South-of-the-border-inspired Event Features Four-course Menu Paired With Top Shelf Tequila Tacofino will quench the thirst of blue agave aficionados with a one-night-only Tequila Tasting Dinner at its Tacofino Commissary in Vancouver’s East Village on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Guests will take a seat at Commissary’s communal tables and savour a four-course tasting menu that … Read more
The traditions of the Emerald Isle and the Scottish Highlands come to Vancouver for Saint Patrick’s Day The Keltic Landing is the latest immersive cultural gathering from the team behind Harvest Haus: Wet Ape Productions and The Social Concierge. A two-night Saint Patrick’s celebration of history, folklore and mythology that’s been centuries in the making, The Keltic Landing … Read more
BC Distilled, Canada’s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, raises a glass to BC’s burgeoning distillery industry. The third annual festival, happening on Saturday, March 26, will feature 27 BC-based artisan distilleries, offering attendees the opportunity to sample locally-made gin, whisky, liqueurs, vodka and more. “Over the past two years, we’ve seen the number of … Read more
Guests at UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar will notice a handful of exotic new cocktails firing up the menu – and it’s all thanks to the newly launched World Class Happy Hour. Ever wonder what a competition-winning cocktail tastes like? Wonder no more. Patrons will now have the opportunity to taste the tipples that secured award-winning … Read more
Odd Society is a small-batch craft distillery in the heart of East Van. Located on Powell Street in East Vancouver’s port district, Odd Society is dedicated to combining Old World distilling traditions with New World ingredients and ingenuity to create a family of spirits including whiskey, vodka and gin. Founder and Distiller Gordon Glanz holds … Read more
Taste BC is an annual event to showcase the best of BC beer, wine and spirits as well as tasty bites from local suppliers and restaurants. There are also prizes and a silent auction with items such as luxury items, local experiences, destination packages and much more. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of Liberty … Read more
If you move quickly, you might still find some seating available at one of the many restaurants participating in this great initiative of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and Wines of British Columbia. (And now BC Craft Brewers Guild.) Renamed and expanded to include menus paired with craft beer and spirits as well … Read more
The First CPBA Bartender Book Swap and Sale is being held February 10th Ever since 1862, when Jerry Thomas published his “Bar-Tender’s Guide”, the first ever book of cocktail recipes, the technique, art and lore of drink-making have been collected into innumerable guides, bibles and compendia that have inspired and educated aspiring bartenders. With the … Read more
BC Distilled is back and bigger than ever. Canada’s premier craft and micro-distillery festival, featuring 26 BC artisan distilleries, is your chance to sample locally made gin, whisky, liqueurs, vodka and more. •The main tasting event takes place on Saturday, March 26 at the Croatian Cultural Centre from 6:30 to 9:00pm. •NEW this year: BC … Read more
Canada’s largest food and drink festival dishes up unlimited ways to enjoy the flavours of the city and Viaggio Hospitality’s fine dining restaurants are participating! Choose to experience 1, 2 or all 3 of our restaurants’ special menu offerings during this 17-day calendar of culinary events and experiences. Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2016 January 15 … Read more