Bistro Pastis 15th Anniversary Dinner; Movie Night at MARKET by Jean-Georges

EAST VAN— Hats off to Odd Society Spirits for bagging a pair of awards at the 14th Annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition yesterday— a gold for packaging and silver in the vodka category. Go try their award-winning spirits at their tasting lounge on Powell Street in East Van, open Thursday 1-7p.m., Friday and Saturday 1-9p.m. and Sunday 1-6p.m. [Eaterwire]

KITSILANO— Save the date: May 7 2014 will be 15 years to the day that Bistro Pastis (then just Pastis) opened its doors on West 4th. To mark the occasion, current and former chefs will create a special anniversary dinner which will be a fundraiser for the BC Hospitality Foundation. More news as we get it on ticket prices and menu, watch this space. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— Dinner and a movie, gourmet-style, is on offer at MARKET by Jean-Georges at the Shangri-La on April 23 and 24 with a screening of Spinning Plates, an award-winning documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who bring them to life, in the private Blue Moon Theatre, followed by a four-course dinner from chef de Cuisine Montgomery Lau inspired by the film. All events will include a glass of Champagne, gourmet popcorn, film screening, and a private four-course dinner at MARKET by Jean-Georges. The event starts at 5:30 pm with the screening of the movie followed by dinner, tickets are $78.00 and available by calling the restaurant at (604) 695-1115.[Eaterwire]