Taste Vancouver Food Tours: Christmas culinary tours through the Gastown neighbourhood will operate until Jan. 6, 2-4 p.m. An actor guide impersonating Gassy Jack will lead the two-hour walking tour, which will stop at nine eateries where guests will receive an array of food and beverages. Price: $39. Info and tickets: tastevancouverfoodtours.com.
Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host a Christmas appetizer class Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Fee: $65. Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Spirited Wine Dinner: Chef Todd Bright and sommelier Andrew Switzer have collaborated to create a five-course wine pairing dinner to kick-off the festive season Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Wild Rice in The River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Cost: $75. Reservations required: [email protected] or 778-397-0028. Info: [email protected].
Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: After having a meal at a North Vancouver location of Boston Pizza you can donate to Family Services of the North Shore by entering your bill in the sponsorship binder. Boston Pizza will donate 10 per cent of each bill collected to Family Services of the North Shore. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave. Plugged-in Tour: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts holds instructor-led walking tours of Granville Island Fridays at 10 a.m. Tours include a 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 an additional $25. Info and reservations: picachef.com or 604-734-4488.
Raincity Grill - Market Mondays: Four-course meals wine pairings from executive chef Robert Clark featuring products from local suppliers on the last Monday of every month. Cost: $65 per person (includes wine). Raincity Grill is located at 1193 Denman St., Vancouver. Reservations and information: raincitygrill.com.
