Charity Herring Sale November 30th

  Head out to Steveston for some fish and chips on Saturday Nov. 30 and pick up some herring with proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. GLV Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer is proud to announce their third annual charity herring sale on Saturday, November 30th  between 7am and 4 pm (or until sold…

Welcome to Christmas at Hycroft

Another awesome way to get in the spirit this weekend! GLV A Vancouver tradition for over 40 years! NOV. 21 – 24. If you’re crazy about Christmasyou will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft!  If you need a little inspiration to get yourself into the Christmas spirit,you will LOVE Christmas at Hycroft! If you need some fresh new gift and…

Yaletown CandyTown Cocktail Tour

Initially the suggestion of candied drinks held little appeal, but after reading through the list, I think you’ll find they sound, well, sweet! GLV As part of the CandyTown festival, Yaletown restaurants have stepped up with candy-themed cocktails! From 6pm until 9pm on Saturday November 23, go on a self-guided CandyTown Cocktail tour. Just ask your server for the…

CandyTown: Free Outdoor Holiday Festival

What: Come celebrate the kick off of the holiday season with a free outdoor Christmas festival for the whole family in Vancouver’s Yaletown. Who: This event is organized and coordinated by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. When: Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 12:00pm – 9:00pm 12:00pm- 9:00pm – All I Want for Christmas Gift Market – Candy Making at the…

The Parker celebrates the Fall of Autumn

These are two very talented chefs.  Vegetarians aren’t the only ones that will scoop these tickets up.  Book soon! GLV Vancouver’s finest vegetarian destination presents a 5 course menu with Curtis Luk & Jimmy Stewart. On December 2, 2013 The Parker is excited to present a 5 course dining event for $49 hosted by our very…

West Coast Christmas Show in Abbotsford

Buy Your Tickets Online & SAVE! Click here. FREE Parking Lot Shuttle – Compliments of Shuttle Trolley You will discover hundreds of exhibitors, products and new ideas you won’t find in the malls.  Complete your Christmas shopping in one swoop and take a break with a cheese seminar or festive stage presentations by Food network superstar Anna Olson…

Winner Winner Feeds Attendees of The Rain City Chronicles Show

This looks like an interesting event coming up this week; tasty and entertaining.  GLV Winner Winner, Ken Tsui and Rain City Chronicles are teaming up in a new culinary partnership, and on November 21st and 22nd, you’re invited to experience Cafeteria. With Templeton High built in 1927 and Strathcona Elementary in 1921, this event will…

Le Parisien to Throw Beaujolais Nouveau Soirée

La Table: Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner on November 21 Le Parisien presents Beaujolais Nouveau on November 21. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked on the third Thursday of November with great festivities in France. Under French law, the wine is released at 12:01am, just weeks after the wine grapes have been harvested. Parties are held…

Butter Bake Good #cookbook Signing at Crate & Barrel Oakridge

Cookbook signing happening this Saturday, November 16 from 2-4pm at Crate & Barrel in Vancouver. Celebrated baker Rosie Daykin – founder of Vancouver sweet spot, Butter Baked Goods bakery –  will be coming to Oakridge to sign copies of her new book, Butter Baked Goods: Nostalgic Recipes From a Little Neighbourhood Bakery. More than 100…

Coquitlam Centre Celebrates 5th Annual Unwrapped

 Don’t miss Coquitlam Centre’s 5th Annual Unwrapped – A Charity Night of Shopping! Arguably the most exciting shopping event of the season – for one night only, come enjoy special offers, discounts, and ‘glam’ stations. Check out the most fashionable holiday-inspired looks and get ready to dazzle during this most wonderful time of the year. Come with…

Eastside Culture Crawl

This weekend artists open their studios to the public for a once a year viewing of some of Vancouver’s best crafts.  A  great excuse to explore the neighbourhood. GLV Friday,  November 15  – 5:00 – 10:00 pm Saturday & Sunday November 16 & 17 11:00 am – 6:00 pm The 17th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl…

Burlesque Long Form

While all Burlesque is challenging, these ladies are going for a full ten minutes.  Can’t wait to see those tassels twirl.  GLV On November 30th, six of Vancouver’s most celebrated Burlesque performers will take to the Rio stage for Burlesque-Long Form. An artistic challenge set by producer and performer April O’Peel, local luminaries will have…

Learn to Taste Whisky with Swallow Tail

Ever wanted to learn how to really taste whiskey and scotch?  This will be a light night of scotch sampling and sipping.  Swallow Tail’s events are always delicious. GLV Join the Swallow Tail Secret Supper Club for a delicious feast and some madcap whiskey swapping. Each couple brings a bottle of whiskey to share with…

Tasting Plates Vancouver – goes East to East Village

This should be a tasty tour of East Vancouver and we will definitely be out for this one! GLV Prepare to experience some of the newest and tastiest offerings on Wednesday November 27 from 6pm-9:30pm as Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates in the East Village neighborhood. Participating restaurants will offer tasting plates of their food to…

Kessel & March Farmer’s Feast with Urban Diggs and North Arm Farm

November 20th a family style supper at Kessel & March will feature Urban Diggs free-range muscovy ducks and produce from the farm and Pemberton’s beautiful North Arm Farm. The menu looks amazing and is only $30 per person (drinks not included of course or that would be crazy cheap!).  Tasty stuff from a super talented chef. GLV parsnip…

Painted Rock Estate & Foxtrot Vineyards at MARKET

Winemakers’ Dinner: November 26 The guests of honour at this dinner will be powerhouse proprietors John Skinner of Painted Rock, and Torsten Allander of Foxtrot Vineyards. Like many wine enthusiasts, John Skinner’s dream of having his own vineyard was born after spending time exploring wineries in the South of France with his family. Sharing the…

Change: Resin Paint Chocolate Bowen Island

If you are oven on Bowen Island be sure to check out this excellent exhibit! GLV No, this isn’t a recipe for disaster. It’s the title for a new exhibit opening at the Gallery at Artisan Square, 589 Artisan Lane on Bowen Island and these are the materials three artists belonging to the same family…

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker Dinner

Marquis Wine Cellars and Authentic Wine and Spirits have teamed up again to bring you a very special wine dinner.  On Sunday, November 10th we will be hosting a Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker’s dinner at Market by Jean-Georges.  The guest of honour at this dinner will be Bob Bertheau who has been the head winemaker…

Wild Rice New West Celebrates 2 Years

Congratulations to Wild Rice of their 2nd year!  This party promises to be tasty and charitable as $5 of each dinner goes to the BCHF. – GLV Saturday, November 16 – New West’s 2nd Anniversary Party: Join us for a special evening as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary. It’s been an amazing two years. Every…

House Wine Turns 10!

Congrats to Michelle and Michaela on their tenth year!  Join them for wine tasting and a what sounds like a bit of a party!  GLV It was a genuine love of wine and the beginning of an incredible friendship that sparked the start of house wine 10 years ago. We’re incredibly grateful for all of…