La Taqueria will have live music (Cumbia) at its Hornby Street location on Friday, July 14, from 6:30pm to 9pm. Happy hour is from 3pm to 6pm, with $4 margaritas every day. lataqueria.com
Mr. Red Café has completed the move of its East Hastings location and is now open in its new and larger digs just a block away at 2131 E. Hastings. facebook.com/mrredcafeinc
Chicha is holding its annual AYCE Peruvian Street Meat BBQ this Saturday, July 15. Look for all kinds of meat and fish, as well as ceviches, roasted corn, sides, beer, wine and pisco cocktails. Tickets $50 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under, via Eventbrite. chicharestaurant.com
Could this be the best full-meal deal in BC? Quite possibly. Sidecut at Four Seasons Whistler is once again holding its weekly summer AYCE “Beer-BQ” every Thursday on the patio. For $34, enjoy a massive buffet that includes barbecued chicken, beef ribs, pork ribs, lamb, salmon, pulled pork, smoked meat, clams and mussels. Then there’s the grilled vegetable station, salad station, epic mac and cheese, corn bread, dessert and more. If you’re looking to get into a cozy meat coma with the family ($17 for kids aged 5-12, $10 for under-5s), this is the place to be. As the name suggests, there will be rotating BC craft beers each week, for $8 each or four for $25. Sangria and other cocktails are also available for $8, or in a pitcher for $22. fourseasons.com/whistler
Beta5 is once again holding weekly Saturday Ice Cream Socials at its Industrial Avenue location. Every week will feature a new theme, such as Green Tea Latte, Melon Fro-Yo, Apple Pie, Raspberry Earl Grey, Peach Cobbler, S’more, and more. In addition, Beta5 will be hosting pop-up ice cream socials at The Juice Truck’s 5th Avenue location on Aug. 10, as well as at Four Winds Brewing Co. on Aug. 13. beta5chocolates.com
On Wednesday, July 26, The Salted Vine in Squamish will host a winemaker’s dinner with Fort Berens Estate Winery of Lillooet. The evening will include a welcome reception as well as a four-course dinner paired with notable wines from the winery. Dishes include prawn ceviche with smoked salmon and trout caviar, steelhead duo, Pemberton braised beef cheeks, and dessert. Tickets $100 per person, including tax and gratuity. saltedvine.ca
On Thursday, Aug. 3, Fin to Tail, a cooking class-style event at the Vancouver Aquarium, is back for its second year. This seafood-focused event includes cooking demonstrations and tastings from top local chefs, including the Aquarium’s own Ned Bell, as well as Quang Dang (West), Andrea Carlson (Burdock and Co.), Shelome Bouvette (Chicha) and Karen Dar Woon (Your Secret Chef). Mike Wrinch of Knifewear will also be doing a live demo of knife skills. All demos and tastings will feature seafood from FISH (Fresh Ideas Start Here) Market. The event will take place in the Aquarium’s outdoor Ocean Courtyard and guests will also be able to tour the galleries during the evening. There will also be white wine from Black Hills Estate Winery and Red Truck beer. Tickets $90, including food and alcohol. vanaqua.org/fintotail
