Davie Street is shaking things up with Vancouvers first milkshake bar. Whats Shaken is aiming for bliss with its wide assortment of flavourings including strawberry peach daiquiri, papaya lemongrass, chocolate chip cookie, creamy caramel and mint fudge. There are also veggie shakes for those who like to mix in a dash of healthy goodness, i.e. ice cream with orange juice, kiwis butter lettuce and dates. Dont want one of their flavors? Build your own at 586 Davie at Seymour. Theres even an option for dogs. .
Ceilis Modern Irish Pub in Kitsilano will feature DJs and special drink options on March 29 when it hosts its first charity art auction. A part of the proceeds from the sale of local artists work will go to the Make A Wish Foundation. http://www.ceilis.com/
Preet Marwaha of Organic Lines will be introducing shoppers to the Power of Raw Food at the Choices Floral Shop and Annex (2615 W. 16th) on April 23. The cost is $5 and you can register online at ChoicesMarkets.com or by calling 604-736-0009.
Malbec World Day is April 17. To make sure youre well stocked to celebrate, three local wine stores and 20 BC Liquor Stores are hosting free Argentinean Malbec tastings. On April 13, drop by Marquis Wine Cellar from 2 to 5pm, Legacy Liquor Store from 2 to 6pm, and the three locations of Everything Wine Stores from 2 to 6pm.
Road 13 Vineyards is partnering with Joy Road Catering to bring the country to the city. On April 3, theyll be at Vancouver Urban Winery for an evening of cuisine de terroir and wine. The menu includes fried pork rillettes with molten quince centres paired with Road 13s Sparkling Chenin Blanc, and alley spit roast lamb legs rubbed with roasted garlic and cumin paired with the Syrah-Malbec and Pinot Noir (Fleet Road). Tickets are $100 each at JoyRoadCatering.com.
The chefs at Minami are being inspired by the restaurants sake specialist Miki Ellis recent trip to Japan. Theyre creating a special six-course sake dinner menu for only 10 people on April 4. The ultra-premium Ginjo/Daiginjo sakes will be profiled. Tickets are $150 and you can reserve your seat at events@aburirestaurants.com.
Vancouver Foodster Richard Wolak has a new challenge: he wants Vancouver diners to help him find the winner of the Best Eggs Benedict Challenge. Nine restaurants are vying for top honors from now until April 21: BiBo, Darbys, Lift Bar and Grill, Catch 122, Dockside, House Guest, Pier 7, the Gramercy Grill and Tapenade Bistro. Originality, creativity, uniqueness, traditional, non-traditional, price, value and, most importantly, taste are the criteria you should judge by. VancouverFoodster.com.
