12 best Vancouver food events to check out in November

One-time-only events

CARB NIGHT at Coho with Chef Noga and The Dumpling King

Aptly called “Carb Night,” this one-time event will see Chef Noga and The Dumpling King team up for a special menu of salty, carby foods with a curated beer and wine menu. Some sneak peek menu highlights include Noga’s Lil’ Grill Plate (grilled onigiri and bacon-wrapped scallion skewers), TGod of War Dan Dan WunTuns (pork belly wuntuns with Sichuan peppercorns, dan dan sauce, and pickled Sichuanese Cardamine sprouts), and deep fried steam bunz. The event is first come, first served, with no reservations.

When: Friday, November 4, from 5 pm until they sell out
Where: 1370 East Georgia Street, Vancouver

Dia de los Muertos Pop-Up Bar at Fairmont Pacific Rim

 

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Fairmont Pacific Rim’s Botanist and The Lobby Lounge & RawBar are welcoming the team behind Mexico City’s Hanky Panky cocktail bar for a pop-up extravaganza. The Dia de los Muertos celebration will be a collaborative dinner and cocktail experience centred around Mexican flavours with three feature Hanky Panky cocktails concocted by bartender and General Manager Gina Barbachano and bartender David Negrete. The pop-up experience will be at Botanist on November 2 and 3 and at Lobby Lounge & RawBar on November 4.

When: November 2 and 3 (Botanist) and November 4 (Lobby Lounge & RawBar)
Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim — 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival

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North Vancouver’s The Pipe Shop – The Shipyards heritage venue – will host the “deliciously indulgent” artisan food and beverage celebration this year, happening on Saturday, November 5. The Cheese and Meat Festival is all about indulging in the small plate, so be ready to mingle with BC’s finest artisanal food and beverage vendors and try multiple samples of their best creations. When you arrive at The Pipe Shop, you’ll receive your own personal charcuterie board (yours to bring home) as well as a tasting glass for sipping. So you’ll be fully equipped to discover the finest flavours from across the province and the Pacific Northwest.

When: Saturday, November 5; various tasting sessions
Where: The Pipe Shop — 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: Buy online

Beers, Bites, & Bimbos at Stanley Park Brewing

 

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This beer pairing dinner and drag performance event, taking place at Stanley Park Brewing, will be a first for the brewery. Performers will include Kendall Gender, Jerrilynn Spears, Jolene Queen Sloan, and Rose Butch. Tickets include a four-course meal paired with exclusive beers.

When: Friday, November 18 at 7:30 pm
Where: Stanley Park Brewing, 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: $110 per person

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party

This month, six chefs from some of Vancouver’s best restaurants will compete at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, where the winner will represent the city at the 2023 Canadian Culinary Championship. With representation including Sean Reeve (Say Mercy!), Sandy Chen (Archer), Vish Mayekar (Pepino’s), and others, this exciting culinary event will go down in front of a public audience at the Westin Bayshore.

When: Thursday, November 24
Where: Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Tickets: Online

Recurring events

Dachi Dinner Series

This month, wine bar Dachi will host three different dinner series events: a Nikkei dinner on November 5, an Alsace dinner on November 12, and a Japanese dinner on November 19. Each themed pairing will include five courses with pairings of cocktails, sake, wine, and more, depending on the evening. Tickets for each event are $160 per person.

When: November 6, November 12, and November 19 at 6:30 pm
Where: Dachi, 2297 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $160 per person

Bar Gobo “Joyride” Pop-Up

Bar Gobo’s first-ever pop-up event, Joyride will be led by the female team behind Burdock & Co. and will take place every Sunday in November, starting this Sunday. According to the bar’s press release for the event, we can expect a “carefree evening where wine flows, snacks satisfy hungry gourmands, and buzzy tunes set a lively vibe” – you can’t get much better than that. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Every Sunday in November, starting November 6, from 6 pm until late
Where: Bar Gobo — 237 Union Street, Vancouver

Vancouver Christmas Market 2022

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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and the city’s largest and longest-running Christmas Market has announced its return this holiday season. Vancouver Christmas Market is transforming Jack Poole Plaza into a huge German-style holiday event from November 12 to December 24. A popular holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Vancouver Christmas Market features more than 90 huts of authentic German sweets, treats, and treasures to discover. Plus, there are many festive activities and live entertainment to enjoy

When: November 12 to December 24, from 4 pm to 9:30 pm (until November 25), 11:30 am to 9:30 pm (November 26 to December 23), 11:30 am to 6 pm (December 24)
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Adult tickets start at $17.99, senior tickets (ages 65+) start at $14.99, and youth tickets (ages 7 to 17) start at $9.99. Children ages 0-6 are free. Purchase online

H Tasting Lounge’s Winterlust

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The waterfront spot, located at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, will be offering Winterlust, a seriously Insta-worthy setup, on its patio starting October 30 through December. Folks can look forward to enjoying heated Alpine-inspired domes decked out with cozy decor this year. Each dome is 8’-by-8′ and boasts panoramic glass panelling. Guests can book for up to six people, and there’s a minimum spend, not including taxes and gratuity.

When: Through December
Where: H Tasting Lounge — 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Price: Reservations