The largest tasting tour of California wines comes to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»as a fundraiser for the . West restaurant is hosting the California Dreaming Dinner on April 17 but, alas, that event is already sold out. On April 18 at the convention centre ballroom, 700 wine enthusiasts will be able to meet with 120 vintners from family-run boutique brands to large-scale benchmark wineries. Tickets are $75 each or $65 each for groups of six or more. Then, on April 30, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery stars in the Food, Wine, Adventure Dinner at restaurant. Hosted by the winerys Lise Asimont, the evening features an Italian four-course dinner and highlights from the Rosso & Bianco, Diamond Collection, Directors Cut and Sofia labels. Tickets are $185 each. To order call 604-687-1644 or visit ArtsClub.com.
To get a taste of some rare wines from the Clos Du Val Winery, and to celebrate the Napa Valley institutions 40th anniversary, 16th Street Liquor Store (220 16th St. in West Vancouver) is hosting a wine tasting on April 11 from 7 to 9pm. This is to whet your appetite for the California Wine Fair (above) and a special dinner at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on April 21. The unique Twitter hashtag, , will be used for all of these signature events. ()
Seven of Vancouvers rising stars in the pastry making business are highlighting their creations at the first Indulge n Dance on April 14. This after-dinner event at W2 Media Café features a special dessert tasting and entertainment to support these young entrepreneurs who do not yet have a brick-and-mortar presence. Participating artisans include Jenell Parsons of The Pie Hole. Pie shops have taken off in the U.S. and we are only slowly warming up to the idea in this city. Being part of Indulge n Dance allows me to show Vancouverites what good pie is all about, she says. Tickets are $18 and are available through .
Starting April 2, at VanDusen Botanical Garden will be serving a proper Afternoon Tea complete with three-tier tray of goodies, ceramic tea pots and cups, organic and private label teas. Its $28 for two people or $50 for four and includes a three-tiered tray loaded with sweet and savoury goodies plus an extensive selection of teas. The first tray tier contains a choice of daily sandwich which has been cut into smaller portions.The middle tier contains a large croissant (divided into two portions), coconut macaroons and shortbread cookies while the top tier features jewel-toned French macarons and petit-fours.Selections change on a daily basis. Tea selections include VanDusens own private label black tea (blended by The Secret Garden Tea Company in honour of the visit of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in 2010) and a dozen different organic teas produced by MoTeas from Kelowna. Truffles Café is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm.
