11 Vancouver food events happening this week: October 23 to 29
It’s officially the week before Halloween, which means all the spooky food events are kicking off. From haunted bars to Dìa de los Muertos celebrations, here is everything happening this week from October 23 to 29.
One time events
Instant Noodle Bar Pop-Up by The Drive Canteen and Dicky’s Dumps
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An instant noodle bar pop-up is coming to Vancouver for one day only, featuring two delicious instant noodle creations. You can order The HK Classic by Dicky’s Dumps, which features toppings such as Dicky’s Dumps (choice of pork, chicken, or veg), fresh greens, and Spam or Euro Wiener garnished with scallions, crispy shallots, and chili oil. The other option is Doug’s Tseng Noodles, which comes with Dry Tseng Scallions and Szechuan Oil noodles tossed with a choice of Dicky’s Dumps (pork, chicken, or veg), scallions cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled ginger, and onions.
This pop-up bar is a collaboration between The Drive Canteen and Dicky’s Dumps.
When:Â October 28 from 5 to 9 pm
Where: The Drive Canteen — 1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Wild Salmon Celebration
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If you like salmon, then you’re going to love this event. Over two days, 10 restaurants will feature dishes highlighting wild BC salmon caught with sustainable fishing practices. This celebration aims to honour the legacy of wild salmon while also raising awareness about the importance of sustainable fishing practices.
Participating restaurants include The Barley Merchant, Maenam, Autostrada, Bar Bravo, and more! You can find more information and a full list of restaurants online.
When: Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29
Where: Across the Lower Mainland
DĂa de los Muertos Dinner
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Executive Chef Francisco Higareda will be paying homage to his Mexican heritage by hosting a six-course Dia de los Muertos Dinner at Ophelia. Guests can expect specialty drinks like the Margarita de los Muertos, which comes with mezcal, squid ink tincture, and fresh lime juice. There will also be multiple food courses like Aguachile de Rib Eye y Atun, which is dry age rib eye with bluefin tuna sashimi, avocado, red onion, and burnt habanero broth.
Guests are also encouraged to arrive in costumes for a Halloween Costume Contest that will take place during the dinner. The person with the best costume will receive a $150 gift card.
When: Thursday, October 26
Where: Ophelia — 165 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: $85 per person plus tax and gratuity
LAHM Latin Market Featuring the Day of the Death
A Latino market is coming to Granville Island with plenty of treats, activities, and live music to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Visitors are encouraged to wear their best Catrin or Catrina costume.
When:Â October 28 and 29 from 1 to 10 pm
Where: Granville Island — 1531 Johnston Street
Tacofino Brewery Series — Phillips Brewing
Tacofino’s Brewery series is back! The much-loved concept’s chefs, Daniel Carranco and Jamie Cholack have partnered with local breweries to create a five-course menu with accompanying beer pairings.
When: Thursday, October 26
Where: Tacofino Ocho — 8 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets:$75.88 per person
Recurring events
The Dark Manor Inn: Resurrected
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A haunted house and a bar? Do we need to say more? There will be some extra creepy drinks for you to enjoy, like The Zombie, which comes with “extra brains!” We’re not quite sure what they mean by brains (and all they provide on Instagram in their ingredient list is just “Brainnnnnsssssss”), but it comes with spiced rum, SOV Amaretto, juice, and plenty of other yummy additions.
When:Â Now until October 31
Where: The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
The Shine
The Beaumont Studios Artist Society and April O’Peel Productions present a Stephen King-themed Burlesque and Cocktail Bonanza this Halloween season. Enjoy a selection of delicious drinks as Orchid Cherry, Cirque des Morts – Savannah Rouge & Masque, Priscilla Costa, Teresa Riley, Seth Little, and Melody Mangler delight you with their macabre and mesmerizing interpretations of the author’s works.
When:Â October 19 to 27, 2023
Time:Â 7 and 9 pm
Where: The Beaumont Studios – 316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: $60 plus fees, purchase online
Havana’s Haunted Mansion
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Havana’s annual Halloween cocktail pop-up is themed around a haunted mansion this year, and the drinks are spooky good.
The bar team of Alexa Greenman, Evan Fong, Charlie Smulders, and Merlin Fisk developed the four delicious cocktails. You can even try the “1 Trick, 3 Treats” cocktail by pulling a treat out of the candy bowl to determine what drink you receive.
When:Â October 20 and 21, October 27 to 31, 2023
Time: 10 to late (Saturday and Sunday), 11 am to late (Monday to Friday)
Where: Havana – 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Dead Fellows Haunted Brew
East Vancouver’s Strange Fellows Brewing is transforming into a haunted brewhouse for Halloween, and brave souls are invited to go on a self-guided tour through all sorts of special surprises and frights. There will even be family-friendly times with reduced scares for ghouls and goblins of all ages.
When:Â October 27 to 31, 2023
Time:Â 5 to 10 pm (Friday to Tuesday); Noon to 4:30 pm (Saturday and Sunday family-friendly hours)
Where: Strange Fellows Brewing — 1345 Clark Drive, Vancouver
Admission:Â Various prices, purchase online
The Black Lagoon
The Black Lagoon, a highly anticipated, scary, cool pop-up cocktail bar that returns every year, has finally shared its Vancouver dates for this year. Inspired by goth-metal and cult horror, industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage took over a space in Toronto in 2021 for this concept and the “creepy-as-hell experience” resonated with patrons.
The Vancouver event will debut on Monday, October 2 and run through Halloween at The Butcher and Bullock downtown. Dress to fit in with the vibe or the wicked decor – think dungeons, skulls, and life-size coffins.
When: Monday, October 2 to Tuesday, October 31
Where: The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has once again been cooking up a new picture-perfect service for guests to enjoy this season: Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea. Starting September 14, folks can head into Notch8’s tea salon and enjoy a variety of bites inspired by the cozy autumn season. Tea lovers can look forward to an array of savoury and sweet offerings, including a Butternut Squash Tart, a Mushroom and Thyme puff-pastry pinwheel, and a Brie and Pear Tea Sandwich.
You can book a reservation for this service from September 14 through November 19. Seatings are held Thursday through Sunday and statutory holiday Mondays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
When: September 14 through November 19, with seatings held Thursday through Sunday and statutory holiday Mondays at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar — 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Tickets:Â $69 per person