Food Cart Fest: The last feast from top food carts takes place Sept. 30, noon to 5 p.m. at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: waldorfhotel.com.
North Shore Green Markets: A showcase of local Canadian-made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lynn Valley Square, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. For more information visit canamade.com.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 27 at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 28 in the parking lot behind the police station on Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
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 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.
Quinto Quarto (which refers to the fifth quarter of the animal) will return to Campagnolo Roma Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6 and 8: 30 p.m. The dinner will be served family style showcasing offal at communal tables. Tickets are $49 and are available at quintoquartosept26.eventbrite.com. Info: 6045690456. Campagnolo Roma is located at 2297 East Hastings St., Vancouver.
Okanagan Wine Festival: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Miradoro Restaurant will offer a number of events for wine lovers from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6 during this year's wine festival, including a Chef versus Chef Winemaker Dinner on Sept. 28, 6: 30 p.m., Cost: $95. Find out more at tinhorn.com. Reservations required for all events: 1-250-498-3743. Tinhorn Creek and Miradoro is located at 32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd., Oliver.
Autumn Arrives at Mission Hill Family Estate: After a rewarding harvest season Mission Hill will host three fall events. Schedule: Sept. 29, 6: 30 p.m., Guest Chef Dinner Series featuring Top Chef Canada winner Dale MacKay. Cost: $165. Oct. 5, 6: 30 p.m., Legacy Series Winemaker's Dinner with John Simes. Cost: $199. Oct. 6, noon to 4 p.m., Oculus Day in the Wine Shop. Reservations and info: missionhillwinery.com or 1-250-768-6483. Mission Hill is located at 1730 Mission Hill Rd., West Kelowna.
Party Like a Lobster: Whole 1½ pound Nova Scotia Lobster will be served with baked bread, tail-on prawns, grilled corn on the cob, fingerling potatoes, warm chardonnay infused drawn butter and a cold pint of Alexander Keith IPA from Oct. 11 to 13 at all Earls locations. Available daily from 5 p.m. while quantities last. Cost: $30 ($25 without beer). Reservations suggested.
