The Cornucopia wine festival in Whistler, B.C. will be hosting “The Best of the Vinos” as part of this year’s festivities. It will be taking place on Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at 9 pm in the Theater and Grand Foyer at the Whistler Conference Center. This gives you one more great reason to come up…
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Burlesque Long Form
On November 10th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have one chance only to perform a full ten minute act!! Will the performers be able to please, tease and captivate their audience…
Sonoma Winemakers Dinner
November 13, 6:30 – 10:00pm Back by popular demand! Arts Umbrella will welcome winemakers from esteemed Sonoma wineries for two unique dinner experiences in one gorgeous setting. Guests will choose between a multi-course dinner in either a garden courtyard setting or the elegant dining room, both at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Yaletown, plus…
Tinhorn Creek Winemakers’ Dinner at Cornucopia
Aura Restaurant & Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Showcase the Abundance of Autumn Whistler Restaurant’s Winemakers’ Dinner features Oliver, BC wines for Cornucopia On Friday, November 9th, Whistler’s lauded Aura Restaurant will celebrate the award-winning wines of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food. With a menu inspired by…
Single Cask Whisky release dinner – October 23rd – Sutton Place Hotel
Companions of the Quaich Single cask whisky release dinner Sutton Place Hotel October 23, 2012 @ 7 p.m. sharp Reception (Small Bites- passed around) Blue cheese & Apple Balik Salmon Tempura rolls Royal Lochnagar 9 yr old Dinner Vanilla Bean Duck Breast Compressed pears, celeriac salad, radish 1985 Littlemill 25 yr old (closed distillery) Beef Tenderloin and Smoked…
More Reasons to ATTEND! Screening of The Apple Pushers at The Ridge
The World In A Garden & FarmFolk CityFolk present A FARM TO CART EVENT. Thursday November 1, 2012 Doors 7:00pm (to 9:30pm) at the Ridge Theatre. Sponsored by Festival Cinemas, this thoughtful event includes a screening of the film, THE APPLE PUSHERS, food, drink, fun, community information tables, and of course, our famous gift bag…
Menu Leak! – From Farms to Forks 3
A Growing Chefs! Harvest Kitchen Party Sunday, October 21st at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts Early Bird Tickets $149 Sunday, October 21st, 2012 Doors 5:30pm Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Ave. For tickets call 778.885.1308 or email us to purchase directly, or purchase online. We’re bringing together some of the city’s most prominent chefs and…
BC Beer Awards
CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm. A signature event of the official British Columbia…
The North Shore Rotary Wine & Food Festival
11th North Shore Rotary Wine & Food Festival featuring: 144 wines from 30 wineries, 20 food vendors, 3 musical ensembles, taxi ride home 7:30 – 10:00 Saturday, October 20, 2012 PARK ROYAL NORTH in support of North Shore Youth Safe House and North Shore Schizophrenic Society 60.00 CAD Tags: WINE FESTIVAL
Abra-Cadaver Cabaret
Friday, October 19, 2012 It’s that time of year again boys and ghouls! That’s right, it’s time for one of Vancouver’s best Halloween shows to terrify and titillate you all over again. Voodoo Melodies presents Abra-Cadaver Cabaret! An evening of macabre magic, breathtaking burlesque, and horrific theatre! Hosted by magicians extraordinaire, Dr.T and Aleister Crane!…
Lily Mae’s Comfort Cafe Now Open in Gastown
PERMANENTLY CLOSED “French café meets prairie kitchen” in Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood Armand Tencha and Jeff Jefkins happily announce the opening of their comfort cafe, Lily Mae’s. Located in historic Gastown, a neighbourhood Tencha and Jefkins have called home for the past seven years, the cozy 25-seat dining destination packs a charming punch. Equal parts Euro-flair…
Candlelight Conservation Dinner
Thursday October 25, 2012 Participating restaurants will turn down the lights, dial up the ambiance and demonstrate how simple actions – like flicking a switch – can save energy. To sweeten the deal, each restaurant is extending an exclusive one-night offer* – diners can enjoy free dessert, 15% off, and other amazing deals. Reserve on…
Jewish Book Festival – Gourmet Nation: A Culinary Caper from Israel to North Africa and Beyond
Gil Hovav spills the beans on food CO-PRESENTED WITH CFHU Sunday November 25 at 8pm $18 It’s not everyday that one can savour the secrets of a diverse cuisine while getting the inside scoop on how, where and why it was created from the master chef/journalist and author himself. Here is your chance to nosh on…
Rockford Grill Tasting – gardein Items
While I believe in and enjoy eating meat, there’s always room on my plate for veggies and veggie-based proteins. So when I was asked to try out some of the new items at Rockford Grill made with gardein, a blend of soy, wheat, and pea proteins, organic ancient grains and veggies. I conveniently walked over…
Harrison Hot Springs Oktoberfest Beer Festival
October is craft beer month and Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating with its own beer festival. On October 26 and 27, Tourism Harrison will host the Harrison Beer Festival, bringing breweries from around BC to the shores of Harrison Lake. As the first major beer festival in the Fraser Valley region, this event will provide…
Vancouver Street Food Carnival
Sunday Oct. 21, 12pm – 4pm – Roundhouse Turntable Plaza Come to the Roundhouse for a day of Vancouver’s street food celebration with many different food carts. There will be an indoor seating area for public, street performers, activities, and of course food! Pig on the Street, Guanaco Truck, Soho Road Naan Kebab, Street Meet, Ze Bite, Holy…
SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL 2012 WORKSHOPS @ THE ROUNDHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GROUNDEDINVANCOUVER.CA WEED EATING! Friday, October 19th, 7pm – 8pm Tickets $10 each Location: Roundhouse Community Centre Join local forager/chef Alexander McNaughton (Umami Consulting/Late Nite Art) for a fascinating and tasty workshop on foraging, growing and harvesting what most people think of as ‘weeds’ that are tasty, nutritious, and edible! Alexander will introduce you…
Driftwood Brewmasters Dinner @Biercraft
October 25 – Five course brewmasters dinner with Cicerone, Don Farion and Exective Chef, Stephen Chadband. An expertly paired evening with some of Canada’s best craft beers along with west coast inspired dishes. A representative of the brewery will join the dinner that evening to explain the beers and answer any questions. The beer line…
House Wine at Cornucopia
Whistler’s annual wine and food extravaganza. Mix and mingle with acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Learn from the best in a variety of hands-on seminars, winemaker dinners and gala tasting events. House Wine is co-hosting four exciting and educational seminars. Argentine Treasures Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 – 3:30pm The world’s fifth-largest wine producer is…
Motionball Vancouver – Gala 2012
November 3 – 55 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver 8 pm til late Join us on Saturday November 3rd for a glamourous evening of forbidden indulgence at our 1930’s Speakeasy. Behind a nondescript wrought iron gate in central Vancouver, motionball is bringing back a provocative underground scene straight out of the Prohibition era that is sure to make for…
