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…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
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…
05 RARE TEA BAR – MEZCAL vs. KOMBUCHA
Join O5 Rare Tea Bar and Sovereign Wines and Spirits (sovereignwineandspirits.com)as they pair mezcal with home brewed kombucha. Sovereign specializes in bringing in craft wine and spirits and their Mezcal sourcing is exceptional. Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the maguey plant (a form of agave) native to Mexico. Our tea bar in…
Flying Wild Card – Chef’s Dinner at Lift
EVENT ALERT! On Wed, March 19th join Lift Restaurant’s Chef George Koay as he presents a “wild card” wild bird dinner pending what wild birds are available. $75 per person. Chef George is all about local food, having grown up around his grandparent’s Malaysian hobby farm and shopping at local markets in Malaysia. Which is why you can expect…
Calvados Cocktail Competition
EVENT ALERT This is the place to be tomorrow night (Feb 18). what a team of talent; an all-star lineup of local bartending talent set for battle! GLV When: Tuesday, February 18th, 7–10 p.m. Where: Uva Wine Bar, 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC Tickets: $30 each, available through Eventbrite Calling all apple-loving Vancouverites! Please join…
MARKET Launches Winemaker’s Series!
EVEN ALERT! Fine wine and great food comes together at MARKET by Jean-Georges this spring. MARKET by Jean-Georges will be launching an exclusive new Winemaker’s Series this month, kicking off with the respected Caroline Frey from Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné and Château La Lagune. With a wide variety of wineries from around the world including…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Tastings
We are counting down to the winefest and will be posting the few events that aren’t sell out, BUT WILL! Book now or miss out on the best sipping event of the year! The main tasting room is the place to be as long as you plan accordingly and don’t loose your cool you’ll get…
House Wine Presents Spain 101
EVENT ALERT! Learn more about Spanish Wine with the ladies from House Wine on February 19; they are always charming and educational. GLV She’s hot, she has everything going for her and she begs to be discovered. Blessed with diverse wine regions and an array of indigenous grape varieties, Spain is going through a huge…
Swallow Tail’s Moroccan Feast
EVENT ALERT! Feeling like eating a little better after the holiday’s? Swallow Tail’s Moroccan Feast – gorgeous spices, tagines and long table style feasting await you. If you’re ready for some delicious, clean eating after all those turkey and gravy meals, join us for our multi-course vegetarian feast! (Vegan upon request) Chef Ted Anderson (of Campagnolo…
Mexico in Vancouver with Trafalgars
Join Trafalgar’s Restaurant on March 2 for a little taste of Mexico right in Vancouver. Trafalgars alumnus Chef Alejandro Castrillo (originally from Pueblo, Mexico) will be pairing up with Chef Paul Haldane for this deliciously modern take on classic Mexican fare. GLV Come To Mexico! Just for the night – but we promise to warm your heart, soul &…
Grape Juice Wine Auction for Little Sisters BC Lower Mainland
EVENT ALERT! On March 6, 2014 join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MAC Marketing Solutions at Lamborghini Vancouver for a night of fine wine tasting. You will also have the chance to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world – all for a worthy cause! This exclusive annual event raises…
Liberty East Side Beer Fest
EVENT ALERT! Sip beer and support the food bank for only $24.99 – we will be there. GLV Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 2nd Annual East Side Beer Fest tasting event in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which helps provides food for up to 25,000 people in need each week. All…
Tasting Plates Fraser Edition
Tour the Kensington–Cedar Cottage neighborhood, on Fraser street from 28th Avenue Northbound on March 12 from 6pm until 9:30 pm presented by Vancouver Foodster. Purchase here: Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the evening, meet some new…
Caviar & Cocktails
Thursday, March 6 marks a culinary collaborative to remember at YEW seafood + bar as some of the city’s best mixers and makers participate in this spirited “Caviar” & Cocktails event. YEW seafood + bar’s own top toque, Ned Bell and lead bartender, Justin Taylor play host for this ‘mix and match’ multi-course event. Joining Ned and Justin in this fun…
