Vancouver food events in February you don't want to miss
The Vancouver foodies know that February is a stacked month for food events.
Not only are we right in the middle of Dine Out Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival, but there are also plenty of other tasty events, from special Lunar New Year menus to high teas.
We’ve rounded up some of the most exciting of these events to make your life easier. Keep reading to learn all about the best food events happening in and around Vancouver.
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Rosie’s Lunar New Year menu
Rosie’s is preparing a special menu consisting of BBQ bao, Xinjiang spiced smoked lamb ribs, and two collab dishes with Dicky’s Dumps: pork and chive dumplings with brisket and the Dumps and Noodle Salad (crisp salad topped with steamed dumplings).
When: February 9 at Main Street Brewing, February 1 and 7 at Parkside Brewery
Where: Main Street Brewing — 261 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Parkside Brewery — 2731 Murray Street, Port Moody
Valentine’s Chocolate Making Workshop
Chocolate is one of the go-to gifts for Valentine’s Day, and what better way to show your special someone you really care than by making that chocolate yourself? The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is holding a Valentine Chocolate Making Workshop where you’ll create a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with hand-made chocolate truffle bonbons. You’ll also learn how to make chocolate-paste roses.
When: February 8
Time: 10 atm to 2 pm
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts — 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Cost: $185
D/6 Super Bowl Viewing Party
Cheer on your favourite team while you enjoy some tasty food and drinks amongst your fellow football fans.
When: February 9
Time: Starts at 1 pm
Where: D/6 Bar and Lounge — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $11.93
Sommelier Showdown
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The second event in the Sommelier Showdown series is taking place at Five Sails, featuring renowned sommelier Nick Bertoia (L’Abattoir, Published on Main, Bar Susu) and Randy Chafe (Fairmont Hotels, The Vancouver Club) going head-to-head to battle by pairing wines with a four-course dinner crafted by Five Sails Culinary Director Alex Kim.
When: February 18
Where: Five Sails — 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: $225 per person
Tsiknopempti Celebration at Nammos Estiatorio
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Nammos is inviting the whole community to stop by and celebrate Tsiknopempti, also known as “Smokey Thursday” in Greece. This celebration is part of the Greek Carnival season and is marked by enjoying grilled and roast meats before Lent. You’ll find plenty of grilled skewers, lamb chops, and more outside. Plus, Nammos has promised some “surprises” are in store.
When: February 20
Where: Nammos Estiatorio — 3980 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Reservations: Available online
Feast of Fortune
Hosted by Global BC’s Jason Pires and Talentvision’s Yi Yi Wang, you’ll enjoy performances, a live auction, and the chance to sample plenty of delectable dishes from the Chinese Restaurant Awards.
When February 22
Where: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver — 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Available online
Korean Cuisine – Seoul Food Edition
Chef Brent Kim returns to teach you how to make some tasty Seoul food. You’ll learn how to make authentic Korean favourites like tteokbokki, beef bulgogi, kimbap, and more.
When: February 22
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts — 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Cost: $198
Lunar New Year Fiesta
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La Mezcaleria and Dickyʼs Dumps are joining forces to create a collaborative dining experience featuring a menu that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Mexican and Chinese cuisines. Expect tasty bites like Black Macha Aguachile with Prawns & Scallops Dumplings, Grilled Veggies with Vegetarian Dumplings, and Mexican Master Stock with Chicken & Ginger Dumplings, to name a few.
When: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 4 to 10:30 pm
Where: La Mezcaleria — 1622 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Reservations: Available online
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Dine Out Vancouver
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The popular annual fest (Canada’s largest food and drink festival) features hundreds of restaurants, each offering multi-course dinners at affordable, fixed-price points.
Dine Out Vancouver gives locals the opportunity to experience dinners at Vancouver restaurants, from fine dining to family-friendly and everything in between.
As a delicious bonus, many destinations normally offer special lunch menus as well.
When: January 22 to February 9, 2025
Where: Participating restaurants in and around Vancouver
All-you-can-eat hot dogs and tots
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As part of Dine Out Vancouver, Mount Pleasant Vintage and Provisions is offering a special all-you-can-eat menu for just $20. You’ll be able to enjoy as many hot dogs (or beyond veggie brats) as you can eat alongside bottomless tater tots and sauces.
When: January 22 to February 9
Where: 67 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: $20
Vive La Bourgogne!
Wine aficionados are in for a treat because Published On Main is bringing back Burgundy Week, featuring drinks ranging from “village” level wines to the highly sought-after Premier and Grand Cru bottles.
When: February 15 to 23
Where: Published on Main — 3593 Main Street, Vancouver
Reservations: Available online
Bottomless mimosas
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What’s better than mimosas? When those mimosas are bottomless, of course. Grelhados Restaurant is offering bottomless mimosas when you purchase any breakfast main.
When: February 1 to 28
Time: Noon to 3 pm
Where: Grelhados Restaurant — #110-855 Village Drive, Port Coquitlam
Dine Out Vancouver at the Vancouver Aquarium Pop-Up
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Dine Out participants will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to dine among the jellyfish at the Vancouver Aquarium. This year’s menu features a crispy duck salad, a choice of braised beef short rib or Columbia River steelhead, and chocolate mousse for dessert. There is also wine from BC-based wineries and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
When: January 31 to February 6, 2025
Time: 7 to 9 pm. Dinner starts at 7:30 pm
Where: Vancouver Aquarium – 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Tickets: $125 per person; $100 for members
Five Sails Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea
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Five Sails is hosting a special Lunar New Year afternoon tea with plenty of sweet and savoury bites like its Mandarin Cake, Five Sails Egg Tart, Pork Belly Bao, XO Devil Eggs, and much more.
When: January 25 to February 28
Where: Five Sails — 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Cost: $75 per person
Taste Our Travels 2025 Basque Region
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In the third edition of its Taste Our Travels dining series, ¿CóMO? Taperia is featuring food inspired by the many small pintxo bars they visited during the team’s recent travels through Spain’s Basque region and Cantabria. Diners can anticipate seven tapas-style dishes inspired by the team’s favourite eats.
When: January 22 to February 9
Time: 4 to 9 pm
Where: ¿CóMO? Taperia — 201 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver,
Cost: $170 per group of 2 plus tax and gratuity
Hot Chocolate Festival 2025
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The 15th annual Hot Chocolate Fest is returning once again this year. Enjoy tasty and unique hot chocolate creations from numerous spots in and around Vancouver. This year, there are 180 different flavours to try.
When: January 18 to February 14
Where: Participating restaurants and cafes in and around Vancouver
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