Sunday Supper at River Market: Close out your week with a lively evening of fun and good eats at River Market's new Sunday Supper Series, which takes place after hours in the market's Food Hall. At 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, pull up a seat to the community table and dig in to handcrafted prime rib roast, cheesy mashed potatoes and farm-fresh seasonal vegetables, paired with Parallel 49 Brewing Company's Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale, all for $19.95. There are no reserved seats, so grab a seat where there's room, and get to know your neighbour. You'll have new friends/business contacts/a blind date for your cousin in no time. Come Hungry. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Tickets and details at rivermarket. eventbrite.com.
Edible Canada Market Dinner Series: Multi-course seasonally inspired dinners paired with select B.C. and Canadian wine, beer and spirits at Edible Canada, 1551 Johnston St., Vancouver. A whisky dinner with chef Eric Pateman and whisky specialist Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength will be featured on Friday, Nov. 9. Cost: $125. Chef James Walt of Araxi Restaurant will be featured on Monday, Nov. 19. Cost: $85. Info: ediblecanada. com.
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: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Nov. 13 and Gray Monk, Nov. 27. Cost: $40. For tickets and more information visit salttastingroom.com. Salt Tasting Room is located at 45 Blood Alley in Gastown, Vancouver.
