The 3rd annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival takes place April 23-27, with various events, wine and beer-pairing competitions, and an oyster pearl gala at Watermark Beach Resort.
The Parker is now open seven days a week for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining. Also look for the $29 five-course degustation menu from Chef Curtis Luk.
Milano Coffee Roasters has won three gold medals for Best Espresso from the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (IICT) for their Espresso Miscela Royal, Espresso Nuvo, and Lucky 13.
Minami and sister restaurant Miku will be donating their Vivreau (in-house filtered still and sparkling water) sales for 2014 to the BC Hospitality Foundation.
Big Lous is now offering delivery three times weekly for customers of the Gastown butcher shop. Get a full selection of locally-sourced meats and artisan products, free for orders over $75.
Dining Out for Life celebrates 20 years of helping others on March 25, when hundreds of restaurants from Whistler to White Rock donate 25 per cent of their food sales in support of Friends for Life and A Loving Spoonful, which provide free programs and meals to local men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Edible Canada is hosting one of its popular Market Dinners on March 3, this time with a focus on cocktails. Popular bartender H from Notturno in Gastown is guest host and will be leading diners through some of his mixology secrets.
On March 4, eight of BCs top chefs will compete to win The Chefs Table Society of BCs inaugural Curry Cup. Tickets are $59 and include eight diverse curries, BC wines, craft beers, and even a non-alcoholic cocktail from Lauren Mote of Bittered Sling. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite.
Grape Juice, the 6th annual wine auction fundraiser for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, is March 6 at Lamborghini Vancouver. Tickets $100.
Bishops Restaurant is celebrating St. Patricks Day on March 17 with a special fundraising dinner supporting Vancouver Chamber Choirs community outreach and educational programs. Tickets are $295 and include reception, performance and dinner. Call 604-738-6822 to reserve.
Glowbal Collections Passport Program returns Feb. 28 to March 28. Guests who visit all seven Glowbal restaurants during the promotion and earn all seven stamps will automatically receive a $100 gift card redeemable at any Glowbal restaurant, as well as various prizes.
Following chef Jefferson Alvarezs successful 300 Dishes in 30 Days promotion, Secret Location is launching a full-time tasting menu for dinner, with three, five, and ten-course options for guests priced at $70, $95 and $150 respectively. All menus include wine and cocktail pairings.
