Fall Flavour Fete: A special three-course prix fixe menu for $49 that highlights traditional autumn ingredients will be available at Bistro Pastis, 2153 West Fourth Ave., Vancouver. A celebration of charcuterie will take place until Nov. 13 with dishes that include house-made sausage. Reservations: 604-731-5020 or www.bistropastis.com/ reservations/.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: The fall series of classes will run until Nov. 21. Chefs will teach by example, preparing unique and elegant four-course dinners paired with wine. These fundraising evenings will be held at different designer homes in and around Vancouver and will benefit the Arts Club. Each class will start with a celebratory glass of wine, an amuse-bouche, and introductions. Guests are then encouraged to assist in the preparation of components of the meal. Schedule: Nov. 2, Dennis Huang, Gramercy Grill; Nov. 9, Jason Liezert, Boneta, Save-On-Meats; Nov. 17, Chris Mills, Joey Restaurants and Nov. 21 Jennifer Dodd, Edible Canada at the Market. Tickets are $125 and available at 604-687-5315, ext. 248. Info: www.artsclub.com.
Napa Valley Wines Celebration: On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6: 30 p.m., premium wines from two Napa Valley wineries will be paired with a four-course gourmet dinner at Vancouver's Chambar Restaurant located at 512 Beatty St. Cost: $99. Reservations: 604-879-7119 or www.chambar.com.
Quit Whining and Start Wining: Wine your way through November with wine makers dinners at Provence Marinaside, 1117 Marinaside Cres., Vancouver. On Thursday, Nov. 3, winemaker Frank Gregus will be hand for a five-course dinner paired with wines from Pacific Breeze Winery. On Monday, Nov. 21, Joie Farm will be the featured winery with winemaker Michael Dinn leading a tasting through the five-course dinner. Each dinner is priced at $80. Reservations: 604-681-4144 or www.provencevancouver.com.
Monthly Regional Dinners: Cibo Trattoria presents their fall lineup of four-course dinners, with optional wine pairings, that cater to specific geographical regions of Italy. A Lombardy dinner will be featured on Wednesday, Nov. 9 starting at 5 p.m. Guests can choose from the dinner for $48 or dinner with optional wine pairings. Cibo Trattoria is located at 900 Seymour St., Vancouver. Reservations: www. cibotrattoria.ca or 604-602-9570.
Get Steeped: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has declared Saturday, Nov. 12 Worldwide Tea Day and to celebrate they will pay tribute to all things tea with some "tea-rrific" events at their hotels around the world. For a full listing of Get Steeped events, fun tea facts, recipes and more, visit: www.fairmont.com/getsteeped.
Christmas Appetizer Classes: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host two classes on unique holiday appetizers for the festive season Nov. 23 and 30, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. Classes are held at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Cost: $60 each. Info: www. ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Date Night: Cru Restaurant is introducing a weekly dinner special to add sizzle to your romance. Every Thursday evening couples can enjoy a three-course dinner with wine. Cost: $99. Reservations: 604-677-4111 or www.cru.ca. CRU Restaurant is located at 1459 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Lobster, Beef and Chocolate Menu: Fleuri Restaurant chef Michael Deutsch will be serving a menu that includes lobster salad, lobster bisque chowder, beef tenderloin and a chocolate buffet. The menu is available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cost: $65. Info: www.vancouver.suttonplace.com or 604-642-2900. The Fleuri Restaurant is located in the Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard St., Vancouver.
Plugged-in Tour: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts has launched a chef instructor led walking tour of Granville Island every Friday at 10 a.m. Savour the wares of the market's many artisans, farmers and food purveyors. Tour includes a PICA 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 and additional $25, add a B.C. wine flight for an additional $40. Info and reservations: www. picachef.com or 604-734-4488.
