Head to the Roundhouse Community Centre on JUNE 16, 2014 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and celebrate the start of summer with cocktails while connecting with 200+ entrepreneurs and business leaders. Guest Speaker, Peter Armstrong (Rocky Mountaineer + FWE Honourary Council Member)! Peter will share the story of his company’s windy trek to success. Plus:…
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The Quest for the Best Female Bartender in Canada
Cointreau, the famous orange liqueur is proud to present the very first Canadian cocktail competition exclusively dedicated to women at the BLACKBIRD JUNE 11, 2014 7 pm. As of June 10th, the Cointreau team is going to travel from coast to coast looking for the most creative and talented female bartenders. This National competition launches…
Whisky Dinner at Edible Canada
Head to Granville Island on June 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm and celebrate the summer with a whisky and food pairing dinner with whisky expert Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength. Edible Canada’s culinary brigade will create rich, sultry dishes to enhance the complex flavors of the rare single malt whiskies. With price points ranging from…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win S. Pellegrino Prize Gift Basket $65 +
CONGRATS KAWAII – To encourage and cheer on Chef Danny Smiles as he heads over to Italy for the 14th annual S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Italy on June 13th and 14th we are giving away a basket. In the basket -Martelli Egg noodle pasta – Garofalo Spagetti – Martelli Almond Biscotti – Martelli Arborio Rice…
EAT.DRINK.PLAY. At The Firehall Arts Centre
Food and Theatre unite at this annual fundraiser celebrating local food, drink and perfromance oon June 19th, 2014 from 7-10 pm with proceeds going towards helping the Firehall bring cutting-edge theatre and dance to Vancouver. Thursday June 19th, 2014, 7-10pm Venue: Firehall Arts CentreTickets: $31 regular/ $16 artists (includes food, drink tastings & drink on…
Stripped Wax Bar’s 4th Annual Waxathon To Fight Cancer
Get ready for bathing suit season at Stripped Wax Bar’s 4th Annual Waxathon. Wax below the waist to fight cancers below the waist on Saturday June 14th from 3-6 pm. 1) Come to any of one of the three locations on Saturday, June 14th between 3pm and 6pm 2) Choose from a bikini, french, brazilian,…
Earth Wind Fire 2014
Join local chefs and members of Culinary Team Canada at this 6th Annual Okanagan Celebration on the Summer Soltice, June 21, 2014. They will be pairing excellent local food with exceptional local wine and other beverages. Bid at the live auction and dance the night away to music! Saturday, June 21, 2014 Sparkling Reception at 5:30…
Chef Danny Smiles Sets Sail
Chef Danny Smiles, chef de cuisine at Le Bremner in Montreal is representing Canada this year at the 14th annual S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup held in Venice, Italy on June 13th and 14t—the first time a Canadian chef will compete in the event. One challenge will be is creating an award winning dish in a…
The VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market
Still a few tickets left for this Friday June 6 4:00-9:00pm 35 (+ taxes & fees) After a week of amazing events it’s finally here, the event you’ve all been waiting for, the Signature Event of all Signature Event’s – the VCBW Beer Festival presented by CRAFT Beer Market! We’re going to spend an epic…
Italy’s Classic Style Returns to Vancouver’s Italian Day on The Drive
All things ‘Made in Italy’ set to take over Commercial Drive On Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 12-8 pm Commercial Drive will be transformed for the 5th Annual Italian Day. This year’s Italian Day celebrates everything that makes Italy unique – many of which are found in our very own backyard. Location: Commercial Drive (which…
Steel and Oak Brewing Co. Opening Soon
Venture out to New Westminster and you’ll soon be able to sample right from the tap at Steel Oak Brewing Co. It’s fitting that the city be home to a new brewery as it’s history of brewing dates back to the 1800’s and continued until 2005 when one of the big guys shut its doors….
The Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar
I love a good oyster bar, even if oysters are the only forte. However, when there is the addition of a cocktail program, a serious scotch selection and a menu that showcases local products, I’ll spend more than a few moments checking it out. Recently I lunched at such a place – The Blackbird Public…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Muskoka Brewery VCBW Tickets and SWAG Worth $150
CONTEST CLOSED – Congrats RHANDI! Venture off the Beaten Path with Muskoka Brewery! Muskoka Brewery and Good Life Vancouver are taking the road less traveled, and want to give you a chance to join in on our craft beer adventure. To celebrate the CRAFT Beer Market with the launch of Muskoka’s latest all-natural, refreshing IPA,…
Beasts of Bourbon at The Little District
Bourbon, barbeque and bold flavours to reign supreme from June 1-15, 2014 Celebrate 13 top-shelf bourbons from across the United States. Starting with daily bourbon offerings at $2 off; June 14 & 15, 2014 all 13 brands will be available at the feature price. “Our mission is to change people’s fear of this sorely misunderstood…
Best of the Northwest Beer Fest
Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 1st Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Fest tasting event. This Liberty-sponsored event is in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, which helps provides food for up to 25,000 people in need each week. All proceeds from both ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the GVFBS….
Casks For A Cause
Here’s your chance to sample new beers and contribute to BC Children’s Hospital at the same time. Just sky train out to 22nd station and hope on the free shuttle! Frankie G’s Pub, Craft2Draft, CAMRA South Fraser presents… CASKS FOR A CAUSE A local craft beer event in support of BC Childrens Hospital. This hospital is…
Battle Royal Total Beer Glory
Four BC breweries battle it out in the Doolin’s ring for TOTAL BEER GLORY! Whoever sells out their keg first will reign as a Doolin’s featured tap for all of June. Plus extreme bragging rights! This boxing ring style event will feature some of Vancouver’s great Craft Breweries to celebrate Vancouver Craft Beer Week! Featuring…
R&B Brewing Co. presents the Chef Series
R&B Brewing Co. presents the Chef Series: a line of 650mL bottled beers that are designed to pair with food. Each beer is set to launch sequentially every six weeks over the summer and into the fall. R&B Brewing Co. head brewer Todd Graham invited chefs Chris Whittaker(Forage), Andrea Carlson (Burdock & Co.), Owen Lightly (Butter on the Endive), Robert Belcham(Campagnolo), and Brian Skinner (The Acorn) to develop their…
Green & Leafy Festival
The First Annual Green & Leafy Festival is happening this Thursday at the Yaletown Farmers Market, celebrating the abundance of in-season salad greens. The festival will feature a chef-guided tour of the market and its vendors with Chef Alvin Pillay. What: Green & Leafy Festival and Chef Tour with Alvin Pillay When: Thursday, May 29…
Foraging with Bill Jones in Tofino
Join reknown chef, author and mycologist Bill Jones as he leads you on a unique wild food experience. Enter the world of the forager; a bountiful forage food display, show and tell, and a delicious tapa brunch to top it all. In celebration of the release of the Deerholme Foraging Book, Bills class will…
