Granville Island Booze Walk; Cherry Blossom Festival Feast, Elementa Dinner

DOWNTOWN — Try a taste of Pacific North West Winter at the second Elementa culinary event on Monday February 17. This time the venue is Ask For Luigi where diners will have a locally-sourced 8-course tasting menu with curated drinks pairings from Wildebeest sommelier Justin Everett. The focus of this dinner will be on shellfish; the cooking style "minimalist new-Cascadian, using modern and classic cooking techniques to highlight the provenance of the ingredients." Tickets are very limited (only 20 seats) and include dinner, beverages, tax and gratuity at $140. For more info contact through Facebook. [Eaterwire]

GRANVILLE ISLAND — A few tickets are left to join celebrated Vancouver writer, John Lee (Globe & Mail's travel concierge column) on Sunday for a guided walk exploring the "spiritual" side of Granville Island. "Visit Dockside Brewery and Granville Island Brewing Company for tours and tastings; try locally made sake at Artisan Sake Maker, and at our newest addition to the social scene, Liberty Distillery, learn the art of distilling vodka, gin and whiskey." Tickets are $12 all-inclusive. [Eaterwire]

FAIRVIEW SLOPES — Celebrate spring and the cherry blossom with a special night of Japanese cuisine hosted by Tojo's Restaurant, featuring Tojo's Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, RawBar at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Seventeen89, Miku Restaurant and Zakkushi. Guests will be welcomed with taiko and Tojo's will be illuminated with cherry blossom video projection. Tickets are $150 + tax and booking fee. [Eaterwire]