For action cravers, Yaletown's Glowbal encourages you to "unleash your inner urbanite" and take a culinary tour of New York. From Nov. 8 - Nov. 14, go uptown with Oyster's Rockefeller, Manhattan Chowder, the Waldorf-Astoria Salad, and, of course, New York Steak.

BC wine fans should rejoice at the partnering of Aurora Bistro's Chef Jeff Van Geest and Sandhill Winewaker, Howard Soon. The two will hold a spectacular dinner on Nov. 12. Try the Sandhill Viognier with spot prawn ceviche; the Small Lots Syrah with Polderside Duck; and the Barbera with Nicola Valley Bison and Chocolate pate. At $125 for stellar local cuisine and wine, why bother with an import?

From Nov. 12 - Nov. 17, the Hopscotch Festival hits Vancouver. Participants can take part in beer, whiskey, and food pairing classes. Brewery tours, whiskey dinners, and the Grand Tasting event (Nov. 16) are also available. You don't have to hop home, but definitely don't drive. For more info, go to Hopscotch Festival.

For indecisive diners, Camera Lights Action solves your Hamlet-style dilemmas. To raise money for the Firefighters Burn Fund and Hope International, local celebrities and chefs at our favourite restaurants have teamed up. Culinary artists from Bishop's, West, C Restaurant, Beyond, and The Ocean Club will come together at the Terminal City Club on Thu. Nov. 14 for the sure-to-sell-out event. Remember to pose pretty for the paparazzi.