How cool is this? On Tuesday, 25 November 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM join the The Modern Bartender for a night of “How to make bitters?”. In coalition with the proprietor of The Apothecary Bitters Company, Cole Benoit, they’ll take you through the history of bitters and how you can create amazing bitters at home. The…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
Local Tea Bar Battles Cancer
Saturday November 8th is fight day at Artisan Tea Bar. Located at 3578 Fraser Street, Artisan is prepared for an all day battle beginning at 11am to 7pm where proceeds raised from loose leaf tea sales will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Supported by allied forces, there will also be a silent auction, with…
Downtown Vancouver’s Sweetest Winter Festival Returns to Yaletown
On November 22, 2014, the third annual CandyTown festival will set up shop once again, as downtown Vancouver’s only free outdoor Christmas celebration. The festival, which drew around 15,000 visitors last year, is hosted and produced by the merchants of Yaletown through the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. CandyTown will draw on a seasonal candy theme…
Canapes and the Magic of Grant Sceney-Cambie and 39th
Cocktail Hour November 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The holidays are upon us! Join Chef Lawren Moneta as she demonstrates delicious canapé recipes that are sure to be a hit at your own holiday celebrations. The recipes will be paired with four exclusive cocktails prepared by TASTE Bar Star and Diageo World Class Canadian Bartender of the Year,…
Autumn Truffle & Wine Dinners At CinCin Ristorante
Two of Piedmont’s Top Producers Make Vancouver Debut Vancouver’s definitive modern Italian eatery, CinCin Ristorante, has just announced two unique truffle and wine dinners to be held on November 6 and November 27. Shane Taylor, CinCin Wine Director, along with restaurant director Richard Luxton, are delighted to orchestrate these exclusive events, featuring two of Piedmont’s top wineries….
Cornucopia Cellar Door
Friday, November 7th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 8pm – 11 pm Visit every booth knowing that you’re getting the best of the best. Cellar Door is a smaller, more intimate tasting featuring more than 25 wineries and showcasing more than 100 wines priced at $35 and up per bottle. Wanting to find wines for that…
Food Asset Map Launch & Monthly Potluck at Village Vancouver Main St.
Time: November 4, 2014 from 6pm to 8pmLocation: Little Mountain Neighbourhood HouseStreet: 3981 Main StreetCity/Town: Vancouver Event Description: During next week’s Potluck-Workshop (with Village Vancouver), we will be launching a hard copy and online community Food Asset Map to show what resources are available in our community: affordable food, local and organic food, gardens, bees, honey, apples, workshops, restaurants, etc—with…
Natural Wine Dinner – Alta Bistro with Sedimentary Wines | Lock and Worth Winery
Taste some of the Blue Chip natural wine producers of the world with world class cuisine. This select group of winemakers resist fad and fashion and believe in their soil and techniques which allow them to create wines of purity and pure pleasure. Working without chemicals, enzymes, or commercial yeasts to raise wines to showcase…
The Family Farm – A Canadian Documentary
As part of the global dialogue on family farming and in conjunction with the UBC Future of Food Global Dialogue Series, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Liu Institute for Global Issues are co-hosting a screening of “The Family Farm.” Canadian documentary film maker Ari Cohen explores the current context and diversity of…
BC Uncorked
BC Uncorked: The art of food and wine is a unique BC focused food and wine festival. The event showcases wines from top BC wineries, matched with intriguing foods provided by some of the best local restaurants and cafes. This season we are thrilled to partner with Ride2Survive in hosting BC Uncorked, which is in…
More Halloween-Themed Boos
I went in search of a few more Halloween worthy booze buys. First up a Shiraz from Fullglass Wines out of Australia where it’s all about the spooky skull label. “A deeply coloured, monster of a wine packed with bold red and black fruit aromas with a touch of licorice and vanilla. The palate is dense…
Blue Rodeo and guests Band Together for Homelessness
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre will be abuzz with some great Canadian artists in support of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Blue Rodeo will be joined by special guests Dustin Bentall, Kendel Carson and country band High Valley for an evening of great music. Concert proceeds will support the…
Halloween for Hunger at the Portside Pub raises funds for the Backpack Buddies
On Thursday, October 30, the Portside Pub will be transformed into a bone-chilling haunted pirate ship for the first ever Halloween for Hunger in support of the Backpack Buddies program. Entry will be by donation with 100% of the proceeds going to feed children in need. The event kicks off at 9:00 pm with the…
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Last year we journeyed out to the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival and it’s taken me this long to give it some proper attention on this website. Luckily there’s still time to plan your trip out to Harrison Mills and Harrison Hot Springs for this year’s festival. I recommend planning for a day or two to…
Hardrock 30 for 30 Taste BC Wines
30 for $30 series is a Taste of BC event with wines from Sumac Ridge, Inniskillin, See Ya Later Ranch and Nk’Mip. All wines will be paired with dinner and will be presented by Executive Chef Matt Richmond & a representative from Constellation Brands. Simply call Stake at 604.523.5368 to reserve your spot. Registration is now…
Explore the Spooky Seas this year at the Vancouver Aquarium
This Halloween season, explore the spooky seas with the 50,000 mesmerizing and mysterious aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. On Wednesday, October 29, join the Vancouver Aquarium’s next adults-only event, After Hours*, for a frighteningly fun evening as event guests enjoy special hair-raising programs such as Snakes on a Stage, a special appearance by…
Umbria at La Pentola
Known as the ‘Forgotten Province’, Umbria is slowly escaping the shadow of nearby Tuscany and is becoming a popular destination for food, wine, and cultural exploration. La Pentola is celebrating Italy’s “Green Heart” by paying tribute to this alluring and often overlooked region. Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, experience Umbrian cuisine by dining family style…
Van Westen at The French Table
Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery from Naramata Bench will be pairing some of their best wines with special dishes from The French Table designed to showcase both our food and wine. The price for the menu is $125.00 including tax but not service. Wednesday November 12th, 2014 Van Westen Winery Reception from 5:30…
Maenam – Thai Snacks Paired With Brewing Film, CRAFT
BEER AND A MOVIE AT MAENAM Maenam and Glassbender Brewing are proud to present a screening of the independent film, CRAFT. Film, food and craft beer buffs will gather at Maenam on November 5 for the first pairing event for Glassbender Farmhouse Ale from Postmark Brewing. Maenam—which makes an appearance in the film—is the first restaurant…
Restaurants For Change
Everyone should have access to healthy food. On October 22, 2014, gather your friends, family and colleagues and come out to dinner at one of 25 participating Restaurant for Change restaurants. Vancouver Hawksworth Restaurant PH: (604) 673 7000 Address: 801 West Georgia St Vij’s Restaurant PH: (604) 736 6664 Address: 1480 W 11th Ave Please note that…
