Learn farming for small plots from Jean-Martin Fortier, one of Canada’s rock star young farmers. Jean-Martin marries smart, intensive farming with solid business senseall while finding time to enjoy life. In this workshop and his new book, The Market Gardener, Jean-Martin Fortier demonstrates how adopting intensive methods of production can lead to optimal cropping systems….
Category: Events
Spring Thaw with Canadian Chefs’ Congress
This epic evening with Canadian Chefs’ Congress brings together top talent to celebrate of Ontario’s finest offerings Winter seems never-ending, but the Canadian Chefs’ Congress is optimistic that a seasonal shift is on the horizon. To beckon in the warmer temperatures, the Canadian Chefs’ Congress has brought together over 20 top chefs for the upcoming…
Edible Canada Hosts Market Dinner and Cocktail Class
Wine festival will be over by Monday at which point it is time to get seriously into cocktails. Head to Edible Canada for COCKTAIL FEVER on March 3rd, 7-10pm with GUEST HOST: 2013 Bartender of the Year “H” from Notturno. Known around the world as “H”, Gastown’s lead craft cocktail maker is partnering with Edible…
Osoyoos 3rd Annual Oyster Festival- April 23rd – April 27th, 2014
This is one of our favourite events of the year! Oysters, wine, craft beer! What more do you need. GLV The Third Annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival showcases oysters produced by West Coast fishermen alongside Canadian wines and craft beers. Even oysters need a day in the sun! New for this year a Canadian craft beer…
Fable holding a Top Chef Canada Season 3 Reunion Dinner
Sunday March 2nd, a four course dinner created by Season 3 Top Chef Canada stars will be held at Fable Restaurant, 1944 West 4th in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood. Chef Trevor Bird opened his restaurant Fable alongside his appearance and runner up finish on season two of the number one reality show Top Chef Canada. Fable…
Life Of Pie Aussie Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 01 130 West 4th Avenue 12:00-2:00pm $69 Buy Tickets This traditional Aussie lunch has forsaken the barbie and embraced the oven. Take your taste buds on a trip Down Under with Australia’s favourite exports: wine and pie! Sample the delights of a national food staple, the hearty meat pie (and vegetarian too!) from none…
Blind Tasting Challenge at PICA
Blind Tasting Challenge Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 West 2nd Avenue Wednesday, February 26 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 Got a great palate? Prove it! Blind-taste seven wines and identify them using the WSET method. The challenge is open to wine trade, culinarians and consumers seeking to nurture their inner wine geek. At the end, there’s…
Thirsty Thursday Beer Pairing Dinner February 27th at Kingfishers
Tasty stuff out in Maple Ridge. Lots of BC Beer Love!
Dining Out For Life
The 20th Annual Dining Out For Life will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 On that day, British Columbia’s largest hospitality fundraiser will see participating restaurants from Whistler to White Rock and across the Lower Mainland come together and donate 25% of their food sales in support of local men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. All proceeds directly benefit the programs and…
La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series – Rome
La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series continues as we pay tribute to the city of Rome. Join us this Sunday at 6pm to dine family style at a communal table with your neighbours and friends. 10+ classic Roman dishes including carciofi alla romana, all’amatriciana, and of course, carbonara. Dinner will be served at 6pm. $55 per…
Martini Madness
Sip Martinis and support the BC Hospitality Foundation March 6 at Yaletown Brewing Company. $10 for all 3 Martinis and a vote! All the money from Martini purchases goes the BCHF. Tickets at the door!
Taboo Revue Burlesque Variety Show
This Saturday head to The Wise Hall for this amazing show. GLV Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society presents Vancouver’s biggest and longest running showcase of singing, dancing, variety, comedy and striptease acts. The show is funny, sexy and empowering and is a great time for everyone. *Twice nominated for ‘Best Group’ by the Burlesque Hall of…
Hopworks Urban Brewery at Craft
Portland comes to Vancouver for a beer dinner at CRAFT BEER MARKET. Brewmaster’s Dinner – Monday, March 24 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm Hopworks Urban Brewery will host the March Brewmaster’s Dinner. Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting. Executive Chef Cam McGowan will create a special…
The Spoke Songs Foster Bikes Program
Have an old bike laying around or thinking about getting a new one? Donate your old bike to this amazing cause! GLV Spoke Songs and The Portland Hotel Society Present https://www.facebook.com/spokesongs Your bike has taken you to some beautiful places now let it take someone else on an adventure. Come down to the Spoke Songs…
05 RARE TEA BAR – MEZCAL vs. KOMBUCHA
Join O5 Rare Tea Bar and Sovereign Wines and Spirits (sovereignwineandspirits.com)as they pair mezcal with home brewed kombucha. Sovereign specializes in bringing in craft wine and spirits and their Mezcal sourcing is exceptional. Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the maguey plant (a form of agave) native to Mexico. Our tea bar in…
Flying Wild Card – Chef’s Dinner at Lift
EVENT ALERT! On Wed, March 19th join Lift Restaurant’s Chef George Koay as he presents a “wild card” wild bird dinner pending what wild birds are available. $75 per person. Chef George is all about local food, having grown up around his grandparent’s Malaysian hobby farm and shopping at local markets in Malaysia. Which is why you can expect…
Calvados Cocktail Competition
EVENT ALERT This is the place to be tomorrow night (Feb 18). what a team of talent; an all-star lineup of local bartending talent set for battle! GLV When: Tuesday, February 18th, 7–10 p.m. Where: Uva Wine Bar, 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC Tickets: $30 each, available through Eventbrite Calling all apple-loving Vancouverites! Please join…
MARKET Launches Winemaker’s Series!
EVEN ALERT! Fine wine and great food comes together at MARKET by Jean-Georges this spring. MARKET by Jean-Georges will be launching an exclusive new Winemaker’s Series this month, kicking off with the respected Caroline Frey from Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné and Château La Lagune. With a wide variety of wineries from around the world including…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Tastings
We are counting down to the winefest and will be posting the few events that aren’t sell out, BUT WILL! Book now or miss out on the best sipping event of the year! The main tasting room is the place to be as long as you plan accordingly and don’t loose your cool you’ll get…
House Wine Presents Spain 101
EVENT ALERT! Learn more about Spanish Wine with the ladies from House Wine on February 19; they are always charming and educational. GLV She’s hot, she has everything going for her and she begs to be discovered. Blessed with diverse wine regions and an array of indigenous grape varieties, Spain is going through a huge…
