From Farms to Forks
Can you imagine being in the kitchen of one of Vancouvers best chefs while they are preparing gourmet creations? At From Farms to Forks 3, you could be sampling food and drinks from the chefs from The Pear Tree, Provence Restaurants, La Quercia, West, the newly opened Acorn and other renowned restaurants. The fundraiser event brings together some of the citys most prominent chefs and mixologists and the regions best growers and producers for a fun night of canapés, BC wine and beer pairings, cocktails and tasting stations. Sunday, Oct. 21 at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA). Hosted by CBCs Margaret Gallagher and Fred Lee. Tickets $149.
Fraser Riverkeeper gala
The face of televisions original CSI, Marg Helgenberger, is travelling from LA to Vancouver this week to co-host a fundraiser for Fraser Riverkeeper (FRK). The event will feature sustainable seafood, local wines, a swimwear fashion show, music, and a silent auction featuring local artists and designers. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7-10pm at the Arthur Erickson Waterfall Building. Tickets and more information here.
Savory soups
Happy Planet, the juice company co-founded by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, has rolled out two new fresh soups that draw inspiration from kitchens around the world. Mediterranean Minestrone and Somerset Garden Pea are now available in the refrigerated sections of grocery stores nationwide. In developing these soups, we spent a lot of time looking at favourite recipes from around the world, said Happy Planet founder Randal Ius. Our Somerset Garden Pea is made with fresh peas and cream, with a hint of fragrant mint, evoking the taste of springtime in an English garden. Our Mediterranean Minestrone, just like Nonna makes, is rich, hearty, and laden with white beans and fresh veggies.
Celebrity cooking classes
The Arts Club Theatre Company has just announced fall cooking classes that have a distinct French flair with classes led by Executive Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen (YEW bar + restaurant) and owner Herve Martin (The French Table). Combine your love of food, wine, and great company while supporting the Arts Club Theatre Company. Each class is held in a private home and features a three-hour interactive cooking demonstration followed by a four-course dinner. Info here.
International Chefs Day
Over 50 Vancouver chefs will converge on Oppenheimer Park on Oct. 19 to serve fellow Vancouverites and celebrate International Chefs Day. Since the annual day was inaugurated in 2004, Oct. 20 has been marked as a special occasion by culinarians to salute the profession and create awareness of chefs who have set remarkable industry standards for the art of cooking. We anticipate serving well over 1,100 Vancouverites less fortunate than us starting at 11am, said Chef Edgar Rahal, president of the BC Chefs Association.
Nonnas dinners
Nonna is back and ready to cook for you. For six straight Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 23, Campagnolo Restaurant, at 1020 Main, will host Nonnas Dinners in the wine lounge. Each hearty meal includes a draught beer from R&B Brewing Co. for $19. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 604-484-6018. Dinner served at 6pm sharp. Substitutions and modifications to the menu are politely declined.
