Vancouver Trolley from Downtown to Yaletown Oct 17, 18, 24, 25

Serviced by Vancouver Trolley Company Hop aboard the Yaletown Lunch Trolley, part of Taste of Yaletown. This FREE trolley will be taking guests from Downtown Vancouver into Yaletown on Thursdays & Fridays (October 17, 18, 24 and 25). Explore Yaletown’s bustling lunch scene! Lining the raised brick sidewalks you’ll explore many heated patios and boutique shops. Find lunch menus…

What’s up on @shopwest4th Feast of Fourth October 7

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Rowan’s Roof – Improv Comedy Monday – no cover, 8pm; All Beef Burger flame grilled 5oz patty, served on a kaiser bun with fries, cheese $1; after 4pm, $8; Rowans Chill Tea – Smirnoff, Soho Lychee and Ice Tea, $4.50 Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor…

Feast of Fourth Sunday October 6 @ShopWest4th

Catch us at @Vanfoodster Tasting Plates – GLV Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates Kitsilano – Tantalize your taste buds with a multi-resto tasting extravaganza; 4pm-9pm, $40 (before 10/1); $50 (after 10/1) – tix athttp://www.tastingplatesyvr.com Fable – Sunday Night 3-Course Family-style Dinner – 2 appetizers, a big family style main course to share, plus a family style…

Chef Hawksworth showcases historic New York dinner menu back in Vancouver

Hawksworth Restaurant showcases James Beard House tasting menu for limited time Chef David Hawksworth and his team visited New York last week to cook at James Beard House, home of the non-profit foundation named after the iconic cookbook author and teacher James Beard. Inspired by this event, the Hawksworth team is bringing a taste of…

Feast on Fourth October 3 @ShopWest4th

  More tasty events on West 4th – 1/2 price wine, Mexican food, stews & booze and beer dinners. GLV THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Tangoo Nights Kitsilano – 3 courses, three restos, 1 price featuring O5 Tea, Trattoria & The Bimini; 6:30pm, tix $50 available now at http://www.tangoo.ca The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50…

Pumphouse Brewmaster’s Dinner

Great beer dinner happening in Richmond. GLV In celebration of BC Craft Beer Month the Pumphouse Pub is hosting a Brewmaster’s Dinner on Friday, October 4th at 7:00pm. Not only will you be served 5 fine brews from BC brewers paired with 5 fine-dining courses created by our Executive Chef Daniela Iaci, but you will…

Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

Who’s up for some cranberries?  What could be more Candian? GLV October 12, 10 am-5 pm Pick up some fresh cranberries for your Thanksgiving feast and browse over 100 vendors in the village of Fort Langley’s biggest event of the year! At Fort Langley National Historic Site, watch a barrel-making demonstration, try cranberry bannock, play…

Sustenance Festival – The Art of Food Drying, Storing, Saving, and Scrapping

Tuesday, October 15 (7-9pm) Location: West End Community Centre (Bidwell Room), 870 Denman Street Host: West End Neighbourhood Food Network (WENFN) Reducing food waste has been identified as number two among the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential Ecological Footprint-reducing contributions being used by Vancouver’s Greenest City Lighter Footprint “Feet to the Fire” Committee as a baseline….

West Martini Wine Dinner

Louis M. Martini Wine Dinner – Napa, California Special Guest: Principal + Fine Wine Specialist, Peter Marshall When: Tuesday November 26th at 6:30pm Cost: $140 + tax + gratuity per person Includes reception + five-course dinner with each course paired with Louis M. Martini wines. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938 or email Join…

Perfect Pairings of BC Wine – Kelowna

Great wine and amazing chefs.  It’s a must! GLV Experience the Best of BC’s Perfect Pairings at a Farm-to-Table Feast at Bottega Farm Inn & Studio British Columbia is home to a dizzying array of abundant crops, orchards, vineyards, seafood, game farms and renowned chefs whose creations embody their commitment to “farm-to-table”. When these local…

West Welcomes Guest Chef Daniel Patterson of COI Restaurant – San Francisco

Guest Chef Daniel Patterson of COI Restaurant – San Francisco Co-Presented by Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks When: Monday, November 4th at 6:30pm Cost: $160 per person Includes five-course dinner + copy of Chef Patterson’s new cookbook, ‘COI’. Beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks at 604-688-6755 to book your table. www.bookstocooks.com Awarded two…

Feast on Fourth October 2 @ShopWest4th

Day 2 and October 2 of Feast of Fourth –  more specials.  We’d throw a parade, but the bike lanes are in the way – GLV. The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50 Trattoria – Wine Wednesday, all bottled wine 50% Off O5 Tea – Games Night: bring your favourite game to play;…

Feast of Fourth October 1 @ShopWest4th

This is Feast of Fourth opening day.  Lots of specials and we promise these guys won’t be there.  Hit up the following for some awesome deals.  GLV Romers Burger Bar – Russell Brewery Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $29 The August Jack – Unibroue Brewmaster’s Dinner; 7pm, $50 O5 Tea – Jason DaSilva Movie Shorts Night; 7pm,…

Vancouver Food Policy – Good Food For All

This lively discussion will focus on public policy in regards to food.  A must for those concerned about food security and hosted by our friend Richard Wolak. GLV Please join us on October 16, World Food Day, as part of the Sustenance Festival to hear ideas and participate in a discussion of how we can…

Sustenance Festival – Eating Green Workshop

Add a little more greens to your diet with this helpful workshop. GLV Thursday, October 10 (7:00-8:00 pm)  Location: Choices Markets’ Annex Kitchen, located at Choices Floral Shop and Annex – 2615 West 16th Ave, Vancouver Host: The World In A Garden Reducing red meat consumption has been identified as number three among the ‘Top 5’ biggest potential…

Fall Epicurean Dinner at Mission Hill Winery

An excellent group of chefs all in one night.  A must do for fall events if you are lucky enough to be in Kelowna this week. – GLV A Return to our Culinary Roots! Saturday, October 5th · 6:30pm Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Mission Hill’s culinary alumni who have gone on…

West Presents Guest Chef Series

Chef Juneau is past winner of Gold Medal Plates 2011; sure to be an evening to remember – GLV Guest Chef Martin Juneau of Pastaga Restaurant – Montreal When: Monday October 21st at 6:30pm Cost: $100 per person + tax + gratuity Includes five-course dinner, beverages are additional. Tickets: Please contact Owen Knowlton, 604 738 8938…

Q4 Restaurant Group Opens Tappo Restobar

Another new spot to check out this fall! GLV Casual Downtown Wine Bar Focuses on Small Plates and Stellar Wine List  Q4 Restaurant Group is delighted to announce the opening of Tappo Restobar, downtown Vancouver’s new casual wine bar and restaurant. This lively new room takes the place of Q4 al centro, which has closed…

Beasty Box by Re-Up BBQ and Urban Diggs

A box full of meat and some soup, sauce or meat pie!  Yes please we are in! GLV One-of-a-kind meat subscription provides opportunity to join real, sustainable, nose-to-tail food system Conscious consumers now have a new option when it comes to both finding an ethical source of meat and supporting local farmers — the Beasty…

New Zealand meets Asia with house wine

Fresh and pure, the wines of New Zealand have established themselves as incredibly food friendly. But are they bold enough to stand up to the most intense and exotic cuisines? We’re putting them to the ultimate test. Home to some of the world’s best Asian food, Vancouver is blessed with a colourful and diverse palette…