Cellaring on a Budget June 9
Collecting wine is not just for the most prosperous among us. Many well-priced gems can stand the test of time. We will reveal what it takes for a wine to age and what happens to it over time. Try some…
Category: Events
From restaurant events to wine tastings and everything in between.
Fourth Annual Spot Prawn Festival May 8
The annual Spot Prawn Festival will provide another local, fresh, and sustainable ingredient for our restaurant chefs and home cooks to enjoy. Those who take pride in serving the bounty of British Columbia can use this annual six-to-eight week window…
FRESH April 24
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural…
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE April 24
Canadian Premiere WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE is a witty and provocative documentary produced and directed by award-winning Catherine Gund about kids and food politics. Filmed over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old multi-racial city kids as…
An Evening of Champagne and Sparkling Wine May 27
house wine’s love of all things French extends to the theatre, so it is with great pleasure that we partner with BonetaRestaurant in a fundraiser to benefit the Théâtre la Seizième. In its 35th season, Théâtre la Seizième is the only French…
California Wine Fair April 7
Now in its 30th year of touring across Canada, the 2010 CALIFORNIA WINE FAIR BALLROOM TASTING boasts 350 wines from 100 wineries throughout the Golden State. Under one roof, the range of wines include products currently available in the market…
The Ride to Conquer Cancer May 2 at Elixir
Fundraising Brunch at Elixir Conquering Cancer One Mile at a Time Elixir Bistro Executive Chef Don Letendre has once again embarked on a history-making opportunity to make an epic crusade against cancer. On June 19 and 20, 2010, Letendre will…
New Zealand Wines April 23
GET THE DIRT ON NEW ZEALAND TERROIR trade seminar on Friday April 23, 9:30am -11.15am at VCC West. Spanning 10 degrees in latitude (1600km) New Zealand’s terroir changes dramatically from the sub-tropical north to the cool climate mountainous south. Michelle…
Hot Chefs Cool Jazz May 13
Vancouver Convention Centre Time: 6:00 pm Join Ryan Stone and an ensemble of Vancouver’s leading chefs such as: Justin Ault, Hapa Izakaya James Burnett, Show Case Restaurant, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Lee Cooper, L’Abattoir Restaurant J.C. Fellicella, Vancouver Community College…
Red Carpet Soiree May 6
Thursday May 6th at 7pm Blue Water Cafe 1095 Hamilton St. (@ Helmcken) in Yaletown This year we will be rolling out the red carpet for more than 300 guests who will be treated to showcase an impressive selection of…
BC Wilds & Wine Blind Tasting March 26
Friday, March 26 – 7 pm Come out and taste the best of BC’s exotic ingredients tamed and paired with an exclusive BC spring wine selection from select boutique wineries. Experience Chef Robin’s creations with Wild Mushrooms, Sea Asparagus, Muskox…
Naramata Spring Wines April 12
Vancouver at the Westin Bayshore Hotel on April 12 and in Victoria at the Inn atLaurel Point on April 14 Be the first to taste the annual “Best of the Bench” Spring wine releases and meet the winemakers from the Naramata Bench Winery Association. …
Wines of Argentina Tasting April 9
Friday, April 9, 2010 3:00 – 7:00 pm BCLDB 39th & Cambie Signature Liquor Store 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver At the Cambie & 39th consumer tasting, the wines listed above will be paired with bites from Baru Latino Restaurante. Guests at the…
2010 Wine & Beer Festival March 26
Date: Friday March 26th, 2010 Time: 6:00-10:00 pm Location: The Edgewater Casino, Vancouver Tickets: $45 – includes all wine & beer samples, souvenir glassware, live entertainment, light appetizers, festival brochure and tasting notes Website: www.justhereforthebeer.com/2010
Catching the Next Wave March 26
Go beyond the mainstream offerings and catch a glimpse of off the beaten track gems. We will introduce you to new wine styles like sparkling and rosé and explore unusual grape varieties such as Verdelho, Viognier and Malbec. Over 20…
To blend or not to blend? April 8th
That is the question! Blends are often misjudged as inferior to wines made from a single variety. Yet Bordeaux and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, two of France’s most well-known wines, have their foundations in combining different grape varieties and their ‘recipes’ have been…
Celebrate Earth Hour March 20-28
In commemoration of Earth Hour™, Raincity Grill, C Restaurant and nu restaurant + lounge will shut off more than just the lights on Saturday, March 27th. The chefs at all three restaurants will be promoting raw food menus in order…
Irish Whiskey Tasting March 17
Hamilton Street Presents – Spirits of the West, Volume 10 With barman Ryan Cheverie Wednesday, March 17th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm An evening of exploration, discovery and fun This month, and yes it’s no co-incidence, we are tasting Irish…