – Executive Chef Michael Sproul will be pairing Burrowing Owl wines with amazing seasonal dishes to create a unique dining experience.

• Tickets are $109 per person, applicable taxes and gratuities are additional.
• Have a look the incredible menu:

Menu – Burrowing Owl Winemakers Dinner (pdf)

TASTE OF AFRICA DINNER – PART TWO!

Our Taste of Africa Dinner last year was so popular and sold out so quickly that we had to do it again!  Back by demand is Isaac and his wife Becky with their amazing food from Taste of Africa.  Paired alongside South African wines, enjoy Sliced yams, Spinach stew
Rice & Beans, and Jollof Rice.

$45/ticket, 36 tickets available

Friday February 24, 2012

Swirl at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 

Festival goers will enjoy the best BC has to offer from fine wines to gourmet cuisine at Swirl. Whether you are discovering BC wines for the very first time, or reveling in selections to tempt a sophisticated palate, this festival of taste excites all the senses. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is proud to host Swirl 2012.

• Friday February 24, 2012 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre
• Tickets are $69 per person + applicable taxes including an exclusive 2012 Parksville Uncorked wine glass.
• Applicable taxes and gratuities are additional. Advance reservations are required.

Call 1-800-663-7373 to reserve.

http://www.parksvilleuncorked.com/uncorked-events

Winemakers Dinner with Mission Hill Winery in the Walbran Room at Tigh-Na-Mara

Indulge in our “Uncorked” Winemaker’s Dinner, where Executive Chef Eric Edwards will pair a variety of Mission wines with a delectable five course menu. Winemaker Ingo Grady from Mission Hill will be on hand to discuss the sumptuous wine pairings and Mission Hill’s wine making philosophy.

• Saturday February 25, 2012
• Tickets are $109 per person, applicable taxes and gratuities are additional.
• Have a look the incredible menu:

Menu – Mission Hill Winemakers Dinner (pdf) 

http://www.parksvilleuncorked.com/uncorked-events

Bubbles & Brunch at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Tigh-Na-Mara’s legendary Sunday Brunch is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and the palate. Join us to wrap up the ParksvilleUncorked Weekend for Bubbles & Brunch; featuring a selection of BC Sparkling Wines!

• Sunday February 26, 2012 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre
• $29.95 per person, applicable taxes and gratuities are additional.
• Advance reservations are required.

http://www.parksvilleuncorked.com/uncorked-events
Please call 1-800-663-7373 to reserve.

Savvy Sippers: Wines for your Valentine

Join our Product Consultants for a tasting and food pairing of romantic & delicious wines guaranteed to please your special someone on Valentine’s Day.

Saturday, February 4 | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Vancouver Island Brewery Hidden Flavours event

Join the Hidden Tasting Bar and Vancouver Island Brewery for the best quality craft beer paired with the most flavourful food in Vancouver. Don’t miss the chef cooking live on-site at the Cambie Kitchen!

Wednesday, February 8 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Cooking Demonstration

Learn to cook the most amazing & romantic Valentine’s dinner for your loved one. Join our featured TASTE chefs Celine and Lawren, as they take you through a 5 course meal paired with wine & champagne! A true treat for the one you love.

Menu:

Small Tapas

Apple and Endive Salad

Duck Breast in Cherry Sauce with Potato Pavé and Green Beans

Lemon Sorbet

Chocolate Flourless Cake

Tickets are $20 and available at the 39^th & Cambie Customer Service Desk on February 1^st. Seating is limited.

Friday, February 10 | 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

“Get Social” with Prospect Winery and BROWNS Social House

Enjoy BC VQA Wines and Social Starters presented by BROWNS Social House.

Saturday, February 11 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.

The Mackinlay’s Shackleton Whisky Release Tasting

Take part in this exclusive tasting of Mackinlay’s Shackleton whisky, the re-creation of the original malt which made headlines around the world.  Ernest Shackleton’s original whisky laid dormant in Antarctica from 1907 and was rediscovered in 2010. Tasting is complementary and limited quantities will be available for sale during the event – $194.99/bottle.

Friday, February 17 | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Okanagan Spring Pale Ale Tasting

Join us for a tasting of one of BC’s favourite Pale Ale from Okanagan Spring Brewery.   This craft original is paired with mouth-watering appetizers from Francois Samson.

Saturday, February 18 | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Kokanee Après Event

How is your mid-season après form? You can test it, minus the cold winds and line-ups, with local chef Kayti Coughlin, who will have you dreaming of patio time with the perfect decompression session of a glacier fresh Kokanee paired with wings and poutine. Last Run?

Friday, February 24 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Grey Goose & Bombay Sapphire Tasting

Taste the luxurious flavours of Grey Goose and Bombay Sapphire. Experience the new and original flavours paired with warm appetizers.

Saturday, February 25 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Bacardi Superior Gold & Bacardi Oakheart Tasting

Join Team Bacardi and taste Oakheart and Superior Gold Rum paired with mouth-watering appetizers while learning to create delicious cocktails

All events are free of charge and located at 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store except where noted. Details are accurate as of press time but are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit or contact 39th & Cambie Signature BC Liquor Store at 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver (604-660-9463).

Thursday February 23, 2012

Parksville Untapped! at The Beach Club Resort

The Beach Club Resort is thrilled to play host to the 2nd annual Untapped event!  Spend your evening tasting BC’s best brews and local cuisine provided by some of the regions finest restaurants and purveyors of food.

Thursday, February 23, 2012, The Beach Club Resort

6:30pm to 9:00pm

• Tickets are $49 per person + applicable tax and include an exclusive take home “Parksville Untapped” beer glass.
• Overnight packages are available.

Monday to Sunday – $80

By no means a pub crawl, explore Gastown’s exciting craft beer scene on Vancouver Food Tour’s beer-centric culinary tour.

With a passionate beer educator as your guide, curious beer lovers and serious beer enthusiasts alike will discover, enjoy and discuss craft brews alongside a variety of food pairings.

Each destination features unique aspects of beer such as: beer history and brewing process, beer cocktails, modern gastropub snacks, how to pair beer and food, North West style beers, International selections, and more.

Hop on board and meet fellow beer devotees as we taste, sip, and bite through historic Gastown.

Tour Includes:

• Beer tastings at each of the 4 destinations
• Delectable, hand-selected food pairings
• Informative and interactive guided walking tour
• Gratuities to your guide are highly appreciated

Time: Weekdays at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Weekend at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Dates: Debuting during Dine Out Vancouver, from Jan 20th- Feb 4th, 2012. Regular tour dates will be added after Dine Out ends.
Price: $80 CDN per person, HST included.

• $3 ticketing fee added upon check-out
• 5% off 6-11 guests, 10% off 12+ guests

Minimum capacity: 6 guests (guests will be notified if minimum is not met)
Maximum capacity: 14 guests

Meeting and Ending Spot: Inside Waterfront Station at 601 West Cordova Street at the public meeting area between Small Business BC and Starbucks. [VIEW MAP]

This is a 19+ event.

http://www.vancouverfoodtour.com/tours/#beer

Metro Vancouver is among the top destinations outside of China for outstanding Chinese cuisine. The BC Chinese Chef of the Year Competition aims to recognize culinary professionalism in local Chinese restaurants and to raise the profiles of Chinese chefs within the wider chef community. While other restaurant awards acknowledge winning restaurants’ cuisine excellence, the BC Chinese Chef of the Year will endorse the individuals behind the gourmet dishes.
The competing chefs are members of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) and the BC Chefs Association. Nine teams have been selected to date, based on merit and experience.

• Gordon Ping Wah Chan of Always Seafood Restaurant
• Sam Ka Bo Leung of Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
• Wing Ho of Fortune Seafood Restaurant
• Anthony Shy Wing Leung of Grand Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
• Joseph Jiang of The Jade Seafood Restaurant
• Kent Wong of Red Sun Seafood Restaurant
• Chun Lum Ma of Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant
• Keng Wai Ng of Vivacity Restaurant
• Todd Bright of Wild Rice Modern Chinese Restaurant

“The competition will surely be the highest-profiled professional Chinese chef event for the Chinese chef community in this province,” said Chef Donald Gyurkovits, CCFCC president and one of the event organizers. “I am so proud of my colleagues in the Chinese community for stepping up to this exciting challenge. I look forward to witnessing the making of Canadian culinary history!”

Over the two-day event, the chef teams will be engaged in multiple rounds of competitions with the quarter-final, semi-final and final rounds of competition carried out in the black box format.

“This competition offers chefs a brilliant opportunity for both professional and personal development,” said Chief Judge Alex Chen, Canada’s representative to the Bocuse d’Or and one of Canada’s top chefs. After getting his own competition start at the BC Foodservice Expo over 10 years ago, Chef Chen is delighted to come full circle and to be judging here for 2012.

With over 250 exhibit booths featuring new products, foods, ideas and services, the BC Foodservice Expo is British Columbia’s largest hospitality trade show. Industry professionals who register will join more than 5,000 attendees who travel from the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan to attend two days of focused trade show, seminars and chef competitions.

Register online at www.bcfoodexpo.ca to take advantage of the special advance discount – $20 off the on-site registration fee.

The BC Foodservice Expo is owned and operated by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, one of the country’s leading business associations with more than 30,000 members. CRFA also owns and operates the CRFA Show (www.crfashow.ca) and is the title sponsor of the ApEx show in Halifax (www.apextradeshow.ca) and the Alberta Foodservice Expo (www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca). Proceeds from the shows fund CRFA’s advocacy, research and member services in support of a growing and prosperous Canadian restaurant industry.