7 can't-miss food events happening in Vancouver this week: September 30 to October 6
We’re getting so close to October, which means the cozy (and spooky) food and drink events are coming at us in full swing.
From scary cool bars to noteworthy collaborative chef dinners, here are some can’t-miss food events happening in and around Vancouver this week.
Want to plan further ahead? Check out our essential guide to fall food and drink festivals.
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Guest Chef Dinner: Hawksworth x McKinlay
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Head over to Hawksworth for a special collaborative culinary experience with celebrated Canadian chef Ron McKinlay from Canoe restaurant in Toronto and chefs David Hawksworth, Sylvain Assie, and Marissa Gonzalez.
Standout dishes will include chef McKinlay’s Wild Mushroom Pithivier accompanied by sweetbreads, braised trotter, cauliflower, and chef Hawksworth’s West Coast mussels with halibut mousseline, farm spinach, and velouté.
When: October 2
Where: Hawksworth Restaurant — 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: $198 per person
Harvest Haus
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Vancouver’s take on the traditional Oktoberfest returns for a fun-filled weekend on October 4 and 5 at the PNE Forum.
The eighth annual German-style beer festival features epic entertainment, delicious food, and lots and lots of beer.
When: October 4 and 5, 2024
Time: 6 to 11:30 pm
Where: PNE Forum — 2901 Hastings Street E, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $30 for pre-sale general admission access. Purchase online.
Flour + Water: A Pasta Master Class
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Dive into the theory and broaden your understanding of what happens when you mix flour and water along with fresh eggs and oil. Explore the technique of pasta lamination and how to turn it into fan-favourites like linguine, fettuccine, and pappardelle. The chef will also teach you how to make stuffed pasta like ravioli, tortellini, and more.
When: October 5
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts — 1505 W 2nd Avenue #101, Vancouver
Cost: $185
Recurring
Rosie’s x Main Street Brewing Oktoberfest Pop-up
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Main Street Brewing is joining forces with Rosie’s BBQ and Smokehouse for an epic Oktoberfest pop-up featuring delicious craft beers and food.
It all starts on September 21 and goes until October 6. Customers can expect a special menu featuring Rosie’s take on Bavarian classics alongside Oktoberfest beers from Main Street Brewing.
When: September 21 to October 6
Where: Main Street Brewing Tap Room — 261 E 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Autumn Harvest Tea at Notch8
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Notch8 is launching its Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea, which it says is a “luxurious experience that captures the rich and warm flavours of the fall season.” Expect plenty of sweet and savoury dishes that celebrate the bounty of the season. Examples include a Kabocha Squash Tartlet with vadouvan saffron apple puree and toasted coconut, Smoked Steelhead with yuzu tobiko, and Serrano Ham Reserva with pickled mustard seeds and coffee aioli on brioche, just to name a few.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays (and statutory Mondays) from September 5 to November 24
Time: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Where: Notch8 — 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Cost: $72 per adult, $40 per child
Black Lagoon
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Black Lagoon, a highly anticipated pop-up cocktail bar that returns every year, has just shared its lineup of locations around Canada for this October, including stops in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, and Toronto.
The Vancouver event will debut on Tuesday, October 1 and run through Halloween at The Butcher and Bullock downtown.
When: October 1 to 31
Where: The Butcher and Bullock – 911 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Richmond Night Market
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North America’s largest night market runs from April 26 to October 14, with visitors from around the world coming to check the rows on rows of vibrant cuisine along with nightly live entertainment.
The wide selection of food and drink offered at the market always impresses, and market organizers say there are over 600 items from a whopping 110 booths and food trucks to check out.
When: Fridays to Sundays from April 26 until October 14, 2024, plus holiday Mondays
Time: Various hours
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond (near Bridgeport Station)
Tickets: Available on-site
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