Sunday, June 13th, 11am to 6pm Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse in Central Saanich has won recognition for its organic ciders from the judges at the 2010 Northwest Wine Summit. Held this year in Hood River, Oregon, the Summit is the oldest, largest and most prestigious wine competition in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. 1,129 wines…
Category: Vancouver Island Events
Taste Victoria
Third-annual wine and food fest gears up to celebrate BC’s flavours Local culinary aficionado Kathy McAree is cooking up a whole lot of good things these days as she prepares to launch the third-annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, a gastronomical event set to take place July 21 – 24, 2011 in Victoria,…
James Barber Benefit for Providence Farm
May 16 – The Canadian Chefs’ Congress presents a special afternoon at Providence Farm, consisting of a 6-course food and wine pairing event that will showcase the food of top chefs such as: Brad Boisvert (Amuse Bistro) Castro Boatang (House of Boatang) Robert Clark (C Restaurant) Rafael Flores and Berenice Balbuena (Rock Salt Cafe) Bill…
Call for Oyster Shuckers for Comox Shellfish Fest
Pacific Kiss Oyster Shucking Competition @ the Comox Valley Shellfish Festival For ages mankind has endeavored to weed out the weak and find who among us is the best. Through a blur of shells, shucking knives and cheers ten contestants will put their skills to the test against some of the best shuckers around. The…
WIVA 2nd ANNUAL WINE TASTING – 13 MAY AT THE INN AT LAUREL POINT
The Wine Islands Vintners Association (WIVA) is holding its annual wine tasting event featuring wines, ciders, meads and spirits from over twenty of the islands best wineries. A sampling of the wineries attending are Averill Creek Vineyard, Beaufort Winery, Blue Grouse Winery, Carbrea Vineyard, Chase & Warren Estate Wines, Cherry Point Vineyard, Church & State…
Taste of Fernwood Victoira
On Sunday June 20, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, the neighbourhood of Fernwood, located 10 minutes from downtown Victoria, launches a new food and libation tasting event sure to dazzle and delight the taste buds of culinary touristas. “Fernwood Bites: Local Fare in an Urban Square” will feature twelve to eighteen local eateries showcasing…
Shellfish Festival growing into a must see event on Van Isle
The Comox Valley Shellfish Festival is gearing up for a bigger and even better event this year in BC’s shellfish capital, the Comox Valley. The festival opens June 19th with the Gala Evening Dinner. 200 guests will be treated to a gourmet nine-course seafood supper served along the banks of Comox Harbour, outdoors underneath tents…
Shellfish Gala in Comox
Saturday, June 19th things get cooking at the Gourmet Shellfish Gala Evening! 200 guests will be treated to a nine-course gourmet shellfish extravaganza prepared by nine of BC’s top chefs. Served along the lapping shores of Baynes Sound under the beautiful June sunshine, this classy soirée will start off at 5 p.m. with a raw…
Canadian Chefs’ Congress 2010
The Canadian Chefs’ Congress 2010 steering committee, in association with the Canadian Chefs’ Congress and The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, is excited to announce that British Columbia has been honoured with the opportunity to host the next sitting of the Congress which will be held in 2010. On September 11, 2010, chefs, cooks, apprentices…
High-Profile Chefs Head to Haida Gwaii
Chef Hawksworth & Friends return to the West Coast Fishing Club A celebrated high-note of the Pacific North West’s annual fishing calendar, Chef David Hawksworth returns with a collection of talented companions for his fourth annual Culinary Weekend, held at The Clubhouse on Langara Island. On July 25-29th, Chef Hawksworth, who is soon to open…
Wikaninnish Silent Gala Dinner – Pacific Rim Whale Festival
The Wickaninnish Inn will host the 15th annual Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on Thursday, March 4th, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Pacific Rim Whale Festival. This is the largest fundraising event for the Whale Festival, with over $15,000.00 raised in 2009! Results of the silent auction will be announced at the…
Culinaire Victoria to take place at The Crystal Garden
On April 22, 2010 Victoria will showcase the rich offerings of our local food scene at Culinaire – Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience at The Crystal Garden. Victoria’s newest food event will provide locals the opportunity to savour signature menu items and inspired dishes from an abundant selection of restaurants, lounges, pubs, cafes, and specialty food producers. …
Island Chef’s Collaborative Food Festival
Calling All Foodies! Mark your calendars and get ready for the feast to end all feasts. Fresh oysters, home-baked breads, salad greens, micro-brewery beers, decadent desserts and meads are just a small part of a local cornucopia banquet that will have even the most hardened foodie salivating with anticipation. Every manner of sumptuous local offering…
Tofino Food and Wine Festival 2010
Friday, June 4th, 2010 – Sunday, June 6th, 2010 An eclectic community makes for a delicious combination of people and flavours on this lauded June week-end, with a series of events designed to tickle all palates. The Tofino Food and Wine Festival also hosts a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the main event, specifically for the…
Battle of the Chefs at The Fairmont Empress
MISSION EMP-POSSIBLE – BATTLE OF THE CHEFS One fantastic winemaker & two talented chefs create an unforgettable gourmand evening The Fairmont Empress in partnership with Mission Hill Family Estate are pleased to present the inaugural Mission Emp-Possible – Battle of the Chefs, hosted by world-renowned Iron Chef America and The Thirsty Traveler personality, Kevin Brauch,…
LURE Restaurant and Salt Spring Island Ales present “From Farm to Cup – An Island Brewmaster’s Dinner”
Salt Spring Island Ales and LURE Restaurant are inviting all craft beer and local seafood lovers out for an evening of sipping and savouring flavours unique to Salt Spring and Vancouver Island on Saturday, January 23. The evening’s menu, prepared by LURE Chef Mike Weaver, will feature an abundance of local, seasonal ingredients including,…
Spinnakers Serves Up Whisky Perfect Pairings
Springbank’s International Ambassador Peter Currie to Attend Bring on the malts! Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub and Guesthouses knows its malts – and now they are ready to serve up some of the best of the whisky variety. This coming January 21st, 2010, Spinnakers will welcome Springbank’s International Ambassador Peter Currie for an evening of sumptuous food…
Lure Restaurant and Salt Spring Island Ales
From Farm to Cup – An Island Brewmaster’s Dinner on Saturday, January 23 at 6:30pm Where: LURE Restaurant at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC Cost: $55 per person for a six course menu with Salt Spring Island Ales beer pairings The evening’s menu, prepared by LURE Chef…
