SIP, SAMPLE & CELEBRATE Presented at Victoria’s elegant Crystal Garden, Uncork Your Palate is an exciting wine, food and musical experience which raises funds for the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Net proceeds go to support VCM music education, music performance and community music outreach. April 30, 2014 (Wed) from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Crystal Garden 713 Douglas…
Uva Celebrates Women’s Day
Looks like we’ll be here alongside some amazing woman from the industry! Join us. GLV “Guts and Glory” gathering brings together women in the hospitality industry A veritable who’s who of Vancouver’s hospitality scene will gather at UVA Wine Bar on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day at a networking event titled “Guts and…
Burrowing Owl at Seasons In The Park
Head to Seasons In The Park on March 18, 2014 at 6 pm for some BC Wines alongside some great pairings. Rickets $125 GLV Smoked Salmon Blini with a horseradish cream paired with Calliope Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Seared Scallops with asparagus salad & fig balsamic vinaigrette paired with Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2011 Balsamic Glazed Quail with a polenta…
Campagnolo ROMA Quinto Quarto with R & B Brewing Co.
On March 12 head to East Van for Craft Beer and offal with Quinto Quarto at Campagnolo and beers from the delicious R & B Brewers. GLV On Wednesday, March 12, chef de cuisine Joachim Hayward will host Quinto Quarto: No Guts, No Glory along with R&B Brewing Co.’s head brewer Todd Graham. Hayward has…
Vancouver Wine Festival 2014 Trade Competition Award Winner
The Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, announced this year’s trade competition winners on Friday, February 28 at Celebrating Excellence: The 11th Annual Awards Lunch, featuring Rhône Valley Wines. Sponsored by ContainerWorld, the Celebrating Excellence program honours those professionals who contribute to our region’s exceptional wine and food culture. Guests enjoyed a…
Nicili Antica Pizzeria Appassionato Menu
Starting Monday, March 3rd, Nicli is combining its amore of fine vino and Neapolitan pizza in a special three-course prix fixe Pizza Appassionato Menu for Two priced at $45. Each menu includes a shared antipasti, two pizzas and dessert. The Pizza Appassionato Menu is available only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for either lunch or dinner and it…
Juillet Spa
On the corner of Broadway and Arbutus in Kitsilano spa goers can find one of Vancouver’s largest spas, Juillet Spa. They pride themselves as the perfect place for a spa party or pre-wedding prep, and they most certainly are. However you don’t need a group or any special occasion other than the need to treat…
Young Agrarians presents Jean-Martin Fortier Market Garden Workshop
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….
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…
Eat Your Heart Out Tri-Cities Until Feb 23
Dine out at the following restaurants and $10 of your $35 3 course meal will go to support Eagle Ridge Hospital until Feb. 23! We checked out a number of dishes at a couple of the spots on the opening night where guests were shuttled to three of the restaurants and we hit up Browns, Onyx…
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…
Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival Weekend at Apex Mountain
The Naramata Bench Wineries Association is pleased to be partnering with Apex Mountain Resort for the 2nd Annual Vertical and Vintages Wine Festival Weekend. Skiers and boarders need to mark their calendars for the Naramata Bench Wine Tasting event on Saturday, March 8, from 7- 9 PM. James Shalman, General Manager at Apex Mountain Resort…
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!
BC’s Perfect Pairings from Feb 22 to March 9, 2014
Local Culinary Delights + BC VQA Wines = Perfect Pairings In partnership with the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, we are proud to bring you a selection of Perfect Pairings throughout the province. From February 22 to March 9 participating restaurants celebrate the dizzying array of abundant crops, orchards, vineyards, seafood, game farms and marvel…
Perfect Pairing From February 22 until March 9
The British Columbia Wine Institute in partnership with the BC Restaurant and Food services Association, is proud to bring you a selection of ‘Perfect Pairings’ of local VQA wines with locally sourced organic food at participating Vancouver Restaurants. Gramercy Grill’s 3 Course Farm to Table Menu February 22 to March 9 Grilled ‘Rancho del Oeste’ Ostrich Medallions buttered spaghetti squash blueberry compote…
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…
