EVENT ALERT Cooking Class at The Vancouver Club ‘Deconstructive Modernist Molecular Cuisine’ Explore the art and science of ‘modernist cuisine’ as Executive Chef Sean Cousins and his culinary team draw inspiration for this dinner from the innovative techniques developed by the likes of Ferran Adria, Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller and Harold McGee. March 26th at…
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Vancouver Baker’s Market 2014
EVENT ALERT – Be sure to stop by this tasty market to discover the next up and coming bakers. Always full of tasty treats! GLV The Baker’s Market is a FREE fun event on Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm February 16, 23, March 2, 9, April 20, 27, May 4, 2014 It’s where…
Oyama Choucroute Festival until January 26
Head down to Granville Island and grab some of Oyama’s fantastic sauerkraut, sausages, kassler and bacon and your dinner is complete. GLV Comfort food comes to mind with the cold and wet weather upon us – and Oyama Sausage has the solution. January 23rd to 26th is The Oyama Choucroute (Sauerkraut) Festival. Oyama’s very own…
Barrels & Bottles The inaugural joint fundraiser for BC’s Craft Brewers and Distillers Guilds
EVENT ALERT! Love craft beer and craft spirits? Don’t miss this chance to sample some of BC’s best! GLV The Donnelly Group Proudly Presents… On Saturday February 22nd, 2014 the BC Craft Brewers Guild and Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia will join The Donnelly Group’s own Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar to help…
Parksville Uncorked
EVENT ALERT Don’t miss out on your once-a-year opportunity to savour and sip while you mingle, mix and learn from renowned chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs from all over British Columbia. Now celebrating its 6th year, Parksville Uncorked continues to grow into one of Vancouver Islands most popular signature events. The 2014 event will be…
lululemon athletica’s SeaWheeze™ half marathon and Sunset Festival registration opens Thursday
This Annual event expected to sell out within one week! I was just told about this event and was thought to myself I sure wish I was still running. I have a million excuses why I am not, among them being too heavy, not having the right sports bra (seriously) and running gear (who knows…
Wicked Wahine Islands Night at The Tiki!
EVENT ALERT! Doesn’t look likely that you’ll get to Hawaii this winter? At least you can pretend with tiki cocktails, pupus and hula on January 26, 2014 at the Shameful Tiki room! GLV Upon entering you will be greeted and Lei’d by an authentic Hula girl, followed by an opening cocktail and a set menu…
House Wine Presents Spain 101
These ladies know their wine and when they will cover the basics of Spain here and a great deal more. 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 revival. Get…
Birds Nest Upcoming Diners
Vegan, gluten and sugar free that actually sounds VERY EDIBLE and delicious. Check out these upcoming dinners from The Birds Nest. GLV Friday January 24, 2014-January Detox Dinner Just because you indulged over the holidays doesn’t mean you have to eat boring and tasteless food! This 5 course meal will make your taste buds dance, guilt-free!…
Good Things to Do January 17 +
Dine Out Vancouver – it’s on! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers, The Parker AND Campagnolo – all fab choices. Bonus with Campagnolo = no reservations. Along with the regular dineout menus there’s also some pretty cool events this week as…
Central City Brewers + Distillers Brewmaster’s Dinner
Beer and food pairing 101 and more. An event for beer lovers. GLV Tuesday, January 28 Welcome beer at 6:00pm, first course served at 6:30pm We are excited to welcome award winning brewery, Central City, as host of our first Brewmaster Dinner in 2014! Join us for an evening of beer, food, comparing and contrasting! Executive Chef…
Gold Medal Plates Grand Finale
The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is the last step in the final competition. …
CiderWISE by CAMRA Vancouver and UnTapped at the Wise Hall
EVENT ALERT! You may not need gluten free beer and you may not think you like cider, but I am sure you will find some great examples of both at this event. GLV February 8th @ 12:00PM – 4:00PM More and more people are finding themselves gluten-intolerant and that can make enjoying craft beer difficult,…
Okanagan College Penticton Presents New Farmer Course
Would You Like to Be a Farmer? This workshop is for people thinking about farming, on any scale, as a new career. Start your exploration into all aspects of farming from crops and land to business. Learn what is involved daily, seasonally, and continuously. Offered in partnership with the Organic Farming Institute of BC. PEN: Jan….
UBC Food Society Sinfully Sweet Dessert Tasting
You don’t have to be a student to appreciate a sweet deal, $5 dessert tasting on the evenings of January 20th and 21st in the SUB Ballroom. Fantastic desserts accompanied by specially selected teas from David’s Tea. Chocolate Frissant – Swiss Bakery The hottest hybrid of 2013; a blend of a French croissant and an…
Sonoma in Vancouver
EVENT ALERTS! Tuesday, February 4th 2014 Sonoma County Vintners will host two exceptional winemaker dinners in Vancouver. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar will feature the wines of Sonoma County’s Siduri Wines and Novy Family Wines, hosted by Siduri Proprietor Adam Lee. Blue Water’s Executive Chef, Frank Pabst, will prepare a special four-course dinner menu…
Indigo Cafe Introduction for Raw Living Cuisine January 13 6-9 pm
EVENT ALERT! Come meet the Chef, interact with the raw food community and sample delicious culinary creations! I did the vegan cheese making class in December and loved it! GLV 1. How to make a green coktail 2. How to make almond milk and green tea mocha late 3. Kale chips 4. Cheese-dip 5. Chocolate…
Good Things to Do January 10 +
The weekend is here and you’re hungry to get out and try something new. And yes I meant to be that bad. Dine Out Vancouver – coming very soon!!!! Spend some time online figuring out where you are going to hit up for dine out. I have personally checked out the dishes at Romer’s Burgers,…
Hot Chocolate Festival Alert!
EVENT ALERT! The VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL is back for its fourth year, and this time, even more chocolate makers have come together to spike their hot chocolate drinks with the wildest, most delicious flavours you can imagine. 25 CHOCSTARS — 28 DAYS — 60+ CRAZY FLAVOURS! How much fun is that?! January 18 – February 14, 2014. Chocolate will…
Gung Haggis Fat Choy Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner
EVENT ALERT! This is an event not to be missed. I may just be reciting some poetry here. GLV When Scottish and Chinese cultures blend in Gung Haggis Fat Choy. Enjoy traditional Chinese New Year’s foods along with HAGGIS. January 26 2014 Floata Restaurant 180 Keefer Street Vancouver COST: $65 single ticket or $625 for table of…
