Historian Isaac Vanderhorst will lead an interactive discovery walking tour of the industrial history of South East False Creek on October 13. Enjoy beer tastings and salty snacks along the way. The tour costs $35 for Heritage Vancouver members and $40 for non-members. Meet at the southeast corner of W. 1st and Crowe. Go to HeritageVancouver.org for tickets and details.
The Urban Herb School in East Van is inviting everyone to a Foragers Feast potluck dinner on October 13 from 6 to 8pm. The goal is to bring together people passionate about local food, holistic health, and food security to support each other to engage in sustainable food practices and improve the health of our families, friends, and communities. A raffle will help raise funds to create two community healing scholarships for the Urban Herb School. UrbanHerbSchool.ca
Vancouvers original Greek food festival (Oct. 19-21) features authentic Greek food, dancing, wine, childrens activities and arts at the Hellenic Community Centre (4500 Arbutus). HellenicCommunity.org
If youve ever wanted to learn how to preserve summers sweetness by making your own jam, go to Victory Gardens workshop at Homesteaders Emporium (649 E. Hastings). Its on Oct. 21 from 1 to 2:30pm and costs $20. Details at VictoryGardensVancouver.ca.
On October 20, some of the citys best baristas will converge at the Vancouver Public Library Square for the Vancouver International Latte Art Competition. From 11am to 4pm the crowd cheering them on can enjoy free lattes, coffee and hot chocolate for the kids, tea tasting and a matcha demonstration, a live performance by Harbour Dance Centre, public canvas painting, caricature drawings and a button making station.ThatBaristaThing.com
Just when you were mourning the end of the Sunday food cart festival at the Waldorf, the Sustenance Festival will boost your spirits. On Oct. 21 from noon to 4pm, sample the menus of some of Vancouvers most delicious food carts. There will be street performers, musical entertainment and carnival surprises in the turntable plaza next to the Roundhouse community centre in Yaletown. SustenanceFestival.ca
In honor of all the work its done to walk the walk and talk the talk of sustainability including how it sustains itself the East End Food Co-op is getting its own official day of recognition. Mayor Gregor Robertsons has declared October 17 as the East End Food Co-op Day. Far from its literal granola roots (the Co-op was originally established as a bulk buying club), the East End Food Co-op joins a growing number of local enterprises whose cooperative structure offers a serious alternative to the prevailing corporate business model, says a press release. You are invited to join a cake-cutting ceremony on Oct. 17 at 4pm (1034 Commercial), as well as partake in special activities and discounts from October 14 to 20.
Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Café (1059 Alberni) is launching its first chocolate week. Each day, between Mon., Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 28, Chef Thierry will present new product launches, exclusive menu additions and chocolate sampling sessions, with a percentage of chocolate sales each day going to St. Pauls Hospital. All the events are drop-in, except Chocolate and Bubbles, hosted by Chef Thierry ($48 + tax; call Gerard Egan at 604 608 6870 or email [email protected]) ThierryChocolates.com
Hows this for a command? Sit. Stay. Sip. Thats what youre invited to do on November 7 when the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) hosts its annual wine tasting and auction. Its presented by Marquis Wines at the Stanley Park Pavilion starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are $95 and proceeds allow PADS to help those facing a disability by raising, training and providing them with life-changing assistance dogs. Tickets are available at MarquisWines.com.
Twelve Vancouver finalists will compete head-to-head at this years 2012 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown, presented by Rickards and Granville Island Brewing on November 21 at the Vancouver Aquarium.. The line-up of local chefs contending for the title are Alessandro Vianello and Michael Carter (Street Meet), Dana Hauser (Herons The Fairmont Waterfront), Tom Lee (Edible Canada at the Market), Todd Bright (Wild Rice), Alex Tung (Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria), Troung Minh Xong (Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant), Frank Gort (Showcase Restaurant and Bar Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle), Nathan Tower (Savoury Chef Foods), Chris Whittaker (Forage Listel Hotel), Eric Pless (Coast Restaurant), Warren Mercier (Vancouver Aquarium) and Derek Bendig (Hotel Eldorado). Guests are invited to sample all 12 mouth-watering chowders paired with craft beers, and cast their vote for the Peoples Choice Award, while a panel of judges will determine the nights champion. Tickets are $50 and available at VanAqua.org/chowder-chowdown. All proceeds will directly support the Aquariums Ocean Wise program. Oceanwise.ca
