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BYOB Comes to BC!
For anyone who has disapprovingly perused restaurant wine lists in their lifetime, good news! We residents of BC can now bring along our own- for a price, of course. Vancouver Foodster has done a great job at compiling a list of who is offering BYOB, and what their corkage fees will be. Some are reasonable, $10-15 but they can reach upwards of $60 in some cases, which makes you wonder if that bottle of wine you’ve been saving for a special occasion is really worth the extra money?

Here is the link to the most comprehensive corkage list I could find:
vancouverfoodster.com/corkage

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Jessica

1)	A Tasting at Sea
	Friday July 27th 2012
A Tasting at Sea *Last day to buy tickets* "A Tasting At Sea" - A Celebration of Locally Sourced Cuisine, BC Wines and Summer On The Water. Join Executive Chef Natasha Harris for a spectacular five course seated tasting (long table style) and a three hour cruise of Vancouver's most exclusive waterways on board the prestigious Sunset Bay II Yacht. Date: July 27th Time: 6pm - 9pm Location: 1601 Bayshore Drive, The Westin Bayshore Marina www.thewineyacht.com
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2)	Vancouver Urban Winery Presents: The Urban Wine Mixer
	Saturday July 28th 2012
Vancouver Urban Winery Presents: The Urban Wine Mixer The Urban Wine Mixer will be the hottest mid-summer party of the year. With a tikki bar, palm trees, misters to keep you cool, live DJ, saxophone & drum players, margarita snow-cone machine and a full service bar. Tickets $10 Located at 55 Dunlevy Street in Vancouver’s Railtown district
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3)	Into the Vineyard: USA
	Tuesday August 7th 2012
Into the Vineyard: USA Tuesday, August 7th 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Harvest Table at Legacy Liquor store 1633 Manitoba Street Tickets are only $20 Legacy Liquor Store and local travel company 'Into the Vineyard' have teamed up to present a series of monthly seminars at the harvest table. Focused on exotic locations, great value wines and wine inspired travel, each session will bring you the inside scoop on great wines from the feature country, bringing you not only a Sommelier's insights on the wines but also tips from an expert on wine-themed travel for the region. Each session will feature six wines from the major wine making regions with a Legacy Liquor Store Sommelier walking you through the appellations, alongside a highly qualified Travel Advisor from Into the Vineyard.
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4)	Best of the West
	Wednesday August 8 2012
The Harmony Arts Festival, Presented by Odlum Brown Limited, proudly presents the 2nd annual Best of the West, sponsored by Park Royal and hosted by House Wine where West Vancouver will be enjoying BC’s best in celebration of BC day. Guests will be introduced to food and wine from 13 participating restaurants and wineries; and enjoy a sampling of wines at the BC VQA Regional Wine Bar from the Wines of British Columbia. Set at the foot of 14th St at the Pier, this ticketed event will be an unparalleled waterfront experience.
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5)	Liberty Wine's Bottles and Bangers
	Thursday August 16th 2012
Featuring wines from the Southern Hemisphere in a picturesque Stanley Park setting overlooking Coal Harbour. All proceeds will benefit amateur sports in BC. This event sells out quickly. We recommend purchasing tickets early to avoid missing out on this wonderful evening!
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1)	Orofino Presents the 1.6 Mile Dinner
	Saturday July 28th 2012
A True Farm to Plate Experience This unique event celebrates the beauty of the Similkameen Valley in all her forms. The evening will consist of a five course meal using only the best foods provided by artisan producers from within a 1.6 mile radius of Orofino Winery. Each course will be expertly crafted by chefs Cameron Smith and Dana Ewart, owners of the highly regarded Joy Road Catering Company. Delectable surprises, unique produce and world-class flavours will be paired with Orofino’s best wines.
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2)	Riedel Crystal Glass Tasting Ex Nihilo Vineyards
	Sunday July 29th 2012
Riedel is known world-wide for their stunning wine glasses. Join us at the winery as we taste through Ex Nihilo’s fabulous portfolio of wines in the varietal specific “vinum series” Riedel glasses. This informative evening, hosted by a representative of the Riedel Wine Glass Company, will offer insight as to why certain sizes and shapes enhance the wines flavour. The evening concludes with a set of the 4 Riedel Vinum series glasses to keep, a $135 value.
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3)	Naramata Bench Wineries Tailgate Party
	Saturday, September 8 2012
Back by popular demand, The Naramata Bench Wineries are dropping their tailgates on September 8 for the Okanagan wine party of the season. It's our let-your-hair down, pop-some- corks and have lots of fun event...THE wine and food event for wine enthusiasts to plan an Okanagan Fall weekend around. The event will take place in the heart of Naramata Village at Manitou Beach and Park starting at 5:30 PM. This year will be a bigger and better event than ever before. That's right, in addition to 21 wineries pouring their wines, there will be great food; an unforgettable half time show that will introduce guests to a whole new side of the wine industry; live music by Shane Philips; dancing; and a Salmon Showdown featuring some of the Okanagan's best chefs.
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4)	Chef Vs Chef Winemaker Dinner at Tinhorn Creek
	Friday September 28 2012
Chef vs Chef Winemaker Dinner at Tinhorn Creek A winner-takes-all face-off at Miradoro Restaurant Friday September 28 at 6:30pm. Join Sandra Oldfield as Miradoro Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest and Hawksworth Restaurant Executive Chef David Hawksworth alternate courses, pairing their dishes with the latest Oldfield Series releases from Tinhorn Creek.
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1)	Arts & Music in the Gardens
	Saturday & Sunday August 11-12 2012
Mark your calendar for Saturday Aug 11 and Sunday Aug 12 and prepare to be enchanted by local artists and musicians, presenting their crafts in the beautiful setting of The Gardens at HCP.Food & Drink, including HCP’s own Nourish Bistro; beer from Hoyne Brewery and cider from Sea CideryEntry at gate: $12 Adults, $9 Students/Seniors (under 16 free)$11 Adults, $8 Students/Seniors (under 16 free)
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2)	Brewery and the Beast
	Sunday September 23 2012
Brewery & The Beast, Victoria’s first-annual Festival of Meat, taking place at the Phillips Brewing Company (2010 Government). From the producers of Culinaire, Brewery & The Beast promises to entice the meat enthusiast in us all. Local chefs will demonstrate their skill and passion for meat through a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes—from classic BBQ, charcuterie, smoked meats, and house-made sausage, to ethnic-inspired creations, whole pig roasts, and other full-flavoured, exotic foods.
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