Eat, Sip, and Savour! Vancouver Events – Peya’s Aperitif Hour, VCBW Beer and Wing Fest, Hester Creeks Columbia Valley Collection and More
Eat, sip, and savour your way through Vancouver events this week with a fresh lineup of can’t-miss experiences. From Peya’s playful Aperitif Hour that pairs Indian-French small plates with elegant cocktails, to exploring Hester Creek’s stunning Columbia Valley Collection of wines, there’s plenty to please the palate. And if you’re craving something bigger, head to the PNE for the VCBW Beer & Wing Fest—where craft brews, chef-driven bites, and live music promise the ultimate summer mash-up. Here’s what’s new and delicious around town right now.
✨ New & Noteworthy
Peya’s Aperitif Hour
Peya is a chic new restaurant that opened in March in Vancouver’s Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. They’re blending French culinary techniques with vibrant Indian flavours. Helmed by chef-owner Ashwani Dabas, Peya offers inventive share plates—like mussels in tomato rasam with naan and masala gougères—paired with playful cocktails and curated French wines.
Peya’s Aperitif Hour runs daily from 3 to 5 pm, featuring a playful, flavour-packed menu of small bites at wallet-friendly prices. Sample a rotating lineup of dishes—like masala gougères, rabbit liver mousse, and half-dozen fresh oysters—ideal for sharing or solo snacking. Chris Enns pours eight light, aperitif-style cocktails along with equally thoughtful mocktails, all presented with elegant glassware and charming garnishes. With added deals on beer and wine, it’s a beautifully curated happy hour that invites guests to unwind in Peya’s casually sophisticated space.
🍷 What to Sip
🍷 Hester Creek 2024 Columbia Valley Collection
Due to devasting frost damages many BC wineries suffered in 2024, Hester Creek turned to Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA—selecting premium grapes from White Bluffs, Goose Gap, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, and Ancient Lakes—to craft a collection of eight wines, all produced start to finish in-house.
🍾Sauvignon Blanc
Harvested from White Bluffs, this Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of gooseberry, lemon zest, and pink grapefruit, and a delicate herbal thread. The palate is bright and with tropical melon, citrus rind, and some fresh-cut grass. 12.7 % ABV | $19.99
🍾Viognier
Sourced from Goose Gap, this Viognier is a floral delight, opening with fragrant notes of ripe apricot, white peach, and tangerine peel. On the palate, it’s mouth-filling yet beautifully balanced, with lush stone fruit and citrus carried by a refreshing line of acidity that keeps it lively through the finish. 12.9 % ABV | $23.99
🍷Rosé Cabernet Franc
From Red Mountain and Horse Heaven Hills fruit, this deeply hued rosé charms with aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and pomegranate. The palate yields cherry and some savoury herbs lending complexity. A versatile rosé suited to both aperitif hour and heartier fare. 12 % ABV | ~$23
🎟 Events & Experiences
🍗 VCBW Beer & Wing Fest
📅 When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Two sessions: 12–4 pm & 5–9 pm
📍 Where: PNE Fairgrounds (2901 East Hastings St), Vancouver
What to Expect:
• Wing Fest: A curated showcase featuring chicken wings from over 20 top Vancouver restaurants, expertly paired with craft beers
• Beer selection: More than 150 craft beers from BC breweries, alongside cideries, natural wines, and 30+ zero-proof options. (YES SEA CIDER WILL BE HERE)
• Food & chef pop-ups: Beyond wings, look out for smash burgers, tomahawk cheesesteak sandwiches, and more chef-driven bites
• Live music: Enjoy live sets from bands like Oliver Hazard, Harbour, and The Moss
🎟️ Tickets:
• General Admission (GA): Pre sale $30, Regular $49–55 (includes tasting cup & event access)
• GA+ (VIP): Pre sale $55, Regular $74–85 (adds $30 in drink tokens, express entry, and private restrooms)
🧺Le Picnic by Veuve Clicquot at JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Perched on the 17th floor, this sun-drenched rooftop offers stunning views of BC Place, False Creek, and the Vancouver skyline. Celebrate summer with Le Picnic by Veuve Clicquot, blending elegant style, relaxed comfort, and indulgent seasonal flavours.
Enjoy Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label & Brut Rosé, refreshing cocktails, and dishes like charcuterie boards, burrata & garden tomato salad, champagne poached prawns, sticky maple pork belly, crispy chicken sandwiches, truffle Comté fries, éclairs, and ice cream sandwiches.
Live music every Friday and Saturday from June through August adds to the vibrant atmosphere.
Reservations: Mandatory for non-hotel guests (up to 4 online; 5+ by email).
🍁St. Lawrence Celebrates Eighth Anniversary with Classic Quebecois Dishes
Vancouver’s Michelin-starred St. Lawrence is marking its eighth anniversary by offering a special ‘Table Champêtre’ inspired menu throughout August, celebrating Québécois cuisine, culture, and Chef J-C Poirier’s personal culinary journey. Inspired by Québec’s farm dining traditions, the four-course menu highlights local farmers, fishers, and foragers, and features classic Québécois dishes, Poirier’s own favourites, and recipes from his award-winning cookbook Where The River Narrows. “It’s about going back to the roots,” says Poirier, honoring both his heritage and the local bounty. The experience is priced at $125 per person, with optional enhancements and pairings. Reservations are available at stlawrencerestaurant.com.
🛒 Shop Local
🫙Get Saucy withTocha Foods
Tocha is a Vancouver-based, family-run brand crafting small-batch, vegan, gluten-free sauces with bold, layered flavours and clean ingredients. Their lineup includes:
Original (Tomato Spiced Sauce): savory-sweet with caramelized onion, tomato, coconut cream, and mild heat — great on everything from eggs to pizza.
Verde (Pineapple Spiced Sauce): bright tropical pineapple, tamarind, lime, jalapeño — perfect for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Yuzu (Yuzu Spiced Sauce): citrusy with yuzu, peach, miso, ginger — ideal on salads, seafood, or rice bowls.
All are low in sodium and sugar, designed as healthier, flavour-packed alternatives to ketchup or hot sauce. Available at local retailers like Gourmet Warehouse and Well Seasoned, plus online.
🚗 What we’re driving
The 2025 Honda Prologue is Honda’s first all-electric SUV in North America, pairing a rugged, spacious design with advanced tech. Built on GM’s Ultium platform but styled and engineered by Honda, it offers up to 475 km of range, quick DC fast charging, and near-instant torque for a dynamic drive. Inside, it features Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and Honda Sensing safety tech. With trims starting at $48,850 and eligibility for a $7,500 tax credit, the Prologue combines everyday practicality—like ample cargo space and a 1,500 lb towing capacity—with Honda’s zero-emission vision for 2040. Plenty of room for all the cider we need for all these Vancouver Events.
💄 The Beauty Edit
When skincare smells this good, you won’t ever forget your sunscreen! Have a watermelon girl summer with Glow Recipe Skin Care.
☀️Glow & Go Summer Essentials Kit
A travel-friendly duo with a top-selling brightening serum and a full-size translucent SPF 45 hydrating stick for effortless, mess-free glow wherever you are.
💧 Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
A daily this daily SPF 30 that combines clean UV filters with a weightless, invisible finish. It not only shields your skin from harmful rays but also boosts hydration over time for a naturally dewy look. Think of it as your glow-boosting sunscreen that doubles as a hydrating serum.
🍉 Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil-Free Refillable Moisturizer
Beat the summer heat with this oil-free, water-gel formula that drenches skin in soothing hydration. Powered by watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid, it calms, plumps, and brightens without clogging pores—plus, it’s now refillable, making it as sustainable as it is skin-loving.
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