EMBERS ALIGHT: COPPERPENNY DISTILLING CO. RELEASES ITS AWARD-WINNING “EMBER” SMOKED GIN IN BC North Vancouver Distillery’s Latest Innovative Gin Earned Gold at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters 2025 Competition in London, UK Smoky spirit lovers and Gin aficionados, take heart: Copperpenny Distilling Co.’s hotly anticipated and award-winning Ember Smoked Gin is now available at the distillery’s bottle … Read more
Vancouver’s Prophecy Named #32 by North America’s 50 Best Bars 50 Best returned to Vancouver this week to announce its exclusive list of North America’s Best Bars for 2026, with Vancouver’s very own Prophecy ranking number 32. Following an incredibly successful second year in business, Prophecy climbed from #53 in 2025 to lock in the … Read more
STEEPED IN TRADITION: MARAIS TEA COMPANY AND THE PARISIENNE MARKET CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK Calm, Connections and Comfort Abound at Tea House & Café That Shares Space with Popular French-Inspired Boutique The Parisienne Market French-inspired tea atelier Marais Tea Company is celebrating its first year of offering comfort, steeped daily … Read more
Ellipsis Hosts Tom Liu of LA’s Thunderbolt for Exclusive Guest Shift Celebrating Global Flavours & West Coast Vibes During North America’s 50 Best Bars Week Thunderbolt’s acclaimed Head Bartender brings his signature technique-driven style and global flavour palate to Ellipsis for an exclusive one-night showcase. Setting the tone for the cocktail industry’s biggest week of … Read more
COINTREAU RETURNS TO VANCOUVER AND TAKES THE RED SCARF GLOBAL WITH THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS The iconic French liqueur continues its two-year global partnership as the official Orange Liqueur Partner and Ceremonial Scarf Sponsor. celebrating winners and the global bartending community. For the second consecutive year, the iconic French orange liqueur returns as the … Read more
BIG ROCK BREWERY INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2025 RESULTS WITH A $5.8 MILLION INCREASE IN ADJUSTED EBITDA Increase in fourth quarter sales volumes of 11% and trailing twelve-month sales volume growth of 35% Financial Summary For the three months ended December 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 30, 2024, the Corporation reported: total … Read more
Crazy Uncle Debuts Citrus Crusher As Flavour Forward Hard Soda Ontario-based beverage brand Crazy Uncle debuts Citrus Crusher, a 5% ABV lemon-lime hard soda with a hint of mint and no artificial sweeteners—the latest addition to its flavour-forward RTD lineup. The launch comes as demand for ready to drink beverages continues to grow. In Ontario, … Read more
Sip a Scenic Spring Route Through the Fraser Valley’s Orchards, Vineyards, and Fields The Fraser Valley Wine Passport Returns for a Season of Tastings from April 1 to May 31 Spring visitors to one of BC’s most bountiful regions will find plenty to sip thanks to the return of the popular Fraser Valley Wine Passport. … Read more
Adults Only: Parq Casino Hotspots Debut New ‘After Office’ Happy Hour Meal, Prix-Fixe Menus at Trio of Restaurants After Office Combo Available Daily at D/6 Lounge & The Victor, New ‘A Tavola’ Menu Sundays Through Thursdays at Honey Salt A trio of Parq Casino dining destinations are springing forward with new food and drink features including an ‘After … Read more
As part of Vancouver’s Cocktail Week, I had the opportunity to sit down for a rare deconstructed tasting and conversation with Andres Faustinelli, master blender at BEARFACE Whisky. Venezuelan-born Faustinelli approaches whisky with philosophical enthusiasm. “There is no other country positioned to create world-class whisky with such a distinct sense of place.” He raises a … Read more