Free tonight and sort of like or love dessert? A few seats left for this dinner at Edible Canada. 3 courses meal AND 3 courses of dessert. Be sure to come hungry for this. Another bonus? Canadian wine pairings by Sommelier Courtney Massion. Details: PAIRED WITH PASTRY DATE: Wednesday, May 7 2014 EVENT: Guest Chef…
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Spot Prawns at YEW seafood+ bar
Once again Chef Bell get’s the jump on the season with a special advanced access dining experience on Thursday, May 8 when YEW will receive the local prawns right off the docks of Granville Island. They’ll be one of the first restaurants in Vancouver to serve up these crustaceans. If memory serves me correctly I first met this…
Chefs’ Table Society Boat to Prawn Spot Prawns
Each year at the Spot Prawn Festival, Chefs’ Table Society member chefs from across the Lower Mainland serve you fresh-from-the-boat spot prawns. Tickets to the Spot Prawn Boil are $15 each, or purchase the Brine and Dine combo for a special day out. All proceeds will support the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia. Spot Prawn Festival…
Feast Tofino May 1-25 on the Wild West Coast
During the month of May in the town of Tofino there is more than just the usual tastiness to be had around town. Feast Tofino celebrates local, sustainable fisheries by presenting events with local and regional guest chefs, restaurants, fishermen, foragers and farmers, all of whom celebrate in ‘boat-to-table’ food philosophy and great West Coast times….
Burger Palooza from Vancouver Foodster
May 4, 2014 burger lovers can roam the streets of Vancouver from 2pm until 6pm with Vancouver Foodster and Tasting Plates. Touring many restaurants you will have a chance to eat all types of burgers (which may include beef, pork, lamb, chicken, veggie and more), with crazy sauces, toppings, sides and more. Everyone will kick-off the event at Milestones Restaurant…
The Taste of Travel – Describing And Photographing Food And Wine
We recently joined the BC Association of Travel Writers and are assisting on planning the 2014 annual symposium. This year’s theme is all about the things you taste while travelling: food, wine, beer, spirits, coffee or tea and will provide tips on how to write and photograph these libations. The Taste of Travel is an all-day event at…
Market Dinner at Edible Canada Staring Maple Syrup
Still a few tickets left for – April 23, 2014 – Maple Syrup Dinner” with Brad Cumming of the Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, Grill & Vine A Maple Syrup Inspired Evening with the Maple Sugar Shack from Squamish, BC. Presented by the young and talented Executive Chef Bradley Cumming from the Grill & Vine…
Salt Spring Island Ales at The Guild Freehouse Victoria
Can’t make it to Salt Spring Island? Thursday May 1 hit up the Brewmasters Dinner at The Guild Freehouse. 3 AMAZING rare Salt Spring Island Ales Seasonals will be served including: ‘Spring Fever’ Gruit A cask of Whole Cone Hopped Whale Tale Alt Bier ‘The Apprentice’ Belgian Pale Ale finished with Fresh Apple and Star Anise Pairing with…
Tasting Plates Gastown on April 23
Head to Gastown for an evening of tasting plates at a variety of excellent venues throughout the neighbourhood. Vancouver Foodster April 23, 2014 6-9 pm If you haven’t been to a previous Tasting Plates events check out Novus TV on City Lights. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants. Registration: Catch 122 -this is where you…
CAMRA’S Spring Sessional Cask Festival
A not to miss for Vancouver Craft Beer Fans. See you there! GLV Details: $30 ($25 for CAMRA or Vanbrewers Members) – ticket price includes a 5oz taster glass (yours to take home) and 3 drink tokens. Additional drink tokens will be available for $1.25 each This event is focused on “sessionable” ales in a…
2014 BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival in the Comox Valley expands with more than 18 events
The eighth annual BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival – happening from June 13 to 22, 2014 – is expanding this year with a greater focus on expanding culinary activities, educational events and tours, helping to showcase the importance of the Valley’s role in the shellfish industry in British Columbia. For 2014 BC Shellfish & Seafood…
Last Minute Easter Brunch Suggestions
It’s almost time for the Easter Bunny to arrive, but if you’re still not sure where to brunch this Sunday we’ve got a few suggestions for you. You better hop to it and get a reso or you may be left with egg on your face. MARKET by Jean-Georges Easter Sunday MARKET by Jean-Georges hosts…
Dinner in the Garden at St. Ann’s Victoria
Enjoy local food, art, drink and live music by The Merry McKentys & Jess Vaira in a private garden setting on Saturday, April 26th from 6 – 8:30 pm – Ticketed event : at the Novitiate Garden at St. Ann’s on Humboldt Street Victoria, BC. For this special event, chefs Cindy Meiklejohn and Katie Barrington of Ingredients have created a delicious, organic sprouted buckwheat beet slider with Suntrio…
California Wines at West
West Restaurant’s Executive Chef Quang Dang has worked tirelessly to create a dinner perfectly paired with wines from some the top producers in California. Labels, including Edna Valley Vineyard, Ghost Pines Vineyard, Louis M. Martini Winery, and MacMurray Ranch. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 West Restaurant 2881 Granville Street, Vancouver 6–9 PM Tickets are $195 per…
Late Nite Art 28 at Revolver
On April 18, Julien Thomas and Yash present the 28th edition of Late Nite Art with special artist in residence guest Perrin Grauer for a one-of-a-kind explorative art and dinner party, all happening inside Revolver’s gorgeous Archive in historic Gastown. Through experimental art making, fresh local food, and gratuitous beats, Late Nite Art brings the…
Get Your Malbec Ready for World Malbec Day – April 17
On Thursday, April 17th 2014, and 55 cities in 44 countries around the world will celebrate World Malbec day. We’ve already begun to celebrate with a few sips of the Graffigna Centenario 2011 Reserve Malbec, a wine full of rich dark berries, hints of caramel, vanilla, pepper and coffee and a lengthy finish with fine…
Kessel & March Serves Up Powell Street Brews
On Sunday April 27, 2014 Kessel & March’s Chef Tony Marzo will craft a menu designed around the uber-local Powell Street Beer. It’s not often all of these beers are available at one time, making the event that much more cool. Brewmaster David Bowkett will be on hand to speak about the brewery and the…
Chef Angus An Hosts Meyer Family Vineyards at Maenam
Great wines and stellar bites come together on April 16, 2014 as Maenam’s Chef Angus An and sommelier Kurtis Kolt join forces with Meyer Family Vineyards and Jak Meyer. 13 guests will sit down to a family-style 3-course menu of fresh Thai flavours paired with Meyer Family’s new release Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Jak Meyer pours, answers…
Uncork Your Palate Victoria
The Naramata Wineries head to Victoria on Wednesday 30th April 2014 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the Crystal Garden. Tickets are $95 and include wine, food and a musical experience with funds going to the Victoria Conservatory of Music. N Attendees of this event will be among the first to experience the exclusive Spring Release wine portfolio of the Naramata…
Scavenger Hunt – A Culinary Adventure with Vancouver Foodster
Sunday April 6, 2014 gather up your pals and join a culinary treasure hunt through downtown Vancouver. Your map and clues card will guide you through the streets where you’ll sip and savour and meet chefs and other notable personalities. This afternoon tasting experience goes from 2pm until 6pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Hunting…
