Vancouver Food & Wine
Vancouver is home to many different gastronomic pleasing choices for many every palate- fare from around the globe awaits you! Vancouver is a port city so if you like seafood- look no further! There are an abundance of sushi restaurants as well as Chinese Food, Indian Food, Mexican Food, French, Greek, Italian, as well as street vendors galore!
Food Festivals:
Greek Day- held every June on the last Sunday of the month, on West Broadway to Macdonald. Walk around and have gyros, loukoumades, and spanokopita. Wear comfortable shoes. www.greekday.com
Powell Street Festival- On the Downtown east side, in July at Oppenheimer Park. Japanese food and culture.
Philippine Festival- July 23 and 24 at the PNE Forum. www.philippinesummerfestival.com
The Eat Vancouver Food Festival is on every May. http://www.eat-vancouver.com/
This is THE food expo for foodies. A three day gastric extravaganza at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Taiwan Fest- September 3-5 at Granville Street in the 600-800 block. A sit down street banquet! www.taiwanfest.ca
Vancouver Markets Fresh Food locally grown! www.eatlocal.org
For those with a sweet tooth try the Bakers Market held every fall and winter: http://www.bakersmarket.com/
Wine
Vancouver is close to the Okanagan which has an array of award winning wineries. Here are some sites to help you navigate the growing wine culture in Vancouver.http://www.playhousewinefest.com/
http://www.marquis-wines.com/
http://www.libertywinemerchants.com/
http://www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com/
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/
Slow Food
Events, locations and places to try locally grown fare.
http://www.slowfoodvancouver.com/
Melissa Montgomery