The Highly Anticipated Wallflower Gin is Available Now It’s the quiet ones that often take you by surprise. Shy and demure while awaiting the opportune moment for its official debut, Wallflower Gin by Odd Society Spirits is now the belle of the ball and is available on shelves at many of Vancouver’s finest cocktail bars … Read more
El Matador Spanish Tapas has just launched a tasty new promotion called “Botanas y Bebidas,” or “snacks and drinks.” Every week from Sunday to Thursday, guests will score $2 off all tapas and $1 off all drinks before 5PM and after 10PM. Why tapas? Conversation is king for owner Paul Mon-Kau, and social dining is central to all three of his restaurants: The … Read more
La Pentola della Quercia Introduces New Summer Menus and Cocktail List The season’s freshest ingredients showcased at Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel As the summer sun heats up it brings sunshine to the city and a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables to La Pentola della Quercia’s kitchen door with daily deliveries of fresh juicy … Read more
After a successful Flatbread Challenge comes our 1st ever 100 Mile Cocktail Challenge featuring 7 restaurants and bars in Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver, that runs from July 4-27, 2014. Participating restaurants are showcasing Cocktail creations which required them to use at least 60% local ingredients that would be found in 100 mile radius. All of these … Read more
Vancouver-Based Bitters Company Leads All-Star Bartending Team to Annual Festival in New Orleans Bittered Sling Extracts will soon add a dash of excitement and retro flair to the Big Easy when the Vancouver-based boutique bitters company travels to the 2014 edition of the annual Tales of the Cocktail® extravaganza in New Orleans, LA (July 16 to … Read more
Hup Holland hup! Netherlands fans have World Cup fever and to keep his countrymen fuelled, Holland-born chef Paul Mon-Kau is sharing his favourite Dutch snack recipes. Mon-Kau, owner of The District Restaurant Group in North Vancouver, notes that when taking in the game at a typical Dutch pub or “bruin café”, deep-fried snacks and peanuts … Read more
With the first days of summer upon us and Canada Day fast approaching, its time to celebrate with some of BC’s finest offerings. Such was the case at the Long Table Distillery – www.longtabledistillery.com – this past Monday with a celebration of Canada’s national drink; the Caesar. Not long ago we were using just the basic … Read more
Looking to try something a little different for lunch? The search is over! The District Brasserie in North Vancouver is launching lunch service for the first time this month, following extensive renovations by owner Paul Mon-Kau. According to Mon-Kau, the growing demand for the cult dining outpost’s offerings meant that extended hours were a no-brainer. A … Read more
Father’s Day features:Take a trip across the bridge this Father’s Day and treat the most important man in your life to the manliest of meals – southern barbeque. The Little District Roadhouse in North Vancouver will be serving up delicious homestyle barbeque on their brand-new patio on June 14 & 15, 2014.Owner Paul Mon-Kau and … Read more
The BCHF Presents Sommelier Scholarships at Van Mag Awards, Supports Bartender of the Year Prize On Tuesday, April 22 at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, held at the Sheraton Wall Centre, the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF), with the sponsorship and support of Okanagan Crush Pad (OCP), presented its annual sommelier scholarships to five talented professionals currently serving in the hospitality industry. … Read more