Events in Vancouver
This is one busy week for those who love great food and wine. The sun is out and patio’s will be hopping, if you have a favourite let us know in the comments as we are putting together a list of our favs. So many events in Vancouver, but don’t miss those spot prawns this week, as although there will be plenty of time to enjoy them in the coming weeks, the gala and festival will be amazing.
2016 SPRING PATIO WINE TASTING at Dockside – May 12
Speaking of patios, Coal Harbour Liquor Store presents a unique patio wine tasting event for Spring. Celebrate Dockside Restaurant’s sixth consecutive “Best Patio” win in the Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards with this al fresco tasting event.
The 2016 Pelican Bay Spring Tasting will feature roughly 100 wines from all over the world in a spectacular waterfront patio setting along with carefully selected local craft beers and spirits.
The 2015 Pelican Bay Wine Tasting event is being held on Thursday, May 12th from 5-8PM. Why not make a night of it with dinner at Dockside, your event ticket entitles you to 10% off your food bill on the event day. Buy Tickets
Spot Prawn Gala -May 13
Hosted by chef Robert Clark with six chefs making their own take on Spot Prawns. The Spot Prawn Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a GALA to benefit Oceanwise. 6:30 pm at the Vancouver Club. Gala tickets
Moët & Chandon Champagne Reception with Canapés by Chris Whittaker – Forage, Vancouver BC
1st course – Sean Cousins – Vancouver Club, Vancouver BC
2nd course – Bill Jones – Deerholme Farm, Duncan BC
3rd course – Matthias Fong – River Café, Calgary AB
4th course – Anthony Walsh – Oliver Bonacini, Toronto ON
5th course – Ned Bell – YEW seafood + bar, Vancouver BC
6th course – Angus An – Maenam, Vancouver BC
Palate Cleanser – Bella Gelateria
Dessert – Christine Beard, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Spot Prawn Festival Fisherman’s Wharf – May 15
Chefs from the Lower Mainland gather to serve you fresh-from-the-boat spot prawns. Tickets to the Spot Prawn Festival Boil are $17.50 each. All proceeds will support the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia. Tickets get sold out days before the event so please don’t wait!
Spot Prawn Boil Single Admission (all ages – nonrefundable): $17.50 + GST and service fee and include a plate of three succulent BC spot prawns plus a selection of sides dishes and bread from Terra Breads and access to the drink tent (19+ of age only) for free samples from our sponsors: R&B Brewing, and our wine sponsor, Evolve Cellars. TICKETS
White Spot Donates to the Red Cross – May 11
On Wednesday, May 11, White Spot will donate $2 from the sale of every burger platter or combo to the Canadian Red Cross. All 63 restaurants throughout B.C. and Alberta will be participating, including the BC Ferries vessels who offer White Spot on board.
The fundraiser is using the social media hashtags #ABfire and #YMMfire.
Vancouver TheatreSports Alberta Fires Appeal, May 11
May 11 will be dedicated to raising funds for the Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. Net proceeds from the ticket sales of TheatreSports and Off Leash that night will be donated to the fund. In addition, the cast will pass the hat at all 11 performances during the week (May 11 – 15) to raise additional cash. All funds generated will go to The Canadian Red Cross.
Tickets for the May 11th VTSL shows (at The Improv Centre on Granville Island) are available online at vtsl.com.
Urban Tea Merchant Sakura Tea Set – offered until May 31st
Celebrate spring with Sakura cherry blossom inspired afternoon tea service. Presented on a beautiful glass platter, this afternoon tea includes delightful Japanese inspired tea-infused savouries and sweets. A beautiful high tea service to be paired with our Sakura! Sakura! Tea.
Noble Ridge Wines at Feast Winery May 15th
Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery heads to West Vancouver on May 15th, for a 5 course meal thoughtfully crafted by the talented Feast culinary team, each perfectly paired with a fantastic wine. Check out the full menu here! Cost is $125 per person (taxes & gratuity not included)
Swallow Tail Hemingway themed Secret Supper on May 14
“A Moveable Feast” created by star Chef Jacob Deacon Evans (Wildebeest/West) at the supper club in the garden if it’s nice out. Fabulous multi-course dinner inspired by the life and travels of Ernest Hemingway at Swallow Tail’s long table.
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Menu teasers…
Oysters with sancerre gelee (1920s Paris)
Venetian style lobster risotto (1950s Gritti palace in Venice)
Oxtail stew (1925ish Pamplona)
Rum custard creams (1960’s Cuba) and much more
Sample YEW’s latest line up of desserts
New desserts fresh from the YEW Kitchen from new arrival Chef Mark Burton include an Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake, Seasonal Fruit Pies, and composed desserts featuring Hazelnut and Lemon, Honey and Key Lime. Frozen dessert lovers will have their pick of home made ice creams and sorbets including an Affogato and over-the-top Sundae Funday dessert. This power sundae pairs vanilla soft-serve with favourite toppings including Amarena Cherries, Honey Comb Candy, Chocolate Covered Almonds, Brownie, Toffee and Beer Caramel.
