POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2013 Priscilla Queen of the Desert Food Wine and Drag Festival Oct. 19-21 Osoyoos and Oliver

In keeping with the history of Priscilla, we head to Canada’s only desert located in the heart of wine country to celebrate the freedom to be your fabulous self! Enjoy the best of British Columbia’s wine and food along with appearances and performances by Western Canada’s Trailblazing Drag Queens! http://www.queenofthedesert.ca/ QUEENS Western Canada’s scintillating Queens…

The Wet Spots’ East Side Spectacular! An Outrageous Adult Variety Show!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 7PM Award-winning international musical sex comedy duo The Wet Spots present a full-blown, outrageous, adult-themed monthly variety show at the Rio! Friday September 28th Doors 7pm / Show 8pm Tickets $12 advance / $15 at the door 19+ adults only! **Ticket link coming soon** The Wet Spots were inspired to create…

Chef Meets Grape

September 20, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Vancouver Convention Centre East Come join us at the largest annual tasting of BC VQA wines in Vancouver, more than 75 BC wineries will be sharing their new fall releases, with 300 plus award-winning Wines of British Columbia. The wines will be delectably paired with 14…

La Pentola Della Quercia Opens at Opus Hotel

Chefs Adam Pegg and Lucais Syme Launch Second Northern Italian Restaurant The hotly anticipated La Pentola della Quercia opens its doors this week at OPUS Hotel Vancouver, bringing the Northern Italian fare that has kept foodies wanting more from Chefs Adam Pegg and Lucais Syme. With their new 88-seat venture in Yaletown, the chefs do…

Surrey Farmers Market Harvest Farm Tour

Surrey is much more than Canada’s fastest growing city. With such a diverse population, the Surrey Urban Farmers’ Market is home to more that 20 vendors supplying everything from heirloom vegetables and fresh fruit, to artisanal baked goods and handmade crafts. On September 22, the Market goes mobile, with several vendors opening their gates and…

Edible Canada’s Whisky Dinners with Cask Strength

Edible Canada’s very popular Whisky Dinners with Cask Strength offer new tastes and insights for both the amateur and advanced tippler. Saturday, September 22. On this night, Whisky expert Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength partners with Edible Canada Sous Chef Greg Reid for a night of spirited culinary magic. Your evening of unique and rare single…

Perfect Pairings at The Dirty Apron Cooking School

The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. On the menu: – Warm Lemon-Chive Goat…

Joseph Phelps at Seasons In The Park

WINEBAR TASTING Last tasting of 2012! Tuesday, September 25th 6:00pm – 7:30pm Mike McEvoy, the Director of Sales at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, will be presenting: Handcrafted Wines from Napa & Sonoma Tasting Lineup: Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Enamored with the beautiful Napa Valley, Joseph Phelps bought the 600-acre…

Stack the Rack Wine Tastings

Stack the Rack – a benefit in support of QMUNITY, is back for its second year. Amuse Consulting + Vancity  in partnership with  Marquis Wine Cellars & Mark Brand Inc will hold the popular wine tasting event on  Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Old Boneta event space on 1 West Cordova St. @Amuse_events invited me to a preview, and I gotta…

Sutton Place Wine Dinner

Join The Sutton Place Hotel’s Executive Chef Michael Deutsch and professional wine educator John Gerum in his course ‘The Secrets of Wine & Food Matching’ in learning the essential roles in creating perfectly balanced wine and food pairings. Monday, September 24th 7:00pm – 9:00pm $75.00 + HST per person Seating limited to 24 people Presented…

Seasonal 56 Fall Gumboot Dinner

An evening of spirited conversation, wine tasting and fabulous local food.  Sit back and enjoy speaking with our attending producers while sipping some premier B.C. wine and tasting some of the best local ingredients the Fraser Valley has to offer. Dinner is served family style, featuring our attending producers products, accompanied wth a wine tasting These…

Beerlesque II at The Roundhouse, September 21

Celebrate burlesque and BC craft beer in support of the community arts and recreation centre The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown is gearing up for the second annual Beerlesque event on Friday, September 21. The fundraiser is in partnership with Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW). All proceeds will support Roundhouse Community Programs. Beerlesque…

Burrowing Owl and Quail’s Gate Wineries at Ebo Delta Burnaby

EBO presents their first wine makers dinner with Quails Gate and Burrowing Owl Winery’s. This 9 course tasting menu has been created by award winning Chef Dainel Craig with wine paired perfectly by restaurant manager Gaven McKenny. September 22 2012, $95 per person excluding taxes and gratuity, 14 seats available please call for reservations 604…

Dining Where East Meets West

Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. at Books to Cooks East Meets West, compiled by local food writer Stephanie Yuen, is a celebration of the diverse local Asian food scene and a mouthwatering collection of distinctive dishes from its most talented kitchens. East Meets West is a delicious glimpse into one of the most complex and fascinating culinary landscapes in…

Hamilton Street Grill serves up a Thanksgiving Feast

Organic turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, yams, potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie, oh my! Sunday, October 7th – $30 per person (children under 12 $20) 5:30 pm First seating – 7:30 pm Second seating Seating is at individual tables with an orphan’s table (long table) for single diners and social butterflies Looking for a relaxed way to…

Italian Regional Dinner at Cibo

Tuscany, Italy : Wednesday, Sept 26th The world famous, sublime region of Tuscany is the inspiration for Cibo’s next Italian regional dinner on Wednesday, September 26. Known as the true birthplace of the Italian renaissance, Tuscans are naturally proud of their art, architecture, music and literature. With so much beauty amongst the rolling hills, Tuscans revel…

After Hours at The Vancouver Aquarium

On September 20th, experience After Hours, a unique adults-only evening. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the peace and tranquility of our galleries without children underfoot. Guests will enjoy the world premiere of BBC Earth’s The Great Salmon Run 4-D Experience. This captivating show follows one of B.C‘s most iconic species as it makes the…

CocoaNymph East Grand Opening

The CocoaNymph East Grand Opening is coming up on September 22, 2012, and we’d love for you to come by and see us! But wait, there’s more… Five golden tickets will be hidden in secret locations around the city from September 17 to 21, after 12pm. Below are clues to find each ticket. If you…

A Taste of Luxury – Vodka & Caviar in Kelowna

Enjoy  ‘A Taste of Luxury‘ at our Vodka & Caviar evening on October 4th held at Okanagan Spirits downtown Kelowna distillery. Tickets are priced at $75.00 to enjoy a night of indulgence, pairing our recently released premium vodka and world-renowned caviar from the Sunshine Coast`s Northern Divine. Fishmonger Jon Crofts and his team of talented…