2023 Vancouver Fall Home Show 

Home renovation, design, and culinary experts offer concrete advice at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West, until October 1, 2023 The Vancouver Fall Home Show unveils its top must-see attractions not to miss from September 28 to October 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre – West. The Show has an exceptional lineup of trusted home…

Vancouver’s Interior Design Show

Interior Design Show Vancouver 2023 Consumer Day Programming Interior Design Show Vancouver (IDS Vancouver)  is the Pacific Northwest platform for all things design and the premier showcase of new products and furniture, superstar designers, and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond, will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West from September 21 – 24….

BC Food & Beverage Awards Finalists

MEET OUR BC FOOD & BEVERAGE AWARDS FINALISTS – CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE WINNERS!  I recently judged the BC Food & Beverage Product of the Year and the competition was tough! Now’s your chance to give your input for the rest of the categories.  BC Food and Beverage is delighted to introduce the finalists for…

Canada’s Le Burger Week Returns for its Twelfth Year

Sizzling News: Canada’s Le Burger Week Returns for its Twelfth Year! Join the Bun Fun Pa(r)tty with Over 1000 Local Restaurants! Join the pa(r)tty and get your taste buds ready for the juiciest celebration of the year! Le Burger Week, delivered exclusively with DoorDash is back in town, and promises to be bigger, bolder, and…

Dames Dine Around September 12

One Night Only Exclusive Fundraising Dining Experience Dames Dine Around Tickets are now available for the limited, one-night-only Dames Dine Around fundraising celebration on September 12th hosted by some of our favourite restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC at Dames Dine Around Tickets and Menus. 100% of all proceeds go to Les Dames d’Escoffier,…

Farmhouse Fest Ales and Cider

Celebrate Farmhouse Ales and Cider at Farmhouse Fest August 12 marks the 7th annual Farmhouse Fest! A celebration of Saison, Sour, Lambic, Wild Ale, & Cider, find 50+ breweries and cider makers pouring a wide variety of funky wonders all at the beautiful setting of UBC Farm. Check out FarmhouseFest.com for full event information including…

Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair

Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair Celebrates Natural Wines The Farmhouse Wine Fair, one of the largest outdoor wine festivals of its kind in Canada, has just unveiled its exciting full line-up of 27 Canadian and international participating wineries. The event, which celebrates the making of natural, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines, is curated by Bar Susu’s wine…

Let’s Celebrate 20 years of Food Day Canada!

August 5th is Food Day Canada! It’s time for all of us to come together to celebrate our incredible food, farming, and the people who make it all happen for Food Day Canada. You can celebrate in your backyard or restaurants and shine a light on Canadian cuisine in your region. Food Day Canada encourages…

Special Events at Bard on the Beach

Bard on the Beach celebrates Summer with the Return of Bard Fireworks Nights and other Special Events Make plans to get to Bard on the Beach this summer! We’ve just seen As You Like It and agreed it was the best Bard yet, and exceptionally entertaining. There’s even more reason to head to Bard on…

Lobster Fest at Provence Marinaside’s

Provence Marinaside’s Lobster Fest Shellebrates Tasty Crustacean Whether you prefer steamed, grilled, boiled, or sautéed, everyone can agree they love the sumptuous flavour of fresh Atlantic lobster. Until July 15, lobster lovers can indulge their crustacean passion as Provence Marinaside presents its annual Lobster Fest Menu. News on Provence’s Wine Bar This year Wine Director…

Granville Island Launches Open Alcohol Consumption Pilot  

Granville Island Public Market and in the Public Market Courtyard Allow Alcohol A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, Smoked Salmon and Sake, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can enjoy it while taking in the spectacular views and…

Whistler’s Nourish Spring Series by Cornucopia

Nourish Your Body and Mind June 2-30 Join your friends from Cornucopia for a true celebration of the spring season with fresh menus, fresh cocktails, and a fresh perspective. Savour local cuisine with invigorating farm-to-table dinners, Sunday brunches and a cultural spring feast. Join in farm visits with tastings, free exercise classes, forest walks and…

15th Annual BC Seafood Festival

Seafood Lovers Delight as the BC Seafood Festival Heads to Mount Washington – June 23 – 25 I can’t believe it’s the 15th annual BC Seafood Festival! I went to the very first one in 2008 when it was the BC Seafood and Shellfish Festival and at least again in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2022,…

Spot Prawn Festival

Chef Demos, Brunch and Bisque for the 2023 Spot Prawn Festival Anyone that knows me knows I love spot prawns. I’ve been around for a while and I saw the evolution of the acceptance of the BC Spot Prawn, due to the efforts of Chef Rob Clark, who has done so much for our seafood…

Oliver Osoyoos Female Winemakers’ Dinner at H Tasting Lounge

Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country presents Savour the Sun Vancouver: June 8th, 2023 On Thursday, June 8th, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country will bring the fruits of the sun-drenched region to Vancouver.  Join the exclusive winemaker dinner at H Tasting Lounge at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver as representatives from four wineries present their wines, perfectly paired with…

Bakery Showcase

Bakery Showcase in-person trade event set for May 14-15 Canada’s premier baking industry conference and trade show, Bakery Showcase, presented by the Baking Association of Canada, will welcome the baking industry May 14-15, 2023, to the Vancouver Convention Centre for a full schedule of in-person learning and networking opportunities. Bakery Showcase is the largest and…

Festival of Israeli Culture in Vancouver!

Get Ready to Celebrate and Elevate Your Senses at the Festival of Israeli Culture in Vancouver! ‘Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 14th, and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and multicultural nature of Israeli culture at the Jewish Community Centre in Greater Vancouver. The Festival of Israeli Culture, a one-day festival, is…

Women in Wine Expo 2023

Women in Wine Expo London Brings Women from Around the World Together On May 10-12, the Women in Wine Expo 2023 is in London and it’s your chance to meet the best and brightest minds in the industry who are mobilizing to engage in the current challenges in the industry. Until now, professionals from twenty-six…

Vancouver International Wine Festival

The Countdown to the Vancouver International Wine Festival is on! For the first time, the Vancouver International Wine Festival is featuring an entire continent as its theme region! The spotlight shines on the wines of South America this April, with forty-four wineries representing four countries – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay – participating in a…

What’s Good March 20th Edition

Vancouver Events and Happenings to Plan For It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back as things are now back full-on in person. Does anyone else feel that there is something interesting every night? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget…