Don’t miss this fun night out! Join us Wednesday, September 25 2013, when Wines of Argentina presents Celebrate: One Night in Argentina. Discover more than 25 Argentinean wineries at Vancouver’s Jewel Ballroom. Guests will get a taste of the vibrant Argentinean culture, as DJs will spin South American-inspired music and graffiti artists create art as you watch. This is…
Re-Up BBQ’s 3rd annual Labour Day BBQ is taking place at River Market in New Westminster
The party features BBQ, a diverse bar, DJs, circus performances, party games and more! This year, the proceeds from the bar (and 3 amazing meat draws) will be donated to City Councillor Chuck Puchmayr’s charity: A Beef With Hunger.This organization raises natural, grass-fed cattle for the food bank and local recovery houses in New West. Help…
Curious Oyster Catering Event
To revel in one of the loveliest Vancouver summers on record, Curious Oyster Catering Co. presents their latest signature Curious Event. On August 18, 2013, they invite you to join them for Salt & Soil, an alfresco party celebrating the seasonal harvest at Tessa Wetherill’s stunning half-acre organic vegetable and flower urban farm. Tickets will include a selection of canapés,…
Deerholme Farm Wild Mushroom Dinner
Saturday September 21 (5 pm — 9 pm) A French themed dinner based on wild mushrooms and local seasonal products. Explore the world of Northern French Cooking, rich with subtle flavours, delicate herbs and a wide selection of the best wild mushrooms available. Canapes: Mushroom and Camembert cheese tartlets Braised rabbit stuffed morels in cider…
Farm to Fork Pop-Up Dinner
Farm 2 Fork is set to host their 2nd “pop-up” style dinner event at Arthur Erickson’s iconic Waterfall Building on September 12th. Inspired by the best restaurants in the world, Chef Nicolas Hipperson and his team will create a delectable seven course tasting menu showcasing a world of flavours while staying true to their deep…
Brooklyn Brewery at The Queen’s Republic
EAST MEETS WEST IN DONNELLY GROUP x BROOKLYN BREWERY COLLABORATION DINNER In celebration of the Donnelly Group’s 30 Days of IPA, development chef Alvin Pillay will be joining forces with Brooklyn Brewery’s house chef Andrew Gerson to create a four-course pairing menu that will feature a selection of Brooklyn Brewery beer styles at The Queen’s…
Chef David Hawksworth heads to New York’s James Beard House
Fundraising dinner brings a taste of Canadian cuisine to the Big Apple Chef David Hawksworth and team will be heading to New York on September 27th, 2013 to cook at James Beard House, home of the non-profit foundation named after the iconic cookbook author and teacher James Beard. The Foundation hosts events and programs designed…
Maria Manna Concert – A Fundraiser for Jeneece Place
Local jazz sensation Maria Manna has teamed up with the award wining local restaurant Amuse on the Vineyard for an afternoon of live jazz, delectable cuisine and great wine, all set amongst the back drop of Unsworth Vineyards. Guest will also be treated on canapés and bubby as well an auction of local wines. All…
Edible Garden and Farm Tour
August 17, 2013 – 10:00am Cowichan Green Community (CGC) is proud to announce that the annual Edible Garden and Farm Tour will be celebrating its fourth year in the Cowichan Region. The Edible Garden and Farm Tour is meant to showcase incredible landscapes that are not only unique and visually appealing, but more importantly inspirational…
The True Heroines present “So Long Summer”
THE TRUE HEROINES GO INTERACTIVE BY INCORPORATING YOU, THE AUDIENCE INTO A BRAND NEW SHOW AT THE ANZA CLUB – 3 8th Ave West. IT’S THE SAME CABARET YOU KNOW AND LOVE, WITH A TWIST…SO COME ON OUT ON AUGUST 28th @ 8:00 pm FOR A UNIQUE NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT. Get your tickets at Brown…
Spirited Charcuterie: Gin Meets Meats
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Time: 6:30-8:00 Location: Long Table Distillery When we started talking about the art of curing meats and sausage and gin, it became clear we needed to pair up with Oyama Sausage Co’s and manager, Jerome Dudicourt. Afterall, he’s a French pastry chef, wine consultant and above all, a self-proclaimed gin lover. He’s been…
Vij’s Railway Express Nominated for Air Canada’s enRoute Award
Air Canada’s inflight magazine, enRoute, recently announced that Vij’s Railway Express has been nominated for the People’s Choice Award for Canada’s best new restaurant of 2013. The mobile restaurant, created by Vancouver-based award winning chef Vikram Vij, is one of 35 nominees and among the seven restaurants nominated from Vancouver. “I am really honoured that…
Xi Shi Lounge at Shangri-La Specials Monday – Thursdday
Find your match at Xi Shi Lounge! Enjoy perfect pairings and live entertainment every Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm. http://www.shangri-la.com/en/vancouver/shangrila/
Really, Really Long Table Dinner Calgary
The Really, Really Long Table Dinner, a “20 for 20” event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the City Palate on Monday September 13, 2013. Blink, Catch & The Oyster Bar, Charcut, Divino, Teatro, The Belvedere, The Cellar and Trib Steakhouse will each prepare a course for this remarkable dinner that takes place on a long…
CONTEST CLOSED Ahoy! #Win #Contest $25 Gift Cert in honour of Adult Pirate Pak available August 14
Contest Closed Congrats Megan 1) Leave a comment on this post naming your fav White Spot menu item 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment #win $25 GC @White_Spot #giveaway @goodlifevan http://ow.ly/nRKOS Pirate Pak Day has raised over $200,000, sending more than 100 campers to Zajac Ranch for Children…
Ahoy! Adult Pirate Pak available August 14 to support White Spot’s annual camp fundraiser for special needs kids
Pirate Pak Day has raised over $200,000, sending more than 100 campers to Zajac Ranch for Children Arrrr mateys! Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain is bringing back special edition Adult Pirate Paks on August 14, giving the young-at-heart a chance to feel like a kid again – all while helping a worthy cause. In honour of…
Les Dames Dine Around
Les Dames d’Escoffier presents A Chefs’ Table Dine Around – Wednesday, August 14th This Wednesday the region’s largest concurrent dinner party takes place in twenty locations across BC. From Vancouver to Victoria, White Rock to Kelowna, over 20 restaurants, vineyards, gardens and cooking schools have donated one table of 4 to 8 seats and a…
Le Cordon Bleu in Vancouver Sunday August 11, 2013
Le Cordon Bleu welcomes everyone, who is interested in culinary education, to a free event in Vancouver, BC. Interested in the culinary arts? Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Institute will be hosting a free Open House and Chef Demo event in Vancouver – all are welcome! VANCOUVER: Sunday, August 11, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00pm…
Get on Deck for motionball’s® Port & Starboard Sunday Brunch to support the Special Olympics Canada Foundation®
On Sunday, August 25, 2013, motionball will host Vancouver’s swankiest day-time fundraiser, Port & Starboard, presented by Air Miles®. An upscale Hamptons-style Sunday brunch, Port & Starboard will draw in guest to celebrate a memorable afternoon with motionball celebrities – athletes from Special Olympics Canada. motionball aims to raise approximately $75,000 through ticket sales, donations…
Bottles & Bangers at Vancouver Rowing Club
12th ANNUAL BOTTLES & BANGERS TASTING EVENT Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 12th annual Bottles & Bangers Tasting. All proceeds from this “Tasting-in-the-Park” event is to benefit the Vancouver Rowing Club’s Amateur Sports Program. To date Liberty has raised $104,428 for this program. An evening of great wine featuring selections from the southern hemisphere…
