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What’s Good This Week August 13 Edition

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What To Do Around Vancouver This Week

I can’t believe we’re half way through August! Where did the summer go? I walked outside this morning and it looked like the trees were turning colour, but apparently they are just dried out from lack of water. With no rain in site and temperatures up to 25 degrees this week, that’s not good news for the trees or lawns, but it is good news for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. Here’s a couple things you can do to enjoy the sun and get out of it.

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Disco Dumplings at Burdock With Chef Eva Chin of Royal Dinette – Monday August 13

Every Monday, Burdock & Co hosts  Disco Dumplings, a night with a savoury dumplings menu, and DJ Chris Allen playing under a disco ball from 8 p.m. til late. On the menu tonight are Chef Eva Chin’s Hawaiian dumpling and as well as the restaurant’s fried chicken, natural wines and beer!

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Les Dames d’Escoffier Summerdine – Wednesday August 15

Grab the last few seats at Les Dames d’Escoffier’s charity fundraiser, Summerdine! Head to Kerrisdale’s Bufala where $80 will get you four courses paired with wine. All proceeds to scholarships for women in culinary and wine. TICKETS

Beets  and  balsamic  strawberries – carpaccio  and  burrata, Pasta  Course, Pizza  Course,Tiramisu

 

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Fraser Common Farms Annual farm field dinner – Sunday August 19th

Held in Aldergrove the farm is partnering with DL Chicken Shack, and will be the much loved Merchant’s Workshops last supper. Glorious Organics produce will be present, as well as K&M chicken, Giesbrecht pork and dessert from The Pie Shoppe.
As if that’s not enough of a powerhouse lineup, Dickie’s Ginger Beer will be making a custom lemon verbena and mulberry ginger beer to pair with Wild Turkey Bourbon. Also beer from Brassneck and wine from Nichol Vineyards!
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Last Chance to Dine At Bistro Pastis – Up Until Sunday August 19th

We’re sad to see this neighbourhood gem shutter as it’s been open for 20 + years and has been the venue for many a memorable night. We’ll be here on Thursday night for a final farewell dinner in case anyone else wants to book a table and make it an even bigger celebration.
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Railtown Cafe Tailgate Barbecue – Saturday August 18 and 25

The Saturday al-fresco-style Tailgate Barbecues are back for two exclusive events at their original location in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Railtown District on August 18 and 25 from 4 to 9 p.m. Railtown Chefs and Co-Owners Dan Olson and Tyler Day will fire up their custom-built, 12-foot smoker/barbecue barrel to heap plates high with mouthwatering, slow-smoked brisket and pork shoulder and beer-brined chicken and brats, as well as a choice of made-from-scratch sides.

 The Tailgate Barbecue menu includes:

35-hour Texas-style Beef Brisket 
Applewood-smoked Pork Shoulder
Beer-brined Maple Hill Farms Chicken 
D’Original Sausage Haus Brats
Corn on the Cob
Jalapeño Cornbread
 Plus, a choice of two side dishes:  

Carolina Coleslaw
Creamy Potato Salad
Classic Caesar Salad
Farmers’ Market Field Greens

Tailgaters can also quench their thirst and stay ‘hydrated’ thanks to Railtown’s rotating selection of local craft beers on tap or sip on house-made Sangria and Lynchburg Lemonade as well as wines available by the glass and bottle and Happy Hour specials featured from 4 to 6 p.m. on both days.

TICKETS
Tickets for the Railtown Tailgate Barbecue events on August 18 and August 25 are available for $29 per person ($19 vegetarian) plus tax, both online at www.railtowncafe.ca/events and onsite. All tickets purchased online in advance include a complimentary drink voucher (up to $6 value).