The third annual Feast on the Fraser will give diners a taste of what’s currently being served up in New West – and what will be on the menu in the months ahead.
Feast on the Fraser features 10 days of culinary experiences throughout New Westminster from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1. Offerings include tastings, cocktail parties, neighbourhood food tours and long-table dinners.
Here’s a sampling of what’s being served up at this year’s Feast on the Fraser:
Friday, Sept. 22: A Mad Men mixer at Mid Century Modern Home in River Market. While a DJ spins ’50s and ’60s tunes, you’ll be able to enjoy cocktails and appetizers inspired by the decades, take in a fashion show by Gemini Rising Vintage and have your photo taken with ’50s-style pin-up girls. Tickets are $50 and include two vintage cocktails and appetizers. Tickets are $50.
Sunday, Sept. 24: Be Our Guest Children’s Tea at Queen’s Park Preschool. This fairy-tale tea party for youngsters includes tea from Great Wall Tea Co. and strawberry shortcake from Krause Berry Farms, as well as crafts and photo opportunities. Tickets are $25 (plus service fees and taxes) and include one child and one adult.
Sunday, Sept. 24: Discover Uptown Food Tour. During this one-hour walking tour you’ll sample authentic Ethiopian, Malaysian, Middle Eastern and Ukrainian fare. Tickets are $50.
Monday, Sept. 25: Taste of Sri Lanka – Gallery Long Table. The Arts Council of New Westminster is partnering with Emerald Culinary and Catering Club for this event and serving up a sampling of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Tickets are $50 (plus taxes and service fees) and include a wine and food pairing.
Other offerings featured during this year’s Feast on the Fraser include: An Evening of Modern Cocktails and Canapes at Wild Rice (Sept. 26); 100 Braid St. Silk Hat Cocktail Speakeasy Prohibition Gala at 100 Braid St. Studios (Sept. 27); Nasi Padang Dinner with Longtail and Freebird (Sept. 29); Urban Foodie Tour (Sept. 30); Wine & Dine on the Fraser (Sept. 30); and Seven Course Dinner at El Santo (Oct. 1)
While the events showcases local restaurants and local ingredients, Tourism New Westminster’s event is about more than just dining.
“It’s creating these cool collaborations between chefs and producers and the unique spaces we have in New West,” said Tej Kainth, executive director of Tourism New Westminster. “Our events are smaller and more intimate, to give visitors a real taste of what we have to offer.”
Tourism New Westminster kicked off this year’s Feast on the Fraser on Sept. 14 with Piva on the Pier at Westminster Pier Park, where guests will be able to get their first taste of the cuisine at Piva, a modern Italian restaurant opening in Anvil Centre in the fall.
For details about all the events and to purchase tickets go to www.feastonthefraser.com.
