Glen and Wanda Dixon hold up a bottle of their special raspberry raspberry vinegar. It goes especially well with raw oysters.

Saida, the bellydancer, entertained the crowd with her sparkly costume and exotic moves.

Salmon Shop co-owner Eva Zogaris (centre) and her two helpers Megan Cooper (left) and Megan Campbell, gave out samples of smoked salmon, of course.

The News's executive editor and food critic Tim Renshaw (left) caused quite a stir as he and Costas Zogaris cooked up a saucy dish in the food court.

They call themselves the Duso's pasta gals. Clockwise from left: Laura Schechter, Julee Wyld, Allysa Hopkins and Adriana Harrington.

It's a lollipop to die for. Olde World Fudge owner Kathy Racey makes some of the sweetest treats around.

Pouring the wine for Sandhill Vineyards was Jayne Storoschuk (left) and Leanne Sherman.

Ryan Mullins (left) and Andrew Henry were busy brewing up a storm, literally. Storm Breweing handed out samples of their beer.

Deana Lancaster (left) and Julius Pokomandy both write about food and wine for the News. This night they were making piccata pork with orzo pasta.

It was a night for friends and fun. From left: Laura Moses, husband Tom, David Avery and wife Laria Louisa Marti.

Lonsdale Quay senior vice president Gary Mathiesen and food broker Jackson Shillito were very pleased with the turnout.

Ivan Mallett and wife Eula watched all the action. All the ladies this night received a rose, courtesy of Margitta's flower shop.

They definitely water down the drinks. Culligan water boys Carter Baynham and Kevin Hill made sure no one went thirsty.