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7 food events you need to check out this week: January 15 to 22

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Jan 15 2024, 4:45 pm
7 food events you need to check out this week: January 15 to 22

We love food events, which is why we’re lucky January is full of them.

From a dumpling crawl to a festival all about hot chocolate, here are some of the must-attend events happening in Vancouver this week.

East Van Dumpling Fest Crawl

As part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival, you’ll get to experience a variety of different dumplings from Chinese dumplings and Italian gnocchi to Nepalese momos, Mexican tamales, Japanese gyoza and more. Each restaurant will be serving up a tasting plate, giving you the chance to sample numerous restaurants.

When: January 17
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Various participating restaurants
Cost: $79 per person

Taste Our Travels

The team behind Mount Pleasant’s award-winning Spanish tapas bar Como Taperia recently visited Barcelona and Madrid for an eating trip, where they came back with some delicious ideas. Guests can now experience executive chef Rafael Racela’s exclusive Taste Our Travels seven-course menu for two, available for only 20 days.

When: January 16 to February 4
Where: CóMO Taperia — 201 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: $16o per person

Street Food City

Street Food City is back for its 12th year, giving visitors a delicious opportunity to try some of Vancouver’s great food truck eats, all in one convenient location. Some notable trucks that’ll be at this year’s festival include Shameless Buns, Shawarma Time, Tornado Potato, Reel Mac and Cheese, Mad Greek, Dos Amigos, Slavic Rolls, and Chickpea.

When: January 20 to 28
Time: Weekdays, 11 am to 2 pm; Weekends, 11 am to various times
Where: ĆĄxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7Ă©nk Square, West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free entry

Dine Out Vancouver

The much-loved festival, which is marking its 22nd year, will take place from Wednesday, January 17 to Sunday, February 4, celebrating the city’s world-renowned food and drink scene. Over 380 restaurants will offer delectable multi-course dinners at affordable, fixed-price points. You can view a full list of participating restaurants here.

When: Wednesday, January 17 to Sunday, February 4
Where: At participating restaurants all over the city. (Restaurants revealed January 9)
Price: Fixed menus range from $20 to $65 per person

Cabane Ă  Sucre

Winter’s most wonderful dinner experience returns to Vancouver in January when the much-awaited Cabane Ă  Sucre returns to the Michelin-starred restaurant, St. Lawrence. The menu will be inspired by the rustic, homespun habitant meals served at “Sugar Shacks” (Cabanes Ă  Sucre), where sap is boiled and turned into the nation’s prized syrup. Guests can expect the classic long-table communal Cabane seating, a seven-course family-style menu featuring classic QuĂ©bĂ©cois favourites, and carefully crafted beverage pairings.

When: January 17 to 27
Where: St. Lawrence — 269 Powell Street, Vancouver
Price: $225 per person

Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

 

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It’s a big month for hot chocolate fans because the Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is returning with 71 vendors and a whopping 162 drink creations for you to try. Check out our list of some of the most unique hot chocolate creations you can sample this year. We’re talking about marinara hot chocolate, and one that is illegal in the United States (no, we’re not joking).

When: January 13 to February 14, 2024 (check specific vendors as dates may vary)
Where: Locations in and around Vancouver

Daily Hive is a proud media sponsor of the Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

Dine Out East Van Brunch Crawl

Using a “digital passport” as your guide, you’ll be able to enjoy the variety of dishes and beverages, which may include juices, smoothies, coffees, eggs benny’s, pancakes, french toast, omelettes, hash browns, brunch pizza, meats, seafood, baked goods, desserts, and so much more. Each participating restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy, and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the event. Visit each of the participating restaurants at your leisure by car or transit.

When: January 21
Where: Participating restaurants
Price: Starting at $76.35

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