NOW to SEPTEMBER 14, 2008:
Mushroom Festival at Le Gavroche.
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Hold tight until August 15th when Le Gavroche is all about mushrooms. Happening from August 15th through September 14th, the Annual Mushroom Festival is returning to Le Gavroche with a 3-course menu for just $45. This time, tempt your palate with selections such as duck confit with fresh nameko mushroom & chorizo torte or wild salmon with snap peas and girolle mushrooms. 1616 Alberni St., Vancouver. 604-685-3924.
AUGUST 30, 2008:
Sea To Sky Feast of Fields.
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The FarmFolk/CityFolk Society is getting ready to offer the 3rd annual Sea-to-Sky “Feast of Fields” - an interactive harvest festival. This year the event will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Rebagliatti Park in Whistler - a natural green space in the heart of Whistler village. Attendees will be able to explore and sample some of the finest local, organic offerings from top chefs, vintners, farmers and brewers of the Squamish to Pemberton region. Sponsoring partner, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler will also be offering a special stayover package rate that includes tickets to the event, one-night accommodation, a private tour through Whistler’s Farmer’s Market with the Chateau’s Executive Chef, and a brunch buffet for a total price of $199. Call 1-800-606-8244 for reservations or click www.fairmont.com/whistler.
AUGUST 30, 2008:1ST Annual Wild BC Seafood Fest at Steveston
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Join members of BC’s commercial fishing industry, chefs and seafood experts as they demonstrate wild BC seafood recipes and provide tips on buying, storing, preparing and eating wild BC seafood. Sample their creations and receive copies of the featured recipes to try at home! This year’s chefs include: Jeff Van Geest (Aurora Bistro); Manuel Ferreira ( Le Gavroche /Senova Restaurants,); and, Stephen Wong (cookbook author). Kosta Zogaris, fishmonger from The Salmon Shop and Screaming Mimi’s in North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay Market, will add nformation and enthusiasm as the cooking stage MC. Other event activities include creations prepared by Vancouver's Classic Smokehouse; wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines for sale direct from fishermen at the Steveston dock; kids’ activities; and live entertainment by Richmond’s Darren Specht and the Blueshawks. Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman's Park (in front of the Gulf of Georgia Canner National Historic Site), 112138 Fourth Ave., Steveston, Richmond, BC.
AUGUST 30, 20083rd Annual Winestock 2008.
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Morning Bay Vineyard on Pender Island presents Winestock 2008 with such bands as Tragically Hip, Doug and the Slugs, Grapes of Wrath and The Odds, not to mention the Morning Bay City Rollers. Enjoy wine, food and music in Canada's only oceanfront vineyard. Noon to Dusk. $25 per person, $50 per family. Tickets available at: Doctor Vigari's Gallery, 1312 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. 604-244-9513 . Classic Guitars, 2020A Douglas Street, Victoria 250-389-6029 . Talisman Books, Driftwood Centre, Pender Island 250-629-6944. or at the website link above. Morning Bay Vineyard, 6621 Harbour Hills Drive, Pender Island, BC. 250-629-8351. (Camping available in the vineyard.)
