Mi Scusi Mercato

From August 15th Il Centro (the Italian Cultural Centre) will host Vancouver’s first Farmer and Italian Night Market, MERCATO.

Hop on SkyTrain or drive to Slocan Street for a totally immersive Italian experience. Fill your tummy (and your soul) with local Italian produce and products. There’s an olive oil-tasting station, handmade artisinal goods, specialty drinks, entertainment and, of course, Bocce! Like Mauro Vescera, Il Centro’s executive director, says, it’s “an opportunity for us to share our rich culinary history with the broader community and create a unique Mediterranean atmosphere in East Vancouver.”

Need more reason to go? The first 50 shoppers on Friday, August 15th, will cop a 10% discount on Italian Language Classes offered at Il Centro.

Stocking up on local, Italian delicacies in Vancouver? Che figata! —Kate LeGresley

Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, 604-430-3337, http://italianculturalcentre.ca