CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tickets to White Boat Party

Congrats FRANK – contest closed! Win 2 tickets to the White Boat Party on July 27th! Mount Gay presents its Storied Cocktails competition during the 10th anniversary edition of the White Boat party on July 27th. How to enter: 1) comment on this post as to your fav cocktail 2) Tweet “RT to #win #contest…

Get Inspiralized

July 13, 2104 from 11 am-12 pm join Williams-Sonoma for a class designed by Ali Maffucci, blogger and founder of Inspiralized.com, the ultimate online resource for cooking with the spiralizer. This class will teach you some of Ali’s favorite recipes and tips. These recipes are perfect for summer, many of them are gluten-free and paleo-friendly as…

Deighton Cup Style Event

Exclusive Presentation of Hive Mind Millinery Ladies, we are about to get fancy. The style stakes are high at this year’s annual Deighton Cup –the most anticipated fashion event on Vancouver’s summer social calendar. Why not get an edge on the competition with the help of Mine & Yours, Dominique Hanke, and Celebrity Stylist Crystal…

SKYHIGH – A Dinner With Altitude hosted by the Bearfoot Bistro and the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation

On Saturday June 28, the mountains of Whistler and Blackcomb played host to an extraordinary event believed to be the first of its kind in the world, when SKYHIGH – A Dinner With Altitude took place on the Peak2Peak Gondola as it travelled between the mountains. In a logistical tour-de-force, the Bearfoot Bistro, under the…

Gramercy Grill $13 Steak Special

13th Anniversary July Steak Special at The Gramercy Grill 8oz Striploin & Frites $13 8oz Striploin & Veggies $17 8oz Striploin & Green Salad $17 add red wine jus $1.25 add green peppercorn jus $1.25 add sautéed mushrooms $1.25 add sautéed onions $1.25 add sautéed prawns $5 Not Offered in Combination with Other Discounts, Specials,…

46 South Fish Co. – Fishing NZ Waters Sustainably

While I have slurped down my share of West Coast Oysters and fully support local food consumption, there are times of the year when our fine British Columbia bivalves are just not the best and actual days on end when they are completely inedible. Therefore, when I need to pop a few shells on these…

Vancouver 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge

Welcome to the Vancouver Foodster 100 Mile Challenge. Restaurants and bars from all over the city were invited to enter their 100 mile cocktail creations into this challenge, most have created a special cocktail creation just for this challenge. Each restaurant/bar will be featuring their 100 mile cocktail creations on their menu from July 4-27, 2014….

July Special Events At The BC Liquor Stores

Uncover the Wines of Australia Australia is renowned for a multitude of geographical regions panning diverse climates, and has a wine for every taste and every occasion. Join us and uncover your favourite wine alongside a delicious food pairing. Friday, July 4 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Alberni & Bute Saturday, July 5 |…

Vancouver’s Golden Dumpling Cook Off

SUNDAY, AUG. 10TH, 2014 12:00PM – 5:00PM KEEFER ST. BETWEEN MAIN AND COLUMBIA Back by popular demand, Vancouver’s Golden Dumpling Cook Off joins forces with the Chinatown Festival on August 10th. Serving the savoury morsels street-side, traditional Chinese restaurants will cook up the classics while the city’s hippest hotspots will plate fresh takes on the…

View The Vibe – Escape The Coast And Discover Phoenix

Getting to Phoenix from YVR is so easy many Vancouverites have a second place there when in need of a little vitamin D pick-me-up. And while real estate is surprisingly affordable, we prefer to live the good life and book into one of the city’s best resorts where we don’t ever have to lift a…

View The Vibe – Best Vancouver Picnic Spots

Vancouverites know that their summer sunshine is limited, so when the sun is out we celebrate while we can. This year, why not pack up a basket or pick up a meal and head out to one of our city’s best spots for some swishy summer picnicking. We’ve got the scoop on some great picnic…

Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational

They Came They Shucked They Conquered Never wanting to be left out from any oyster event we can get to in a reasonable manner, we headed up to Whistler for the Annual World Oyster Invitational and Caesar Battle. Once settled in at the Westin Whistler Resort & Spa we enjoyed a chill night at the hotel, dining…

Hawkers comes to “Main Streat” !

Main Street July 5th at Maker Labs. July’s installment of Hawkers Market focuses on bringing together food, art, lights and music…and more food. Exclusive art and light projects will be installed throughout the market. New food pop ups and food trucks launching including Lear Fay Cafe, Oxtale, A Cream Puff Pop Up from the Food Gays and…

Meatball Eating Competition at Trattoria Kitsilano, July 12

  Oh sigh…another eating contest. I’m only posting because it’s for charity. The GLOWBAL COLLECTION Presents Trattoria’s 3rd Annual Meatball Eating Competition during the Khatsahlano Music + Art Festival, July 12 For the third consecutive year, Trattoria Kitsilano will host a meatball eating competition – featuring GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s hearty, signature meatballs – during the annual…

Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour

The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour on August 9 and 10, 2014 provides cyclists with a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of working farms in the beautiful Comox Valley.  These self-guided tours give a rare chance to meet local producers and participate in tours, demonstrations and farm markets. Come learn how soil, sun,…

Gargistes North – The Small Guys Wine Festival Okanagan Falls

Journey to Okanagan Falls and get familiar with small lot wineries of the Okanagan Valley. GARAGISTE – (gar-uh-jist-uh) noun, Fr. : The garagiste refers to a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, producing “Vins de garage” or “Garage wine”. They were renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to…

Sidecar Trolley Tour

The Sidecar Trolley Tour Craft Brewed Edition, presented by Pilsner Urquell, returns July 10th, featuring four new venues and, of course, amazing craft beer! Starts at GoodWolfe Kitchen and Bar, where you’ll be enjoying the good vibes and cuisine before departing on the tour. Date: Thursday, July 10 Starting Location: Goodwolfe Kitchen & Bar Tickets include a complimentary drink at…

Tasting Plates Central Richmond

Tour Richmond ‘s neighborhoods on July 9th from 6pm until 9:30 pm on a route planned Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up a Tasting Plate for guests.  Mix and mingle with food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants….

Dageraad Brewing Opening Party At Tangent Cafe

Congrats to Dageraad Brewing! Join them on July 19, 2014 for a celebration of Belgian music, food and, of course, beer.Dageraad Brewing has partnered with Tangent Café to designed a menu inspired by Belgian cuisine and music inspired by the great Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt. Live gypsy swing from 6pm to midnight with: CASA ROSA Pearl Jig & Van…

Tastes of Latin America

Until July 6, 2014 This year, Carnaval del Sol is launching its Tastes of Latin America event in partnership with Vancouver Foodster. Delicious flavours featuring Vancouver’s best restaurants dishing up Latin American flavours! Ay, qué rico! Throughout the week of June 28-July 6, participating restaurants will offer special tasting menus at a special price to allow diners a…