February has arrived with a bit of a chill, but there are so many tasty ways to keep your temperature up! Start by stopping by any of the Dine Out Vancouver events happening this month, or maybe book a romantic dinner with someone special for Valentine’s Day. However you decide to fill your calendar, consider these delicious events where you can dig into the local culinary scene, sample the wares of renowned chefs, and meet like-minded foodies along the way! From dumplings to hot chocolate, you’re in for a hearty month ahead. Let’s see what’s on the menu! *feature image: Honolulu Coffee for the 2025 Hot Chocolate Festival Dine Out East Van Dumpling Fest – Vancouver Feb 5 Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, & beyond to taste different kinds of dumplings on this dinner tour. Coquitlam Craft & Ales Festival 2025…
You can learn practically anything from the internet these days. However, interactive classes are way more fun and immersive than learning from a YouTube video. What’s more, you get to taste the fruits of your labour while you learn. Get set to impress at your next dinner party or dazzle your date with skills learned at these fun adult cooking classes and wine workshops. Don your apron and dive into a world of flavour. Class is now in session! By Mithalee Rawat Posh Pantry – Burnaby On weekends, Posh Pantry offers hands-on cooking classes tailored for those with a passion for food. Their lineup includes professional chefs and seasoned home cooks, all geared towards equipping you with impressive kitchen skills. This summer, you have the opportunity to learn firsthand from an authentic Italian mamma how to handcraft gnocchi or ravioli. If West Coast seafood is more your style, a former…
The holidays may be over, but the good times keep rolling with food and drink events in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. Festival of Lights at VanDusen, Vancouver – until January 7 Savour tasty treats from a variety of food vendors as you wander through VanDusen Botanical Garden’s 15 acres adorned with over a million twinkling lights. The first week of January is your last chance to catch this dazzling display. 5251 Oak Street Vancouver Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, Metro Vancouver – January 13 – Feb 14 It’s still chilly out there, so why not treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa? Last year, close to three dozen cafes, bakeries and chocolatiers throughout Metro Vancouver participated in the Hot Chocolate Festival, offering extra special gourmet cups of hot chocolate on their menus featuring ingredients like white chocolate, Belgian chocolate, and cookie crumbs. Watch out for the official list…
The cold weather is here and so are cozy indoor activities and hearty, warming delights at food and drink events in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. North Shore Craft Beer Week, November 2 – 14 This week has the cure for what ales you (pun intended!) Sample suds from the finest craft breweries on Vancouver’s North Shore which kicks off with an amazing evening at their launch party on November 2nd in the Historic Shipyards District with food trucks, live entertainment, prizes and games! DJs and all day happy hours to dim sum and Pacman, North Shore breweries (and a local cidery and distillery) are offering their best and most inventive drinks, food, and live entertainment in their taprooms from November 3rd to 14th. Check festival for brewery event schedule, how to collect points for prizes with the BC Ale Trail, and for event and ticket information for the…
There are lots of food and drink events to *fall* for this month in Metro Vancouver. Check ‘em out here. Shipyards Food Tour, September 1 Starting with a scenic SeaBus ride from Vancouver’s Waterfront Station to Vancouver’s North Shore, experience the vibrant foodie scene in North Vancouver’s award-winning Shipyard’s District in a guided tour featuring local delicacies, BC craft beer and cider, Okanagan wine, and the history of the area. Runs from 2 PM – 4:30 PM, book in advance. 125 Victory Ship Way (tour starts at Waterfront Station in Vancouver) North Vancouver Charcuterie on the Pier, September 2 Showcasing the seaside community around White Rock Pier, Charcuterie on the Pier attempts to break the Guinness World Record with a 500 foot long charcuterie board, with net proceeds benefiting the food bank and local charities. Running from 2 PM – 8 PM. Three tiers of ticket available, check site for…