Wine for Waves

Presented by Vancouver Aquarium and Naramata Bench Wineries Association Be the first to experience the spring release wines from the Naramata Bench while supporting the conservation of our oceans. On May 2, join us for a delightfully delicious evening as we uncork Naramata Bench’s first and finest spring release wines. Sample tasty Ocean Wise culinary…

Campagna Farm Dinner at Cibo Trattoria

Exclusive dinner showcases best of local, farm-to-table freshness When: Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St., Vancouver Special Guests: Sandra and Leonardo Zambrano, Campagna Farm Price: $99pp for 5-course menu and wine pairings, plus tax and gratuity Tickets: 604.602.9570 or robert@cibotrattoria.ca Executive Chef Faizal Kassam is very proud of his relationships with…

Night At The Aquarium Gala Guest Support Vital Ocean Conservation Efforts

This spectacular gala is the place to be for anyone who loves to eat or protect our seafood. GLV With the addition of 55,000 square feet of amazing exploration space at Vancouver Aquarium this summer, the Aquarium’s signature fundraising gala, Night at the Aquarium, presented by PCL Construction Group, will be an event you won’t…

Kessel & March Serves Up Parallel 49

Join Kessel&March on March 30, 2014 for a Sunday night of dinner and excellent beer. RSVP soon before you’re out of luck and bring your appetite for Chef Tony Marzo’s skillfully served dishes.

St. Patrick’s Day Vancouver

March 17, 2014 falls on a Monday this year, but that needn’t keep you raising a pint or two in celebration of Irish luck. The Irish Heather “No Cover, No Green Beer, No Plastic Clover” is the mantra at the Irish Heather as they celebrate their 18th St. Patrick’s Day since opening the Irish Heather’s doors in…

Dish n’ Dazzle with Wines of NZ and the BC Hospitality Foundation

Food, New Zealand wines and cocktails will reign supreme on May 1, 2014 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.  Presented by BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) and New Zealand Wine guests will sip over 80 wines from 20 wineries all paired with food from 12 of Vancouver’s best restaurants.  Vancouver top cocktail stars will be on hand to compete and there’s also…

Quirky Wines at Burdock & Co

If you’ve ever wanted to try some interesting Italian Tipples now’s your chance as Chef Andrea Carlson hosts Matt Sherlock of Sedimentary Wines on March 24, 2014 to guide guests off the well-worn path of red and white to explore the world of orange wines. Orange wines are created using ancient traditional techniques not commonly used in modern times;…

Rum & Chocolate at the Shameful Tiki

How about some rum and chocolate with the Shameful Tiki, Riadh Aine of Bumble & Oak Chocolates, Moonshine Tastings, and local bartender Shea Hogan. Enjoy tiki cocktails, chocolates and get your rum on! “The Shameful Tiki Room“ Rum, chocolate and cocktails When: Tuesday March 11th 2014 Time: 7pm – 9pm (approx) Where : The Shameful Tiki…

Whisky & Chocolate 101 – The Spirit of Chocolate

Chocolate or Whisky are a match made in heaven.  Learn how chocolate is different depending on the bean, where it’s from, & who makes it into chocolate. Whisky expert Marcus Von Albrecht will guide you through the wide range of whiskies from beginner to super-peaty as you sample amazing chocolate! GLV Perfect pairings with Marcus…

Masquerade Ball for the BC SPCA

Support the BC SPCA Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 7:00 PM to midnight at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Wear your best formal attire or vintage inspired costume, don an exotic mask and enjoy a night of live music, dancing, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, prize draws, silent auction and so much more. Tickets are $99 each or $350…

Meditations on a Tamworth Pig with Kurtis Kolt Wildebeest and Waldorf Wine

On Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00pm, Kurtis Kolt, Waldorf Wine Group and Gastown’s Wildebeest present a tour of Old World, terroir-driven wines. The Wildebeest kitchen team look forward to presenting the unique, heritage breed Tamworth pig by way of their adventurous nose-to-tail, contemporary country cooking. $99 per person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations eat@wildebeest.ca “Meditations…

Craft Beer Thursday at 39th and Cambie

What’s this?  Craft beer and cheese?  We’re in! First Thursday every month.GLV    Date:Thursday, March 06, 2014 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join our 39th & Cambie Beer Advocates every first Thursday of each month to explore award winning and local craft beers that are new to the BC market! Sip on some craft beer while…

Uncork Your Palate

SIP, SAMPLE & CELEBRATE Presented at Victoria’s elegant Crystal Garden, Uncork Your Palate is an exciting wine, food and musical experience which raises funds for the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Net proceeds go to support VCM music education, music performance and community music outreach. April 30, 2014 (Wed) from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Crystal Garden 713 Douglas…

Uva Celebrates Women’s Day

Looks like we’ll be here alongside some amazing woman from the industry! Join us. GLV “Guts and Glory” gathering brings together women in the hospitality industry A veritable who’s who of Vancouver’s hospitality scene will gather at UVA Wine Bar on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day at a networking event titled “Guts and…

Burrowing Owl at Seasons In The Park

Head to Seasons In The Park on March 18, 2014 at 6 pm for some BC Wines alongside some great pairings. Rickets $125 GLV Smoked Salmon Blini with a horseradish cream paired with Calliope Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Seared Scallops with asparagus salad & fig balsamic vinaigrette paired with Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2011 Balsamic Glazed Quail with a polenta…

Campagnolo ROMA Quinto Quarto with R & B Brewing Co.

On March 12 head to East Van for Craft Beer and offal with Quinto Quarto at Campagnolo and beers from the delicious R & B Brewers.  GLV On Wednesday, March 12, chef de cuisine Joachim Hayward will host Quinto Quarto: No Guts, No Glory along with R&B Brewing Co.’s head brewer Todd Graham. Hayward has…

Young Agrarians presents Jean-Martin Fortier Market Garden Workshop

Learn farming for small plots from Jean-Martin Fortier, one of Canada’s rock star young farmers. Jean-Martin marries smart, intensive farming with solid business senseall while finding time to enjoy life. In this workshop and his new book, The Market Gardener, Jean-Martin Fortier demonstrates how adopting intensive methods of production can lead to optimal cropping systems….

Edible Canada Hosts Market Dinner and Cocktail Class

Wine festival will be over by Monday at which point it is time to get seriously into cocktails. Head to Edible Canada for COCKTAIL FEVER on March 3rd, 7-10pm with GUEST HOST:  2013 Bartender of the Year “H” from Notturno. Known around the world as “H”, Gastown’s lead craft cocktail maker is partnering with Edible…

Fable holding a Top Chef Canada Season 3 Reunion Dinner

Sunday March 2nd, a four course dinner created by Season 3 Top Chef Canada stars will be held at Fable Restaurant, 1944 West 4th in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood. Chef Trevor Bird opened his restaurant Fable alongside his appearance and runner up finish on season two of the number one reality show Top Chef Canada.  Fable…

Life Of Pie Aussie Wine Tasting

Saturday, March 01 130 West 4th Avenue 12:00-2:00pm $69 Buy Tickets This traditional Aussie lunch has forsaken the barbie and embraced the oven. Take your taste buds on a trip Down Under with Australia’s favourite exports: wine and pie! Sample the delights of a national food staple, the hearty meat pie (and vegetarian too!) from none…