As we welcome a new month and patiently await spring, we’ve curated a list of winter culinary favourites, events, along with notable limited edition menus in Metro Vancouver for our monthly food feature. Here’s your restaurant news for all culinary enthusiasts, and those who love to savour the latest hot spot in town:
Vancouver Eats – Valentine’s Day, Winter Happy Hours and More
H2 Kitchen + Bar’s Dark Chocolate Basque Cheesecake for Valentine’s Day, photo submitted
Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Westin Bayshore
When: Only February 14th
Where: 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver
Details: Still in search of the perfect Valentine’s plans? The Westin Bayshore is open for lunch and dinner for an upscale meal at their “Winterlust” outdoor private dome. Entree options include Fraser Valley Wagyu Beef Duo, Zucchini-Wrapped Sablefish with Lobster Thermidor or Acorn Squash Agnolotti – all paired with champagne. Conclude the meal with a “Cupid’s Heart” dessert and a curated takeaway gift. They are also open for dinner at their popular H Tasting Lounge or the H2 Kitchen + Bar. Learn more here.
Fairmont Vancouver Valentine’s Specials
Valentines Dinner at Notch8Fairmont Hotel: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone with a decadent, 3-course dinner in Notch8. Choose from three starters such as albacore tuna with spiced tapenade and smoked tomato. For the main course, selections include a honey-lavender glazed Duck Breast with cherry jus and spätzle, Steak au Poivre with celeriac pave and mushrooms, or Sablefish with andouille fingerling hash and broccoli rabe, to name a few. Top off the meal with a decadent Passion and Chocolate Financier for dessert. Adults $129, optional wine pairings for an additional $40, reservations here.
Where: 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Fairmont Pacific RimRomance in Rhythm: A Flamenco Celebration: Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style at The Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Pacific Rim with an evening of passion, music and cuisine. On February 14th, be swept away by the energy of flamenco dancers and live music as you indulge in a Spanish-inspired tapas feast, served with a theatrical flair. Seating starts at 5:00pm with last seating at 7:30pm. Tables are reserved for a 2-hour timeframe. Adults tickets $165, reservations here.
Where: 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Fairmont Waterfront Valentine’s: Make this Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart one to remember with the exclusive multi-course prix fixe menu at Fairmont Waterfront. Begin your experience with warm pull-apart rolls to share, followed by your choice of elevated appetizers, including Albacore Tuna Crudo, Bison Carpaccio or a Radicchio Endive Salad. For the main course, savor the finest seasonal flavours with options like tender Beef Filet, delicately prepared Sablefish, or Beet Gnocchi for a vegetarian delight. End the evening on a sweet note with a decadent dessert featuring confit strawberries and a champagne macaron. Adults tickets $109, reservations here.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler kick off this weekend with an opening ceremony on Saturday at BC Place, followed by eight days of international competition. If you’re not in the sporting venues, the next best place to cheer on the teams and get into the Invictus spirit is at the Village in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Invictus Village at Vancouver Convention Centre and the Whistler Invictus Village (located in five areas throughout Whistler Village) will be the heart of the Games, featuring interactive exhibits, competitor meet-and-greets, live entertainment, medal celebrations, live action sport screens and more. All with free admission.
Invictus Games Village in Vancouver
The Vancouver Invictus Village will be located at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) on the downtown waterfront. It will run daily from February 9–16 with booths and stage programming open 11:00am to 7:00pm with extended hours until 10:00pm on select dates for live broadcasts of sports finals.
This weekend the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler kick-off with a star-studded opening ceremony at BC Place, and Black History Month activities continue. Find these events and many more fun things to do around Vancouver in this weekend’s list:
Let’s Hear It BC is a Juno Awards concert series that will be touring to cities around BC ahead of the JUNOS in Vancouver on March 30th. In Terrace, Prince George, Kelowna, Surrey, Victoria, and Nanaimo you can free enjoy performances from a diverse lineup of BC artists and genres.
Juno Awards Concert Series Around BC
These events are an opportunity for music lovers across BC to come together and celebrate the incredible talent thriving within their communities. From emerging artists to established acts, Let’s Hear It BC is a testament to the province’s vibrant and diverse music scene.
All are welcome to join the 34th annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver, alongside Indigenous leaders and the community to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+). This is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of beloved sisters and relatives in the Downtown Eastside.
The march includes several stops to commemorate where women were last seen or found, with moments of quiet reflection and traditional medicine practices.
Location: Main St and Hastings St, Vancouver
The Women’s Memorial March began in 1992 in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories. It was established by the family and friends who wanted to ensure their loved ones who were missing and murdered were not forgotten. Hundreds march each year on Valentine’s Day to commemorate the women we have lost and demand action to end the ongoing genocide.
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people (MMIWG2S+) affects many families and communities. Indigenous women and girls experience much higher rates of violence than other women in Canada. This crisis is connected to a long history of colonialism. Read more about Why We March from the YWCA.
This is a solemn event. Branding, organizational logos or promotional materials should not be brought. Be supportive, and present. There will also be a community feast at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St, Vancouver) from 4:00pm-5:00pm to share a meal in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Staying for the entire event is a meaningful way to show respect and solidarity.
