Italian Regional Dinner: Executive chef Neil Taylor's five-course menu will transport diners to Campania, Italy on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St., Vancouver. Cost: $48. Wine pairings will be available with each course. Reservations: 604-602-9570 or www.cibotrattoria.ca.
Julia in Paris: In honour of Julia Child's 100th birthday an elegant Julia Child inspired 10-course plated dinner will be served Saturday, Sept. 8 on the roof-pool deck of the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver. A 5 p.m. champagne reception will start the evening, followed by a long table format sit down dinner at 6 p.m. with ten of British Columbia and Seattle's top chefs and pastry chefs. Tickets are $300 which includes wine, taxes and gratuity and can be purchased at www.juliachildgala. eventbrite.com.
*Fraser Valley Food Show: The fifth annual show will run Sept. 14, 2-9 p.m., Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford. The event will showcase the bounty of the valley. This year, the show will host two competitions: The Master Chef Competition and the Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition. There will be unique food experiences and shopping opportunities, a chance to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional chefs and celebrity cooking presentations. Admission: $9/$7/$5 Info and tickets: www.fraservalleyfoodshow.com.
Adventures in Cooking: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host cooking classes from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. On Thursday Sept. 20 pastry chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a hands-on class of how to make marvelous macaroons. Fee: $74.50. On Wednesday, Sept. 26 author Stephanie Yuen will share recipes from her East Meets West cookbook. Fee: $72. On Thursday, Nov. 29 pasty chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections. Fee: $74.50. Info: www.ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
