Vancouver Events and Happenings to Plan For
It’s been a while since we’ve done our weekly roundups, but we’re bringing them back as things are now back full-on in person. Does anyone else feel that there is something interesting every night? Here are a few things on our radar. FOMO is big, but don’t forget that feeling in the a.m. when you didn’t go out the night before. Balance is the key folks! I’m working on it!
Quelle Surprise at Provence Marinaside
Province Marinaside presents Quelle Suprise – Owner/Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia is sharing his native French dishes with diners in a unique format that Provence is calling ‘Quelle Surprise’ (‘What a Surprise’). This special food feature, which will be available only until April 15, 2023, is value-priced at $49 for two courses.
Painted Ship open in Kitsilano
Now open at 2884 West Broadway this neighbourhood pub hosts live music, makes great drinks, and has a menu full of delicious Mexican-inspired dishes. Check out Chef Christian and his explosive @la_tultepec menu. Service starts at 4 pm, 7 days a week and goes late. Same owners as The Heatly in the old slickly renovated Yaggers.
Cooking Classes at True Nosh
Yesterday I took a tour of Chinatown and learned how to make Bao Buns right from scratch and fill them with BBQ pork, chicken, or tofu, plus all the fixings and sauces. True Nosh does classes every week on everything from Thai Cooking to Dim Sum. Their Asian-Vegan Gluten Free Sauces are excellent too. Don’t miss the XO sauce.
Dosanko is Open Again at 566 Powell Street
After floods and fires and all sorts of bad luck, Dosanko is open again! Please go support this husband-and-wife team as they dish up some of the best Japanese comfort food around. Yōshoku-style, seasonally inspired, local ingredients!
Cookbooks – Anna Olson’s Baking Wisdom The Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make You a Better Baker.
The baking bible every baking enthusiast needs to own—from Anna Olson, Canada’s most celebrated baker. Inside Baking Wisdom lies the answer to every baking question you’ve ever had (and many you haven’t yet), plus over 150 perfected recipes—both savoury and sweet—for bakers of all skill levels.
March 23 Vegan Night Market at The Waldorf Hotel
From 6-8 pm with a minimum donation of $2 or canned goods, clothing, or pet food, you can access the Vegan Night Market. Tons of vegan food and drinks to enjoy while you shop from local plant-based businesses. There will be a ton of brands to explore at the newly revamped Waldorf Hotel.
April 14 – Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz Gala
Hot Chefs Cool Jazz hosted by Fairmont Pacific Rim and award-winning Mission Hill Wines
Fairmont Pacific Rim Executive Chef Damon Campbell will host the 2023 Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz Gala, in support of Junior Culinary Team Canada. Top culinary talent from the Vancouver and Kelowna areas will provide exclusive dishes designed for the event.
April 15 FEAST! Vancouver Includes Michelin Chefs and Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter
I’m excited about the lineup of chefs for FEAST! Vancouver. Many events do not have enough women chefs. When I initially saw the lineup, I got involved to rally some women to participate and now we have way better representation. I will be at Performance Arts on April 15 with the Les Dames d’Escoffier table talking about who Dames are and what we do. More on the dinners, cooking classes, presentations, and main event on GLV.
