This week’s list of interesting Canadian culinary events is headlined by one of the biggest and most anticipated culinary festivals of the year. Eat! Vancouver offers a multitude of ways to celebrate Canadian cuisine, presented by some of the most talented chefs the country has to offer.
Elsewhere in B.C., Vancouver’s Dumpling Fest kicks off next week featuring restaurants from all over the city who specialize in the art of dumpling-making. In Richmond, guests of Origo Club’s Krug Champagne Dinner will be lavished in luxury as they experience a five-course dinner paired with four exquisite cuvées of Krug Champagne’s most prestigious offerings.
If Harvest Eatery’s recent finalist nomination at the Canadian Tourism Awards wasn’t enough to convince you of its status as one of Canada’s top culinary destinations, perhaps its upcoming Italian Wine Dinner will. Chef Rusty is preparing a fantastic six-course dinner inspired by his travels throughout Italy, paired with wines curated by Doug Reichel Wine Marketing.
If wine and Champagne aren’t your thing, Friendsgiving at Hamilton’s Shawn and Ed Brewing Company, along with The Sensory’s Brewers and Foragers dinner, are two fantastic ways to get your beer fix while indulging in some incredible eats.
Here are seven interesting culinary events across Canada, happening between Monday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Eat! Vancouver (Vancouver, B.C.) - Monday, November 4 to Saturday, November 9, 2019
One of Canada’s most anticipated culinary festivals, Eat! Vancouver features a week of interesting culinary events, including signature events Eat! Pastry Day with renowned pastry chef Thomas Haas, Swine Out featuring artisan charcuterie paired with local beer, and the Eat! Dinner series, where some of Vancouver’s top restaurants will open their kitchens to a selection of the festival’s featured chefs for exclusive collaborative dinners.
Tickets for each of the signature events can be purchased online.
Dumpling Fest (Vancouver, B.C.) - Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Multiple restaurants between the Little Saigon, Mount Pleasant, Chinatown, Downtown, and South Granville areas of Vancouver are teaming up to create a vast range of dumplings for this year’s Dumpling Fest. Each participating restaurant will serve tasting plates and bowls for guests to discover and enjoy.
Tickets range from $36 to $60 and can be purchased online.
Northern Italian Truffle Dinner (Toronto, ON) - Friday, November 8, 2019
To celebrate truffle season in Italy, Cucinato Italian Culinary Studio’s chef Valentina Giorcelli has put together a four-course dinner featuring some of her favourite dishes from her home region of Piemonte. On the menu will be classics like risotto al parmigiano, brasato al Barolo, and an array of fresh, decadent truffles.
Tickets cost $90 and can be purchased online.
Friendsgiving Dinner (Hamilton, ON) - Friday, November 8, 2019
If you missed out on Thanksgiving this year or simply want to indulge in another turkey feast, Toronto’s Shawn and Ed Brewing Co. is hosting their second annual Friendsgiving Dinner, catered by City Farm. The evening features a four-course menu with accompanying beer tastings.
Tickets are priced at $75 and can be purchased online.
Italian Wine Dinner (Shaunavon, SK) - Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2019
On the heels of a recent finalist nomination at the Canadian Tourism Awards, Shaunavon’s Harvest Eatery continues to impress. In an effort to showcase homegrown ingredients combined with chef Rusty’s inspirations from travelling through Italy, Harvest Eatery is hosting a six-course Italian dinner with Italian wine pairings curated by Doug Reichel Wine Marketing.
Tickets are going for $100 and can be purchased over the phone.
Krug Champagne Dinner (Richmond, B.C.) - Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Origo Club, together with LVMH and Krug brand ambassador Brent Sutcliffe are hosting an exclusive five-course dinner where guests will be lavished with luxurious offerings ranging from oysters and caviar to lobster pasta with yuzu morel cream sauce. The menu will be paired with four cuvées of Krug Champagne including Krug Grande Cuvée in Magnum, Krug Rosé, and Krug Vintage 2004 and 2006.
Tickets are priced at $350 per person and can be purchased online.
Brewers and Foragers Beer Pairing Dinner (Canmore, AB) - Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The Sensory and Blindman Brewing are teaming up for a four-course dinner with beer pairings. Guests will get a first-hand introduction into the world of foraging from The Sensory’s chef Tracy Little. Chef Little will also explain the various sensory components of each pairing, while Blindman Brewing guest Trevor Jay will give a rundown on each beer and explain the brewing process.
Tickets are priced at $85 and can be purchased online.
