#MVFeastOf2014 Chef GoodLifeVan (Michael Smith) I was told that I could come to Feast of Fields this year to sit on a blanket, read a book and drink craft beer. Well I only managed to do one of the above but that one was the best part! The beer sampling of course. The BC craft…
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UBC Farmade
We are pleased to announce the return of the 12th annual UBC FarmAde on Friday Sept. 12! FarmAde brings together UBC community members of all ages to celebrate community, local food and local Vancouver talent. The event also brings together organizations and movements that support sustainability, local food, and raise awareness about food security issues….
Tasting Plates Vancouver West End on September 10
Sip and sample around the the West End neighborhood of downtown Vancouver with Tasting Plates by Vancouver Foodster from 6-9:30 pm. Visit all types of restaurants and meet some new food loving friends and the chefs. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants. Visit each of the participating restaurants at your leisure by…
J Natural Spa
I have walked up 4th Avenue in Kitsilano hundreds of times and never noticed J Natural Spa before. There’s a signboard that I must have passed, but it’s tucked away on the upper level. I must have been tweeting or somehow focused on something else. Never mind, as I have found it now. SocialShopper put…
Moon Festival Tea Service The Urban Tea Merchant
The Chinese Moon Festival is on Monday, September 8 this year and until then The Urban Tea Merchant is serving up their Moon Festival Tea Service. Always a fan of afternoon tea at The Urban Tea Merchant, I was excited to mix it up a bit with the addition of Moon Cakes and a few extra Asian-influenced items on…
Mystery Chefs Host ‘Slow Fish’ Dinner
Well known chefs cook together to raise awareness for sustainable seafood Join @slowfoodcanada Slow Fish movement with 8 mystery chefs & @ChefsTableBC Sept 27 http://bit.ly/1lHb5nV Wine and dine for sustainable seafood at the inaugural @ChefsTableBC Slow Fish Mystery Dinner http://bit.ly/1lHb5nV [Vancouver, BC] Lovers of seafood and social times are alerted to mark their calendars. On September…
#GVEAFUKPOPUP
In celebration of D.I.T.R.O’s FW14 Official Launch, #gveafukpopup is a four-day revolving shop showcasing of some of Vancouver’s best up-and-coming and well loved designers and artists.They’ve got a full lineup (DETAILS BELOW) and a new themed storefront each day. This is the first of it’s kind in Vancouver and we couldn’t be more excited to…
Fall in Love with Local // YVR
Fall in Love with Local Oct. 16, 2014 is an intimate annual business-to-business networking event showcasing some of the best of Vancouver’s established and emerging local shops and entrepreneurs. At it’s core, it’s simply a desire to want to see “local connect with local” to help strengthen and organically grow the local economy. Open house, allowing…
A Very Well Seasoned Food & Wine Tour
From Well Seasoned in Langley (with a pick up in Vancouver) We are excited to take you to visit some of our very favourite Langley food & beverage producers. We will spend time at each location, meeting the people who produce the food we love, sampling the food and of course will have time for a bit…
Brazilfest in North Vancouver
Brazilfest is an open-air festival that will take place at the Shipbuilder’s Square, in North Vancouver Saturday September 13th and Sunday September 14th, from 4 to 9pm. Previous editions of the festival were held in downtown Vancouver and attracted over 20,000 people. The festival is a Brazilian Community Association (BCA: bcavancouver.ca) initiative, supported by the City…
Mindful Meal
If you can go without instagram for just a couple hours, this dinner is for you. Check the space out from Sept 9-12th for all sorts of other mindful possibilities! GLV No cellphones, no distractions. Just good food & good people. Come together with other Vancouverites for a four-course long table dinner and drinks in…
KRAFTY kitchen + bar is open in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District
Looking forward to giving this a try! GLV KRAFTY kitchen + bar Ltd. is pleased to announce the official opening of Kelowna’s newest Upscale Casual dining experience. The new Kelowna restaurant brings addictive flavours, upscale service and local design to the budding Kelowna restaurant scene. “We are very excited to open our doors in the…
Vital Health & Wellness Fair – Aug 30th 11:00AM-5:00PM
Vital Health & Wellness Fairs offer a sample of some of the types of health and wellness services available in the community. It’s an opportunity to experience these treatment modalities and find out more. Come out and try great nutritional snacks and meals. Learn cooking techniques. Come and pick up some healthy sweets, treats and one…
High-Concept Design Meets Haute Cuisine at Monogram® Dinner by Design
Presented by GE Monogram® and The Social Concierge, in partnership with IDSwest, Monogram® Dinner by Design is where Vancouver’s twin touchstones of culinary and design culture converge for two tasty and tasteful nights on September 21 – 22, 2014, to benefit the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event,…
Sip & Savour Salt Spring Island
Each September Salt Spring Island gets festive with Sip & Savour Salt Spring Island. This year the events take place during National Organic week from Friday, September 19th to Sunday, September 21st, 2014. The festival brings together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partners them with vintners representing the wine growing regions of British…
Sip & Savour Salt Spring will take place on Friday, September 19th to Sunday, September 21st, 2014
Celebrate National Organic Week on Salt Spring Island! The Festival will bring together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partner them with local craft brewers and vintners representing the wine growing regions of British Columbia. Foodies, start your engines, Sip & Savour Salt Spring 2014 is coming soon! Menus are planned, reservations are being…
Gramercy Grill Luau
Head to the Gramercy Grill on Wednesday, August 27th for our Annual Luau! This is a mix of stand up and mingle or find a table for passed traditional Luau dishes as well as a few Chef Dennis Haung’s must haves. $25 per person plus tax and gratuity for all you can eat from 6 until 8pm Don’t hesitate to…
Visiting The Royal Thai Consulate General
The Royal Thai Consulate General, Sutthiluck Sa-ngarmangkang, is now settled at her residence and invited media into her home for a preview for this weekend’s (August 23/24, 2014) Discover Thailand Festival. Discovering Thailand Festival 2014 (www.worldculinary.net/thailand) is taking place at the Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza. The presentations included a cooking demonstration of very tasty and not too spicy…
River Market hosts Curious Flea, August 30 and 31
Things Just Got Even More Curious! With five Curious Flea’s under its belt, the River Market promises the sixth Curious Flea will be bigger, better, and more curious than ever. The curious floor at River Market, which is on the second floor is a place where visitors can try a circus class, learn an instrument,…
05 Turns 2
O5 X 2, AUGUST 24TH, 3 PM TILL LATE Join the O5 folks as they celebrate with sake, kombucha and rare pu er tea flights! *Sake flights can be purchased in advance from the website for $15. Prices refer to 1 tasting flight per person. Guests have to be 19+ to purchase a tasting flight.
