The Ultimate Block Party

You may not own one but that doesn’t mean you can’t come out to enjoy the day with BMW and check out the new models. In fact on Saturday, June 7th there are TWO PARTIES and one’s completely free.   1) 10am to 4pm: The Ultimate Block Party   Fun for all ages with entertainment including…

The VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market

Still a few tickets left for this Friday June 6 4:00-9:00pm 35 (+ taxes & fees) After a week of amazing events it’s finally here, the event you’ve all been waiting for, the Signature Event of all Signature Event’s – the VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market! We’re going to spend an epic…

Italy’s Classic Style Returns to Vancouver’s Italian Day on The Drive

All things ‘Made in Italy’ set to take over Commercial Drive On Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 12-8 pm Commercial Drive will be transformed for the 5th Annual Italian Day. This year’s Italian Day celebrates everything that makes Italy unique – many of which are found in our very own backyard. Location: Commercial Drive (which…

VCBW Feature In Da pourHouse Beer Dinner

Still a couple tickets left for this fab Vancouver Craft Beer Week Event! Tuesday June 3 7:00-9:30pm 75 (+ taxes & fees)   Pourhouse & Friends have teamed up again to showcase what they do best: award-winning beers, a delicious family-style dinner, and the high-end service you’ve come to expect from one of Gastown’s favorite…

Graze & Gather Farmers Food Drink

Head out to Coast Appliances in Surrey this Sunday for a fantastic grazing event full of delicious Food, Beverage and Music! 8 Chefs 8 Farmers 8 Libations in 6 amazing kitchens Meet the Chefs who prepare your food, the Farmers who grow it and the Wine Makers who enhance it! SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2014 6…

EAT with theChefOutWest

Longtail Kitchen proudly welcomes Chef Josh Gale, TheChefOutWest, to present his westcoast flair and fare. Join us for an evening of fun, friends and food on June 10th. Tickets are limited. Price is $75 and includes wine pairings from Serendipity Winery. TICKETS! Menu Spot Prawn Ceviche mango, chili, lime Poached Salmon pork belly, couscous, tomatoes,…

Just Like Dinner at Nonna’s at Campagnolo

Looking for a deal this spring? This dinner series promises tasty value. Chef Nathan Lowey of Campagnolo Restaurant is determined to end the season with a sweet finish by bringing back the popular supper series: Just Like Dinner at Nonna’s. Every Tuesday night in June, Campagnolo Restaurant will serve up a hearty, classic Italian meal…

Beasts of Bourbon at The Little District

Bourbon, barbeque and bold flavours to reign supreme from June 1-15, 2014 Celebrate 13 top-shelf bourbons from across the United States. Starting with daily bourbon offerings at $2 off; June 14 & 15, 2014 all 13 brands will be available at the feature price. “Our mission is to change people’s fear of this sorely misunderstood…

Best of the Northwest Beer Fest

Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 1st Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Fest tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which helps provides food for up to 25,000 people in need each week. All proceeds from both ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the GVFBS….

Casks For A Cause

Here’s your chance to sample new beers and contribute to BC Children’s Hospital at the same time. Just sky train out to 22nd station and hope on the free shuttle! Frankie G’s Pub, Craft2Draft, CAMRA South Fraser presents… CASKS FOR A CAUSE A local craft beer event in support of BC Childrens Hospital. This hospital is…

Battle Royal Total Beer Glory

Four BC breweries battle it out in the Doolin’s ring for TOTAL BEER GLORY! Whoever sells out their keg first will reign as a Doolin’s featured tap for all of June. Plus extreme bragging rights! This boxing ring style event will feature some of Vancouver’s great Craft Breweries to celebrate Vancouver Craft Beer Week! Featuring…

Green & Leafy Festival

The First Annual Green & Leafy Festival is happening this Thursday at the Yaletown Farmers Market, celebrating the abundance of in-season salad greens. The festival will feature a chef-guided tour of the market and its vendors with Chef Alvin Pillay. What: Green & Leafy Festival and Chef Tour with Alvin Pillay When: Thursday, May 29…

Foraging with Bill Jones in Tofino

Join reknown chef, author and mycologist Bill Jones as he leads you on a unique wild food experience. Enter the world of the forager; a bountiful forage food display, show and tell, and a delicious tapa brunch to top it all.   In celebration of the release of the Deerholme Foraging Book, Bills class will…

Horseshoe Bay Craft Beer Festival

Head to Horeshoe Bay’s Breakwater at Sewells Marina on June 21, 2014  where 10 local breweries have been lined up for attendees to sip and sample through.  Check out Howe Sound Brewing, Persephone Brewing Company, Bridge Brewing Company, Parallel 49 Brewing Company, Longwood Brewery, Deepcove Brewers & Distillers, Central City,  Russell Brewing Company, Stanley Park…

Get Your Prawn On at Provence Marinaside

We can’t seem to get enough BC Spot Prawns this year, perhaps because price issues have made them even more precious. However we’d rather eat less than none at all so we are allocating our food dollars accordingly and making room in our schedules for this tasty menu from Provence Marinaside. Chef’s BC Spot Prawn…

Craft Beer at Wildebeest

On Tuesday, June 3rd join Wildebeest in celebrating Vancouver Craft Beer Week with a six-course French-Canadian menu complete with accompanying paired pours from Quebec’s Le Trou du Diable, Dieu du Ciel, and Les Trois Mousquetaires microbrasseries. Brewmaster Isaac Tremblay of Le Trou du Diable will also be in attendance, giving guests the opportunity to indulge…

Tofino Grazing in the Gardens

The 12th Annual Grazing in the Gardens event welcomes a community of food and drink. The afternoon includes canapes by local chefs and island purveyors, paired with BC wines and island microbrews, carefully tucked away throughout 12 acres of the rainforest, in the Tofino Botanical Gardens. Live music with long time friend of the festival, Dinah…

Vancouver Foodster Goes Latin

Tour the city’s best Latin American restaurants on June 25 with your route planned by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up special bites for hungry visitors; a variety of different Latin cuisines will be presented by some of Vancouver’s top chefs. From 6-9 pm that night hop on a bike, walk, bus or…

Comox By The Sea Shellfish and Seafood Celebration

I’ve attended this festival twice and absolutely love this day of seafood, chowder competitions, oysters and more! Gets better every year. Location: Filberg Lodge and Park – Comox, BC – TICKETS! Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Cost:  $15 per person, children 10 and under free.  Food tasting tickets $1.00 each. Celebrate the touch, tastes, and sounds…

Chef Robin and Swallow Tail Supper Club Celebrate MEAT!

Summer’s almost here and it’s time to celebrate with friends in Chef Robin at the Swallow Tail Supper Club’s garden! A few teasers from the menu: Chef Robin’s heather smoked bison ribs and  blackened ping gai chicken, all prepared on her Jamaican drum smoker.  This feast will be served buffet style and includes dessert.  Bring…