Toast To The Coast Tickets Selling Fast; Vancouver Foodster Fish & Chips Challenge Launched

TEAM TINA— Tickets have sold out already for the Mise en Place fundraiser for chef Tina Fineza at PICA on October 18. Never fear - you can still help Tina through this challenging time as she faces treatment for breast cancer by making a donation here. [EW]

ALL ACROSS THE CITY— Vancouver Foodster has launched a fish and chips challenge with seven restaurants from Vancouver, Langley and North Van taking part. A step away from the regular tradition, you'll find various takes on the classic dish from Moroccan, Mexican and Thai cuisines. Votes for the People's Choice dish will be open till September 24. [EW]

STANLEY PARK—  VIP tickets to the Vancouver Aquarium's Toast to the Coast event have already sold out but there are still tickets available for the main event. This always-sold-out fun party pairs together gourmet bites from some of the city's best Ocean Wise restaurants with signature BC wines. New this year, a downstairs after party with late night bites and music from the Side One band. [EW]