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Six local Instagrammers to follow in the lead-up to Dine Out Vancouver Festival

by Shawn Conner in Food & Drink, Insider on January 14, 2020

Photo by Clint Trahan/clinttrahan.com.

When Canada’s largest annual celebration of food and drink rolls around, you can bet that the city’s food-obsessed Instagrammers will be out in full force.

The start of Dine Out Vancouver Festival (Jan 17-Feb 2) is just a few days away. Over 300 restaurants are taking part, with special set menus in different price ranges ($15, $35, $25 or $45 price points), as well as “Dine and Stay” packages and special hotel rates. There are also several events/experiences ranging from secret locales to beer, wine, and distillery tours and, on Jan. 16, the Grand Tasting at Rocky Mountaineer Station. Tickets are now on sale and reservations available at dineoutvancouver.com.

You can find out more about some of the events below. Meanwhile, as we get closer to Dine Out Vancouver, here are five local foodiegrammers to follow.

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Six local Instagrammers to follow in the lead-up to Dine Out Vancouver Festival

Your End of Summer Vancouver Bucket List

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Insider, Town on August 24, 2019

Photo via Tourism Vancouver

It’s almost time to go back to work, school, or just back to normal, but you still have time to get a few more summer experiences in. Here’s your end of summer Vancouver bucket list–how many adventures will get a check-mark?

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Your End of Summer Vancouver Bucket List

Epic Indie Food & Music Market in Vancouver for one night only on November 17

by Carrie Leslie in Food & Drink on October 20, 2018

Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash

Part food festival, part market, and part indie concert… there’s nothing quite like the eclectic Hawkers Market, returning to Vancouver this November.

Hawkers Market will be popping up for one day only on November 17, 2018 from 4pm – midnight at the Rocky Mountaineer Station (1755 Cottrell Street).

Billed as an “experiential annual food festival”, Hawkers blends together the worlds of indie food, breweries, distilleries & music. First started in Vancouver in 2013, Hawkers Market features independent chefs, breweries, distilleries, side hustles, pop ups & indie food producers in a format centred around a Hawker style eating and drinking experience where guests are able to choose from multiple tastings included in their wristband ticket.

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Epic Indie Food & Music Market in Vancouver for one night only on November 17

Kids In Vancouver: 5 Kid-Friendly Patios For Sun-Loving Parents

by Bianca Bujan in Uncategorized on May 30, 2017

Tap & Barrel, Olympic Village | Photo: Bianca Bujan

There’s no better way to welcome the warmer weather than to spend an afternoon on a sun-drenched patio, sipping on ice cold drinks and taking in the colourful scenery while chatting with friends.

While many of Vancouver’s patios may be more suited for an adult audience, there are plenty of picture-perfect spots that welcome families too. Here are just 5 of the best kid-friendly patios that can be found in and around the city.

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Kids In Vancouver: 5 Kid-Friendly Patios For Sun-Loving Parents

5 Fantastic Fall Food (and Drink) Festivals in Vancouver

by Carrie Leslie in Uncategorized on October 4, 2016

Join the fun at one of these five top foodie events happening this Fall in Vancouver…

Now that the beach season is behind us, it’s quite alright to start indulging in all of that delicious comfort food that makes the rainy season in Vancouver seem like the best time of the year. October is more than just the month of turkey, this season is all about celebrating tasty treats thanks to these five food festivals in Vancouver.

Whether you’re after something new, something brewed, or something stewed… there’s a food-based festival with your name on it this Fall. Check out some of the food events and festivals in Vancouver below and don’t forget to wear your stretchy pants.

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5 Fantastic Fall Food (and Drink) Festivals in Vancouver

Foodies will be Flocking to North Van this Summer for Launch of Hawkers Wharf

by Carrie Leslie in Food & Drink, Uncategorized on June 27, 2016

Image courtesy of Hawkers Market

An exciting, new foodie paradise seemingly inspired by Lego blocks will be launching in North Vancouver this summer. Hawkers Wharf, a harbour-front, open-air food market is a brand new concept in Vancouver, combining shared kitchen space, demonstration gardens, and alfresco dining.

The market will take over the space at 925 Harbourside Drive near the North Shore Automall and will host 20 to 40 retail and wholesale food businesses that will occupy shipping container boxes. (Hence, the Lego inspiration!)

This new development will be reminiscent of some of the world’s greatest open air markets with a laid-back, West Coast vibe. And there will be food, lots and lots of food!

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Foodies will be Flocking to North Van this Summer for Launch of Hawkers Wharf