VCBW Brothers in Hops at Smiley’s Public House

May 24, 2012 – 5:00pm – CLOSING They are brothers from different mothers, but all sons of the hop. Four Pacific Northwest brewers have teamed up to host a night of Hop-tastic food and drink. Each brewer will be bringing multiple styles of hoppy brews for guests to sample, taste and discuss at Smileys Public…

VCBW – Biercraft Belgian Showcase

May 21 -6:00pm – CLOSING We’re pouring over 50 Belgian and Belgian-style beers for you to sample to your heart’s content. Along with such legends as Rochefort, St. Bernardus, and Delirium Tremens you can also sample some of the best examples of Belgian styles created by both local and US craft breweries such as Green…

Earls Restaurants Launches New Regional Craft Beer Program

Fresh Microbrews, local to each region, reflect the commitment to all things fresh at Earls  In a commitment to promoting microbreweries across Canada, Earls Restaurants is pleased to present their new beer selection offering craft beers local to each region where restaurants are located – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. With the growing…

Indian Cooking Made Easy with Meeru Dhalwala – co-owner of Vij’s

RELAX HONEY – IT’S EASY TO LEARN INDIAN COOKING Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner of the award-winning Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants, and a member of the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, is giving a cooking class based on her most recent book Vij’s at Home -Relax Honey. This unique opportunity to learn the secrets of great…

Swallow Tail Mother’s Day Foraged Lunch

Mother’s Day 2 for 1 Wild Foraged Lunch Treat Mom to a Wild Herb Tour and you can come along too, for free!  We’ll do a guided walk through the forest, learning about native edibles like Fiddleheads, Plantain, Miners Lettuce, Wild Willow & more. Then, lunch will be served featuring Home-Made Kamut Bread, Wild BC Mushrooms, …

Fraiche Restaurant Hosts Haywire Wines

5 course dinner will showcase warm weather cooking and grilling techniques. Each course will be paired with select wines from Haywire and Bartier Scholefield Wineries. Master wine maker Michael Bartier will discuss the wines and Chef Alvarez will explain his philosophy on the choice of dishes being served. May 16, 2012 | 6:30 pm Tickets…

Mother’s Day at YEW Restaurant & Bar

She gave you the gift of life for starters. She’s kissed countless booboos, mended your socks, and that broken heart, and cheered for you at the crack of dawn too many times to count.  Quite simply, moms are awesome and irreplaceable.  Moms deserve to treated, loved and celebrated.  Every day, sure, but especially on Mother’s Day….

Mother’s Day Brunch at Restaurant 62

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU Fresh Café Umbria Coffee or Organic Tea Fresh fruit salad & freshly baked pastries Entrees Phyllo wrapped strawberry and rhubarb crepe with fresh whipped cream Goat’s cheese and mushroom frittata with roasted potatoes and greens Lobster and fresh basil frittata with roasted potatoes and greens Braised beef short rib and egg…

May 7 at the BCLDB on Cambie and 39th – Cooking Class for Mom

Looking for something special to do with mom this Mother’s day? Treat her to an evening of delicious food and sparkling wine! Join TASTE magazine chef Lawren Moneta as demonstrates how to make: Pea Soup with Maple Candied Bacon Chanterelle and Dandelion Tart Rhubarb Chutney with Grilled Lamb Chops Glazed Orange Vanilla Madeleines Lamingtons All…

Cooking Classes with The Arts Club

COOKING CLASSES LIKE NO OTHER WITH THE ARTS CLUB’S CELEBRITY CHEFS SERIES Learn how to create haute cuisine at home! The Arts Club Theatre Company announces its spring 2012 lineup of Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes, running from May 28 to July 18. These intimate four-course dinners held at private residences throughout Vancouver give guests the…

Drink Pink at Seasons In The Park

Tuesday, May 8th 6:00PM – 7:30PM  For all the Mother’s & wine Lovers! Drink pink for Spring! Johnathan Mergui from Liberty Wine Merchants, will be presenting five Rosé Wines! Tickets are $30 per person with partial proceeds going towards Canadian Breast Cancer research. Executive Chef Dennis Peckham and the culinary team will be preparing Canapé pairings throughout the evening!  Join us to celebrate a good cause, amazing wine, and of course Mother’s…

Celebrate mom’s inner diva with Diva at the Met’s Mother’s day brunch

Chef Hamid Salimian combines classic fare with contemporary flare Diva at the Met invites families to make Mother’s Day special with its much-anticipated annual buffet brunch. Under the direction of Chef Hamid Salimian, this year’s buffet combines classic brunch items with various culinary stations that showcase regional fare and Diva’s unique Cascadian cuisine. Recently ranked…

Antique Corset Exhibition at Hycroft Mansion – T by T Room!

Spring is here and the second annual Antique Corset Exhibition is upon us – Parisian themed! On Sunday, May 27th, 2012 come and witness the French themed fête at the 2nd Annual Parisian Antique Corset Exhibition, a fundraiser in support of opening the world’s only corset museum, to be located in Vancouver. VIP luncheon is…

Mother’s Sunday Brunch at The Sutton Place Hotel

Come and experience a Vancouver tradition this Mother’s Day at The Sutton Place Hotel The Sunday Jazz Brunch considered by many as one of the best in the city. From custom-made omelettes, dim sum and desserts, the Sutton Place Hotel’s Sunday Jazz Brunch is a fantastic option this Mother’s Day. Led by Executive Chef Michael…

All Moms deserve the Best – Brunch and Dinner at Edible Canada

On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, we’re celebrating all moms with special set Brunch & Dinner menus, showcasing the BEST of the season and our local producers. Reservations are recommended – book online using OpenTable, or by calling our Bistro at 604.682.6681. Sunday, May 13 $55 per person seatings at 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm  Fresh Baked Pastries…

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at Seasonal 56

May 13th 2012 10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All mothers receive a complimentary Elderberry Flower Mimosa   $34.95 per person (special child’s menu at bottom of regular menu)  House baked pastries and breads with artisan preserves and whipped Agassiz butter 1st Course(Choice of) Local organic mushroom soup with fresh thyme Or Local organic greens with In…

EPIC EXPO / VANCOUVER / MAY 11-13, 2012

SUSTAINABILITY EXPO TO SERVE UP ECO-FRIENDLY FOOD FOR THOUGHT, AND MORE Mother’s Day weekend marks the return of EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo, happening May 11-13 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Now in its 6th year as Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle showcase, EPIC Vancouver gives eco-conscious consumers a taste of the very best…

Rowena’s Inn on the River Afternoon Tea for Mothers Day

Brunch, a spa treatment, and flowers are all lovely Mothers Day gifts, but they’re not very original. High Tea is a wonderful way to thank mom on her special day and it doesn’t have to break your bank account. Rowena’s Inn on the River has Afternoon Tea at the best price in the province at…

Support The Food Bank with President’s Choice

SUPPORT THE 2012 EXTRA HELPING™ SPRING NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE AT YOUR LOCAL LOBLAW BANNER GROCERY STORE AND HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES FIGHT HUNGER Hunger is a year round reality for many families. Food banks across Canada are often in dire need to replenish their stocks during the Spring as the demands during the winter season has…