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Let It Rip: Pacific Institue of Culinary Arts hosts The Bear tribute dinner and cooking class this month

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 District Local

The culinary team at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) will ‘Let it Rip’ and …

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Food from our Roots: Newcomer Women Food Businesses

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 District Local

 Flavours of Hope is a dynamic non-profit social enterprise celebrating newcomer immigrant and refugee women …

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A Comedy of Errors Opens Bard on the Beach 2024

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 District Local

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 2024 opens with the hilarious Comedy of Errors, directed …

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MOA reopens June 13th after 18-month closure

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 District Local

 The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC will reopen to the public on June 13, …

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Not Your Butter Chicken: sharing untold stories of Indo-Canadians with food & wine expert Shiva Reddy

May 17, 2024May 19, 2024 District Local

Award-winning filmmakers Priyanka Desai and Joanna Wong take viewers on an exhilarating road trip through …

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Did you know that the amaro cocktail the Paper Pla Did you know that the amaro cocktail the Paper Plane was invented in NYC in 2008, and its name was inspired by the M.I.A. song? Amaro Masterclass, part of the incredible lineup at Vancouver Cocktail Week presented by @thealchemistmag. We got an intimate look into the world of amaro — from the origins of Italian bitter liqueurs to the botanical complexity that makes each one so distinct. We tasted through a carefully curated lineup, traced the history behind each pour, surrounded by genuinely curious people who love a good drink as much as they love learning about it. Equal parts classroom and cocktail hour, the best of both worlds! Thanks to @j.smolensky for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging class, and @carlino.restaurant serving up Paper Plane cocktails and snacks to set the tone for our aperitivo hour.
Vancouver’s biggest cafe @cmarket_coffee is openin Vancouver’s biggest cafe @cmarket_coffee is opening on Sunday, March 1st. Swipe for all the info, menus, and space tours. 🎊 Grand opening promos: First 30 guests: Tote bag, gift card, drink, pastry Next 50 guests: Gift card & drink All day: Scratch & win and raffle prizes 📍 195 East 36th (Main x 36th) Grand opening: Sunday, March 1 Doors open at 10am Free parking around the neighbourhood Underground parkade with 20 spots #districtlocal #cmarketcoffee #media #vancouvercoffee
Snack haul from @stongsmarket! We picked up this Snack haul from @stongsmarket! We picked up this mega @hflvancouver Snacks in the City bag from @stongsmarket to kick off this beautiful weekend. So many local + Canadian goodies packed inside. Swipe to some of the items we will be diving into immediately. 🎉 IG Live party tonight with big prizes: Saturday, February 28, 8 PM PST @hflvancouver is going to unbox everything There will be over $5,000 in prizes. Fun and free to join! FEATURING: Retail Partner: @stongsmarket Grand Prize Getaway Sponsor: @westinbayshore Featured Brands: @athleticbrewing @biokplus @bonnemaman_ca @carbonefinefoods @chocxochocolatier @covesoda @elmhurst1925ca @everymanjack @farmingkarma @frankiesorganic @gotgummygainz @grimmsfoods @hippiesnacks @kuhnecanada @lacroixwater @nakedandsaucy @nealbrothers @organikahealth @poptasticpop @prairiegoodness_snacks @pranafoods.ca @sesamesnaps @silverhillsbakery @spraguecanning @tealishtea @terrafoods @thosepretzels @tochafoods @treeislandyogurt @trubar.brands @truearthmovement @zazubean
We had a grazing table for a birthday dinner tonig We had a grazing table for a birthday dinner tonight and @melimelocharcuterie did a lovely job. Pooja set this up in less than 30 minutes! If you’re looking to support a local small, female-owned business, give her a follow. 🧀🍇 #notsponsored
Ramen deal alert: 50% off all ramen at @kintonrame Ramen deal alert: 50% off all ramen at @kintonramen’s grand opening at East Broadway, just off @commerciald this Saturday! 🍜 Don’t miss out: 📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026 📍 1161 E. Broadway, Vancouver ⏰ 11 am - 12 am (all day!) Neighbourhood news: @myvcc @commercialdrivecrawler @commercialdrive @barburritocanada @riotheatre @physiomedvancouver @peakform_wellness @workbc_vancouvernortheast
We had a dinner party the other night and we’re he We had a dinner party the other night and we’re here to share a lazy hack: @sabafoods.ca. Yemeni food was a hit! Family Platter for 6 ($210) Fava bean dip and hummus 3 pieces of roast lamb (Haneeth and Mandi) 2 Chicken legs Mandi Chicken breast Haneeth Rice Salad Hot sauce Kunafa (cream or cheese) We also added an extra salad, charred AAA beef, hummus and garlic mayo, which made it perfect for 8. @southgranville
More fish and chips on Main! Congrats on opening t More fish and chips on Main! Congrats on opening this week, @cockneykings. 📍4360 Main Street
@jositaliandeli is open at Main & 24th! We popped @jositaliandeli is open at Main & 24th! We popped in on day one today… and so did the rest of the neighbourhood! We asked a staff member for the insider’s list of faves: 🍗 Chicken parm (only at this location) 🥖 Italian sandwich 🥖 Spicy salami sandwich 🍝 Radiatore rose (+protein) 🍝 Rigatoni pesto cream (+protein) Menu and pricing on the last slide. Love the kids menu for smaller bites! 📍 3998 Main St, Vancouver
A perfect murder. A deadly mistake. // @theartsclu A perfect murder. A deadly mistake. // @theartsclub presents Dial M for Murder, running February 5 to March 8 at the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage. This sharp adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher brings a modern edge to the classic psychological thriller. When Tony’s jealousy takes a lethal turn, he concocts what he believes to be the perfect crime. As tension builds through a maze of blackmail and betrayal, audiences are pulled into a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse where every secret has a price. Directed by Jillian Keiley and presented in partnership with Theatre Calgary, this production explores power, control, and the danger of underestimating those around you. A scintillating performance! Dial M for Murder On now through March 8 Stanley BFL CANADA Stage 2750 Granville Street, Vancouver Special Performances: Sunday Salon: February 15 at 2 PM Talkback Tuesday: February 24 at 7 PM VocalEye Performances: March 1 at 2 PM and March 6 at 7:30 PM
🍗🍗🍗 Return of the eating contests! After a 6-year 🍗🍗🍗 Return of the eating contests! After a 6-year hiatus, @great_wings is bringing back its popular eating contest for the company’s 25th Anniversary. 13 competitors from across BC qualified last month and will compete in the final championship round. The challenge: finish 2 pounds of Buffalo wings in the fastest time. Local qualifying round winners earned $100 gift certificates, free wings for a year, and a spot in the WINGS Hall of Fame. THE GRAND PRIZE: $500 cash | Championship trophy | 2026 WINGS Eating Champion title February 26, 2026 @wings_portmoody Full contest details: greatwings.ca/wings-contest
From the much celebrated @suyorestaurant team, @ch From the much celebrated @suyorestaurant team, @chefricardovalverde continues to share the vibrant flavours of his Peruvian heritage with the anticipated opening of @uchurestaurant — a love letter to a childhood spent along Peru and Canada’s coastlines. Born in Peru and raised in Canada, Valverde brings over two decades of culinary experience to this new chapter. UCHU reflects a deep connection to his homeland — its spirit, ingredients, and convivial dining culture — while embracing Vancouver’s dynamic culinary scene. UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar is Valverde’s vibrant expression of Peru’s seafood traditions presented with passion and flair; rich, colourful and diverse as the oceans. The raw bar is the centrepiece to showcase the freshest seafood, in a space bathed in warm blues and sand tones. @uchurestaurant 158 East Pender, Vancouver @visitchinatown
There’s a new @thegrindvancouver cafe in town, and There’s a new @thegrindvancouver cafe in town, and it’s a 100% plant-based hub powered by the owners of @vegain.ca. VEGAIN is a sports nutrition and supplements brand headquartered here in Vancouver, and at their shiny new cafe serving tasty vegan pastries and drinks, you’ll find the VEGAIN product line available, including SURGE, their award-winning high-protein electrolytes drink, on tap. Located right along the Yaletown seawall for a convenient pit stop on your run/cycle/fitness circuit. The Grind by VEGAIN 1006 Beach Ave, Vancouver
🧧 🍷 @haywirewine has teamed up once again with @fo 🧧 🍷 @haywirewine has teamed up once again with @foohungcurios with the release of Lunar Red, a limited-edition bottle created to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse in style. This release marks a continuation of a trailblazing tradition. Back in 2014, Haywire became the first BC winery to honour Lunar New Year with a special wine—and they’ve been raising a glass to the occasion ever since. This vintage is a bold, Merlot-dominant blend that delivers dark plum, cassis, and a hint of cigar box spice on the nose, followed by rich notes of black cherry, cocoa, vanilla, and warm baking spice on the palate. In other words: festive, cozy, and made for sharing. It’s also a natural match for Lunar New Year feasts—think dumplings, Peking duck, honey-glazed spare ribs, and anything else you’ll be passing around the table. A portion of proceeds supports the @chinatownstorytellingcentre, Vancouver’s award-winning cultural hub dedicated to preserving and celebrating the stories of Chinatown’s past, present, and future. Available now while quantities last!
THE CHOWDER CUP IS BACK // Vancouver’s sustainable THE CHOWDER CUP IS BACK // Vancouver’s sustainable seafood showdown returns on February 5, 2026, as part of @dineoutvancouver! 🐟🥣 Eight talented chefs, one epic chowder battle featuring responsibly sourced BC seafood and paired local beverages. THE LINEUP: @chefwilliamlew & @mamainthekitchen x @smugglerstrail Spencer Moores @eatcahoots x @parksidebrewery Alexandra Sandoval @maxinesvancouver x @rbbrewing Michelle Garcia @wildlightkitchen x @strangefellowsbrewing Saroonan Chandrasekaran x @fourwindsbrewco Alex Guido @fannybayvancouver x @blackkettlebrewing @onearrowyvr x @strathconabeer @jayhovaa @bravovancouver x @seaciderhouse Expert judges will decide the official Chowder Cup Champion and Best Pairing, you help decide the People’s Choice Award winner! Proceeds support The Commons by CTS @chefstablebc, a culinary hub dedicated to education, mentorship, and the future of BC’s hospitality industry. The Chowder Cup February 5, 2026 Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street Tickets @chefstablebc
The Year of the Horse is almost here! 🐎✨ Swipe to The Year of the Horse is almost here! 🐎✨ Swipe to check out some of the yummy specials for Lunar New Year. @beaucoupbakery Limited-edition LNY Dim Sum Collection including pork floss scallion croissant, golden garlic shrimp croissant, and Year of the Horse cookie box. @chinatownbbq x @beaucoupbakery Bolo BBQ Pork Cruffin (only available at @chinatownbbq for Taste of Chinatown @chinatownstorytellingcentre). @saltysugar.patisserie Wealth in Full Bloom cake - layers of osmanthus, classic milk tea, and black sesame base. @notch8restaurant at @fairmontvan Year of the Horse Afternoon Tea, Thu-Sun until Feb 22. Jasmine Earl Grey scones, Szechuan-glazed prawn toast, and Lion Dance performance Feb 17. @glowbalrestaurant Special $188 dinner for two, Feb 16-Mar 3. Three-course menu with Scallop & Sable Terrine, Honey Glazed Duck Breast, and Mandarin & Mango Cake. @thevictorvancouver Three-course prix fixe, Feb 17-Mar 3. Crab Agnolotti, Filet Mignon with Szechuan peppercorn sauce, Crème Brûlée Donuts, limited-edition cocktails. @bandbsteak Penfolds Lunar New Year Wine Dinner on The Roof, Feb 18 at 6pm. Four-course menu with special Australian wines. #districtlocal #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse #vancouverfoodie
A few delicious and comforting meals we had this m A few delicious and comforting meals we had this month. @sushibarajisai @john316mydelights @raisu2340 Shanghai River @nurulscuisine @ganhvietnamese #districtlocal #yvreats
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