Freebies from Heather Hospitality; Campagnolo Turns Five; Red Truck Cometh; Gingerbread Lane

GASTOWN— Score a free holiday party for 10 people with a reception at Salt, dinner at the Irish Heather and a nightcap at Shebeen. All you need to do is comment on this ultra-cute article about Sean and Erin Heather in the Westender. [Eaterwire]

MAIN STREET— Campagnolo turn five on Thursday and to celebrate they'll be giving away free portions of their crispy ceci to all tables of two or more to complement their order. Want some fun ceci facts? Well, in 5 years, Campagnolo has sold enough Crispy Ceci to stretch over 40km. That is enough ceci to go around the seawall twice, line the Sun Run 4 times and to reach Crescent Beach from 1020 Main St. So, you know, go add to that. [Eaterwire]

COAL HARBOUR— Fans of real ale, take heart: CAMRA Vancouver tweeted earlier that Tap & Barrel in Coal Harbour - and also in The Village - have casks of Red Truck beer which will be on tap at 5p.m. this evening. Cheer! [Twitter]

DOWNTOWN— Want to see something food-related, festive, which helps others and is and kind of adorable? Get down to the Hyatt and check out Gingerbread Lane which is on display until December 27 and showcases the work of professional pastry chefs and students from culinary schools and secondary schools across B.C. Everything is edible: from the Gastown Clock to the amazing houses. Vote for the best and donate to the Make A Wish Foundation of B.C and Yukon. [Eaterwire]