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Long Table ‘Dinner on the Pier’ Goes Down in North Van on August 9th

North Vancouver’s spectacular (and charitable) Dinner on the Pier is set for August 9th. This year’s dinner involves a bunch of talented people, including The Juicery Co. founder Alex Troll and Chef Joel Green of The Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel. The evening event begins with a cocktail reception and is followed by a four course long table meal created by Green. It’s all served with beer and wine al fresco under the lights on the pier. (Check out the draft menu below.) It culminates in a celebratory evening of live music and other entertainments, including a photo booth to commemorate the summertime experience.

At $158-168 per seat, this is definitely a splurge, albeit a justifiable one (not least of all since partial proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to Growing Chefs, our favourite local culinary program for kiddies). Make the most of the last days of summer before the weather becomes uncooperative by getting your tickets to this likely memorable event here.

Starter
House smoked salmon, rooftop dill cream cheese, fresh country rye;

Salad
PEI lobster prawn organic Juicery family Farms’ cucumber citrus wedges local greens

Main
Option 1, Meat & Scallops: Organic Local grass fed tenderloin giant Alaskan scallops’ local organic vegetables Washington cabernet demi glass
Option 2, Vegetarian: House made wild mushroom ravioli sage brown butter shaved black truffle
Option 3, Fish: Alaskan sablefish Okanagan Stone Fruit Salsa citrus mango reduction

Dessert (TBA)

The Pipe Shop
Neighbourhood: North Vancouver
115 Victory Ship Way
604-985-2191

Roll Up Your Sleeves and Reconnect with Food, Land, and Community at UBC Farm This Summer

UBC Farm has released its summer workshop schedule, with hands-on classes and guided outdoor experiences that connect people to food, nature, and each other.

The Garden Adds a Long-Overdue Wine Bar Energy to Strathcona

The Garden in Strathcona has expanded into evening service, adding wine, cocktails, and a menu of share plates to its familiar café-and-retail setup.

THIS Gallery’s $200 Art Show Opens Friday, May 15

More than fifty artists. Every work priced at $200. THIS Gallery’s upcoming fundraiser exhibition turns small-scale sculpture into something energetic, accessible, and worth showing up for.

Casa Molina Is Throwing a Proper Spanish Party This Sunday

Paella pans, hand-carved jamón, vermut, gin & tonics, and laughter drifting between tables. Casa Molina is turning two this Sunday and throwing a full-day Spanish taberna-style party to mark it.