MISSION HILL WINEMAKER DINNER FEEDS THE FOOD BANK

Over the summer, Provence Restaurants have been partnering with Mission Hill Winery to raise money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. For each bottle of Mission Hill Wine sold at both Provence locations, Mission Hill donates $1 to the Food Bank. To date more than $1,000 has been raised. Now Mission Hill and Provence Marinaside…

Desert Hills Estate Wines at La Terrazza

Thursday November 4, 2010 La Terrazza presents an evening celebrating Desert Hills Estate Wines.  Located on 24 sun drenched acres of Black Sage Bench in Oliver, British Columbia, Desert Hills has gained a reputation in its over 20 years of grape growing and wine making of elegance and distinction.   This promises to be a night to…

BC Hospitality Dish and Dazzle

On Monday, October 25 2010, at 6:30pm the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) will host “Dish and Dazzle”, a new fundraising event and cocktail competition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Grab a glass of sparkling wine and groove to live entertainment while you rub shoulders with the city’s finest. Taste samples from the hottest wineries…

The Wines of the Rhône Valley

Le Gavroche Dinner with Marquis. John Clerides has long been passionate about the wines from the Rhône Valley and this passion can be easily seen in the tremendous selection of the Rhône wines we have on our shelves. We would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 10th at Le Gavroche Restaurant…

Winemaker’s Dinner at Beyond Restaurant

HALF PRICE!!! The Winemakers Dinner is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The WineMakers are flying in from Italy to present and pour their wines. Chef George Koay is using the finest of Italian Products as well as the freshest of BC products. This dinner is being offered to our Chocolate Festival Friends at the…

NIGHT OF THE ‘KILLER’ WINE DINNER at PICA

Fear not . . . you’re going to love Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – Bistro 101’s Fall ‘Killer’ Wine Dinner line-up! Monday, October 25th, just in time for Halloween, Restaurant Chef Instructor, Johannes Oberbichler and our in-house sommelier, Tim Ellison add a little spook to both menu and wineglass.  We tempt you to join…

Boneta Trefethen Vineyard Winery Dinner

On Tuesday October 5th celebrate over 4 decades of estate wine making with Napa Valley’s famed Trefethen Vineyard and Boneta Restaurant. As one of Napa Valley’s few remaining family wine estates, Trefethen Vineyards has never purchased a single outside grape. Located in the Oak Knoll District, the estate vineyard is nestled in a verdant landscape…

House Wine Pairing at The Dirty Apron

Perfect Pairings at The Dirty Apron Cooking School The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect…

House Wine Dinners at MyChef Cafe – Asian Feast

house wine joins MyChef for a series of themed wine tastings. Catering to the gourmet appetite, owner and Chef François Samson has served well known celebrities Beyonce, Tom Hanks and top BC businessman Jim Pattison. Chef François will prepare sumptuous dishes with the house wine girls providing the ideal wine match. Asian Feast The series…

BC Wine and Producers Dinner at Cibo Trattoria

Celebrating Poplar Grove Wines and the Organic Produce of Sapo Bravo Farm Cibo Trattoria will host an exclusive wine and producers dinner that celebrates the very best of BC food and wine. On Sunday September 5th, guests will enjoy a delectable menu crafted by Cibo’s talented Executive Chef Neil Taylor. Each dish in the five-course…

‘Louis Jadot’ Wine-Paired Evening at Lumière

On Monday August 23rd, Lumière presents ‘Maison Louis Jadot‘ featuring the truly extraordinary burgundies of Maison Louis Jadot – established 1859 – paired with inspired dishes created by Executive Chef Dale MacKay, just for the occasion. Limited seating.  $95 per person. reserve now Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu Quebec Fois Gras Terrine,  –…

Culinaria Restaurant French Wine Dinner

Culinaria Restaurant, 600 Granville Street, Tuesday August 31, 2010 6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner $62 per person (plus taxes) Call the restaurant to reserve for events: 604.639.2055 Duck Foie Gras Crème Brûlée Summer Greens seasoned with White Truffle Oil Dressing Monmousseau Touraine Brut 2003 Les Tomates du Pays The ultimate organic Heirloom Tomato Salad with Extra…

‘Southern France’ Wine Paired Evening at Lumière

On Monday July 26th, Lumière presents ‘A Journey through Southern France’ pairing the truly extraordinary wines of Antech Limoux, St. Martin de la Garrigue, and Domaine La Barroche, with inspired dishes created just for the occasion.  Limited seating.  $95 per person. reserve now Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu Alsatian Tarte Flambée,  – Crèmant…

Night of the Rosés at PICA

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Time: 6:30 PM Start (one seating only) Cost: $75.00 per person (without rosé wine pairings $45.00) This summer’s evening Sommelier, Tim Ellison of Bistro 101®, will provide a guided tour of a blooming international phenom; rosé wines.  This 5-course journey pays homage to the diversity and food friendliness of this playful wine style. …

PICA Summer Dinner

SUMMER SENSATIONS DINNER Wednesday, June 16, 2010, Bistro 101® toasts the beginning of summer with a 5-course prix fixe ‘Summer Sensations Dinner’ (menu link).   Extraordinarily priced at $45.00 per person (optional wine pairings $30.00 per person) this single-seated evening marries season to plate and plate to glass; 6:30pm start. Resident Sommelier, Tim Ellison will provide…

Black Hills Wine Dinner at Lumière – Monday June 21

This very special food and wine experience is among the first of a series created by Grand Chef Dale MacKay and Wine Director Kevin Van Hullebush. This event celebrates the culinary talents of Chef MacKay, and the critically-acclaimed and much-loved wines of Black Hills Estate Winery, one of the Okanagan Valley’s most popular wineries and…

Fabulous LaStella Wines at Yew

Wednesday June 9th at 7pm at YEW Restaurant in the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver will celebrate La Dolce Vita.  Join LaStella Wines and the culinary team at YEW along with Mrs. Robin Braun of Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO).  Each wines with be expertly paired with a dish and a solo violin piece that captures…

Paul Mathews Wine Dinner at Nu

VAWS 30th Anniversary Winemakers Dinner – Monday, June 21, 6:30 pm featuring Paul Mathews Vineyards Hosted by winemaker Mat Gustafson at nu restaurant + lounge 1661 Granville Street (under the bridge) You can register on-line at Karelo or by mail using reservation form attached. (seating is limited so please reserve early)