Photo: ARC Bottomless Easter Brunch With Easter just over two weeks away, many restaurants have dreamed up lovely ways to celebrate with friends and family. Easter brunch has become a tradition for many, involving elaborate spreads, which often include treats from the Easter bunny for kids of all ages. Here is a selection of establishments in town who are offering a special brunch for Easter. Oceans 999 Restaurant Photo: Pan Pacific Vancouver Facebook If you’re looking for the most sumptuous Easter Sunday Brunch in town, look no further than Oceans 999 Restaurant in the Pan Pacific Vancouv ..read more

Photo: Jon Sailer/Unsplash Celebrate the Emerald Isle with Irish meals, whiskey and beer. Here’s where to find St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and drink in Vancouver in 2023.   Beer and Irish Food Vendors at Celtic Fest Head to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square at the Vancouver Art Gallery on March 17 and 18 for Celtic Fest. Enjoy live music and dancing while you munch on food from Irish vendors including The Bandit Baker and Celtic Treasure Chest. And don’t miss the beer tent! View this post on Instagram A post shared by CelticFest Vancouver (@celticfestvan)   St. Patrick’s Irish ..read more

Forage, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade The 44th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF), known as “the largest wine festival in the Americas” and in founded 1979, returns for another eight days of wine-related events and tastings from April 22-30 in benefit of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade One of Canada’s premiere wine events, VIWF’s mission each year is to provide informative, educational, and entertaining wine experiences for both consumers and trade in addition to showcasing the greater wine industry and raising money for t ..read more

Photo: Botanist martini Vancouver’s first cocktail lounge, the Tilting Room, opened in 1954 at the iconic Sylvia Hotel in the West End. Medieval themed, the lounge quickly became a favourite with famous patrons including the likes of Errol Flynn. In the early 2000s, the city’s cocktail scene experienced a considerable awakening as talented bartenders began experimenting beyond the mundane and becoming well-versed in cocktail lore and technique. Roughly 15 years ago, establishments such as The Diamond and Pourhouse opened, bringing even more vitality, creativity, and expertise to the cocktail ..read more

Photo: Kafka’s/Manson Ward Indulge your sweet tooth with some delicious desserts this Valentine’s Day. Head to one of these Vancouver-area spots to enjoy Valentine-themed chocolate, cookies, cake, and lots more. Pro tip: Order ahead to avoid disappointment.   I  U Cream Puff Pack From Beta 5 Chocolates This limited edition pack of romantic cream puffs from Beta 5 Chocolates is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It includes red velvet, dark chocolate, and passionfruit-flavoured puffs. The cutest part? The chocolate one is shaped like a teddy bear! View this post on Instagram A post sh ..read more

Photo: The Farmhouse After the Dine Out Vancouver Festival closes February 5, diners can look forward to sumptuous multi-course menus, as well as special drinks and menu items in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Many restaurants are also serving Valentine’s Day offerings during the lead up to the big event for those who wish to go out on another evening. There is certainly no shortage of creativity in this year’s Valentine’s menus, so expect an unforgettable experience centred on foods that invoke romance and love. Here are 10 establishments that have dreamed up special Valentine’s creations ..read more

Photo: American Heritage Chocolate/Unsplash The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its 13th season with over 140 types of hot chocolate. The festival runs from January 14 to February 14 at 95 different locations across the city.   The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is a great time to explore a new neighbourhood and support local businesses. Use their virtual map to find participating vendors across Greater Vancouver from Whistler to White Rock and everywhere in between. Map via Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival   Many of the chocolate concoctions are photogenic, so you ..read more

Photo: Metropolis at Metrotown Year of the Rabbit Celebrations The Lunar New Year begins January 22, 2023, ushering in renewed prosperity, abundance, and connectivity. The Chinese zodiac names 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit, which is characterized as being hopeful and gentle, yet nimble. Vancouver’s diverse and vibrant Asian populations will be hosting numerous events to usher in the Lunar New Year, including a parade, community gatherings, as well as meals to promote good fortune and togetherness. The 48th Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Celebration Red and Gold Silk Lanterns, Chinatow ..read more

Oxtail stew; Photo: Yardie Grabz With the holidays over, you may be looking to spice up your palate with a fun culinary escape in Vancouver. The city has a variety of establishments for enjoying your Caribbean favourites, including jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, and coconut dumplings. Here is a selection of places for when you’re craving affordable, delicious Jamaican fare: El Camino’s Ropa vieja in background (with pira caldo, a Paraguayan fish soup); Photo: El Camino’s El Camino’s celebrates pan-Latin American cuisine, such as a variety of tacos like slow cooked pork shoulder (carnita ..read more

Street Food City; Photo: Destination Vancouver The 21st Dine out Vancouver Festival returns, running from January 20 to February 5, 2023. The annual event involves the participation of over 350 restaurants, who offer multi-course meals that showcase the best of food and drink in the city. While the anticipated reveal of the restaurants and their menus takes place January 11 (make a note in your calendar), tickets for Dine Out Vancouver events are now available—and as usual, they’re diverse, delectable, and uniquely experiential. This year’s events are particularly exciting given that 2022 wa ..read more