Autumn Wine Dinner: West Restaurant welcomes Sandhill's master winemaker Howard Soon Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6: 30 p.m. at 2881 Granville St., Vancouver. Soon will present reserve wines from Sandhill's Small Lots Program. The wines will be paired with a unique seasonal menu crafted by executive chef Quang Dang. Cost: $100. Reservations: [email protected] or 604-738-8938.
The Salt Cellar Series offers a menu built around wines from a selected winery, paired with artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and house-made condiments. Guests are seated around a 30-foot-long communal table. Upcoming events: Gray Monk, Nov. 27. Cost: $40. Info and tickets: salttastingroom.com. Salt Tasting Room is located at 45 Blood Alley in Gastown, Vancouver.
Adventures in Cooking: Pastry chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, bark and chocolate confections Thursday, Nov. 29, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. Fee: $74.50. Ambrosia Adventures will host a Christmas appetizer class Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Fee: $65. Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Wines of Osoyoos Larose: An elegant dinner with Pascal Madevon, winemaker for Osoyoos Larose, will take place Thursday, Nov. 29, 6: 30 p.m. at Bistro Pastis, 2153 West Fourth Ave., Vancouver. Chef Tobias Grignon's five-course menu will showcase the wines and he will demonstrate some of his techniques in making the dishes. Cost: $110. Reservations: 604731-5020. Info: bistropastis. com.
Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: After having a meal at a North Vancouver location of Boston Pizza you can donate to Family Services of the North Shore by entering your bill in the sponsorship binder. Boston Pizza will donate 10 per cent of each bill collected to Family Services of the North Shore. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave.
Plugged-in Tour: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts holds instructor-led walking tours of Granville Island Fridays at 10 a.m. Tours include a canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and a pastry. Fee: $40. A buffet style lunch from Bistro 101 can be added to the tour for an additional $25. Info and reservations: picachef. com or 604-734-4488.
Raincity Grill - Market Mondays: Four-course meals and wine pairings from executive chef Robert Clark featuring products from local suppliers on the last Monday of every month. Cost: $65 per person (includes wine). Raincity Grill is located at 1193 Denman St., Vancouver. Reservations: raincitygrill.com.
Taste of B.C.: The Salmon House on the Hill's early seating menu, Taste of B.C., is a two-course selection of appetizers and entrees available from 5 to 6: 30 p.m. every evening, year-round for $28. The menu changes daily and features fresh, seasonal cuisine. The Salmon House is located at 2229 Folkestone Way, West Vancouver. Visit salmonhouse. com or call 604-926-3212 for details.
