Gil Hovav spills the beans on food CO-PRESENTED WITH CFHU Sunday November 25 at 8pm $18 It’s not everyday that one can savour the secrets of a diverse cuisine while getting the inside scoop on how, where and why it was created from the master chef/journalist and author himself. Here is your chance to nosh on…
Rockford Grill Tasting – gardein Items
While I believe in and enjoy eating meat, there’s always room on my plate for veggies and veggie-based proteins. So when I was asked to try out some of the new items at Rockford Grill made with gardein, a blend of soy, wheat, and pea proteins, organic ancient grains and veggies. I conveniently walked over…
Harrison Hot Springs Oktoberfest Beer Festival
October is craft beer month and Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating with its own beer festival. On October 26 and 27, Tourism Harrison will host the Harrison Beer Festival, bringing breweries from around BC to the shores of Harrison Lake. As the first major beer festival in the Fraser Valley region, this event will provide…
Vancouver Street Food Carnival
Sunday Oct. 21, 12pm – 4pm – Roundhouse Turntable Plaza Come to the Roundhouse for a day of Vancouver’s street food celebration with many different food carts. There will be an indoor seating area for public, street performers, activities, and of course food! Pig on the Street, Guanaco Truck, Soho Road Naan Kebab, Street Meet, Ze Bite, Holy…
SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL 2012 WORKSHOPS @ THE ROUNDHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT GROUNDEDINVANCOUVER.CA WEED EATING! Friday, October 19th, 7pm – 8pm Tickets $10 each Location: Roundhouse Community Centre Join local forager/chef Alexander McNaughton (Umami Consulting/Late Nite Art) for a fascinating and tasty workshop on foraging, growing and harvesting what most people think of as ‘weeds’ that are tasty, nutritious, and edible! Alexander will introduce you…
Driftwood Brewmasters Dinner @Biercraft
October 25 – Five course brewmasters dinner with Cicerone, Don Farion and Exective Chef, Stephen Chadband. An expertly paired evening with some of Canada’s best craft beers along with west coast inspired dishes. A representative of the brewery will join the dinner that evening to explain the beers and answer any questions. The beer line…
House Wine at Cornucopia
Whistler’s annual wine and food extravaganza. Mix and mingle with acclaimed chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs. Learn from the best in a variety of hands-on seminars, winemaker dinners and gala tasting events. House Wine is co-hosting four exciting and educational seminars. Argentine Treasures Saturday, November 10th, 2:00 – 3:30pm The world’s fifth-largest wine producer is…
Motionball Vancouver – Gala 2012
November 3 – 55 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver 8 pm til late Join us on Saturday November 3rd for a glamourous evening of forbidden indulgence at our 1930’s Speakeasy. Behind a nondescript wrought iron gate in central Vancouver, motionball is bringing back a provocative underground scene straight out of the Prohibition era that is sure to make for…
Beer Battle Royale
Whoever doesn’t already know that October is Craft Beer Month, buckle up, because Doolin’s Irish Pub is hosting what is sure to be an epic Beer Battle Royale, a beer competition of sorts, at 7pm October 19. Four local breweries (Howe Sound, Russell, Parallel 49, and Granville Island) will be competing to see who can sell out…
Meet Italian Winemaker Mr. Angelo Gaja
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join us on Thursday, October 18th in the 39th & Cambie kitchen for tasting and bottle signing with one of the world’s biggest celebrities, Mr. Angelo Gaja! Angelo Gaja, the reigning prince of Piedmont, almost single-handedly put Barbaresco on the fine-wine…
Tip Out to Help
Tip Out To Help is the BC Hospitality Foundation’s (BCHF’s) annual fundraising campaign. For 2012 the goal is to raise $200,000 from workers in BC’s Hospitality Industry. The campaign presents an opportunity for everybody in the Industry to contribute to the Hospitality Industry “charity” which supports people in their own Industry. Individuals or teams can participate. Teams can…
MISSION POSSIBLE 4th Annual “Day of Hope Gala” Returns
Proceeds from annual gala support Mission Possible employment and volunteer programs on the Downtown Eastside Mission Possible invites you to celebrate and support their Annual “Day of Hope” Gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The gala is Mission Possible’s main fundraiser to support the social enterprise and community development programs run by the organization on the…
Vancouver Home + Design Show Oct 11-14
Top Canadian brands and talent will unite at the Vancouver Home + Design Show from Thursday, October 11 to Sunday, October 14, 2012, offering visitors expert insight, innovation and inspiration to style, design, renovate and savour their lives. Topping the line-up are well-known personalities Bryan Baeumler, host of HGTV’s Leave It to Bryan, and Jillian…
UBC Harvest Fall Festival Farm Market
Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM UBC Farm Harvest Hut In addition to over 250 varieties of our own fresh, organically grown produce, join us for live musicians, craftspeople, bakers and other farm vendors. This week is our last market and our annual Harvest Festival. Free public tours start at 11am. Saturday…
Denny’s offers up its Grand Slam breakfast during annual fundraising campaign
For a limited time, part of the proceeds of each breakfast sold at restaurants across the BC Lower Mainland and Victoria will be donated to the CKNW Orphan’s Fund It may be a menu item designed for big breakfast lovers, but the Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s is also a symbol of kindness and compassion…
Cornucopia Whistler Food and Wine Galore
Cornucopia – An abundant, overflowing supply True to its name, Cornucopia is the fall festival for the indulgent and the connoisseur. Ideally located in the majestic resort town of Whistler, BC, the festival celebrates an exemplary culinary scene and impeccable wines for every type of bon vivant. Offering a truly sensory experience, with winery dinners,…
High Rollers Party at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
November 9 2012 – Rolling out the red carpet Vegas style, Cornucopia’s newest food, wine & good times extravaganza; High Rollers! Step into a high-end casino affair with a delicious drink in one hand and Lady Luck in the other. Mouth-watering canapés and cocktails will keep you fuelled for the night ahead, so dress to…
Italian Wine Cheese and Charcuterie with Les Amis – Event Cancelled
Viva Italia Help preserve Vancouver’s history by joining us for an Italian themed stand up cheese and wine tasting. Partial proceeds from the ticket sales will go to support The Vancouver Heritage Foundation. Throughout the evening there will be tastings of cheese, charcuterie, olive oils, hors d’oeuvres, and Italian wines. There will also be a special charity…
Fall Feasting at Edible Canada: $30 dinner menu starting October 1
Edible Canada is encouraging locals to come down to Granville Island for dinner this fall with a Fall Feast feature menu. For only $30, diners can enjoy a four course seasonal dinner, feast on autumn’s abundance, plus take advantage of free parking on Granville Island (free after 7pm every night). With 25 Canadian wines either…
Market Square Victoria Dinner – How Do You Like Them Apples
Saturday, October 27 @ 6:00 pm Celebrating the Apple Harvest with four memorable courses, and paired with four amazing Vancouver Island Ciders, tickets are $79 and 10 % of all proceeds go towards the terrific work of Farm Folk City Folk ! Only 36 are tickets available, so please book early. “HOW DO YOU LIKE…
