Beer dinners, Greek, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and French food. Come hungry to West 4th! GLV The August Jack – 4-course, Cannery Brewing Pairing Dinner; 7pm, $50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 O5 Tea – Movie Night: “The Fantastic Mr. Fox”; 7pm, FREE + Tea Event Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage; daily, $9 La Cigale French Bistro – Prix Fixe…
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OAKRIDGE TO STAGE FIRST EVER ‘STYLE HEIST’ THIS FALL This fall, Oakridge Centre wants to know what’s on your style wish list, as it hosts its first ever Style Heist, starting October 1st and running though November 8th, 2013. Shoppers are invited to share why they are most deserving of an Oakridge-inspired style overhaul for a chance to win a complete transformation of their wardrobe and a room in their home. But here’s the catch – the winner must hand over complete control of their makeover to celebrity fashion and home décor designers. Whether you’re in need of a complete…
Come join us and enjoy the work of talented local and travelling musicians. We’ll surprise you with a great variety of musical styles, including rock, blues, pop and jazz. GRANVILLE STREET Every Thursday night: Open mic night 8:00pm-10:00pm Thursday night is open mic night, hosted by Marq DeSouza. You never know what you’ll get, as a variety of performers drop in for a set. Everything from music to spoken word, and even stand-up comedy acts could be on stage. Check out the Open Mic page for more details. Every Friday night: Live music 8:00pm-10:00pm Our longtime host and local music legend John Pippus continues to…
Meal deals in Yaletown from October 16-27 – go out and save some cash too! GLV Taste of Yaletown will be hosting its 9th anniversary in 2013. Bringing together the talents of chefs with culinary treasures in the best dining district in Vancouver, Taste of Yaletown is a showcase of tastes, treats, sips and sights. From October 16th-27th, Yaletown kitchens will offer featured menus, special tastings and innovative pairings to tempt the most adventurous foodie. With a fresh approach to fixed price menus of $25, $35 and $45 restaurants will offer any combination of food and drink or…
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 at: Bistro Sakana Minami Cactus Club Café New Oxford DD Mau The Parlour El Azteca Paulie’s Kitchen Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay Provence Marinaside Good Wolfe Romer’s Burger Bar Hamilton Street Grill Urban Fare Honjin Sushi Urban Thai Bistro Hooker’s Green West Oak Hurricane Grill…
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 – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine) Oct 1-13; daily, $19.50 Pepitas – October 1-13: 3-Course Traditionales Feast; daily, $20 Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each)…
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 dessert; after 5pm; $40 Trattoria – Pizza Sunday, all your favourite forno-baked pizzas just $10; all-day Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer or 9oz wine)…
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 New York to Vancouver for the next two weeks with a special James Beard House tasting menu that showcases highlights from the fundraising dinner. The five-course tasting menu features the best of contemporary Canadian cuisine and begins with an appetizer of Dungeness crab, Brooke trout…
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 O5 Tea – Date Night: bring a date for free treats & chocolate demos; 6:30pm, Free + Tea The BiBo Pizzeria Cucina – Sagra del Vino: our entire wine list is 50% OFF at lunch & dinner Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct…
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 also have an opportunity to meet the people behind the beer!Breweries & Beers: Driftwood Brewing Company from Victoria serving their Sartori Harvest Arrowhead Brewing Company from Invermere serving their IPA Parallel 49 Brewing Company from Vancouver serving Gypsy Tears Four Winds Brewing Company from Delta…
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 the cranberry toss, and more. Save 50% on admission. At the Fort Langley National Historic Site: Enjoy a barrel-making demonstration, try cranberry bannock, play the cranberry toss, and more. Save 50% on admission. At the Fort Wine Co: Sample of new vinegars and jellies, Sky Helicopters is…
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. Join Red Seal Chef and nutritionist Andrea Potter of Rooted Nutrition for this ‘how to’ class of drying foods for healthy snacks and food preservation. Learn how to dry foods using a conventional home oven and basic kitchen equipment. In this demonstration and tasting class, learn how…
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 Restaurant Director Owen Knowlton as he welcomes Proprietor + Fine Wine Specialist Peter Marshall. Mr. Marshall will describe the production techniques and flavour profiles of each of the wines, served in concert with reception hors d’oeuvres and a five-course menu by West Executive Chef Quang…
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 culinary delights are presented alongside the province’s award-winning BC VQA wines – it’s a Perfect Pairing. Bottega Farm Inn & Studio, Kelowna Friday, October 11, 2013 6:00 PM Tickets $99.00 Join our team of celebrated local winemakers and chefs for a feast of specially created…
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 Michelin stars and placement on San Pellegrino’s ‘World’s Best Restaurants’ list, COI has captured the palates of San Franciscans and its many visitors as a true culinary destination. Join us at West with special guest Chef Daniel Patterson as he narrates the journey of building…
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; 7pm, Free + Tea The BiBo Pizzeria Cucina – Madness Wednesday: 1 pasta + 1 pizza + 1 dessert; $35, lunch & dinner Sushi Bella – October 1-13: Pint of Sapporo + Yam & Prawn tempura (2pcs each) OR Calamari OR Chicken Karrage; daily, $9…
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, Free + Tea Trattoria – Pasta Tuesday: all signature pastas $11; all-day Burgoo – Jazz Night at Burgoo; 7-9pm Las Margaritas – 3-Course Traditional Mexican Dinner Oct 1-13; daily, $16.50 Tractor – Stews & Booze: 1 stew, 1 salad, + 1 boozy bevvy (big beer…
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 work together towards a transition to a food system based on the right to food. Presentations and discussion will focus on how public policy and community-based food organizations can contribute to a more just and sustainable food system. MC – Richard Wolak, Vancouver Foodster Performance “The New…
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 Ecological Footprint-reducing contributions being used by Vancouver’s Greenest City Lighter Footprint “Feet to the Fire” Committee as a baseline. Learn to Eat Green with nutrient- dense greens that you can harvest year round, with Holistic Nutritionist and Urban Gardener, Tricia Sedgwick. You will learn tricks…
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 to expand the boundaries of cuisine in Canada. Executive Winery Chef Matthew Batey CCC will host our alumni chefs for one night only. Each chef creating a signature dish inspired by Mission Hill’s collection of award-winning wines. Guests will experience a six course Collaborative Dinner…
