On June 30, Hashtag Lunchbag needs 150 volunteers to gather at Vancouver Urban Winery to make 1,500 sandwiches that will be handed out to people in need. The hope is to build on the success of its first Vancouver foray Hashtag Lunchbag began in Los Angeles last Christmas on May 26, when it ran out of 500 sandwiches in less than 45 minutes. If you cant help on June 30, plans are to make this a regular event on the last Sunday of every month. Volunteers are also asked to make a donation with their registration to help pay for food costs. To register, donate to the food costs or find out more go to HashtagLunchbag.com. And, of course, you can go to #HashtagLunchbag on Twitter to follow whats happening.
Ned Bell has long been known as an advocate for protecting our oceans resources while celebrating its contributions to our table. He not only talks the talk as executive chef of YEW restaurant at the Four Seasons, but he bikes for it too. As part of his 40th birthday celebration, he cycled around Vancouver Island, raising awareness about programs such as Ocean Wise, Sea Choice, National Sustainable Seafood Day and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society along the way. The journey ended with a celebratory Fathers Day feast at Nicli Antica pizza in Gastown. Congratulations!
On June 23, mixologist Lauren Mote and chef Jonathan Chovancek are hosting a seminar called Palate vs Potion from 2 to 4pm at the Shameful Tiki Room on Main Street. Theyll explore the science behind the chemical compounds in flavours that activate cravings. Limited to 20 participants. It is presented in association with Sunday School BC, an ongoing program led by Vancouver Magazine Bartender of the Year, "H" Robin Hall-Allen that is dedicated to giving young and eager bartenders and enthusiasts basic to expert level extra-curricular learning through a variety of topics important on the spirits landscape today. Tickets are $22 and are available here.
Granville Island Market is already famous for being a place where you can get local, fresh foods and produce every day of the year. In the summer, shopping gets even more localized when it hosts the weekly Farmers Market. Every Thursday from 9am to 3pm, producers from around the Fraser Valley will converge on Triangle Square. In July, get ready for a bounty of berries. For details go to GranvilleIsland.com.
Eat your way through a two-hour stroll through downtown Vancouver that takes place every Tuesday to Thursday from 1 to 3pm. Tickets are $45 and include guided stops at six food trucks. They are available at OffTheEatenTrackTours.com.
