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Annual grand tasting featuring all international, terroir-focused wineries, craft breweries, cideries, food purveyors and more!<\/p>\n
Event proceeds proudly go to the BC Hospitality Foundation.\u00a0For a full list of participants, click here!<\/a>\u00a0Tickets $78<\/a><\/p>\n I won’t be missing this one this year, last year I was away and had severe fomo. \u00a0From 1-5 pm at Laurica Farm in Aldergrove wander through the farm and chat with\u00a0farmers, chefs, winemakers and artisans. Live music, lots of BC wine and beer and\u00a0gourmet creations from BC top chefs.<\/p>\n Feast of Fields\u00a0is FarmFolk CityFolk\u2019s largest annual fundraiser.\u00a0Funds raised from these events support FarmFolk CityFolk\u2019s work to cultivate a local, sustainable food system\u00a0in\u00a0British Columbia. \u00a0Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Unveiling the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith. A few years back I test drove the Wraith<\/a>, I wonder if they’ll let me take this one up to Squamish? Black Badge is an intoxicating new incarnation of the Rolls-Royce marque; the most powerful Rolls-Royce, will make its first appearance in Canada at Luxury & Supercar Weekend. \u00a0180\u00a0innovative\u00a0automotive designs will be\u00a0displayed + Ancora and Executive Chef Richardo Valverde Hawksworth in the Garden<\/strong> More Celebrity Chefs in the\u00a0VIP (Adult 19+) Lounge:<\/strong><\/p>\n The evening starts with PICA culinary student-prepared canap\u00e9s, and libations including BC wines. Next, attendees move through the school’s eight professional teaching kitchens to meet the visiting chefs, who will each offer a tasting-sized portion of local sustainable seafood delicacies paired with wines from Salmon Safe wineries: Culimina Family Estate Winery<\/a>, Haywire Winery<\/a>, Inniskillin<\/a>, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate<\/a>, Kalala Organic Estate Winery<\/a>, Sage Hills Winery<\/a>, Seven Stones Winery<\/a>, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards<\/a> with more to come! The event will end with gelato from Bella Gelateria<\/a>.<\/p>\n The event is presented by The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, whose mandate is to support sustainable food production and BC producers. Leading the event is Chefs’ Table Society chef Darren Clay, executive culinary chef instructor at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. Other participating chefs include:Lisa Ahier, SoBo<\/a>, Karen Barnaby, Albion Farms and Fisheries<\/a>, Ned Bell, Oceanwise<\/a>\/The Vancouver Aquarium<\/a>, Sean Cousins, The Vancouver Club<\/a>, Meeru Dhalwala, Vij’s<\/a>\/Rangoli<\/a>, Bruno Feldeisen, Semiahmoo Resort<\/a>, Roger Ma, Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar<\/a>, and Thompson Tran, The Wooden Boat<\/a>.<\/p>\n The intention of the event is to raise awareness for Slow Fish Canada<\/a> (a Slow Food initiative) and its role in protecting our oceans. The quality and variety of the ocean’s bounty will be in the spotlight at this special dinner. \u00a0Tickets.<\/a><\/p>\n Garagiste Wine Tasting including Dames Wine – Sept 18<\/strong><\/p>\n Canadian Tire Garden Market- PENTICTON<\/strong> I’m a proud member of the BC Chapter of Les Dames and we are honouring\u00a0Emmy award winning TV personality, cookbook author and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich. Renowned as the Nonna of Italian cuisine, Lidia\u2019s four New York acclaimed restaurants, Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto along with Lidia\u2019s Pittsburgh and Lidia\u2019s Kansas City showcase her indisputable roots peppered with family recipes and signature dishes. Sante! Check out the chefs collaborating, stellar menu and tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reception\u00a0<\/strong>Lidia\u2019s Octopus Salad on Potato Dinner<\/strong>Albacore Tuna Tonnato Grilled Sea Scallops, Cauliflower Salad and Green Herbs Coulis Cannelloni of Chocolate with Duck Confit Mixed Mushroom Carnaroli Risotto Lo Stock Farms Squab, Painted Mountain Corn Polenta, Lacinto Kale, Anise Primo Bistecca Tagliata Chocolate Almond Torte, Poached Pears, Pecan Wafers, Blackberry Ice Cream After Lounge\u00a0<\/strong>Artisanal Limoncello Cheesecake Gelato Each guest receives a signed copy of Lidia\u2019s cookbook, Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine<\/em> as a memento of the evening. All funds raised benefit the outreach and scholarship programs of the BC Chapter of Les Dames d\u2019Escoffier, including Project Chef and Growing Chefs. Seating is limited for this one special evening and once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet an iconic personality and fellow New York based Les Dames d\u2019Escoffier member, Lidia Bastianich. Come join us for a delicious evening and a taste of Italy. Seating is limited for this sell-out event so register now.<\/p>\n Les Dames d\u2019Escoffier Gala Feast on the Fraser is a 10-day culinary experience that pairs food and fun with a signature event each day. New Westminster has emerged as an exciting destination for food, arts, culture, and entertainment within Metro Vancouver. Through the collaboration of local businesses and organizations, Feast on the Fraser is sure to ignite everyone’s palate.<\/p>\n RiverFest<\/a>\u00a0September 24 – Fraser River Discovery Centre Free Event<\/a><\/p>\n Shucking & the Samson V<\/a>\u00a0September 24 – Samson V & Boathouse\u00a0TBA<\/a><\/p>\n 12th<\/sup> Street Foodie Tour<\/a>\u00a0September 25 – 12th<\/sup> Street\u00a0Buy Tickets – $45<\/a><\/p>\n Beats & Eats<\/a>\u00a0September 26 – Hub Restaurant\u00a0Buy Tickets – $25<\/a><\/p>\n Cooking Demo & Dinner with Chef Dante<\/a>\u00a0September 27 – Wild Rice Bistro\u00a0Buy Tickets<\/a>$65<\/a><\/p>\n Paint + Sip Nite<\/a>\u00a0September 28 – 100 Braid Street Studios\u00a0Buy Tickets – $65<\/a><\/p>\n Royal City Farmers Market Longtable Dinner<\/a>\u00a0September 29 – Tipperary Park\u00a0Buy Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n $45<\/a>\u00a0Pizza & Beer Night<\/a>\u00a0September 30 – Boston Pizza & Steel + Oak\u00a0Buy Tickets – $25<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner Cruise<\/a>\u00a0October 1 – Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours\u00a0Buy Tickets – $65<\/a><\/p>\n Rise & Shine<\/a>\u00a0October 1 – Good to Go\u00a0TBA<\/a><\/p>\n An Ode to Lulu<\/a>\u00a0October 2 – Match Eatery & Public House<\/p>\n The Shops at Morgan Crossing, My Shanti & The Peace Arch In 2016, EAT! Vancouver will focus all of its events on \u201cpremium high-touch consumer experiences\u201d. No trade show just some great dinners and culinary experiences. EAT! Vancouver attracts Canada\u2019s culinary stars, food producers and restaurants, from Vancouver, North America and beyond. Consumers, from across North America, will come to the EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival to participate in Vancouver\u2019s vibrant food culture and experience great food from around the world.<\/p>\n![\"Feast](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6489-1024x665.jpg?resize=474%2C308\" "\\"Feast")
<\/p>\nFeast of Fields 22nd Annual – Sept. 11th<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSupercar Weekend – September 10\/11<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nat the\u00a07th annual Luxury & Supercar Weekend. 11-5 pm at Van Dusen Gardens. At the gardens:\u00a0Jaguar Land Rover presents “Restaurants\u00a0in the Round” featuring some of the finest Chefs and gourmet experiences.\u00a0Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n+ Bamboo Grove Restaurant and Executive Chef Ming Yeung
\n+ Dynasty Seafood Restaurant and Executive Chef Sam Leung
\n+ Juniper Kitchen & Bar and Executive Chef Sarah Stewart
\n+ La Pentola and Excutive Chef Travis McCord
\n+ Peninsula Seafood Restaurant and Executive Chef Kenji Ikeda
\n+ The Greek by Anatoli and Executive Chef Chris Krys<\/p>\n
\nDavid Hawksworth, in\u00a0association\u00a0with Luxury &\u00a0Supercar Weekend,\u00a0is offering a unique al-fresco culinary experience\u00a0in the heart of VanDusen Garden. Brunch & Lunch seatings will be taking place on\u00a0September 10 & 11. \u00a0Reservations are now being taken, please contact Hawksworth Group at\u00a0604.605.3326 ext.1 or email events@hawksworthrestaurant.com<\/a> to secure your table.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nChefs’ Table Society of BC’s Slow Fish Dinner \u2013 September 18<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nSunday, September 18, 2016, 2 – 4:30 pm. \u00a0An awesome wine tasting experience that includes small bites by Gregor’s Gourmet &\u00a0live music from Chicken Like BirdsTix available on Eventbrite- click for\u00a0TICKETS HERE<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>OR purchase at the Canadian Tire store in Penticton
\n*TRADE TASTING is from 5 – 6:00 pm. Trade please RSVP to:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>
\nwinepartycanada@gmail.com<\/a>
\nFind more info on the festivals at:\u00a0<\/strong>garagistenorth.com<\/strong><\/a>
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Chefs’ Table Society of BC’s Slow Fish Dinner Returns. <\/strong>
\nAct Fast to secure your Slow Fish Dinner tickets!<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nLes Dames d’Escoffier honours Lidia Bastianich – September 23<\/h2>\n
\nFrico, Moscato Poached Pear, Black Pepper Mascarpone
\nGnocchi with Rosemary Brined Walnut, Roast Squash and Brown Butter
\nMargaret Chisholm, Culinary Capers Catering
\nTaittinger Brut Reserve Champagne<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJC Poirier, Ask for Luigi, Pizzeria Farina and Pourhouse
\nTightrope Winery Riesling 2015<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWeimar Gomez, YEW seafood + bar, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
\nDuckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2015<\/em><\/p>\n
\nPino Posteraro, Cioppino\u2019s Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca
\nTenuta Olim Bauda Rocchette Barbera D\u2019Asti 2013
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\nwith Truffle, Parmesan, Cherry Reduction, Arugula Pesto
\nLes Dames alumni and Season 2 Chopped Canada champion, Alana Peckham,
\nNorthwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver\/Alligga
\nMarimar Estate Mas Cavalls Pinot Noir 2008
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\nRobert Belcham, Campagnolo and Campagnolo Roma
\nTommasi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJean-Claude Douguet, Gotham Steakhouse & Bar
\nDuckhorn Vineyards Merlot 2013<\/em><\/p>\n
\nRhonda Viani, West
\nTaylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJames Coleridge, Bella Gelateria
\nTerra Serena Prosecco \u2013 D.O.C. Treviso <\/em>and<\/em> Gillespie\u2019s Fine Spirits Lemoncello<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSeptember 23, 2016
\nFour Seasons Hotel Vancouver
\n791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC\u00a0 V6C 2V4
\nReception: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
\nDinner: 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
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<\/p>\nChefs’ Table Society Brings Chef Collaboration to Yaletown – September 13<\/h3>\n
Restaurant and Food Truck Chefs come together<\/em><\/div>\nOn September 13, the Chefs’ Table Society of BC<\/a>, in partnership with the Yaletown BIA<\/a>and the Streetfood Vancouver Society<\/a> host the inaugural event Chef Meets Truck in Yaletown at the intersection of Hamilton and Nelson. The event will run from 6:30pm-9:30pm and consists of Vancouver restaurant chefs hopping on board local Food Trucks to serve up the foodie event of the season. This collaborative event brings Vancouver’s hottest restaurant and food truck chefs together for the first time ever.<\/div>\n\n\nTickets include food samples from the eight participating food trucks, as well as, wine and beer samples from Nichol Vineyard<\/a>, Lock and Worth Winery <\/a>and Brassneck Brewery<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nParticipating food trucks and chefs include:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\nCommunity Pizzeria<\/a> with guest chef Angus An (Maenam<\/a>)<\/div>\nFeastro<\/a> with guest chef Lucais Syme (Cinara<\/a>)<\/div>\nFliptop <\/a>with guest chef Vikram Vij (Vij’s<\/a>)<\/div>\nKafka’s Coffee Truck<\/a> with guest chef Christophe Bonzon (Chez Christophe<\/a>)<\/div>\nMom’s Grilled Cheese<\/a> with guest chef Travis McCord (La Pentola<\/a>)<\/div>\nRoaming Dragon <\/a>with guest chef Scott Jaeger (The Peartree<\/a>)<\/div>\nLe Tigre <\/a>with guest chef Erik Heck(WildTale<\/a>)<\/div>\nVia Tevere<\/a> with guest chef Phil Scarfone (Nightingale<\/a>)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"feast\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/feast-1.jpg?resize=620%2C413\" "\\"feast\\"")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew Westminster Feast on the Fraser\u00a010 Days. 10+ Events. \u00a01 Mouth-Watering City – September 23+<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n\nThe Shops at Morgan Crossing Presents: Wine Tasting Event – September 12th at My Shanti<\/h3>\n
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\nHospital Foundation Presents- Uncork the Spirit of Giving
\nWine Tasting Event. From\u00a06:30 \u2013 9:30pm at
\nMy Shanti. Featuring all\u00a0local wines and paired with signature appetizers from My Shanti.\u00a0Ticket cost is $60 per person, $30 from ticket sold will benefit.\u00a0The Peace Arch Hospital Foundation to fund the Emergency Building. Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n![\"chef](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chef-wayne-morris.jpg?resize=323%2C323\" "\\"chef")
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<\/p>\nEat Vancouver – October 4-7 pm<\/h3>\n