Can't-miss Vancouver food events happening this week: November 5 to 11

Cafe Medina's Sparkling Supper takes place on November 5 (@medinacafe/Instagram)

If you’re anything like us, the hunger for unique and delicious food and beverage-centred events is as strong as ever. It’s a good thing Vancouver always delivers them in excess.

Here are Vancouver food events, in or around the city, to check out this week.

Disco Dumplings at Burdock & Co

This weekly series features a savoury dumpling menu, DJ Chris Allen spinning vinyl, and a flashy disco ball setting the mood. Plates are $10 and guests can choose from an assortment of decadent dumplings including nettle and ricotta with wild greens and pork and burdock with charred chili sauce.

When: Mondays at 8 pm (walk-ins only; reservations on Mondays will only be accepted until 6:30 pm)
Where: 2702 Main Street, Vancouver

Enchanted Forest Afternoon Tea

A magical new afternoon tea is coming to town next week, so get ready to step into a real-life fairytale at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The West Georgia Street hotel, known for their amazing themed afternoon tea services, just revealed their fall theme: Enchanted Forest Afternoon Tea.

Where: Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
When: September 7 to November 18; sittings Wednesdays to Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Price: $59 per person; book online

Wildebeest Game and Mushroom Menu

Wildebeest will underscore its philosophy of working closely with local farms, foragers, and providers by offering a seasonal Game and Mushroom Menu available November 1 to 15.

When: November 1 to 15
Where: 120 W Hastings Street, Vancouver

Caviar Festival at Ancora

Ancora’s fourth annual Caviar Festival kicks off on November 6. Executive Chef Ricardo Valverde and Sushi Chef Yoshihiro Tabo have crafted an elegant ensemble of caviar menu items inspired by Ancora’s Peruvian-Japanese concept, available until November 27.

When: November 6 to 27
Where: 1600 Howe Street, Vancouver

Cafe Medina Sparkling Supper

Café Medina will help winemaker Domaine Chandon celebrate its 45th anniversary by breaking out the bubbles as the downtown brunch destination welcomes the Napa Valley vintner for an exclusive ‘Sparkling Supper’ dinner on November 5.

When: November 5 at 6:30 pm
Where: 780 Richards Street, Vancouver
Price: $93; buy online

EAT! Vancouver 2018

This year’s events include EAT! Dinner Series, EAT! Harvest, EAT! Pastry, EAT! Expert Classes, and the all-new EAT! Vancouver Fine Cognac, along with exciting chef collaborations too.

When: November 5 to 10
Where: Venues around Vancouver
Price: Prices vary; buy online

CinCin Truffle Dinner 2018

CinCin’s annual Mushroom & Truffle Festival returns with a stellar five-course truffle dinner experience. Wine pairings can be purchased to go with this meal.

When: November 7 from 6:30 to 10 pm
Where: 1154 Robson Street, Vancouver
Price: $195; buy online

Cornucopia 2018

Whistler’s epic 10-day food and beverage celebration kicks off on November 8 this year. The festival has a huge lineup of events on its schedule that you don’t want to miss.

When: November 8 to 18
Where: Venues around Whistler
Price: Ticket prices vary; buy online

Beest Meets BEAST Dinner at Wildebeest

The US and Canada combine forces for the Ultimate Beastmaster Dinner when Wildebeest Chef Ian McHale opens up his kitchen to welcome Chef Naomi Pomery from Portland’s BEAST for an exciting collaboration dinner on November 8. Part of the week-long Eat Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival, the one-night-only ’Beest Meets BEAST event will see the award-winning chefs work in tandem to prepare a multi-course family style menu that showcases the very best seasonal, farm-to-table fare.

When: November 8
Where: 120 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Price: $150; buy online

Mark Singson x Whole Foods Market

Mark Singson will be serving up a five-course vegan dinner on November 11. Guests will also receive a goodie bag from this event.

When: November 11 at 6:30 pm
Where: 120 E 13 Street, North Vancouver
Price: $120; buy online

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