SCENE | HEARD
Belgard Kitchen is now officially open at The Settlement Building at 55 Dunlevy Ave. Look for hearty, casual lunch items and charcuterie and small plates on the evening menu. BelgardKitchen.com
Merridale Artisan Distillery in Cobble Hill has won Best in Class, Gold and Silver awards for their pear and apple brandies at the American Distilling Association’s 8th annual competition. Visit MerridaleCider.com
BC Wine Institute, which represents 138 British Columbia member wineries, has announced the start of an independent third-party review of the organization’s governance structure, in part influenced by the latest Liquor Policy Review recommendations. Goals include expanding opportunities for those who work in BC’s wine industry, which contributes $2 billion annually to BC’s economy.
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in Oliver has used funds raised in their tasting room to purchase land and donate it to the South Okanagan Rehab Centre for Owls and the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society, both of which work with endangered and injured birds. BOVWine.ca
Milestones Grill & Bar Restaurants are the newest national partner of Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program. All 51 locations will now offer Ocean Wise-approved choices on the menus. MilestonesRestaurants.com
DRINK | DINE
On April 24, support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation at the Jeans Day BBQ in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, 11:30am to 1:30pm. Each $10 lunch, provided by Glowbal Restaurants, includes choice of porchetta sandwich or vegetable wrap, along with choice of quinoa or potato salad, and Duso’s five-bean salad. All proceeds go to the BCCHF. BCCHF.ca
Tickets for the annual Dish ‘n Dazzle fundraiser for the BC Hospitality Foundation on May 1 are 75 per cent sold, but there’s still time to get yours! This fifth annual showcase of wine, food and cocktails features the wines of New Zealand, as well as 14 of Vancouver’s top restaurants and six of the city’s most talented mixologists. DishNDazzle.com
La Pentola is holding their next Famiglia Supper Series on April 27 at 6pm. The 10+ courses will take you on a journey through the Marche region of Italy. $55 per person. LaPentola.ca
Mamie Taylor’s is launching their southern-style brunch this weekend on April 26. Look for eggs and grit, chicken-fried steak, smoked pork belly biscuit benny and Freedom Toast. MamieTaylors.ca
On Saturday, May 10, Calabash will be launching a brunch menu, focusing on authentic Caribbean food and drink. Look for roti with jerk scrambled eggs, salara French toast with spiced mango maple syrup, and other exotic dishes. CalabashBistro.com
