Dine Out Vancouver – it’s on!
Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations.
Along with the regular dineout menus there’s also some pretty cool events this week as well. Check out Vancouver Foodsters West End Brunch Crawl January 19, Atlantis Night Circus and Swallow Tail’s Secret Supper Soiree.
The VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL January 18 – February 14, 2014
New participants for 2014 include: East Van Roasters (Gastown), Last Crumb Bakery & Cafe (Main St.), Koko Monk Chocolates (Kitsilano) and Uva Wine Bar (Downtown), as well as four new franchise owners from Blenz Coffee.
Cool factor …This year for the first time, vendors Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France and Uva Wine Bar will be offering the option of cold, hot chocolates. Plus the flavour in the cups of hot chocolate at Bella Gelateria will be inserted via gelato master James Coleridge’s new ‘gBARs’ (frozen gelato on a stick).
Mixologist Lauren Mote (Uva Wine Bar) will be breaking our former rule of ‘no alcohol’ with four cocktails inspired by traditional hot chocolate. Two without alcohol (one hot, one cold) will be available all day, while those of the boozier sort (crafted with Mote’s own Bittered Sling extracts) may only be sipped in the p.m.
Walk it off … Along with bold and whimsical new logo graphics by artist Stephanie Gilmour, this year we will also be providing a walking map to the neighbourhoods where our vendors are located. Visit the website for a downloadable PDF, or a list where the large format printed versions may be picked up.
List of Vendors: http://www.cityfood.com/hotchocolate/coming-soon-
Map: http://www.cityfood.com/hotchocolate/your-walking-map
Vancouver Farmers Markets Winter Market – January 11
Head to Nat Bailey Stadium at 4601 Ontario Street at 30th from 10-2 pm for the Food Truck Fest. Go hungry, sample some new trucks and pick up supplies for dinner. Through January there are double the amount of food trucks to choose from.
Cavalia’s Odysseo – Until January 26
Saturday, December 07, 2013 – Sunday, January 26, 2014 (Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Location: Under the Big Top in Olympic Village Visit Website
Brunch and Gospel at the Emerald
Award-winning Sojourners celebrate the launch of a new year and weekend brunch with a special performance on Sunday, January 19.
Ring and sing in the new year with some soul and sustenance at The Emerald with The Sojourners, Canada’s premier roots, gospel and blues group. The award-winning musical trio — Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Khari McClelland — will celebrate the start of The Emerald’s weekly weekend brunch on January 19 with a special performance. Proceeds from the Gospel Brunch will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
For the Gospel Brunch, as well as every subsequent weekend following this event, The Emerald’s all-you-can-eat Vegas-style brunch buffet showcases satisfying favourites, including: classic canapés; freshly-baked pastries; a build-your-own omelette station; bacon and breakfast sausage; waffles; salads, seasonal veggies and fruit; and an assortment of desserts, complete with candy station.
Tickets for The Emerald’s one-time Sunday Gospel Brunch on January 19 can be purchased at the restaurant or online for $25 at: eventbrite.ca. The Sojourners will perform from 12 to 3pm.
The Emerald’s regular all-you-can-eat weekend brunch (beginning Saturday, January 25) is priced at $12.95 per person with an early bird special from 10 to 11am for $10.95.
Luminescence at the Aquarium – A celebration of aquatic light Until January 22
Discover the incredible world of fluorescent and bioluminescent light that exists in the dark depths of the ocean through exhibits, shows and up close encounters with glowing anemones, cuttlefish, jellies and corals. Plus take a journey far below the ocean surface to explore aquatic light with a new deep-dive interactive at the Vancouver Aquarium.This floor to ceiling interactive deep-dive installation is an “immersive” experience that will take you from the surface of the ocean to the abyss. More info.
Robson Square Skating Until February 28
It’s FREE skating for those with skates. If you don’t have skates, you can always rent some at the rink. It’s a magical place to enjoy the holidays with your friends, family and loved ones.
Dates and Times:
SUNDAY to THURSDAY: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
More Events HERE:
https://goodlifevancouver.com/vancouver-area-events/
