Good Wine Gal Brings Wine Wednesdays and Meets Thirsty Thursdays to Kelowna’s Lakehouse Cooking School Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild, DipWSET is back at The Lakehouse Cooking School with two bold tasting series that pit BC’s best against the world’s finest. 🍇 WINE WEDNESDAY: BC vs France Can BC wines stand up to the classics?…
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Spirited Women in Whisky April 22
A Fundraiser for Les Dames d’Escoffier Did you know that the hand-dipped red wax seal on Maker’s Mark Bourbon was created by Margaret Samuels, the first woman to be inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame in 2014? Or that Scotland’s Bessie Williamson, worked her way up from secretary to distillery manager in just four years…
2025 Osoyoos Oyster Festival
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival – Sip, Slurp, and Stay in the South Okanagan B.C. Oysters and South Okanagan Wine are the star attractions at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival on April 11 & 12, 2025. Join oyster lovers for the Sip & Shuck event at the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club on Friday, April 11 from …
Les Dames d’Escoffier Legacy Awards
Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Legacy Awards Les Dames d’Escoffier’s Legacy Awards, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, were established in 2009 by Les Dames d’Escoffier International with one goal in mind: to provide targeted mentorship opportunities for professional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. The Julia Child Foundation for…
BC Home + Garden Show Features and Talent for 2025
Get advice on renovating, cooking, decorating, gardening, and more at the BC Home + Garden Show The BC Home + Garden Show takes place from March 13-16, at BC Place Stadium showcasing a lineup of locally and nationally recognized industry professionals, offering expert insights to help Lower Mainland homeowners jumpstart their home and garden projects…
BC Chefs Association President’s Gala
Fundraising for Culinary Team Canada at BC Chefs’ Association Presidents Gala Celebrate at The Vancouver Club with the BC Chefs Association event and support National Culinary Team Canada as they prepare for the prestigious IKA/Culinary Olympics. The IKA Culinary Olympics , held every four years in Germany, is one of the most renowned culinary competitions…
Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Celebrate Sakura Season with Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea, a seasonal celebration inspired by the delicate beauty of sakur is available this spring! This exquisite experience offers a curated selection of delicate teas, handcrafted pastries and savoury treats, all beautifully adorned with a touch of cherry blossom elegance. More Events …
FLOURISH Fundraiser for Vancouver Community College Students
March 5, 2025 VCC Foundations’s Flourish, A Fusion of Food, Wine and Fundraising with a Star-Studded Culinary Lineup The Vancouver Community College (VCC) Foundation is proud to announce the return of Flourish, its signature fundraising event, taking place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the VCC Broadway campus (1120 E. 7th Ave). This annual event…
Tableau Seafood Shellebration
BC Seafood Alliance Presents BC’s Top Chefs on March 3rd, 2025 Celebrate Seafood with a chef collaboration dinner presented by the BC Seafood Alliance on Monday, March 3rd. Experience an unforgettable six-course seafood feast at Tableau Bar Bistro, where BC’s top chefs showcase exquisite local seafood with expertly paired wines selected by sommelier Nick Bertoia….
Last Minute Treats and Deets for Valentine’s Day
Vancouver’s Day 2025 in Metro Vancouver No Plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a sampling of not-so-sinful suggestions. Mon Paris Pâtisserie’s Valentine’ s-themed confections from the Burnaby pâtisserie include a Velvet Cake, pictured above, with sour cherry compote adorned with edible hearts and flowers in full bloom, which serves 3-4 people ($39); Dark and White Chocolate Heart Diorama…
The Countdown to Vancouver Cocktail Week Is On!
Vancouver Cocktail Weekis 2025 Lineup March 2-9 is Vancouver Cocktail Week, get prepared for some seriously good imbibing. Check out these exciting new events for 2025!. From cabaret shows and cocktail-paired dinners to international bartender pop-ups and painting classes, there’s truly something for everyone. Don’t miss the signature event, the Black and BLACK & WHITE GALA…
Shucked Vancouver
Join Us For SHUCKED Vancouver! Tuesday February 11th at The Vancouver Fish Company in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC oyster lovers will gather for SHUCKED Vancouver! It’s an all you can slurp happy hour! Ticket includes all you can eat selection of BC Oysters and three hot small plates, along with two complimentary beverages and Sea…
The Wellness Show
Over 200 Health & Wellness Exhibitors and Speakers Share Knowledge at the Vancouver Convention Centre The Wellness Show, Western Canada’s largest holistic wellness event is in Vancouver from February 1-2, 2025. For its 32nd year, The Wellness Show brings over 200 exhibitors and speakers who will share the latest wellness trends and top health products. Wellness Trends to…
2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gal
Chef Lineup Revealed for the 2025 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala The Chinese Restaurant Awards is proud to once again partner with St. Paul’s Foundation for the Scotiabank Feast of Fortune Charity Gala, taking place on February 22, 2025, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. A star-studded lineup of five award-winning and emerging chefs…
Scholarship Available for BC Women in Food & Beverage
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter Scholarships for Women Open Until Februaty 12 Women interested in furthering their careers in the culinary, beverage, agriculture, aquaculture and other hospitality fields and encouraged to apply for Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarships. Founded in 1992, Les Dames d’Escoffier’s BC Chapter has awarded scholarships for over 30 years to support women…
The World’s Original Hot Chocolate Festival Returns
Hot Chocolate Festival Celebrates 15 Years of Decadence When it was conceived in 2010, the Hot Chocolate Festival was the first and only city-wide initiative of its kind in the world. Many have copied the festival, but no city did it better than Metro Vancouver, and now it’s expanded to 10 different regions in BC….
Lunar New Year Dinner Supporting Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
Heritage Partners with Chef Will Lew and MAMAintheKitchen to Host Lunar New Year Dinner Ring in the Year of the Snake with an exclusive dining experience that honours the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year while supporting a vital local cause. On Sunday, January 19, and Monday, January 20, Heritage Restaurant and Bar will host two…
Bookings Launch Today for Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Dine Out Vancouver Festival List of Participating Restaurants Unveiled IN THE NEWS – Dine Out Vancouver Festival attracts local and international culinary enthusiasts with a delicious lineup of special menus from local chefs, a tasty schedule of culinary events and exclusive hotel offers to complete your festival experience. One of Canada’s largest food and drink…
Congee Pop-Up With The Chefs and The Fishmonger
Fresh Ideas Start Here (FISH), Top Chef Canada’s Dez Lo, and Friends Host Congee Bar Congee lovers rejoice! Fresh Ideas Start Here (FISH), BC’s sustainable seafood purveyor, and Top Chef Canada season 10 runner-up Dez Lo are bringing back their congee pop-up, The Chefs and The Fishmonger, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Pleasant…
2025 Vancouver International Festival
Taste the Wine World at the 2025 Vancouver International Wine Festival The 2025 Vancouver International Wine Festival is proud to welcome 122 wineries representing 15 countries to the 46th annual festival, which takes place February 22-March 2, 2025. This end-of-winter celebration of the grape features the Wines of the USA, with an exciting West Coast showing from…
