Starting Friday, May 15th from 3pm-7pm it’s the start of this season’s MERCATO at the Italian Cultural Centre! Our Farmer’s Market with Italian flavour will host 40+ local farmers and artisans, feature freshly made Italian food by Il Centro’s Chef Nevada, live Italian music, fun activities for children at the Kids Korner, a raffle to win a…
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Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver with Varekai
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver with a five-day engagement of Varekai, a captivating forest at the summit of a volcano inhabited by whimsical and enchanted creatures, at the Pacific Coliseum from May 20, 2015 to May 24, 2015. www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai. Ticket prices range from $40 – $125 (subject to change). Synopsis Deep within a forest, at…
New Zealand Wine Tasting May 14, 2015
In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Join a variety of premium New Zealand wineries with over 90 wines at our exclusive annual tasting. Meet the representatives, taste their exceptional wines, and make our discoveries your own. Food Stations offering small samplings will be provided to enhance your New…
The Fourth Annual VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TEQUILA EXPO
Well, well, well, the LA Times just reported “According to a 2014 study by the American Chemical Society (ACS), sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes, and help obese people lose weight, researchers say. According to the study, Agavins, a natural form of…
Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates New West
Vancouver Foodster is at it again with a tour of restaurants and in the Downtown, Queensborough and Sapperton neighborhoods in New Westminster. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many…
Vancouver and Kelowna GARAGISTE Wine Parties
JOIN THE GARAGISTE WINE PARTY! In 2015 the coolest winemakers are hitting are the road! Festivals scheduled in Vancouver & Kelowna! After the huge success of their inaugural SOLD OUT Festival last September at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Garagiste North has planned two Festivals this year! The first of its kind in Canada, ‘Garagiste North’ (The…
YEW Celebrates the City’s Vibrant Food & Wine Culture with Intimate “Six Sommelier Collaboration Dinner ”on May 20
YEW seafood + bar Wine Director, Emily Walker is bringing together six of the city’s most talented sommeliers to do what they do best – pair amazing wines with exceptional cuisine to the delight of our guests. Throughout the evening guests will experience a variety of wine regions, styles and expressions – expertly and personally…
Hester Creek Winery Dinner French Table May 5, 2015
Join the French Table and Hester Creek Estate Winery from the beautiful Golden Mile Bench. The price for the menu is $125.00 including tax but not service. Tuesday May 5th, 2015 Hester Creek Estate Winery Reception from 6:00 to 6:30pm with Hester Creek Pinot Blanc Dinner at 6.30 MENU Trebbiano – New Vintage: Smoked ahi tuna tartar, avocado sesame salsa,…
BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival
2015 BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival I’ve attended this twice and am crossing my fingers to get there this year again! Such an amazing region with the freshest seafood and an abundance of excellent restaurants, wineries, and food experiences. For the 2022 Festival website and tickets. BC Seafood Festival The 9th annual BC Shellfish &…
Masi at Sienna
We love Masi wines and who better to host them, but South Granville’s Sienna Restaurant? So good I even had my bday there last year! More info….. A Winemaker’s Dinner with Masi Agricola. “Modern wines with an ancient heart” Please join us on Wednesday, May 5th for a delicious evening with one of the best producers…
Community Pop Up A Family-Style Dinner
Community Pizzeria and Mike Scorgie join forces to present delicious, smoky offerings from the Community Pizzeria oven. Come enjoy hand-crafted dishes that are inspired by our shared passion for wood-fired cooking. There will be plenty of food, ample libations and great staff to make the night enjoyable. Featuring: Mike Scorgie, Founder Nomad Food Truck, Chef /…
Secret Location’s All About Mom Dinner
We’ve heard your Mom wants breakfast in bed, so instead of brunch this year, let her sleep in and instead join Secret Location’s event on Saturday May 9. This All About Mom Dinner is a special 10 course evening for $95 and we’ve heard she’d prefer this, over eggs benny any day! If you haven’t been to…
Pisco and Ceviche Tasting with Moonshine Tastings
How much fun will this be? TONS! This Sunday Chicha is partnering with Guy Stowell and Moonshine Tastings a pisco and ceviche tasting! Guy will speak about the Peruvian and Chilean versions of Pisco in his most entertaining way and will be pairing each pisco with Chef Shelome Bouvette‘s signature ceviches. So tasty! For $40 each guest will receive:…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tickets $200+ Luxury Home & Design Show
Luxury Home & Design Show Transforms the Vancouver Convention Centre into a 45,000 Square-Foot Mansion Returning for its second stylish year, the Luxury Home & Design Show, presented by Taste of Life, will pair many of the West Coast’s top design minds with a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exclusive high-end home decor brands…
VegExpo 2015
Choices Markets is proud to be presenting sponsor of the 2015 Veg Expo! VEG EXPO is a Vegan & Vegetarian inspired event taking place on Sunday May 31st, 2015 at 999 Canada Place. Bringing it back to basics of how you should look at food. Discover the benefits of a plant-based diet, sample and discover…
EAT Vancouver Canada’s Top Woman Chefs Dinner at Burdock
CONNIE DESOUSA, JESSICA PELLAND AND ANDREA CARLSON AT BURDOCK AND CO Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Canada’s top women chefs as they join forces for one night to highlight the fact that Canadian female chefs not only belong in the kitchen, they OWN the kitchen. Chef Connie DeSousa, affectionately known as the “primal ballerina” because…
Candles & Cocktails A Feast for the Senses
Wednesday, April 22nd, The Social Concierge and ABSOLUT Elyx invite you to the reverie as 1222 Hamilton opens its doors for one night only, lit by hundreds of candles. Celebrate Earth Day with a sophisticated twist. The third annual Candlelight Club soirée features exclusively live acoustic music accompanied by contemporary dancers. Enjoy craft cocktails using garden…
King’s Day in North Vancouver April 27
Long live the King! On Monday, April 27, 2015, The District Brasserie, the local foodie hotspot specializing in traditional Dutch fare with West Coast flair, is bringing a taste of King’s Day to North Vancouver. One of Holland’s biggest national celebrations, King’s Day holds special resonance for The District’s Dutch-born owner and head chef, Paul…
TOMS Bag Collection Launches In Vancouver
TOMS bag collection launch events in Vancouver. Friday, April 24 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Hangers Jeans, located at Park Royal South (upstairs) or Saturday, April 25 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Twigg & Hottie, located at 3671 Main Street TOMS new bag collection is the fourth One for One giving initiative from…
Vancouver TheatreSports™ League Presents Throne and Games
Loved this show! I don’t follow Games of Thrones and still could not stop laughing. DO IT! Info: Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) presents Throne and Games, until May 30. An elimination comedic improv format created by VTSL veteran performer, Graeme Duffy, Throne and Games is inspired by HBO’s wildly successful Game of Thrones and the book series…
