Loved the first single and can’t wait to hear this album! GLV SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 8:30PM Sweet Soul Burlesque is back at The Rio Theatre to celebrate the upcoming release of Crystal Precious’ striphop album “Queen Of Sass” produced by Self Evident of Dipped Recordings & LIGHTA! SOUND BASS STATION !! Saturday, February 15…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
Hot Glass Cold Beer – Craft Beer and Glassblowing
EVENT ALERT RT! On Friday March 7, 2014, taste great craft beer from some of Vancouver’s best craft breweries while you watch glassblowers make art from molten glass! at Terminal City Glass Coop. Participating b Breweries include: Bomber Brewing Coal Harbour Brewing Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers Green Leaf Brewing Co. R & B Brewing Co….
Gin A Blind Tasting with The Gin Society
EVENT ALERT! Taste gin blind and pick your favorite gin all without ever seeing a label. The first Blind Tasting of 2014 presents a line up of 10 different gins all uniquely wrapped in brown paper bags. Labels hidden, these bottles could literally be from anywhere, craft or commercial, top shelf or swill but all GIN!…
Driftwood Craft Beer Pairing Menu at August Jack
Tuesday, February 11th the spotlight is on British Columbia’s award-winning brewery, Driftwood! Chef Curtis and his kitchen have created 4 delicious courses to pair with 4 Driftwood craft beer. Enjoy a 4 course dinner paired with 4 craft Driftwood beer for $50 + tax and gratuity. Call in advance to reserve your tickets: 604 428-0075 BEER…
Fairview Cellars Winemaker’s Dinner at Tapenade Bistro
The menu for a dinner featuring no less than 5 big red wines requires a great deal of thought and creativity. Purchase by phone to SIP Wines at 604-271-9463. FAIRVIEW CELLARS WINEMAKER’S DINNERAT TAPENADE BISTRO Monday, February 24 – 6:30pm Reception & 7pm Dinner Scallops Trout roe, green gazpacho, celery, apple, radish Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Squab Roasted breast, confit…
Support Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation With Every Last Bite!
Dine out and send money back to Eagle Ridge Hospital from February 17-23. We’ll be out on opening night to check it out and report back. GLV Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation teams up with fabulous restaurants in support of local hospital and community Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation is preparing for yet another successful Eat Your Heart Out…
Burlesque Duos ~ Valentines Day!
Burlesque Duos ~ Valentines Day! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 AT 7PM We went last year and loved this. Tickets already bought this year! It takes two to tango this Valentines Day at the Rio Theatre! Back after last year’s sold out show, the highly anticipated Burlesque Duos will feature never seen before Burlesque duets featuring eight…
Organic Gardening Class at Starathcona Community Center
EVENT ALERT! Learn some new skills for this seasons growing on February 13, 2014 from 7pm to 9pm at Strathcona Community Centre. Part of VV’s Winter Cultivating Food, Cultivating Community series at Strathcona Community Centre Feb-March 2014. GLV Organized By: Ross Moster, VV Neighbourhood Food Networks, Lauren Brown, Strathcona CC Food Security Program Event Description: This course covers…
Curry Cup with BC Chef’s Table Association
EVENT ALERT! BC Chef’s and Curry! Chefs’ Table Society of BC introduces The Curry Cup – Eight of Vancouver’s top chefs to compete On Tuesday, March 4th, eight of Vancouver’s top chefs will compete to win the inaugural Curry Cup held at the Heritage Hall in Vancouver. Join the Chefs’ Table Society of B.C., emcee Fred…
24 Hours of Winter on Grouse Mountain
Before winter is over be sure to head up to Grouse Mountain. This weekend they’re really celebrating with DJ’s, dining, snow shoeing, movies and more! GLV Celebrate on the slopes from sundown to sunrise While our athletes battle it out at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, we’ll once again open our doors for 24…
Meet Your Maker 2014
On February 17, 2014 food buyers meet food producers at this great networking event. GLV Meet Your Maker is BC’s annual networking event in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, and in the Okanagan where small-scale, regional food businesses grow. It is designed for BC food producers and BC food buyers. If you’re a BC food business, we…
Vancouver’s Top Japanese Chefs Combine Forces to Support Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Don’t miss this chance to try city’s best Japanese chefs as they join together to host an amazing feast on March 30, 2014. GLV Gold-winning Tojo’s of Vancouver Magazine’s “Best upscale Japanese 2013” Restaurant Awards has combined forces with five of Vancouver’s top Japanese restaurants for the first ever Sakura Night hosted by Tojo’s Restaurant on March 30,…
Urban Diggs Presents Ethical Meat at The River Market
Urban Diggs are hosting an “interactive evening of sustainable tables & ethical eats” on February 22nd. Held at The River Market in New Westminster. Learn more about how you can still eat meat without guilt. GLV Bite-sized delights made with locally sourced, sustainable meat will be served and a film featuring Joel Salatin who uses a system of pasture…
Quince Valentine’s Day Food Lovers Class
Single or coupled you still need to eat on Valentine’s Day. Why not take the opportunity to learn some new dishes and avoid the restaurant crowds? GLV The Culinary Seduction; hands on cooking class at Quince. Friday February 14th Dine with wine, candles and romantic music. Start with… Fresh Local Oysters, Shallot Mignonette Move into…
Aphrodisia: Wines for Valentines – Tasting Event with Firefly
Many many things to do this Valentine’s Day, this is a great pre-day event that will help you find the exact wines you need for the day. GLV Feb. 13 Come join Firefly manager and Red Seal Chef Kevin Loewen along with WSET level 3 and French wine scholar candidate Leanne Quirk for a delicious…
Relive the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics at Edible Canada
Head down to Granville Island and celebrate our Canadian Olympians with this food, drink and entertainment festival. Part of the Winterruption Festival in Granville Island. GLV 2nd Annual Festival Under The Bridge takes place February 14-16, 2014 Last year, the popular locally inspired bistro Edible Canada at the Market hosted Street Eats & Beats, their inaugural Festival Under the Bridge. Over…
You & Her Vancouver
Buy some gorgeous lingerie and learn about You & Her, a project to keep girls in school in Africa. GLV February 12th, 2014 at The Warehouse Studios in Gastown, bid on exclusive items, learn about our heart and be introduced to our collection with a creative fashion show. All of the profits will be going…
Montreal’s Chef Derek Dammann Shares L’Abattoir Kitchen
Join 2 great chefs for a 7-course dinner at L’Abattoir. Sure to be something to remember! GLV On Thursday, February 20 2014 L’Abattoir will be host to a unique collaboration of two celebrated chefs. Montreal’s Chef Derek Dammann will work with Chef Lee Cooper and the L’Abattoir culinary team to create a seven-course dinner paired…
Bambudda Celebrates New Year
We stopped in to sample some of these treats. Don’t miss the eggplant and duck bao. GLV The Year of the Horse gallops in at Bambudda Gastown’s Nouveau Chinese Restaurant unveils its Chinese New Year menu (Available Jan. 31 to Feb. 9, 2014) Bambudda owner Ray Loy and Executive Chef Scott Korzack are welcoming Chinese New…
Deconstructive Modernist Molecular Cuisine
EVENT ALERT Cooking Class at The Vancouver Club ‘Deconstructive Modernist Molecular Cuisine’ Explore the art and science of ‘modernist cuisine’ as Executive Chef Sean Cousins and his culinary team draw inspiration for this dinner from the innovative techniques developed by the likes of Ferran Adria, Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller and Harold McGee. March 26th at…