It was too soon to include this awesome food event in today’s Scout List, and since we imagine it will sell out before we get around to including it on account of its imminence, we’re giving you a head’s up well in advance. Check it out…

les amis du FROMAGE and Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca Ports invite you to join us as we celebrate the opening of one of Long Clawson’s world record setting 100lb wheels of blue Stilton.The famous dairy is celebrating 100 years of Stilton cheese-making near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England. To commemorate their centenary, we will be serving the Stilton alongside a range of outstanding Port wines from Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca, plus a selection of hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Jenny Shearman of Au Petit Chavignol. Also joining us from the winery offices in Porto, Portugal will be Jorge Ramos, Export Director of The Fladgate Partnership.

It goes down Friday, October 21st at 6:30pm. Get all the details after the jump…

There will also be a special charity raffle with proceeds going to the Strathcona Elementary School after school snack program. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25.

Space is limited for this very special tasting. Tickets for this event are $45 per person and are only available for purchase online at www.buycheese.com.

Date: Friday, October 21st, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
Location: Les amis du FROMAGE 843 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC