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First Pick Handmade At The Heritage Hall March 31st

28 Mar

If you are looking for things to do this long weekend, we invite you to check out First Pick Handmade at the Heritage Hall this Sunday. This amazing market will host 33 local designers that create a variety of handmade items from fashion to skin care to cosmetics. Some of the designers on hand include Jessica Redditt Design, Irit Sorokin, Bukoro Bag Co., What’s Her Face, After Times Art, Asiri Cosmetics, Mossy Mind Herbs to name a few. Whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or a gift, there will be lots to choose from. Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing talent. First Pick Handmade happens Sunday, March 31st from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 at the door.

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Eastside Flea Spring Markets

2 Mar

In case you hadn’t heard, The Eastside Flea Spring Markets are in full swing every weekend until March 23, 204. They are in their new space at 1101 Union Street with 50+ vendors, food trucks, photo booth, patio seating. They will have lots of vintage along side handmade items. You can also expect find local craft brews, Spring cocktails & non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is $5.00. Market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Gourmet Warehouse Lines Up Delish Cooking Classes This The New Year

16 Jan


Gourmet Warehouse has lined up another round of great cooking and baking classes this New Year. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is that after each cooking and/or baking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set out a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye.  For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. Heads up if you see a class you like, we encourage you to book your spot, classes do regularly sell out.

COOKIES WITH LIZZY: EAT YOUR HEART OUT – February 4, 2024

Chef Lizzy Wong from Butter Baked Goods with be on hand to teach you how to decorate cookies for that special occasion. Chef Wong will be using classic Royal Icing Techniques for this class. Specifically, you will learn about consistencies, colour, piping and much more so you have some showpiece cookies for Valentine’s Day. On arrival, you will be greeted with a mimosa as well as baked goods and small bites to nibble on during class. Plus, each participant will leave beautifully decorated cookies to take home.

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• Doughnut Heart.
• Heart Pizza
• Ice Cream Heart

OPA! A NIGHT IN THE GREEK ISLANDS –
March 13, 2024

Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu is back to host this popular cooking class in which you will learn about the vibrant flavours from this part of the Mediterranean. These includes some traditional favourites such as Spanakopita, Ling Cod Souvlaki and Baklava. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:

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• Spanakopita, Traditional Greek Spinach Pie with Barrel Aged Feta, Leeks and Herbs, Dressed Watercress.
• Roasted Halloumi with Coriander Honey and Pistachios, Crispy Pita.
• Ling Cod Souvlaki with Wild Oregano and Herb Marinade, Roasted Lemon Potatoes, Greek Salad with Olives, Tzatziki.
• Walnut Baklava with Sweet Cream.

FREE & FLAVOURFUL: GLUTEN FREE & DAIRY FREE DELIGHTS –
March 26, 2024

Learn to make flavourful dishes with Chef Alan Pavlakovic while accommodating dietary restrictions. Chef Alan will teach you tips and techniques so that you are not compromising taste or texture by eliminating gluten or dairy from your cooking repertoire. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:

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• Nu Waldorf Salad, Sweet Apples, Creamy Herb Dressing, and Candied Walnuts.
• Aleppo Beef Stuffed Peppers with Smoked Paprika Cashew “Cheese” Sauce.
• Chicken and Salumi Risotto with Porcini and Asparagus.
• Avocado Chocolate Mousse.

To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.

Photo Credit: Gourmet Warehouse

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The 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival January 13 to February 14

7 Jan

The Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off January 13th and runs till February 14th in various locations around Metro Vancouver. For 2024, there are a total of 105 locations participating in the event which will offer some 162 different types of hot chocolate. Organizers have created a great virtual map so you can see all the spots participating as well as an alphabetical listing which sets out which locations are offering vegan, dairy free and gluten free options. In East Van, you’ll see a number of spots clustered in Mount Pleasant and in the Main Street/Riley Park area. In SE Vancouver, you will find a new participant Boketto Tea Bar located in River District which is a great little spot if you haven’t been. You will also find hot chocolate offerings in the Grandview Woodland area at To Live For Bakery & Cafe and Mah Milk Bar. Be sure to check out the map and some of the delish offerings and support these great local spots.

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East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl January 17, 2024

15 Dec

As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, Vancouver Foodster aka Richard Wolak, invites you to join him on a self-guided tour to experience some delicious dumplings.  The East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl is set for January 17, 2024 with a starting point at Grandview Park at 6:00 pm. From there you will visit a variety of restaurants and be offered a Tasting Plate of dumplings at each stop. They have quite the variety of eats lined up including Chinese dumplings, Italian gnocchi, Nepalese momos, Mexican tamales, Japanese gyoza and more. This is a great way to check out a variety of different spots with other like minded folks.   Tickets for this event are now available with early bird pricing available until December 24, 2023 at $69 per person. After that, tickets are available for $79 per person until January 14, 2024. Not only would this be a delicious event to attend, it would make a great gift of experience for the food lover in your life.  Tickets are available through Eventbrite. 

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8th Annual McSpadden County Fair Happens September 10th

16 Aug

While summer continues in full swing, there are fun things to look forward to this September.  One of which is the 8th Annual McSpadden Country Fair being held on Sunday, September 10th in McSpadden Park.  This is a community event that features fun activities for the whole family including live music, games, local vendors, food trucks and the ever popular East Van zucchini races. If you have an idea on how to make a zucchini go fast, now’s your chance! Be warned though, there is stiff competition for bragging rights. If you cycle, Kickstand will be on hand doing bike tunes up by donation. As with any country fair, there will be raffles, contests and prizes.  The 8th Annual McSpadden County Fair takes place in McSpadden Park, 2125 Victoria Drive, between 11:00 and 5:00 pm. To learn more about the event and all the activities, you can visit them on online at www.mcspaddenfair.ca or on Facebook.

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Britannia Plaza Market Returns Weekly June 28 – October 4

24 Jun

The Britannia Plaza Market returns this summer. This is an outdoor market that takes place just outside of the Britannia Community Centre.  The market runs every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm from June 28th to October 4th. You are invited to stop by and check out some local producers, artists and makers which will showcase a variety of items each week including fresh produce, homemade treats, artisanal goods and much more. 

If you are interested in being a vendor, you are invited to reach out to the organizers at artbritannia@gmail.com.

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Lip Balm Making Workshop With Herbs June 15th

11 Jun

Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting another fun workshop this month just in time for summer. It’s a SPF Herbal Lip Balm Making Workshop happening Thursday, June 15th.    Julia Thiessen, a therapeutic horticulture facilitator and educator, will lead this evening workshop.  You will learn how to use herbs to create natural herb infused lip balms.   Each workshop participant will go home with a lip balm with zinc oxide for sun protection. The workshop kicks off at 7:00 pm at Figaro’s Garden Centre, 1896 Victoria Drive and tickets are $22.63 and available through Eventbrite.

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Figaro’s Garden Centre Hosts Urban Bird Walk May 27th

22 May

Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting a free one hour urban bird walk Saturday, May 27th.  Experienced guide, Sydney Burstein, will take you on a tour of the neighbourhood through the eyes of a birding enthusiast.  You are invited to come along and get to know some of Vancouver’s feathered friends that you share a home with. The event kicks off at 9:30 am from Figaro’s Garden Centre rain or shine. To reserve your spot, visit Eventbrite.

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Italian Day Returns To The Drive Sunday June 11th

22 May

After 3 years without the Italian Day Festival due to the pandemic and other gathering restrictions, Italian Day returns to The Drive Sunday, June 11th.  This 14 block vibrant street party will take place on The Drive from the Grandview Cut to Venables.  Italian Day is filled with food, entertainment, and loads of things to do, see and experience.  Grab some friends and stop at one of the many outdoor patios set up for the day, or take in one of the many food trucks lined up and down Commercial Drive.  You will certainly not go hungry while you wander and take in all the sights and sounds.

Italian Day kicks off at Noon and the party runs till 8:00 pm. Just a reminder that vehicle traffic on Commercial Drive is blocked off, so it is best to take transit, walk or cycle in. For those cycling to Italian Day, we expect a Bike Valet will be set up again at 1st Avenue & Commercial, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. We invite you come out and celebrate all things Italian. Italian Day represents the largest one day cultural street festival in Vancouver. Stop by and see some of the magic of this great street festival. For more information about Italian Day, visit them online at www.italianday.ca.

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