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Food and Clay are Coming Together at Two Special Dinners, Nov. 22nd and 24th

There is not one, but two dinner events coming up at the end of the month - the first at The Arbor, followed by another at Ubuntu Canteen - where after cleaning your plate of its deliciousness, you get to take it home with you...

Six Vancouver Chefs to Duke it Out for a Chance at Canada-Wide Recognition, Nov. 24

Tickets for the final Vancouver stop on this year's Canada's Great Kitchen Party nationwide tour are still available.

A Look Inside La Taqueria’s Newest Location, Finally Open in Burnaby

La Taqueria's sixth brick-and-mortar location, inside The Amazing Brentwood Mall (1210-4567 Lougheed Highway), kicks off its soft opening today, with their official opening slated for a week from now (Monday, November 14th).

Where to Fill Up with Victoria’s Best Food & Drink Right Now

Planning a trip to Victoria this fall? We've compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your appetite during the cooler months ahead...

Grab Tickets for a ‘This Sandwich, That Beer’ Meatball Throwdown, Nov. 12th

There's an especially tasty Movember event happening at The American (926 Main St.) next Saturday. No facial hair is required to participate, but a mighty hunger and thirst is...

Get Comfy at ‘Carb Night’, Popping up at Coho Commissary on Nov. 4th

The cool and rainy Fall days are finally here...Time to fill up on onigiri, wuntun, steam buns and other cozy dishes by The Dumpling King, Matthew Murtagh-Wu, and Konrad Noga.

Stars, Bibs and More: the First-Ever Michelin Guide to Vancouver, Mapped

Behold Michelin's first-ever tally of Vancouver restaurants to receive a coveted star...

Head to Chinatown for the Say Hey ‘House of Haunted Hotdogs’ Halloween Party

For one night only, this Friday, October 28th, the café & deli is re-opening late and getting scary-delicious...

Take A Look Inside Wild Thing Main Street

After a few months of remodelling, cleaning, and menu planning, Mount Pleasant's newest restaurant is ready to roll at 2420 Main Street.

Enjoy All the Cooking Action, at the 13th Annual ‘From Farms to Forks’ Tasting Event

On Sunday, November 6th, guests are once again invited to feast your eyes on BC's finest chefs in action, and meet the local growers and producers providing them with their ingredients for inspiration.

Brighten Up Wednesday with Some Dachi-Style Snack Bar Energy

Today is the day! Although Chef Ben Berwick is known to occasionally slip izakaya-style plates onto Dachi’s ever-changing menu, this will be one of the rare occasions that a full snack bar menu will be on offer.

Celebrate Latin American Heritage Month on Granville Island, Until Nov. 2

Party your way from Colombia to Brazil with festivities and events celebrating Latin American dance, music, cuisine and culture.

Dachi Dinner Parties Return for Three Saturdays, This November

This year's third annual Dachi Dinners edition features three very unique, very different (but equally beloved by Dachi's Chef Ben Berwick) cuisines: Nikkei, Alsatian, and Japanese.

Bar Gobo’s New Weekly “Joyride” Pop-Up Event Kicks Off November 6th

Beginning next month, Strathcona's "wine bar at the end of the world", Bar Gobo, has a bunch of good reasons for you to block Sundays off of your calendar for the foreseeable future.

Hit the Road to Squamish This Saturday for Neighbourhood Craft’s First Fall Event

A new event highlighting local artists, makers and growers is kicking off this weekend (Saturday, October 15th, from 11am to 5pm) in downtown Squamish.

Join the Dosanko Team for an Izakaya-Style Pop-Up, One Night Only on Oct. 22nd

If you've been missing Nathan and Akiyo Lowey's food and friendly faces lately, then this is a long-awaited opportunity to sate that craving that's not be missed!

Sign Up for a Jewellery Making Class with Local Designer Erica Leal

This 'summer in October' weather won't last forever. It's smart to arm yourself with activities and distractions for when the skies turn grey and the sun starts setting before dinner - such as taking a hands-on jewellery making workshop.

Noah’s Cafe Relocating to New Denman St. Location This Fall

After two years of business, Japanese-fusion restaurant Noah's Cafe has just two months to relocate from their current Yaletown location into a new West End address, at 1096 Denman Street.

Celebrate Your Favourite Fall Fruit at the 31st Annual UBC Apple Festival

Head on down to The UBC Botanical Gardens October 15th and 16th for a weekend filled with live music, casual shopping and a whole lot of apples!

Don’t Miss The Boxcar’s Seventh Anniversary Party This Week!

This year the Main Street watering hole has got a lot to celebrate. On September 28th they're throwing themselves a party and inviting the community to join in the festivities.

Hop on a Ferry for the Inaugural ‘Bowen Apple Harvest Festival’, Oct. 1-2

There's a new family-run cidery on Bowen Island called Bowen Cider House, and we've got a pretty good excuse to check it out sooner versus later...

Taste the Flavours Of The World at UBC Farm’s ‘Joy Of Feeding’, October 2nd

Expect a multicultural smorgasbord prepared by 12 new and established Vancouver chefs, who will be sharing their cherished family recipes with guests.

Head to Chinatown for ‘Cousins & Friends Fest’, Happening Sept. 23-25

There's an Indigenous artist pop-up happening at the Studio A-OK shop later this week, that you should definitely factor into your plans...

Ubuntu Canteen Hosting Cafe Olli for a Special Dinner, October 8th

We're expecting a lot of goodness both on and around the table at this dinner collaboration between Ubuntu's Dave Gunawan and Cafe Olli's Daniel Green.

Get Stoked for the Pamplemousse Jus Pre-Harvest Dinner and Dance Party, September 9th

Hot on the heels of an inspirational "research" trip to Los Angeles, James Langford Smith (aka one half of Summerland-based natty wine brand, Pamplemousse Jus), is bringing some of his best pals together at 265 Pender Street for a helluva good time.

How to Celebrate the 2022 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Vancouver, Mapped

The Mid Autumn Moon Festival honours the full harvest moon which is a symbol of peace, prosperity and togetherness — all good things to celebrate!

Cheers to the Fall Season by Sipping on Something Delicious at Old Bird Restaurant

Bar Manager Phoebe has whipped up a menu of inspired drinks that we can't wait to work our way through, including a special Mid-Autumn Moon Festival feature, "The 9th Moon".

Snag Tickets to a Korean-Inspired Dinner in Chinatown This Weekend!

The string of innovative (and tasty) events making good use of the old Nancy Go Yaya space (265 E Pender) continues with a pop up dinner concept called Māat (Korean for “flavour”), brought to us by Chef Kyle Lee (Elisa) and Director Jay Son (CinCin).