What To Do Around Vancouver This Week
I can’t believe we’re half way through August! Where did the summer go? I walked outside this morning and it looked like the trees were turning colour, but apparently they are just dried out from lack of water. With no rain in site and temperatures up to 25 degrees this week, that’s not good news for the trees or lawns, but it is good news for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. Here’s a couple things you can do to enjoy the sun and get out of it.
Disco Dumplings at Burdock With Chef Eva Chin of Royal Dinette – Monday August 13
Every Monday, Burdock & Co hosts Disco Dumplings, a night with a savoury dumplings menu, and DJ Chris Allen playing under a disco ball from 8 p.m. til late. On the menu tonight are Chef Eva Chin’s Hawaiian dumpling and as well as the restaurant’s fried chicken, natural wines and beer!
Les Dames d’Escoffier Summerdine – Wednesday August 15
Grab the last few seats at Les Dames d’Escoffier’s charity fundraiser, Summerdine! Head to Kerrisdale’s Bufala where $80 will get you four courses paired with wine. All proceeds to scholarships for women in culinary and wine. TICKETS
Beets and balsamic strawberries – carpaccio and burrata, Pasta Course, Pizza Course,Tiramisu
Fraser Common Farms Annual farm field dinner – Sunday August 19th
Last Chance to Dine At Bistro Pastis – Up Until Sunday August 19th
Railtown Cafe Tailgate Barbecue – Saturday August 18 and 25
The Saturday al-fresco-style Tailgate Barbecues are back for two exclusive events at their original location in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Railtown District on August 18 and 25 from 4 to 9 p.m. Railtown Chefs and Co-Owners Dan Olson and Tyler Day will fire up their custom-built, 12-foot smoker/barbecue barrel to heap plates high with mouthwatering, slow-smoked brisket and pork shoulder and beer-brined chicken and brats, as well as a choice of made-from-scratch sides.
The Tailgate Barbecue menu includes:
35-hour Texas-style Beef Brisket |
Plus, a choice of two side dishes:
Carolina Coleslaw |
Tailgaters can also quench their thirst and stay ‘hydrated’ thanks to Railtown’s rotating selection of local craft beers on tap or sip on house-made Sangria and Lynchburg Lemonade as well as wines available by the glass and bottle and Happy Hour specials featured from 4 to 6 p.m. on both days.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Railtown Tailgate Barbecue events on August 18 and August 25 are available for $29 per person ($19 vegetarian) plus tax, both online at www.railtowncafe.ca/events and onsite. All tickets purchased online in advance include a complimentary drink voucher (up to $6 value).