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…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
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…
Blind Tasting Challenge at PICA
Blind Tasting Challenge Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Avenue Wednesday, February 26 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 Got a great palate? Prove it! Blind-taste seven wines and identify them using the WSET method. The challenge is open to wine trade, culinarians and consumers seeking to nurture their inner wine geek. At the end, there’s…
Thirsty Thursday Beer Pairing Dinner February 27th at Kingfishers
Tasty stuff out in Maple Ridge. Lots of BC Beer Love!
Dining Out For Life
The 20th Annual Dining Out For Life will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 On that day, British Columbia’s largest hospitality fundraiser will see participating restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland come together and donate 25% of their food sales in support of local men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. All proceeds directly benefit the programs and…
La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series – Rome
La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series continues as we pay tribute to the city of Rome. Join us this Sunday at 6pm to dine family style at a communal table with your neighbours and friends. 10+ classic Roman dishes including carciofi alla romana, all’amatriciana, and of course, carbonara. Dinner will be served at 6pm. $55 per…
Martini Madness
Sip Martinis and support the BC Hospitality Foundation March 6 at Yaletown Brewing Company. $10 for all 3 Martinis and a vote! All the money from Martini purchases goes the BCHF. Tickets at the door!
Taboo Revue Burlesque Variety Show
This Saturday head to The Wise Hall for this amazing show. GLV Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society presents Vancouver’s biggest and longest running showcase of singing, dancing, variety, comedy and striptease acts. The show is funny, sexy and empowering and is a great time for everyone. *Twice nominated for ‘Best Group’ by the Burlesque Hall of…
Hopworks Urban Brewery at Craft
Portland comes to Vancouver for a beer dinner at CRAFT BEER MARKET. Brewmaster’s Dinner – Monday, March 24 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm Hopworks Urban Brewery will host the March Brewmaster’s Dinner. Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting. Executive Chef Cam McGowan will create a special…
The Spoke Songs Foster Bikes Program
Have an old bike laying around or thinking about getting a new one? Donate your old bike to this amazing cause! GLV Spoke Songs and The Portland Hotel Society Present https://www.facebook.com/spokesongs Your bike has taken you to some beautiful places now let it take someone else on an adventure. Come down to the Spoke Songs…
