by Sharon Miki
Hungry? Whether you’re looking to find elevated food truck bites or take your tea to the next level, you have some seriously delectable options with these food festivals and dining events happening in Vancouver this September. [Photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic]
Experience the elegance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a modern matcha ceremony. Held at Crème de la Crumb in downtown Vancouver, this 90-minute matcha tasting is akin to a wine tasting, but with a variety of flavours and varieties of fine matcha!
What happens when you pair prominent Vancouver restaurant chefs with local food truck chefs? Delicious food and the second annual Chef Meets Truck event. A collaboration between the Chef’s Table Society of B.C. and the Yaletown Business Improvement Association, this fest is for foodies ages 19 and older. The price of admission gets you food samples from eight participating food trucks, and wine and beer samples from Cedar Creek Estate Winery and Parallel 49 Brewing.
The Vancouver Whisky Festival returns for its second year to celebrate whisky culture and appreciation. Join like-minded whisky enthusiasts and international brand ambassadors for tastings and master classes at this all-day event, for which all profits will be donated to charity.
Engage all of your senses and enjoy local B.C. food and drink with Celebration of the Senses. Hosted by the B.C. Economic Development Corporation, attendees to the September 16th event, held at UBC Farm, will visit the medicinal garden and taste delicious dishes and wines.
Tasting Plates Vancouver brings an evening of bites and sips to UBC and Westbrook Village, with a selection of restaurants offering tasting plates and tasting cups. Try new foods, meet the chefs and get to know a variety of restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Delta’s Four Winds Brewing Co. and CRAFT Beer Market are joining forces to present a collaboration dinner to remember as part of their Summer Patio Series. Your meal starts with a welcome beer and then four set courses, each paired with a satisfying Four Winds brew.
