Great Gatsby style takes over Hastings Racecourse Aug 9-11 Deighton Cup Weekend at the Races returns to Hastings racecourse August 9-11, 2013. Southern charm and Vancouver cool mark “the” see-and-be-seen fashion and social event of the summer. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, Deighton Cup is a chance for Vancouverites to show off their Sunday best and rediscover old-world leisure in the form of…
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From Farms to Forks 4
From Farms to Forks Gala will be held on October 6th at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island. Celebrate this year’s harvest with BC’s top chefs, farmers, and mixologists for an evening filled withcanapés, wine, delicious plates, and desserts. The night will also feature a silent auction with items even the choosiest of foodies will want…
Winemaker’s Dinner featuring John Simes
Mission Hill Family Estate Chagall Room Friday, October 11th, 2013 – 6:30pm Enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to dine with Mission Hill’s esteemed winemaker in the winery’s state-of-the-art Culinary Theatre. Join Chief Winemaker John Simes as he presides over an intimate dining experience, featuring an exclusive tasting of library wines, coupled with his personal insights and…
Midsummer Night Dinner at Campagnolo
Midsummer Night feast on Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30PM. A bounty of the season’s freshest ingredients will be served, sourced that day from the Main St. Station Farmers Market and a variety of small farms and producers unique to Campagnolo. You will be lavished with fresh summer produce from small artisanal farms including Sapo Bravo…
Baconfest at Urban Digs Farm Burnaby
August 5 – A piggy potluck and pork roast featuring THE RE-UP BBQ serving mouth watering tender smoked pulled pork on a bun. Bring your most creative bacon dish to share – delectables in the past have included bacon stuffed things, bacon vodka, bacon rice-crispy squares, bacon muffins, bacon wrapped anything – use your imagination and be prepared to…
Campbell Valley Wine Tour – Langley
DAY TRIPPING AND WINE TASTING IN CAMPBELL VALLEY Who needs to drive four plus hours to visit wine country when you can spend just 45 minutes and tour the best of the Fraser Valley wineries located amongst the rolling hills of South Langley’s Campbell Valley? Saturday, August 10th is the day to explore; visit Backyard Vineyards, Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, Township 7 Vineyards…
Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates Mount Pleasant
Tasting Plates *Mt Pleasant Edition Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT) Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy…
BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake
September 1st at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls celebrate the 2nd Annual BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smell of salmon baking on the fire and the acoustic guitar in the background while you sip on a glass of Pinot Noir from one of these fabulous 8…
Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields
Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1-5 pm (our Metro Vancouver Feast is always the first Sunday after Labour Day.) Our 2013 Host is Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, Langley (it was such a perfect location for our 2011 Feast that we’re coming back!). This year, FarmFolk CityFolk is celebrating 20 years of supporting sustainable agriculture and…
“Passions” culinary event celebrates 10 years this September
More than 20 of Vancouver’s top restaurants and chefs are set to come together on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Passions – a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Proudly presented by Scotiabank, the fundraising gala has raised more than $900,000 since its…
Okanagan Film Festival combines Food, Wine and Film
While film festivals are common throughout the world, the Okanagan Food & Wine Film Festival is bringing an innovative concept to the table – literally! Held September 13-15th at the Rotary Centre’s Mary Irwin Theatre, the films for this festival will all have a common theme – food and/or wine. And to add interest and fun to the festival, ticket holders will dine and drink…
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland hopes to raise $210,000 at the Big Sisters Gala on September 19th
A BIG Reason for a Night Out Mentoring starts something BIG in our communities. Mentoring can put girls on the right path, help them make positive decisions, stay in school, and believe in themselves. The annual Big Sisters Gala, presented by Silver Wheaton, will be held on Thursday, September 19th at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. …
Original artworks created as festival showcases Okanagan wines and mountain hiking
Artists Capture Mile High Wine at Silver Star Resort Silver Star Mountain Resort is hosting a two-day Summer Food & Wine Festival on August 9 and 10. During the festival, six artists from Gallery Odin will capture the beauty and serenity of Silver Star Mountain from the heart of the Village. A silent auction of…
Wines of BC at BC Liquor Stores
The month of August marks many British Columbians’ favourite time of year – blissful summer! BC Liquor Stores celebrates the rich abundance of our local vineyards by showcasing the wines of British Columbia in over 100 store locations. In support of this promotion, the Wines of British Columbia will host a total of five special…
Star Light Star Bright Dine Above The Stars Tonight
Presented by A Loving SpoonfulIn honour of John Oliver Ritchie Foundation Join us on the 35th floor for Dinner, Wine, Silent Auction and the best view of the 2013 Celebration of Light Fireworks! Tickets only $140.00! Only 80 tickets available! Check here to reserve your ticket TODAY! Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 – 6:30 pm Location: Coast…
BEST of the WEST
house wine and the Harmony Arts Festival presented by Odlum Brown Limited and Park Royal are proud to present the 3rd annual BEST of the WEST. On Wednesday August 7th, thirteen of the North Shore’s best restaurants will be paired with thirteen BC wineries and tasked with creating the perfect complementary dish. The evening’s guests will vote on their favourite…
David Hawksworth at Cedarcreek Estate Winery
July 30, 2013 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm CedarCreek Estate Winery, Kelowna, BC https://visainfinite.ca/ Join Chef David Hawksworth at CedarCreek Estate Winery for a celebration of the best of BC wine and food. Vancouver Magazine has named Hawksworth Chef of the Year for two years running, while also twice bestowing Restaurant of the Year honours to…
Ultimate Winery Weekend Escape in the Okanagan
September 13, 2013 – Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, Osoyoos, BC Join us for an incomparable weekend celebrating the best of BC wine country, Friday September 13 to Sunday, September 15, 2013. Surrounded by the natural beauty and prime terroir of the South Okanagan Valley, you’ll enjoy a unique collection of exceptional experiences, exclusively for…
Marc St. Jacques and Marc Lepine at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
MARC & MARC AT TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS OKANAGAN VALLEY September 27, 2013 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Oliver, BC https://visainfinite.ca/ Join Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Champions Chefs Marc St. Jacques and Marc Lepine at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards’ Miradoro Restaurant for an unforgettable evening of culinary creativity, exclusively for Visa Infinite cardholders. Gold…
2013 Chefs Across the Water
For the 2013 Chefs Across The Water event, Hastings House Country House Hotel is proud to welcome Chef Denis Cotter to prepare a five course dinner in our Hastings House Dining Room Sept 30th. Denis Cotter is the creator of an original and unique style of meat-free cuisine, showcased in his restaurant, Cafe Paradiso, in…
