SCENE | HEARD
Earnest Ice Cream is expanding operations with a second location set to open at 1829 Quebec (in the old Organic Lives space). Look for the opening in early 2015. EarnestIceCream.com
Painted Rock Estate Winery on the Naramata Bench has been named Winery of the Year at this year’s InterVin International Wine Awards, which featured nearly 1,350 entries from 16 countries. PaintedRock.ca
There’s a new winter market in town… The Hastings Park Winter Market has launched and will run every Sunday 10am-2pm until Nov. 30. This is a trial run to see if there’s enough interest for a second winter market, so be sure to get out there and show your support. Look for produce, meats, seafood and artisan foods, as well as food trucks. EatLocal.org
Beta 5 Chocolates has won Gold for their Fisherman’s Friend and Rosemary-Caramel praline filled chocolate at the Canadian national competition round of the International Chocolate Awards. Chez Christophe Chocolaterie also won Gold for his white chocolate bonbon with pineapple-avocado filling.
DRINK | DINE
Nicli Antica Pizzeria has launched its own version of Happy Hour. Available daily from 3-5pm, get 50 per cent off a classic Margherita pizza (regular $13), as well as 50 per cent off a rotating selection of tap beers. Current options include Driftwood Fat Tug IPA, Parallel 49 Old Boy and Phillips Blue Buck, all $6. NicliPizzeria.ca
On Oct. 20, Boulevard will host iconic Tuscan winery Ruffino and its global brand ambassador, Beppe d’Andrea,with a five-course dinner, plus reception. Menu includes weathervane scallop crudo, braised lamb osso buco, slow-roasted squab, and pear mille feuille. Tickets $129 per person, including reception, dinner, and wine pairings. BoulevardVancouver.com
Siena Restaurantis celebrating mushroom season Oct. 14-26 with a three-course prix fixe menu that includes crimini and oyster mushroom soup, grilled lamb sirloin and morels, porcini ravioli, white chocolate and black truffle panna cotta, and more. $34 per person. Individual dishes also available a la carte. EatSiena.com
The ninth annual Game and Wild Mushroom Festival is back Oct. 15-Nov. 2 at La Buca, Pied-à-Terre, Sardine Can, and The Abbey, all co-owned by chef Andrey Durbach and business partner Chris Stewart. La Buca and Pied-à-Terre are offering prix fixe menus, while Sardine Can and The Abbey will feature daily fresh sheets.
Whistler Cornucopia is back Nov. 6-16, with a multitude of lunches, dinners, seminars, tastings, and other indulgent food and drink events. There are also yoga and health and wellness sessions throughout the festival, and, of course, the Crush Grand Gala tasting room. WhistlerCornucopia.com
On Nov. 13, the annual Culinary Apprentice Dinner takes place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Featuring 30 aspiring chefs from the Pacific Northwest Region, the evening includes cocktails and reception, seven-course tasting menu, wine pairings, and live music. Tickets $129 per person.
