St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink To Try in Vancouver in 2023

A drinker holds a glass of green beer for St. Patrick's Day

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Celebrate the Emerald Isle with Irish meals, whiskey and beer. Here’s where to find St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and drink in Vancouver in 2023.

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St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink To Try in Vancouver in 2023

Sip and Savour the Vancouver International Wine Festival This Spring

Forage, Photo: Rick Chung/YVArcade

The 44th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF), known as “the largest wine festival in the Americas” and in founded 1979, returns for another eight days of wine-related events and tastings from April 22-30 in benefit of the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.
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Sip and Savour the Vancouver International Wine Festival This Spring

10 Events for Delectable Imbibing During Vancouver Cocktail Week

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Vancouver’s first cocktail lounge, the Tilting Room, opened in 1954 at the iconic Sylvia Hotel in the West End. Medieval themed, the lounge quickly became a favourite with famous patrons including the likes of Errol Flynn.

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10 Events for Delectable Imbibing During Vancouver Cocktail Week

10 Valentine’s Day Treats to Try in Vancouver in 2023

Heart-shaped cookie pizza from Kafka's

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Indulge your sweet tooth with some delicious desserts this Valentine’s Day. Head to one of these Vancouver-area spots to enjoy Valentine-themed chocolate, cookies, cake, and lots more. Pro tip: Order ahead to avoid disappointment.

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10 Valentine’s Day Treats to Try in Vancouver in 2023

10 Places for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal in Vancouver

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After the Dine Out Vancouver Festival closes February 5, diners can look forward to sumptuous multi-course menus, as well as special drinks and menu items in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

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10 Places for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal in Vancouver

Vancouver’s Mott 32 Promotes Sustainability by Offering Plant-Based Chinese Dishes

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With the upcoming Lunar New Year, many diners may wish to start 2023 by shifting to more plant-based eating. One option is Mott 32, which features a plant-based menu and a commitment to sustainability and to greater environmental consciousness.

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Vancouver’s Mott 32 Promotes Sustainability by Offering Plant-Based Chinese Dishes

Try Over 140 Types of Hot Chocolate at the 2023 Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival

Two gourmet hot chocolates on a tray

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The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its 13th season with over 140 types of hot chocolate. The festival runs from January 14 to February 14 at 95 different locations across the city.

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Try Over 140 Types of Hot Chocolate at the 2023 Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival