SCENE | HEARD
Another farmers' market has gone to the vines. Tsawwassen Saturday Market at Earthwise Society Organic Farm is now offering wine tastings and sales from local BC wineries, including Backyard Vineyards, Elephant Island Orchard Wines, and Lake Breeze Vineyards and Winery. Twitter @FarmFreshEvents
Faubourg Paris has launched a new ice cream line, including vanilla bean ice cream and raspberry sorbet, Meyer lemon sorbet, strawberry ice cream and more. Faubourg.com
Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet has won the 2014 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in British Columbia Wines for their 2012 Estate Riesling. FortBerens.ca
Mahony and Sons is opening a new location at Stamps Landing. The Irish pub/oyster bar should be open for business any day now. MahonyAndSons.com
DRINK | DINE
Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver has introduced a sunset happy hour every Thursday to Saturday, 4-7pm, throughout the summer. Hosted by master wine educator Michael Biggatini, find two-for-one tastings, snacks from Joy Road Vineyard Kitchen and live DJ. BlackHillsWinery.com
Donnelly Group has launched their second annual 30 Days of IPA. Throughout August, a different keg of IPA will be tapped every day at a different Donnelly Group location. Local IPAs include Tree Brewing’s Pumpkin IPA, Big River’s 8 Bit and Howe Sound’s Total Eclipse of the Hop. Full calendar at DonnellyGroup.ca.
White Spot is holding their annual Pirate Pak Day on Wednesday, Aug. 13. For each Pirate Pak sold (adults get to indulge on this day as well as kids, with a special adult Pirate Pak), White Spot will donate $2 to Zajac Ranch for Children, which provides summer camp experiences to children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities. WhiteSpot.ca
The Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival is back on Aug. 16 at Whistler Blackcomb from noon to 4pm. Enjoy cheesy twister, cheese bowling, face painting, cheese seminars, and, of course, the famous cheese rolling contest. CanadianCheeseRolling.ca
This Thursday, Aug. 7, Market by Jean-Georges launches their version of happy hour, called Rush Hour, with appetizer and drink specials Monday to Friday, 4-6pm at the Market bar and on the outdoor terrace. MarketByJGVancouver.com
Bambudda has launched a five-course prix fixe menu for summer featuring chicken skins, BBQ duck buns, nectarine salad, mushroom dumplings and beef and broccoli. Available Sunday through Thursday for $29 per person, until the end of summer. Bambudda.ca
Mamie Taylor’s is celebrating their one-year anniversary with Southern-themed BBQ Birthday Bash on Sunday, Aug. 10, form 5pm to late. The pig roast also includes sides and salads, as well as $3 draft and wine specials and $5 cocktails. MamieTaylors.ca
