Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival: continues at 13 venues until Feb. 14. Participants and info: www.cityfood.com/ events/hotchocolate. Funds raised from the festival will be donated to the food services programs of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.
Wine and Cocktail Dinners: The West Restaurant team will hold a series of wine and cocktail dinners in conjunction with the launch of executive chef Quang Dang's new single component, Ã la carte and tasting menus. Schedule: Tales of the Cocktail on Tour: An exploration of the alchemy of Hendrick's gin with cocktails paired with a five-course menu Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Cost: $125. Tickets: 604-738-8938 or [email protected]. Arts Club Spring Wine Dinner: Six of California's wineries will be featured at an Arts Club fundraiser April 17, 6: 30 p.m. Cost: $195. Tickets: 604-687-5315, ext. 248 or [email protected]. West Restaurant, 2881 Granville St., Vancouver.
Valentine's Day: Boston Pizza will have heart-shaped pizzas available on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in individual, small and medium sizes, on classic or multi-grain dough for dine-in, take-out or delivery. One dollar from each sale of a heart-shaped pizza goes toward the Boston Pizza Foundation in support of its many charities, including Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Kids Help Phone. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Cupcake Throwdown: Over 20 bakers will go head to head in a battle for Vancouver's best cupcake on Feb. 16, 7-10 p.m. at The Chapel, 304 Dunlevy Ave., Vancouver. For $10, attendees will receive five tasting tickets and a ballot to vote. Proceeds will benefit H.A.V.E. Culinary Training Society. Info: www. cupcakethrowdown.com.
