It's a new month, which means a fresh buffet of options when it comes to food and drink events in and around Metro 麻豆传媒映画for the next few weeks. This month, Oktoberfest events continue or get underway, with plenty of beer and schnitzel to go around. There are casual post-work wine minglers, fundraisers, long table suppers, celebratory menus, a beer fest, and much, much more.
Check back during the month to see what events we鈥檝e added to the delicious line-up.
If you have a tip for a food or drink event for October, or any other month, please send it to [email protected].听
OCTOBER EVENTS
Bawktobeerfest
Juke鈥檚 Schnitzel Double Down. Photo courtesy Juke
You can to head to Juke in Chinatown for Bawktobeerfest 鈥� a celebration of beer and fried foods like none other. Vancouver鈥檚 Strange Fellows will be doing a tap takeover, showcasing their 鈥楯ukefest鈥� Lager made just for the occasion. And then there鈥檚 that sandwich. Riffing on the fast food headline-grabber that swaps out traditional buns for fried chicken, Juke will have a rendition that features schnitzel doubling down. They鈥檒l also have Juke-brats sausages on the menu for that night only. 19+ only.
When: Tues. Oct. 1 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Juke - 182 Keefer St., Vancouver
Cost: $20 in advance (buy听) or $25 at the door
'Say it With Wings' Fundraiser
From October 1 to 14, WINGS Restaurants & Pubs will donate $1 from every order of
their Fall Featured, Pumpkin Spice wings to the Amanda Todd Legacy. The Amanda
Todd Legacy was founded by Carol Todd in memory of her daughter who took her life in
Port Coquitlam on October 10, 2012, after years of suffering from mental health related
symptoms due to bullying, cyber abuse, and harassment.
When: Oct. 1-14
Where: Participating B.C. locations include Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, and Vancouver
Vegan Harvest Dinner at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will add a new twist to its award-winning recipe for culinary excellence when the 麻豆传媒映画restaurant hosts its second Vegan Harvest Dinner at the start of the month. Spearheaded by Boulevard鈥檚 Executive Chef - Signature Restaurants, Alex Chen, each dinner will showcase the creativity of his kitchen team as he redefines the levels of sophistication and flavour of vegan cuisine.
When: Thurs., Oct. 3
Where:Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar - 845 Burrard St., Vancouver
Cost: $85 per person plus tax and gratuity; buy
Sugar Skulls & Pan de Muerto Nights
Learn how to decorate a sugar skull. Metate Bake Shop/Facebook
Join Metate Bake Shop every Thursday in October for a fun night of sugar skull decorating and delicious Pan de Muerto (Mexican Day of the Dead Bread). Bring your friends and family and learn more about this beautiful tradition.听 If you'd like to decorate your very own sugar skull, register for their "Sugar Skull Workshop" via .
When: Thursday evenings in October from 3-7 p.m.
Where: Commissary Connect - 417 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: $10; buy
This is 鈥渄as original鈥� 麻豆传媒映画Oktoberfest that you can鈥檛 leave off the list. Held at the historic Alpen Club, they鈥檝e got three October weekends of beer, food, music, and fun. Dress up, dance, and raise a few glasses in the German tradition. Regular tickets $35 (plus taxes) include admission to the Oktoberfest, while VIP tickets $80 (plus taxes) include admission and access to a designated area that provides a delicious German buffet and a server who takes care of your drinks all night long (drinks not included in the prices).
When: October 4-5; 11-12; and 18-19. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: 麻豆传媒映画Alpen Club 鈥� 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $35/80; purchase听
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Special casks, limited edition brews, food and beer pairings and hops galore! These are just some of the things to look forward to at this year鈥檚听North Shore Craft Beer Week. While craft beer continues to steadily rise in popularity throughout Canada, the North Shore鈥檚 craft beer scene has absolutely exploded in recent years, welcoming a new wave of microbreweries, tasting rooms and of course, delicious craft beer.
When: Oct. 4-11, 2019
Where: Various North Shore locations
Get ready to have some fun down in New West courtesy Another Beer Co.鈥檚 Oktoberfest event. This will be a free all day event, but you can guarantee your spot by purchasing tickets for the festivities early. They will have four of their own German style beers to offer, along with a few special surprises. Plus they will have German foods available and multiple beers from some of their (other) favourite local breweries.
When: Sat. Oct. 5 from noon-10 p.m.
Where: Another Beer Co. 鈥� 30 Capilano Way #11, New Westminster
Cost: Free, but RSVP听听to guarantee admission
Papi鈥檚 and Friends Dinner at听Papi鈥檚 Seafood and Oyster Bar
Papi鈥檚 Seafood and Oyster Bar听Chef听Max Straczek听will share the spotlight with two fellow alumni of The Food Network Canada鈥檚 Top Chef Canada TV series when he welcomes听Mark Singson听and听Wallace Wong听to the line at the English Bay restaurant. Guests will enjoy a Prosecco welcome reception before a dinner that will see the trio of chefs trade talents and courses during a culinary collaboration that showcases their respective styles in such dishes as cauliflower panna cotta, truffle donut, mussel cannelloni, slow-cooked cog, congee with local seafood and 鈥榩umpkin latte鈥� dessert.
When: Sat. Oct. 5
Where: Papi's Seafood and Oyster Bar - 193 Denman St, Vancouver
Cost: $79 per person plus tax and gratuity; buy
颁谤补蹿迟鈥檚听
Br眉ha眉s is a two-day festival celebrating all things Oktoberfest, featuring German-inspired eats, big beers, music, attire, sights and sounds. They鈥檙e calling this an 鈥淥ktoberfest-inspired鈥� event, and there鈥檚 no admission fee, but you will need to pre-register online. Seating will be first-come, first-served, and based on availability.
When: Oct. 5 from 6 p.m.-late and Oct. 6 from 2 p.m.-late
Where: CRAFT Beer Market 麻豆传媒映画鈥� 85 West 1st Ave
Cost: Free, but pre-registration required (RSVP听)
Oktoberfest at Trading Post
Both locations of Trading Post鈥檚 brewpub will be holding Oktoberfest events, with听听starting the party on Oct. 5, and听听following on Oct. 19. You鈥檒l finda day of music, dancing, games, and plenty of German food, and beer from Trading Post, Steel & Oak, Sun Down, Four Winds and Field House Brewing. There鈥檚 a daytime and an evening session, ticketed separately. Your ticket includes admission, a 500ml glass stein and your first beer. Additional beer tickets and food platters for four can be purchased online on Eventbrite and redeemed at the event.
When: Oct. 5 (Abbotsford) and Oct. 19 (Fort Langley). Noon-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-midnight
Where: Trading Post 鈥� 3058 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford and 9143 Glover Road, Langley
Cost: $24-65. Purchase online:听听辞谤听
East Van's Dachi is holding a casual Apero afternoon, featuring snacks and wines by the glass, or $5 corkage on your BYO bottles of wine (fee will be donated to B.C. Hospitality Foundation). Super casual, no reservations. Just spend an afternoon like a French person!
When: Mon. Oct. 7 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Dachi - 2297 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Fundraiser
For one night only Nightingale鈥檚 Chef Phil Scarfone is joined by Chef Ren茅e Lavall茅e of The Canteen & Little C Take-Out, Nova Scotia together with Chef David Hawksworth to prepare a multi-course feast in support of the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Foundation.
When: Mon. Oct. 7 from 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Nightingale - 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver
Cost: $175 per person. Reserve via email or phone ([email protected] or 604-695-9500)
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The PNE grounds will be transformed into a land of all things Oktoberfest this fall at Harvestland, Canada鈥檚 largest harvest festival. This expansive multi-day Oktoberfest event invites fair-goers to slip into their finest dirndls and lederhosen to celebrate community, nature, agriculture, exploration and imagination.
When:听Harvestland at the PNE (all ages) Oct. 10 鈥� 20, 2019 Harvest Haus (19+)
Oct. 10 鈥� 12, 18 & 19
Where:听Pacific National Exhibition 鈥� 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver
Cost:听Harvestland Tickets:听General (13 to 64 yrs): $14.99; Child (4 to 12 yrs): $9.99; Senior (65+): $9.99; Family Pass (2 Adult & 3 Child): $44.99
Harvest Haus Tickets:篓Evening Seatings:$29.99 GA, $49.99 VIP; Matinees: $24.99 GA, $39.99 VIP
Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents the 28th annual Port & Chocolate Tasting, and for the first time this event will also feature whiskey. All proceeds from this 鈥淭asting-in-the-Park鈥� event is to benefit the 麻豆传媒映画Rowing Club鈥檚 Amateur Sports Program Sweet Ports, incredible whiskies, decadent chocolates, a silent auction and excellent company await
When: Thu. Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: 麻豆传媒映画Rowing Club - 450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $29.99; buy in-store at all Liberty Wine Merchants locations.
Embark on an Oktoberfest booze cruise on the mighty Fraser. Pub Nights on the Fraser goes German-style for their paddlewheeler tour. German-themed food and drink will be available for purchase on board, plus music and lots of fun. 19+ only.
When: October 11-12 and 18-19 from 7-10 p.m.
Where:听听$39.95 plus tax; book听
Seasons in the Park 30th Anniversary Menu
Photo courtesy Seasons in the Park
Longstanding 麻豆传媒映画dining destination Seasons in the Park will mark its 30th anniversary this fall with a special limited-edition menu. The prix-fixe menu will honour the milestone by bringing back fan favourites and classic dishes from the restaurant's original menu when it first debuted back in 1989. Available for lunch and dinner from Monday through Thursday, the 30th Anniversary Menu includes a wide range of chef-prepared appetizers, entr茅es and desserts all inspired by the restaurant's opening menu.
When: Mon-Thurs. from Oct. 16-Nov. 28
Where: Seasons in the Park - Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
Cost: $49 per person (plus taxes and gratuity)
FEAST Asian Dining Festival
After a successful听inaugural year, the month-long celebration of Asian food in Metro 麻豆传媒映画returns this fall.听听will shine its spotlight on the local Asian culinary scene, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to enjoy specially-curated group menus at participating restaurants in Richmond.
When: Oct. 17-Nov. 18, 2019
Where: Participating Richmond restaurants
鈥楩all Game and Mushroom鈥� Menu at Wildebeest
Wildebeest will continue to underscore its philosophy of working closely with local providers and introduce the newest edition to its rotating lineup of seasonally inspired menus when it features a Fall Game and Mushroom Menu available exclusively at the Gastown hotspot from October 17 through 30. The new menu follows the lead of the restaurant鈥檚 recent Spring Field and Forest and Summer Farmers鈥� Harvest menus and showcase Head Chef Ian McHale and his culinary team鈥檚 philosophy of incorporating a wide array of fresh ingredients sourced from forests, farms and fields around the province in a series of unique dishes. Reservations strongly recommended.
When: Oct. 17-30
Where: Wildebeest - 120 W. Hastings St., Vancouver
Uno Gelato 101
Consider yourself a "cone-aisser" of all things gelato? Give a gelato-making class a try then! Uno Gelato will offer 1.5-hour courses every Thursday night starting in mid-October and running through late-February at their Kitsilano location.
When: Thursdays from Oct. 17-Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: Uno Gelato Kitsilano - 2579 West Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $50 per person plus taxes, includes cone or cup during class, pint to take home
Eat your way through Vancouver's trendy Yaletown for this multi-day dine-out series. Participating restaurants will have special menus and other delicious specials for this annual neighbourhood classic foodie event.
When: Oct. 17-27, 2019
Where: Participating Yaletown restaurants
Photo: Unsplash
A family event for all ages, UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of BC鈥檚 favourite fruits. From learning about the diversity of apples to tasting rare and unusual varieties, Apple Festival is a great opportunity to discover more about this delicious fruit. One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is the Friends of the Garden Apple Tasting Tent. For an additional $5 (cash only), curious event-goers can taste a huge variety of new and heritage B.C.-grown apples.
When: Oct. 19-20, 2019 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: UBC Botanical Garden. Please note there is no parking at the venue; check the for full details on parking and transportation options
Cost: $5 cash only; kids 12 and under are free
Drags Benny
Canada's only pop-up drag brunch is coming to Vancouver's Fairmont Waterfront on October 20 in support of 麻豆传媒映画Pride Society. Eat North's one-of-a-kind brunch and drag queens event is a lively way to spend your Sunday. In addition to the food and drink, there's the brunch series' celebrity hostess, Laila McQueen of RuPaul's Drag Race, as well as a line-up of some of the B.C.'s top drag performers drag queens: Kendall Gender, Gia Metric and Mina Mercury as well as Calgary drag darlings Angelina Starchild and Perla Coddington.
When: Sun. Oct. 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Hotel Waterfront - 900 Canada Place
Cost: $70-640; buy
BC Beer Awards Brewers' Brunch
Cheers to the First Annual BCBA Brewer鈥檚 Brunch, which goes down the day after the BC Beer Awards & Festival. There鈥檚 no better cure after an evening of indulging in our province鈥檚 best brews than keeping the party going. Tickets include your choice of a Caesar or Michelada followed by a buffet brunch featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausages, hash patties, Texas toast, and of course cereal!
When: Sun. Oct. 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Brewhall - 97 E 2nd, Vancouver
Cost: $20; buy
Vin Van Long Table Dinner
This time around, it's all about the BBQ eats. For the next instalment in their ongoing monthly Long Table Dinner series, Vin Van will be popping some special bottles, putting on some funky tunes and chef Nick Menzies will be rustling up a multi-course feast of North American and European inspired BBQ dishes.
When: Sun. Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
Where: The Ellis Building - 1024 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $90; buy
Hog Shack's Swinefest 2019
It's the 9th annual Swinefest, oooooeeeee! This is an evening of competition style BBQ brought to you by Hog Shack's award winning BBQ pitmaster John Lim Hing. They are going to throw down another ultra meatfest with all of your favourites, like Smoked brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken and boatload of southern sides. This year they will be featuring smoked whole lamb shawarma, a whole roasted pig, and wagyu brisket. Plus a mini tap takeover from Four Winds out of Delta.
When: Mon. Oct. 21 from 6:15-11 p.m.
Where: Hog Shack - 3900 Bayview St, Richmond
Cost: $59.95-64.95; buy
Get to know two exciting 麻豆传媒映画neighbourhoods through their restaurants. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates and Tasting Cups for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the event, meet some new food loving friends, and learn about each of the participating restaurants.
When: Weds. Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Participating restaurants
Cost: $30-60; buy
ONGOING
Poutine With Purpose
Poutine With Purpose 麻豆传媒映画offers diners the chance to eat and enjoy a poutine at any of several partner restaurants, and for every poutine sold, a healthy meal is provided to a youth in need through charity partner听.
When: Sept. 27 through Oct. 5, 2019
Where: Participating restaurants
If you鈥檝e been thinking about fermenting foods, learning how to reduce your kitchen waste or exploring a new cuisine, then you might want to check out the long list of events at Vancouver's Sustenance Festival.
When: Sept. 18-Oct. 19, 2019
Where: Various Venues
Cost: Free or small fee
W眉nderbar 鈥極ktobeerfest鈥� Pop-Up at Bells and Whistles
The Oktobeerfest Platter at Bells and Whistles. Photo by Jonathan Norton/courtesy Bells and Whistles
When the clock strikes midnight in Munich on听Saturday,听September听21听at 3 p.m. Bells and Whistles will don the lederhosen and kick off 17 days of Bavarian-inspired celebrations by hosting its second annual听W眉nderbar 鈥極ktobeerfest鈥� Pop-Up听until听Sunday, October听6. During the event, a number of Oktoberfest-themed favourites will return to the menu, and German brews will be at the bar.
When: Sept. 21-Oct. 6, 2019
Where: Bells and Whistles 鈥� 3296 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Sunday Paella Dinner Series Continues at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Following its recent string of sold-out Summer Seafood Boils, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will continue its Sunday Paella Dinner Series on October 6, 20 and 27 at the award-winning downtown restaurant. Each event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. where guests will enjoy a glass of house sangria or Estrella Damm Spanish lager before sitting down for a three-course dinner with Chef Alex Chen鈥檚 Spanish-inspired West Coast Paella 鈥� comprising a bounty of Pacific octopus, local clams and mussels, prawns and chorizo soffits simmered in a saffron and shellfish stock 鈥� as the centrepiece.
When: Sunday, October 6, 20 and 27
Where: 845 Burrard St, Vancouver
Cost: $68 per person plus tax and gratuity; buy
Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel 麻豆传媒映画is spicing up Afternoon Tea service with their Spice Merchant-themed limited edition menu. Sip on tea and nibble on Spiced Chai Tea Scones with clotted cream, mango preserve, and apple chutney along with Indian-inspired mini sandwiches and sweets.
When: Weds.-Sun. from Sept. 25-Nov. 17, 2019; sittings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Where: Notch8 at Fairmont Hotel 麻豆传媒映画- 900 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: Adults $65; Children $32.5 (ages 12 and under)
Big Day BBQ Tailgate Parties at The American
Photo courtesy Big Day BBQ
Running every Sunday, Big Day BBQ is holding a pop-up Tailgate Party for game day Sundays at The American. The menu includes Big Day BBQ鈥檚 classic spread of 14 hours smoked brisket, Memphis-style ribs, pulled pork, and a variety of sides 鈥� Tex-Mex Pasta Salad, Smokey Slaw, and Pit Beans.
When: Sundays at 10 a.m. through Dec. 29, 2019
Where: The American 鈥� 926 Main St, Vancouver
Midway games, vendor booths, live entertainment, and an insane amount of food will once again draw crowds at this popular event. The market consistently offers an impressive quantity of options for shopping and eating鈥搕hey have over 100 food stalls and 200 vendors. But the food is always one of the most exciting parts of the Night Market, so you can expect to find everything from those iconic 鈥渢ornado potatoes鈥� to grilled meats, bubble waffles, 鈥渓arge鈥� fried chicken, wild beverage concoctions, epic treats, and who knows what else is in store for this year.
When: Now to Oct. 14, 2019. Fridays, Saturdays: 7 p.m. to midnight; Sundays and Stat holidays: 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: 8351 River Road, Richmond
Cost: General admission $4.75; kids 8-under free; seniors 60+ free
West Coast Culinary Experience at PICA
The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) recently launched this immersive exploration of B.C.鈥檚 vibrant culinary landscape. Take a guided tour of Granville Island with food and wine experts, then enjoy some delicious food. The experience takes about three hours.
When: Daily from now-Oct. 13. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Where: PICA 鈥� 1505 W 2nd Ave #101, Vancouver
Cost: $167 per person before tax. For more information or booking, please call: 604-734-4488 or email [email protected]
