Taste of Yaletown

Meal deals in Yaletown from October 16-27 – go out and save some cash too! GLV     Taste of Yaletown will be hosting its 9th anniversary in 2013. Bringing together the talents of chefs with culinary treasures in the best dining district in Vancouver, Taste of Yaletown is a showcase of tastes, treats, sips…

Vancouver Trolley from Downtown to Yaletown Oct 17, 18, 24, 25

Serviced by Vancouver Trolley Company Hop aboard the Yaletown Lunch Trolley, part of Taste of Yaletown. This FREE trolley will be taking guests from Downtown Vancouver into Yaletown on Thursdays & Fridays (October 17, 18, 24 and 25). Explore Yaletown’s bustling lunch scene! Lining the raised brick sidewalks you’ll explore many heated patios and boutique shops. Find lunch menus…

What’s up on @shopwest4th Feast of Fourth October 7

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Rowan’s Roof – Improv Comedy Monday – no cover, 8pm; All Beef Burger flame grilled 5oz patty, served on a kaiser bun with fries, cheese $1; after 4pm, $8; Rowans Chill Tea – Smirnoff, Soho Lychee and Ice Tea, $4.50 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor…

Feast of Fourth Sunday October 6 @ShopWest4th

Catch us at @Vanfoodster Tasting Plates – GLV Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates Kitsilano – Tantalize your taste buds with a multi-resto tasting extravaganza; 4pm-9pm, $40 (before 10/1); $50 (after 10/1) – tix athttp://www.tastingplatesyvr.com Fable – Sunday Night 3-Course Family-style Dinner – 2 appetizers, a big family style main course to share, plus a family style…

Feast on Fourth October 3 @ShopWest4th

  More tasty events on West 4th – 1/2 price wine, Mexican food, stews & booze and beer dinners. GLV THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Tangoo Nights Kitsilano – 3 courses, three restos, 1 price featuring O5 Tea, Trattoria & The Bimini; 6:30pm, tix $50 available now at http://www.tangoo.ca The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50…

Pumphouse Brewmaster’s Dinner

Great beer dinner happening in Richmond. GLV In celebration of BC Craft Beer Month the Pumphouse Pub is hosting a Brewmaster’s Dinner on Friday, October 4th at 7:00pm. Not only will you be served 5 fine brews from BC brewers paired with 5 fine-dining courses created by our Executive Chef Daniela Iaci, but you will…

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

Who’s up for some cranberries?  What could be more Candian? GLV October 12, 10 am-5 pm Pick up some fresh cranberries for your Thanksgiving feast and browse over 100 vendors in the village of Fort Langley’s biggest event of the year! At Fort Langley National Historic Site, watch a barrel-making demonstration, try cranberry bannock, play…

Sustenance Festival – The Art of Food Drying, Storing, Saving, and Scrapping

Tuesday, October 15 (7-9pm) Location: West End Community Centre (Bidwell Room), 870 Denman Street Host: West End Neighbourhood Food Network (WENFN) Reducing food waste has been identified as number two among the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential Ecological Footprint-reducing contributions being used by Vancouver’s Greenest City Lighter Footprint “Feet to the Fire” Committee as a baseline….

West Martini Wine Dinner

Louis M. Martini Wine Dinner – Napa, California Special Guest: Principal + Fine Wine Specialist, Peter Marshall When: Tuesday November 26th at 6:30pm Cost: $140 + tax + gratuity per person Includes reception + five-course dinner with each course paired with Louis M. Martini wines. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938 or email Join…

West Welcomes Guest Chef Daniel Patterson of COI Restaurant – San Francisco

Guest Chef Daniel Patterson of COI Restaurant – San Francisco Co-Presented by Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks When: Monday, November 4th at 6:30pm Cost: $160 per person Includes five-course dinner + copy of Chef Patterson’s new cookbook, ‘COI’. Beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks at 604-688-6755 to book your table. www.bookstocooks.com Awarded two…

Feast on Fourth October 2 @ShopWest4th

Day 2 and October 2 of Feast of Fourth –  more specials.  We’d throw a parade, but the bike lanes are in the way – GLV. The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50 Trattoria – Wine Wednesday, all bottled wine 50% Off O5 Tea – Games Night: bring your favourite game to play;…

Feast of Fourth October 1 @ShopWest4th

This is Feast of Fourth opening day.  Lots of specials and we promise these guys won’t be there.  Hit up the following for some awesome deals.  GLV Romers Burger Bar – Russell Brewery Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $29 The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50 O5 Tea – Jason DaSilva Movie Shorts Night; 7pm,…

Vancouver Food Policy – Good Food For All

This lively discussion will focus on public policy in regards to food.  A must for those concerned about food security and hosted by our friend Richard Wolak. GLV Please join us on October 16, World Food Day, as part of the Sustenance Festival to hear ideas and participate in a discussion of how we can…

Sustenance Festival – Eating Green Workshop

Add a little more greens to your diet with this helpful workshop. GLV Thursday, October 10 (7:00-8:00 pm)  Location: Choices Markets’ Annex Kitchen, located at Choices Floral Shop and Annex – 2615 West 16th Ave, Vancouver Host: The World In A Garden Reducing red meat consumption has been identified as number three among the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential…

Fall Epicurean Dinner at Mission Hill Winery

An excellent group of chefs all in one night.  A must do for fall events if you are lucky enough to be in Kelowna this week. – GLV A Return to our Culinary Roots! Saturday, October 5th · 6:30pm Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Mission Hill’s culinary alumni who have gone on…

West Presents Guest Chef Series

Chef Juneau is past winner of Gold Medal Plates 2011; sure to be an evening to remember – GLV Guest Chef Martin Juneau of Pastaga Restaurant – Montreal When: Monday October 21st at 6:30pm Cost: $100 per person + tax + gratuity Includes five-course dinner, beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938…

New Zealand meets Asia with house wine

Fresh and pure, the wines of New Zealand have established themselves as incredibly food friendly. But are they bold enough to stand up to the most intense and exotic cuisines? We’re putting them to the ultimate test. Home to some of the world’s best Asian food, Vancouver is blessed with a colourful and diverse palette…

Tasting Plates West 4th Ave October 6, 4pm – 9pm

Wander about 4th Ave tasting delicious food!  Why not? GLV Tasting Plates will explore the West 4th neighborhood of Kitsilano in Vancouver. This tasting extravaganza goes from 4pm until 9pm on Sunday, October 6 and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have…

Superhero Ball in support of BC Children’s Hospital.

This sounds like fun and who doesn’t like to dress as a superhero?  GLV It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s the inaugural Superhero Ball in support of BC Children’s Hospital.  On Friday October 4, 2013 the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel will bring together caped crusaders for a fundraising event unlike any other. Arrive Up, Up and Away…

Feed Ur SoL Hosted by Chef Abdel Elatouabi of SoL Sun Belt Cookery

Chef Abdel Elatouabi invites you to come down to SoL Sun Belt Cookery the afternoon of Sunday, October 6th  to Feed Ur SoL – Sounds pretty tasty! GLV Tickets Include: Moroccan BBQ Live Music  Noon – till fiveish… Your $35 ticket includes Moroccan Salads Kasbah Wild Salmon Saffron Chicken Kebab Homemade Merguez Sausages Succulent Lamb on the Spit…