February’s Best Food Events in Vancouver—Where to Dine This Month

As Vancouver settles into the winter blues, these places are offering the community dining experiences to brighten up the upcoming gloom and cold. This calendar ranges from hearty dinners, breweries, to finely-crafted dessert experiences. As Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year and Family Day Weekend approaches, these are places to bring your loved ones for a heartwarming meal. 

An Apéro in Mon Paris at Mon Paris Patisserie

Chef and owner Elena Krasnova is teaming up with sommelier Evgeniia Doronina to host two exclusive wine and cocktail pairing events. Tickets are $160 dollars per person inclusive of taxes and gratuity. The event begins at 7:00 pm with a welcome passion fruit royale cocktail and a Canelé au Foie Gras and Apricot Confit. The 8-course event celebrates French cuisine in its finest elegance. Krasnova is an award-winning chef who opened her second Mon Paris location at Olympic Village last year. 

1731 Manitoba St.
January 30 and February 15
Buy tickets here.

New York’s Employees Only at Botanist

Botanist Bar in the Forbes Five-Star Fairmont Pacific Rim will welcome New York City’s iconic Art Deco cocktail bar, Employees Only (EO), for an exclusive, one-night-only cocktail collaboration. Together, the teams will work side by side behind the bar, offering a rare opportunity to experience two award-winning cocktail programs in one setting.

1038 Canada Pl.
February 4
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The Chowdercup

As part of Dine Out Vancouver, eight talented chefs go head-to-head in an all-out sustainable seafood chowder brawl, competing for ultimate bragging rights and the coveted Chowder Cup trophy. Each chef will craft a signature chowder featuring responsibly sourced BC seafood ingredient, thoughtfully paired with a complementary beverage.

Chicken Butchery and Chicken Vesuvio Cooking Class at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 

Chef Phyllis will be instructing participants on how to break down a whole chicken, using techniques with efficiency and producing minimal waste. Guests will prepare a classic dish of Chicken Vesuvio, crispy golden chicken braised with garlic, white wine, herbs and potatoes. Tickets are available for $175 plus tax. The class takes place from 10:00am to 1:30pm. 

1505 W 2nd Ave #101
February 7
Tickets are available here. 

Pinot Noir: Roots, Regions and Revelations at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 

This class invites participants to experience six wines and canapé pairings to explore how Pinot Noir transforms across the globe. The class runs for two hours, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, tickets are available for $98 per person plus tax. 

 1505 W 2nd Ave #101
February 10
Tickets are available here. 

It Hasta Be Pasta: An Exploration of Filled Pastas at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 

Chef Shane leads participants in making two classic stuffed pastas: ravioli with lemon, ricotta, and spinach, bathed in brown butter and crisp sage, and tortelloni filled with wild mushrooms and mascarpone, finished in a porcini cream sauce. Participants work in pairs and can enjoy an Italian Aperol Spritz aperitivo. A PICAchef branded apron free to take home is included in the $139 plus tax ticket. 

1505 W 2nd Ave #101
February 12
Tickets are available here.

Oyster Class at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market

With fresh oysters from its own shellfish farms on Vancouver Island, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is Vancouver’s only tide-to-table seafood restaurant. At 6:30pm on February 11th, 14 guests will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate oyster master class. Participants will enjoy premium oysters and learn to shuck the perfect oysters, while tasting other seafood snacks and sipping on curated beverages. 

762 Cambie St.
February 11
To book click here.

Sommelier Showdown at Five Sails

Guests have the opportunity to vote on their favourite pairing in a Sommelier Showdown at Five Sails atop the Pan Pacific Hotel. Culinary Director Alex Kim curates a four-course dinner with two leading sommeliers, who will compete for the perfect wine pairing for each course. Tickets are priced at $225 plus tax and gratuity. The wine-and-dinner events start at 6:00pm on February 4th. Another showdown takes place March 3rd, and the final event is on April 1st, in which the winning sommelier will be crowned.

999 Canada Place
February 4, March 3, April 1
For tickets click here.

Après Ski Menu at Honey Salt

Honey Salt is offering its Après Ski Special Menu, available daily from 3:00pm to close. Guests can enjoy a four-course dinner comprised of a Cheese Fondue Bread Bowl, French Onion Soup, Pork Schnitzel and Dark Chocolate S’mores Fondue. Tickets available now. 

39 Smithe Street.
For more information click here. 

Detox Brunch Buffet at The Victor

The Victor is offering a Detox Disco Brunch Buffet on February 1st from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Diners can build their own power bowl and enjoy a fresh egg station, as well as carve their own prime rib, roasted chicken, and cedar-plank salmon. Beverages include Mimosa Flights and a craft your own Bloody Mary station. The brunch focuses on nutrition to align with guests’ health goals. Tickets are available for $90. 

39 Smithe Street.
February 1
Tickets are available here.

D/6 Bar & Lounge’s Cocktail-making Master Class at Parq Casino 

Whether guests are celebrating birthdays, bachelorette parties, or just a casual friends’ night out, the cocktail-making experience at  D/6 Bar & Lounge will offer three refined classic cocktails along with tips and techniques they can take away to their own celebrations. 

39 Smithe Street
For more information click here.