Food or Wine

Fri June 21, 2013 - Fri November 01, 2013

RunawayGrape offers delicious, educational and fun gourmet wine & food tastings, featuring the Best of British Columbia in Vancouver's historic Stanley Park. These inspired gourmet events offer a truly unique taste of BC;

- Elegant wine tasting settled in the gardens of Stanley Park

- Learn basic wine tasting techniques and BC grape varieties

- Explore the Okanagan, BC's main wine-growing region

- Sample a selection of BC's world class, food friendly wines

- Enjoy platters of local artisan cheese & smoked meats

- Expand your knowledge of food and wine pairing

- Indulge all of your senses on a unique culinary journey

RunawayGrape offers custom tailored private events

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

Join the Malone family team of authors, Lorna, Hilary, & Alison, as they sign copies of their new nautically-themed cookbook 'Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley'. Free recipe tasters will be available! In 'Sea Salt', the Malones share their favourite recipes alongside the best spots they've found to stop and gather ingredients on their frequent sailing trips around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Foodies and sailors alike will delight in their inspired recipes, passion for local ingredients, and practical tips for prepping meals aboard. For more information or to reserve your copy, call Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks.

Sun June 23, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Join us this summer at our picturesque South Langley winery for our annual Art in the Vines artisanal fare with unique local wares. Over 50 established and emerging artists will be on-hand to discuss their works including crafts, jewelry, glass, pottery, paintings, photography, clothing, handcrafted cuisine, and much more

Tue June 25, 2013 - Tue September 24, 2013

Complete your trip to Whistler with a First Nations BBQ dinner & tour of the award-winning Squamish Líl'wat Cultural Centre for a truly First Nations experience. Every Tuesday from 5-8pm beginning in May to the end of September.

BBQ dinner includes: Fresh Baked Sage & Cheddar Bannock; Cedar Plank West Coast Salmon Filet with Maple Glaze; Buffalo Smokies on Pretzel Buns; Bison Sliders with Cheddar Cheese & Corn Salsa; Seasonal Grain or Potato Salad; Mixed Baby Greens with Blueberry Maple Vinaigrette; Wild Rice & Barley Mushroom Pilaf; BBQ Roasted Corn on the Cob; Mixed Berry Crumble; Coffe, Tea & Non-Alcohol Beverages. Some dates sold out.

Sat July 27, 2013 - Sat July 27, 2013

Come to Agassiz (6 km from Harrison Hot Springs) on Saturday, July 27th to participate in a self-guided bicycle ride following the popular Circle Farm Tour. The leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms; some that are open to the public for this day only! The tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the spectacular Fraser Valley. Each cycle tour is approximately 25 km on the flat along public roadways. Start and finish your slow cycle any time between 9 am - 4 pm.

Sat August 03, 2013 - Sat August 03, 2013

Feast in the Mountains showcases BC's culinary bounty by transforming Whistler's Rebagliati Park into a roaming gourmet sampling of local foods. Spend a summer's afternoon amidst BC's Coastal Mountains, wonder the park and savour the creations of BC's best. Visit each vendor booth comprising of award-winning chefs, farmers, food artisans, vintners and brewers for a sampling of their offerings.

Tickets available online until 3 days prior to the event. If availability allows, tickets will also be available at the gate on the day.

Wed August 07, 2013 - Wed August 07, 2013

Best of the West is an event where West Vancouver will be celebrating BC's best (timely with BC day). There will be 13 participating wineries and 13 participating restaurants. The restaurant will be in charge of creating a dish to go with the wine given by the winery. There will also be a competition that night. The guests will be asked to choose the best food and wine pairing of the evening. There will be a draw from the people who entered their vote. The winning person will receive a gift certificate from the winning restaurant for $100.

Sun August 25, 2013 - Sun August 25, 2013

Get your breath mints ready, The Sharing Farm's 5th Annual Garlic Festival is back this August 25th at Richmond's Terra Nova Rural Park. Open to all ages, this free event combines organically grown artisan garlic and garlic goods with family friendly activities like: live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, exhibitors and everyone's favourite, garlic ice cream. Some of the highlights for this year's festival include - Contra dancing to the Sybaritic String Band -Cooking Demonstration by Chef Quang Dang from West Restaurant - Cob Oven eats by Steveston Pizza - The groovin' sounds of Brehdren

Sun September 08, 2013 - Sun September 08, 2013

A gourmet wandering harvest festival annual fundraising event. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of BC from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers, fishers, ranchers and food artisans from across the province. Feast of Fields is a gastronomic journey towards a sustainable, local food system. Tickets on sale now.

Fri September 20, 2013 - Fri September 20, 2013

Now in our 3rd year, the Fraser Valley Cork and Keg Festival is a showcase of local and international wines, craft and premium beer, Fraser Valley delicacies including local producers, restaurants and culinary artisans. Guests to our event can expect over 300 different types of wine, beer and spirits - truly providing a little something for everyone. Highlights of the festival include: Oyster Bar, presented by 1 Fish 2 Fish Fresh Seafood Market and live entertainment. Tickets available on-line via our Facebook page.