The Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is a vibrant event that brings together some of Chinatown’s top bars and restaurants for a friendly competition, showcasing their extraordinary mixology excellence. We’re proud that our iconic neighbourhood boasts one of the city’s highest concentrations of Michelin-starred establishments and acclaimed culinary talent. Taking place alongside
This Lunar New Year, two local favourites, La Mezcaleria and Dickyʼs Dumps, are joining forces to create a unique collaborative dining experience. On Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, the spotlight will be on a specially curated menu celebrating the vibrant flavours of Mexican and Chinese cuisines.
Vancouver Mysteries is thrilled to launch the third chapter in our popular Murder is a Drag series in Gastown at the Water Street Cafe during the 2025 Dine Out Festival. In 2024 we started with Dinner Date with Death. Then we all gathered again for two sold-out back-to-back shows of
Welcome the Year of the Snake at Metropolis at Metrotown with its first-ever Chef Series, a celebration of Asian cuisine, featuring a line-up of some of BC’s most celebrated chefs – including the recent winner of Top Chef Canada. With food an integral element of Lunar New Year celebrations, Metropolis
We’re back with another incredible 2-day pop-up at the iconic Pipe Shop in the Shipyards District! With over 50 amazing local vendors, this is your one-stop shop for unique finds, fab gifts, and those “just because” treats. Bring your friends (furry ones too!) and make a weekend of it—free entry,
Renowned Canadian chef and sustainable food systems advocate Ned Bell returns to restaurant service this April with a 12-night-only pop-up at Burnaby Heights’ beloved Gray Olive Cafeteria. “In The Heights” is a vibrant, prix fixe dining experience celebrating BC’s peak-season ingredients—from ocean to field to farm. Enjoy a three-course menu
Johnny Glaze and the iconic Lee’s Donuts team are back for a three-day pop-up at Plenty Park Royal. From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4, stop by to shop, snack, and experience a limited-time drop of freshly made Lee’s Donuts—including a surprise flavour exclusive to the event (while supplies
The Sharing Farm is thrilled to partner with Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston for its final long table dinner of the season on September 14th. Guests will enjoy a five-course vegetarian feast celebrating the peak of the harvest, brought to life with Devon and Lucas’ playful flavours and hyper-local
Enjoy delicious Colombian food and dance to the rhythms of Afro- Cuban- Latin music! Turn up your Saturday at Gozadera Night -- live Latin music by Marlin Salsa & Beat featuring DJ Asukha, salsa and tropical rhythms, and a dance floor full of energy. Saturday, March 14, is all about
Immerse yourself in the refined world of French pastry with this delightful macaron workshop, and celebrate the arrival of spring with spring-flavoured macarons! During this demonstration, you will learn all the essential steps to create the perfect macaron shell—a delicate, crisp exterior that gives these treats their signature charm. Camille
The Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on June 19 this year. It is marked by dragon boat races and zongzi (粽子), glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves with sweet or savory fillings. Register for a special cooking workshop with Chinese-Singaporean chef Christopher Leow and
During Pride weekend, no name® is bringing grocery goss to downtown Vancouver with a giant bright yellow grocery checkout aisle inspired by your neighbourhood grocery store. Visitors can grab a complimentary copy of the latest grocery goss tabloid, enjoy free no name® Simple Check™ popsicles and no name® Simple Check™