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Forking Awesome: Upcoming Metro Vancouver food and drink events

Lively brunches, a rooftop garden soiree, pop-ups, pairing dinners, and lots of outdoor fests all coming up in and around Vancouver.
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Experience a luxurious supper in the garden - complete with honey made on-site - on the roof of the Fairmont Hotel Waterfront. It's one of several summer food and drink events in Metro Vancouver to take note of.

Summer is right around the corner in Metro Vancouver, and while spot prawn season is coming to an end soon, there are still weeks and weeks of phenomenal seasonal ingredients to feast on across the region. 

Things are really heating up with the night market, long table dinners (in gorgeous outdoor settings), beer battles, and all sorts of celebrations (and "shell-ebrations," thanks to great local seafood).

Here are some upcoming Metro Vancouver food and drink events to put on your radar right now.

Want to have your event included? Email [email protected] with the info and links.

Rooftop Woodfire BBQ Bash at The Victor

The Victor is kicking off summer with a Rooftop Woodfire BBQ Bash on June 19, bringing live-fire cooking, bold flavours, and city views to its Level SIX rooftop patio. Your ticket includes access to all food stations—from carne asada and Peri-Peri chicken to churros and pineapple sorbet—plus a welcome drink to get the party started. Expect live music, lawn games, and two standout bars featuring Cointreau margaritas and French Mules.

When: June 19 from 6-9 p.m.

Where: The Victor - 39 Smithe St, Vancouver

Cost: $75 plus tip and tax (price includes all active food stations for the duration of the event and a welcome drink). Purchase tickets via Eventbrite.

Garden Party Afternoon Tea at Notch8

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Celebrate the season in full bloom with a garden-themed afternoon tea in downtown Vancouver. Photo by Leila Kwok/courtesy of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Notch8 Restaurant & Bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites guests to enjoy a floral-inspired Afternoon Tea celebrating the elegance of English gardens. The menu features honey lavender scones, Coronation chicken sandwiches, and a decadent Eton mess, paired with curated floral and herbal teas and optional summer cocktails. Available Thursday to Sunday, this seasonal experience offers a fresh and refined way to savour summer flavours.

When: Served Thursday – Sunday and holiday Mondays through September 21. Seatings at 11 a.m. 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Where: Notch8 - 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver

Cost: $75 per guest plus taxes and gratuitiy. Reserve via OpenTable.

Tea in the Window at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

For a unique and intimate twist on Afternoon Tea, the hotel’s exclusive Tea in the Window is available now to September 19. Set in a street-facing window framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and adorned with vibrant botanical artwork by Lizz Miles, this theatrical dining experience seats two guests per seating. Available Monday to Friday, guests can enjoy the full Garden Party Afternoon Tea menu while immersed in the lively downtown Vancouver atmosphere. Reservations required.

When: Monday to Friday through Sept. 19. Seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Two-hour time limit)

Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver

Cost: $92 per guest, plus taxes and gratuity. Book via OpenTable.

Fairmont Waterfront's Rooftop Garden Dinner Series

Fairmont Waterfront’s Garden Dinner Series returns this summer with three rooftop evenings: June 19 featuring French Door Estate Winery, July 24 with Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, and August 21 showcasing Quails’ Gate Estate Winery. Each night offers a unique multi-course menu by Executive Chef Harris Sakalis paired with wines from that evening’s featured winery. Guests will enjoy local seafood, garden-fresh produce, rooftop-harvested honey, live music, and insights from the hotel’s beekeeping and distillery partners. With limited seating and stunning harbour views, this intimate series celebrates sustainable B.C. food and wine in a truly Vancouver setting.

When: June 19, July 24, and August 21 at 6 p.m.

Where: Fairmont Waterfront - 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver

Cost: $229 per person (includes wine pairings). Reserve online.

Taste of the Summit

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Take your Thursday evening sipping and snacking to new heights this summer in Squamish. Photo courtesy of Taste the Summit/Sea to Sky Gondola

Taste of the Summit returns to the Sea to Sky Gondola’s Summit Patio every Thursday evening through Sept. 11, offering Mediterranean-inspired tapas, live acoustic sets by emerging local artists, and unbeatable alpine views. The open-air dining series runs from 5 to 8 p.m., with walk-ins welcome and limited reservations available (gondola ticket or pass required).

When: Thursdays through Sept. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Sea to Sky Gondola - 36800 Highway 99, Squamish 

Summer Swing at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Step back into Vancouver’s golden era this summer at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Summer Swing on June 20. Set in the iconic 15th-floor Roof venue, the evening features a gourmet three-course dinner inspired by historic hotel menus, followed by live big band jazz from the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra in tribute to the legendary Dal Richards era at The Roof. With vintage décor and swing classics filling the air, guests can dine, mingle, and dance as they relive the vibrant nightlife of the city’s Panorama Roof era. Vintage-inspired attire encouraged.

When: June 20 at 6 p.m.

Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver

Cost: $200 per person (applicable taxes and service fees extra). Book via OpenTable.

Snak Pizza Party

Plant-forward pizza lovers, take note: Snak is popping up this Friday with a trio of inventive whole grain sourdough pies, all 100% plant-based and built on freshly milled Canadian grains. On the menu: the Dirty Hawaiian with smoked tofu ‘ham’ and pickled rhubarb, a potato and nettle pesto pie with candied walnuts, and a bold Puttanesca topped with olive tapenade and dulse-tossed kale. Limited early bird tickets are available to reserve your slices in advance.

When: June 20 from 5-9 p.m.

Where: 1825 E 2nd Ave (look for the sign), Vancouver

Cost: $27.96 (pizza) or $33.28 (pizza and drink). Get tickets via Eventbrite

Bar Asra's Chalo Party

"Chalo" means "let's go!" and that's exactly the vibe guests can expect. Inspired by the global travels of Asra’s chefs, the new restaurant’s Chalo Party will feature fresh beats, cool cocktails, tasty treats and serious summer vibes. Guests are invited to experience highlights from the international-inspired menu, with tickets including a welcome cocktail, passed canapés and all-day happy hour specials, with a live DJ bringing the music.

When: June 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Bar Asra - 1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver

Cost: $10 per person; reservations are advised, and seats can be booked here. Walk-ins welcome.

Aizu Homare sake dinner at Minami

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Enjoy an inspired sake pairing dinner at Minami in Yaletown. Photo by Maria Gonzalez/courtesy of Minami

An ultra-intimate sake and culinary experience is coming to Yaletown, as Minami hosts a 12-seat, one-night-only dinner with Japan’s award-winning Aizu Homare Brewery. The five-course menu includes standout dishes like sashimi with Junmai Daiginjo, clam vongole in saikyo miso, and a decadent yuzu pistachio semifreddo—each course expertly paired with premium sakes. Guided by Minami’s Sake Specialist Hana Kagitani and Aizu Homare President Hiroyuki Karahashi, the evening promises deep insights into sake craftsmanship and the art of pairing.

When: June 22 at 7 p.m.

Where: Minami - 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver

Price: $160++ per guest; available via OpenTable.

Hey Haa Thai Brunch at Jay Nok

Jay Nok’s Hey Haaa Thai brunch series kicks off June 22 and runs monthly all summer long, serving up bold spins on traditional Thai street food breakfast. Expect dishes crafted by Executive Chef Jay Nok, weekend-only cocktails, and mimosa packages—all set to a live soundtrack of smooth throwback R&B from Rewind DJs. Tickets act as a deposit toward your bill, and with limited seating, this vibey brunch party is sure to fill up fast.

When: June 22. Seats available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Jay Nok - 127 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver

Cost: $20-25 fee applied to your bill. Reserve via Eventbrite.

6th & Main Block Party + Cream Pony Pop-up

Mount Pleasant is throwing a free, family-friendly block party on Sunday, June 22 at East 6th & Main, complete with live music, local vendors, cold drinks, and a first bite of Cream Pony’s donuts ahead of their fall opening (in the old Cartems space). Grab a drink from Brassneck or Slothee Coffee, shop the market curated by Made in the 604, and enjoy sets from Em and Elvie and Bryan Sea while you snack and stroll. Expect a lively afternoon of community vibes and sweet surprises.

When: June 22 from noon to 5 p.m.

Where: 6th & Main, Vancouver

Dear Gus Supper Club

Enjoy an afternoon tea (but make it wine) afternoon at Dear Gus in Mount Pleasant. This edition of the Supper Club features local baker Ksenia Dempster. A true "dessert person," Ksenia is a freelance pastry chef and recipe developer with desserts on several restaurant menus across the city, including Bar Bravo, Breeze Bar, and soon Dear Gus. The menu includes: Strawberry & Cream Tea Sandwich, Key Lime Pie Parfait, and Ice Cream Sandwich. Due to the nature of this event, dietary restrictions can not be accommodated.

When: June 22. Seatings from noon to 2:15 p.m.

Where: Dear Gus - 2040 Quebec St, Vancouver

Cost: $54 per person. Reserve via Tock.

One-Night Pop-Up Dinner with Chef Jesse Grasso at Bao Bei

Save the date! Bao Bei alum Jesse Grasso (now of Montreal’s Pichai) returns for a one-night-only pop-up on June 22. Teaming up with chef Joël Watanabe, Grasso will bring his Thai culinary flair to a collaborative menu that fuses Chinese and Thai influences in true Bao Bei style. Tickets will be released soon.

When: June 22

Where: Bao Bei - 163 Keefer St, Vancouver

Rigour & Whimsy winemaker dinner at Selene Aegean Bistro

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Enjoy a feast from Selene Aegean Bistro paired with wines from Rigour & Whimsy. Photo by Sherman Chang/courtesy of Selene Aegean Bistro

A four-course Aegean-inspired menu sets the stage for this one-night-only Winemaker’s Dinner with Rigour & Whimsy’s Costa Gavaris. Dishes include lamb kibbeh with baharat and spiced walnuts, squash blossoms stuffed with scallop and octopus mousse, and venison with blackberry pomegranate gastrique—each course thoughtfully paired with rare back vintages like a 2016 Pinot Blanc and a 2020 Syrah. The evening offers an intimate chance to explore the stories behind both the wines and the food.

When: June 29 at 6 p.m.

Where: Selene Aegean Bistro - 350 Penticton St, Vancouver

Cost: $200 per person. Reserve/pre-pay via OpenTable

Paella Patio Series: Paella Guys x ¿CóMO? Taperia

The beloved Paella Patio Series returns to ¿CóMO? Taperia starting May 25 and running select Sundays through August 31 (rain or shine). Back for its fifth year, this summer tradition features live paella cooking on the patio with the Paella Guys, who prepare their signature Paella Mixta in a massive 60-person pan. Guests can enjoy the spectacle while sipping Spanish wines, vermouths, and cocktails, and snacking on standout tapas like BBQ Spanish octopus, fried cauliflower with hazelnut romesco, and conservas. With a festive vibe, covered seating, and a menu made for lingering, it’s one of the city’s most delicious ways to spend a summer Sunday.

When: June 29, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, and August 31. Seating times are noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Where: ¿CóMO? Taperia - 201 E 7th Ave, Vancouver

Cost: $28++ per guest, must be purchased in advance for groups of two to five people. For larger party requests, guests can email [email protected]

Steveston Salmon Festival

The beloved Steveston Salmon Festival returns July 1 for its 78th year, bringing one of Canada’s largest community-driven Canada Day celebrations to the heart of Steveston Village. Highlights include the popular parade, live music on multiple stages, a new Salmon Run family zone, and more than 20 food vendors—from iconic salmon BBQ and chow mein to eats from Ponchos Tacos, Wakwak Burger, and Tokyo Katsu-sand. Expect roving entertainers, cultural showcases, and plenty of free activities across the village.

When: July 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Steveston Village, Richmond (Festival map)

Cost: Admission is free

Summer Market at the Met

Metropolis at Metrotown’s free Summer Market at the Met returns July 3–6 with an out-of-this-world lineup of 15+ food vendors serving up everything from Taiwanese favourites at Typhoon BBT Café and Japanese fusion from Wakwak Burger to Filipino desserts at Cake It Easy and Asian-inspired ice cream from Crema. The space-themed outdoor market also features live performances, roaming characters, and playful family activities.

When: July 3-5 from 2-10 p.m. and July 6 from 2-8 p.m.

Where: Metropolis at Metrotown - South Plaza, Dolphin Pond, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby

Cost: Admission is free

False Creek Crab Fest

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The False Creek Crab Fest returns on July 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Chef's Table Society

The False Creek Crab Fest is back on July 6, bringing one of the city’s top summer food events to the waterfront at False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf. Now in its third year, the festival features a classic Dungeness crab boil prepared by chefs Vish Mayekar and Johnny Bridge, plus local drinks, live music, and family-friendly fun. Hosted by the BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Chefs’ Table Society of BC, the event also supports sustainable seafood practices and local culinary initiatives.

When: July 6 from noon to 4 p.m.

Where: False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf - 1505 W 1st Ave, Vancouver

Cost: $68.57 early bird pricing. Buy via Eventbrite

Boozy Summer Brunch at La Taqueria (Brentwood)

La Taqueria Brentwood’s Boozy Summer Brunch Series kicks off with a wild twist: a limited-edition Donut Breakfast Sandwich in collaboration with their new neighbours at Lee’s Donuts. Available Sunday, July 6, and Sunday, August 3, only the sweet-and-savoury creation features a toasted yeast donut packed with maple bacon, cheesy scrambled eggs, and smoky chipotle-poblano mayo, served with crispy parmesan-dusted potatoes. Expect brunchy vibes with DJs spinning from 11 a.m. and a $24.99 DIY mimosa kit to keep things bubbly.

When: July 6 & August 3 at brunch

Where: La Taqueria Amazing Brentwood - 4580 Brentwood Blvd, Unit 1210, Burnaby

Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival

Vancouver Craft Beer & Music Festival takes over the PNE Fairgrounds with a wide selection of over 150 craft beers, ciders, and B.C. natural wines, along with food trucks and live performances by artists like The Moss, Oliver Hazard, and Harbour. New this year is Wing Fest, a dedicated area featuring a lineup of local restaurants and chefs serving up their take on chicken wings, from classic flavours to creative, globally inspired variations. The event also includes games, local art installations, and a laid-back outdoor setting.

When: July 12. Afternoon Tasting: Noon to 4 p.m. Evening Tasting: 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: PNE Fairgrounds - 2901 E. Hastings St, Vancouver

Cost: $74. Presale signups (with discount) now open online.

Wild Blue Long Table Dinner Series (Whistler)

Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar is bringing back its Long Table Dinner Series for the third consecutive year in Whistler Village. Set for July 20 and August 10, 2025, these outdoor dinners will take place at The Range at Whistler Golf Club, offering stunning mountain views. Chef Alex Chen and Executive Chef Derek Bendig have curated a four-course menu featuring local ingredients, complemented by wine pairings from the restaurant’s partners. Neil Henderson, Restaurant Director, will host the evening. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. Tickets are $259 per person, with the events expected to sell out quickly.

When: July 20 and August 10, 2025

Where: The Range at Whistler Golf Club - 4025 Whistler Way, Whistler

Cost: $259 per person plus tax and gratuity. Purchase via Wild Blue's website.

Punchbowl

Punchbowl returns to the PNE Fairgrounds on July 26 for a spirited day of tacos, cocktails, and throwback summer vibes. Sample over 250 drinks—ranging from craft spirits to canned cocktails—while enjoying live music from Swollen Members and 2000s jams courtesy of Hush Music Party.

When: July 26. Daytime tasting is noon to 4 p.m. Evening tasting is 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: PNE - 2901 E. Hastings St, Vancouver

Cost: $30 presale, $49 regular. Buy online via Ticket Leader

Brewery & the Beast Vancouver

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Brewery & the Beast is back for 2025, and organizers promise it will be the "best year yet" for the "all-you-can-enjoy" food and drink fest. Photo courtesy of Brewery & the Beast

Brewery & the Beast returns to Vancouver on Sunday, July 27, bringing an afternoon of open-fire cooking, incredible food, and refreshing drinks to Concord Pacific Place. This highly anticipated annual event showcases some of the region’s top culinary talent, offering guests an all-you-can-enjoy experience featuring expertly grilled meats, seasonal sides, and a selection of wine, beer, cider, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages—all without the hassle of drink tickets. Live entertainment, a lively atmosphere, and the chance to watch chefs in action make it a true feast for the senses. For those looking to enhance their experience, the VIP tier offers exclusive early access, special dishes, and a private lounge. A full lineup of participating chefs and restaurants will be announced soon.

When: July 27 from 2-5 p.m. (VIP lounge access opens at 1 p.m.)

Where: Concord Pacific Place - 88 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver

Cost: VIP Experience $299.95; Main Event $178.95 (plus taxes and fees). Tickets available online

Araxi Longtable Dinner

Araxi’s Longtable Dinner Series returns this summer with its signature al fresco dining experience set in the stunning fields of Pemberton’s North Arm Farm. Guests will enjoy a four-course, family-style feast crafted by Chef James Walt and the Toptable culinary team, paired with wines from top BC producers. With Mount Currie as the backdrop, live entertainment, and a warm, communal vibe, it’s a standout event on the summer dining calendar.

When: July 27 from 3-7:30 p.m.

Where: North Arm Farm - Pemberton, B.C.

Cost: $259 per person; $309 with transportation. Purchase online.

Feast of Fields 2025: Metro Vancouver

Feast of Fields is more than a culinary event; it is a celebration of British Columbia’s sustainable food movement and a fundraiser for FarmFolk CityFolk’s work to support resilient local food systems. Guests can enjoy gourmet bites and sips made with locally sourced ingredients while connecting with chefs, bakers, vintners, brewers, distillers, and other food artisans in beautiful outdoor farm settings. The events are a vibrant reflection of B.C.’s food culture and a chance to meet the people behind the plate. A Vancouver Island event takes place August 24 and one in the Okanagan on September 21. Locally, the Metro Vancouver event is at beautiful Athiana Acres in Richmond on September 7.

When: September 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Athiana Acres - Richmond

Cost: $22.63 to $214.33; early bird pricing ends June 15

Inaugural Divers’ Catch Gala

Mark your calendars for September 20, 2025, as the BC Dive Fisheries Society hosts the inaugural Divers’ Catch Gala at The Deck at Radisson Blu in Richmond. This elegant evening celebrates BC’s dive-harvested delicacies—geoduck, sea urchin, and sea cucumber—with dishes crafted by top local chefs like Ned Bell, Will Lew, and Bobby Milheron. Guests will enjoy flavourful tasting plates while learning about the sustainable, diver-led methods that make these fisheries world-class. It’s a rare chance to connect with chefs, harvesters, and seafood lovers over an unforgettable ocean-to-table experience.

When: September 20 from 6-10 p.m.

Where: Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina - 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond

Cost: $118 early bird pricing; $139 general admission. Purchase tickets online.

Taste Sound: An Immersive Dining Experience at Burdock & Co

Burdock & Co continues its Taste Sound dinner series with an evening of sonic gastronomy featuring musician and biologist Tarun Nayar (Modern Biology). On three upcoming dates, guests will experience Chef Andrea Carlson’s menus while listening to the bioelectric activity of its ingredients through biodata sonification. This multisensory collaboration explores the connection between taste and sound, offering a unique way to engage with food. Beverages available in addition include natural wines curated by Kelcie Jones, the Vancouver Michelin Guide’s 2023 Sommelier of the Year and a signature cocktail. The themes for the dinners in the series are Road Trip (Sept. 25) and Radicchio (Nov. 20). Tickets are on sale for all dinners in the series now.

When: Sept. 25 and Nov. 20

Where: Burdock & Co - 2702 Main St, Vancouver

Cost: $200 per person + tax & gratuity (includes a four-course meal and headphone rental). Reserve and pre-pay online.

Sipping Around B.C. Dinner Series at L'Abattoir

L'Abattoir’s popular Sipping Around B.C. dinner series returns, expanding to explore even more of British Columbia’s diverse wine regions. Presented in partnership with S. Pellegrino, each dinner brings together top BC winemakers and winery principals for an evening of expertly paired food and wine, celebrating terroir, microclimates, and the unique varietals shaping BC’s wine industry. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase featured wines at cellar door pricing. Tickets for each dinner will be available in the month before the event, with priority access for past attendees. 

When:October 23: B.C. Islands (Averill Creek Vineyard, Unsworth Vineyards, Kutatás Wines)

Where: L'Abattoir (Private Dining Room) - 217 Carrall St, Vancouver

Cost: $195 per guest plus tax and gratuity. Purchase tickets online.

Ongoing

Dive In Movies at Hero's Welcome

During the summer, Mount Pleasant's Hero's Welcome is getting cinematic with its new Dive-In Movie Mondays. They will be showing a nostalgia-inducing double feature every week featuring tried and true movie classics. You're welcome to bring a blanket and kick up your feet and get cozy. Hero's Welcome is a liquor primary establishment, but minors accompanied by a parent/guardian (and supervised at all times) are welcome until 8 p.m. daily. The bar/restaurant will have Happy Hour all night on Mondays, featuring pizza by the slice; snack packs with pizza, popcorn, and candy; or "grown up" snack packs with a beer add-on.

When: Monday nights all summer

Where: Hero's Welcome - 3917 Main St, Vancouver

"Tour de France" Summer Pastries Series at Mon Paris

This June, Mon Paris Pâtisserie Chef/Owner Elena Krasnova invites guests on a delectable journey through France’s most iconic pastries with a weekends-only Summer Series at both her Burnaby and newly opened Vancouver locations. Running every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the series spotlights one classic French pastry each weekend—available exclusively and in limited quantities.

On June 21 and 22, the beloved éclair gets a twist with a lemon custard filling, and the series wraps June 28 and 29 with the Paris-Brest, a wheel-shaped choux pastry filled with hazelnut praline buttercream. 

When: Weekends in June 

Where: Mon Paris Burnaby (4396 Beresford St) and Vancouver (1731 Manitoba St)

Sunday Pasta Table Menu at Honey Salt

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Sundays are for pasta at Honey Salt restaurant in Vancouver. Photo courtesy of Honey Salt

Honey Salt is featuring a new "Pasta Table Menu" available Sunday from 5 p.m. on that offers a choice of starter (Caesar Salad or Calamari), entrée (Beef Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi Linguini, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Roasted Mushroom Carbonara) and dessert course of Tiramisu for $39 per person plus tax and gratuity. 

When: Sundays starting at 5 p.m.

Where: Honey Salt - 39 Smithe St, Vancouver

Cost: $39 per person

Food Truck Fridays in Maple Ridge

Food Truck Fridays roll into Maple Ridge this summer, thanks to a new partnership between the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival and the City of Maple Ridge. The seried kicked off on May 30 and runs every Friday through August 29 at the Albion Community Centre, the weekly event brings a rotating lineup of top local food trucks serving up everything from tacos and burgers to Malaysian street food and Hawaiian hot dogs. It’s a family-friendly community hangout with something delicious for everyone, rain or shine. 

The current lineup includes:

  • June 20: G's Donairs
  • June 27: Wings Food Truck
  • July 4: Kampong - Taste of Malaysia
  • July 11: Big Bites Gourmet Burger
  • July 18: Booster Juice
  • July 25: Zerelli's Sandwich Shop
  • August 1: Alohaaa - Hawaiian Inspired Hot Dogs
  • August 8: Big Bites Gourmet Burger
  • August 15: Tacosaurus Vancouver
  • August 22: Slavic Rolls
  • August 29: EGG Blanket

When: Fridays from May 30 to August 29, from 4-8 p.m.

Where: Albion Community Centre - 24165 104 Ave, Maple Ridge

Lobster Festival at Provence Marinaside

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"Shellebrate" the season with Provence Marinaside's Lobster menu, available through the end of June 2025 at the Yaletown restaurant. Photo courtesy of Provence Marinaside

Provence Marinaside brings back its popular Lobster Festival, offering a three-course prix fixe menu featuring fresh Atlantic lobster prepared in a variety of styles. Guests can add a two-course wine pairing featuring selections from Nova Scotia’s Benjamin Bridge winery, chosen to complement the East Coast flavours. It’s a straightforward, seasonal celebration for lobster lovers.

When: May 29 through the end of June

Where: Provence Marinaside - 1177 Marinaside Cres, Vancouver

Cost: $89 per person for 3-course menu; wine pairings $36 per person

Sunday Roast at Hawskworth

Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast feast in downtown Vancouver at Hawksworth. Available every Sunday in the dining room (starting May 25), the meal is $49 per person and includes roasted prime rib, potatoes, seasonal veggies and a Yorkshire pudding and au jus made using a Hawksworth family recipe. More sides and wine pairings are available for an additional charge.

When: Available on Sundays

Where: Hawksworth - 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver

Cost: Meal is $49 per person

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Pasta Flight Nights are on at 75 West Coast Grill in Richmond. Photo courtesy of 75 West Coast Grill

Pasta Flight Nights at 75 West Coast Grill

Elevate your midweek dinner at 75 West Coast Grill in the Vancouver Airport Marriott with their new Pasta Flight Nights. For $80, enjoy a trio of handcrafted pastas—Linguine Halibut, Penne Chicken, and Meatball Spaghetti—served family-style with garlic bread and Caesar salad for up to four guests. Available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 10 pm, with half-price BC VQA wine bottles to round out the experience.

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-10 p.m.

Where: 75 West Coast Grill - 7571 Westminster Hwy, Richmond

Cost: $80 for up to 4 guests

Richmond Night Market

Richmond hosts one of the largest outdoor markets in North America and has up to 150 retail stalls and 130 food vendors, as well as entertainment and carnival games. This year it is adding a 600-foot zipline ride by to celebrate its 25th anniversary (available starting May 19). 

Also, to celebrate 25 years, the market will also offer happy hour specials and admission discounts. Every night, drinks will be under $7 and food under $10 at every food stall, while admission will be $5 after 10 p.m. General admission is $7 for anyone older than 7 but under 60; kids up to 7 and those 60+ get in for free. A Zoom Pass, which gives you the ability to skip the line, is $35. 

When: April 25-October 13

Where: 2431 No. 3 Rd, Richmond

Sunday Seafood Boil for Two at The Sandbar

Available every Sunday night starting from May 4, The Sandbar's Seafood Boil for Two ($109) includes a full pound of mussels and clams, jumbo prawns, two lobster tails, Old Bay broth, Andouille sausage, potatoes, and local corn on the cob. 

When: Sunday nights starting May 4

Where: The Sandbar - 1535 Johnston St (Granville Island - Creekhouse), Vancouver

Art of Teppanyaki menu at Kobe

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Now through the end of June, diners can experience a special "Art of Teppanyaki" menu for $58 per person at Kobe. Photo by Nora Hamade/courtesy of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

Experience the sizzle and spectacle of teppanyaki at Kobe with their limited-time "Art of Teppanyaki" set menu, available Monday to Thursday from 5 to 11 p.m. until the end of June. This $58 per person feast celebrates Kobe’s signature style of tableside cooking. The menu features seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp, Shabu Shabu soup, flame-kissed tiger prawns, premium-cut sirloin steak, teriyaki chicken, wok-tossed bean sprouts, and steamed Japanese rice, all finished with a scoop of artisanal gelato for dessert.

When: Extended through the end of June

Where: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - 1042 Alberni St, Vancouver

Cost: $58 per person; reservations via OpenTable

With files from Valerie Leung


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