February brings a full calendar of food-focused events across Vancouver, with hands-on classes, wine dinners, Lunar New Year menus, and seasonal pop-ups offering ways to gather beyond the usual restaurant visit. From chocolate workshops and dumpling making to sommelier competitions and prix-fixe celebrations, the month highlights both skill-building experiences and special-occasion dining.
Kinton Ramen will celebrate the grand opening of their Broadway and Commercial Drive location on February 21, featuring 50 percent off all signature ramen from 11 am to 12 pm. A Taiko drumming performance will kick off the celebration at 10:40 am.
Five Sails will host two Four Hands collaborative dinners with Quebec City’s MICHELIN two starred Tanière3 on February 26 and 27 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. Chefs Alex Kim and François Emmanuel Nicol will present an eight course tasting menu with wine and cocktail pairings as part of the Visa Infinite Dining Series. Tickets are priced at $250 per person, including tax and gratuity, with reservations recommended due to limited seating.
Fable Diner & Bar will host a one night pop up Art Show and Sale on February 22 from 3:30 to 8:30 pm at their downtown Vancouver location. The free, all ages event showcases artwork by local hospitality workers who are also photographers, painters, designers, and printmakers, with artists on site to meet guests and sell their work. Drinks will be available downstairs, with food service upstairs throughout the evening. Guests are also encouraged to bring new or gently worn clean socks to donate to Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and YWCA Crabtree Corner.
At Mon Paris Pâtisserie, an exclusive wine-pairing evening on February 15 pairs curated pours with the bakery’s French desserts and savoury bites, designed for guests looking to explore flavour combinations in a guided setting.
Kinton Ramen is marking the opening of their Gilmore Place location with a grand opening promotion offering 50% off ramen for a limited time, giving diners an opportunity to sample the menu at a reduced price.
The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is hosting several immersive workshops. A Valentine Chocolate Making Class on February 8 invites participants to create a heart-shaped chocolate box filled with truffles and decorative chocolate roses, with instruction in tempering, molding, ganache, and finishing techniques. A Lunar New Year Dumpling Workshop on February 14 focuses on traditional folding and filling methods while preparing Golden Pork and Garlic Chive Dumplings, vegetable dumplings, and chili wontons. Later in the month, an Italian filled pasta class on February 12 guides guests through making ravioli and tortelloni from scratch, paired with an aperitivo and a seated tasting.
At Black + Blue, the Penfolds Lunar New Year Dinner on February 18 brings together a four-course menu and a curated selection of Australian wines, hosted by wine professionals and the restaurant’s culinary team, with pairings designed to reflect balance and structure in honour of the Year of the Horse.
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market is offering an Oyster Master Class on February 11 in their private Kelp Room, where a small group will learn shucking techniques, oyster handling, and pairing basics, accompanied by seafood snacks and guided tastings.
Lunar New Year is also being marked at Glowbal Restaurant with a three-course dinner for two available from February 16 through March 3. The menu features Scallop & Sable Terrine, Honey Glazed Duck Breast, and Mandarin & Mango Cake, designed for sharing and seasonal celebration.
Wine takes centre stage at Five Sails Restaurant inside the Pan Pacific Hotel, where the Sommelier Showdown begins February 4. The four-course dinner pairs each course with multiple wines, with guests voting live on their preferred matches as competing sommeliers advance toward a final round later in the spring.
The Family Day long weekend brings a self-guided craft beverage crawl in the Shipyards Brewery District, including Copperpenny Distilling Co. and several local breweries and cideries. A single ticket unlocks drink discounts across participating stops throughout the day on February 16.
At Honey Salt, the Apres Ski menu runs daily from mid-afternoon, featuring alpine-inspired comfort dishes such as Cheese Fondue Bread Bowl, French Onion Soup, Pork Schnitzel, and Dark Chocolate S’mores Fondue.
Brunch lovers can head to The Victor on February 1 for the Detox Disco Brunch Buffet, which includes build-your-own power bowls, carving stations, and interactive cocktail carts.
For group celebrations, D/6 Bar & Lounge is now offering a bookable cocktail master class, where guests learn to prepare three classic cocktails through guided, hands-on instruction, suitable for private parties and corporate gatherings.