Shane Mulvany Wins Angostura Bitters Canadian Cocktail Challenge

Cocktail enthusiasts headed to the Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar in Vancouver where Toronto native Shane Mulvany took home the win with his Brian Lara Swizzle and Banana au Rum recipes.  Mulvany works at The Chase in Toronto and also recently won the Hogtown Shakedown at Toronto’s Cocktail Week.  Competitors had to make one…

Languedoc Hits Vancouver Wine Bars by the Glass – Enter to WIN a Languedoc Wine Bar Crawl for Two!

This fall, Languedoc Wines are sponsoring an exciting new promotion in four of Vancouver’s top wine bars: The Wine Bar: 1167 Marinaside Crescent Brix: 1138 Homer Street Siena: 1485 West 12th Ave Seasons in the Park: Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street From now until November 14th, four of Vancouver’s hottest wine…

MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition Vancouver Finals Winners Announced

On Monday, July 8, 2013, the MadeWithLove™ National Mixology Competition held its Vancouver finals at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 250 participants enjoyed an evening of culture and creativity whilst tasting original cocktails specially created by 11 mixologists selected in last April’s regional qualifiers. Of the 11 finalists, Mike Shum of the Fairmont Pacific…

CANADIAN OYSTER WINE PAIRING COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The first Canada-wide oyster wine pairing competition sponsored by Codfathers Seafood Market , EAT Magazine and Walnut Beach Resort was held April 19, 2013 and winners were officially announced at the Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival. The Canadian Oyster Wine Competition follows in the footsteps of the American Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition, created by Jon…

The Bermuda Triangle – Recipe from Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay

The Bermuda Triangle 1 oz Bacardi Oakheart 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Shake over ice. Pour into rocks glass and top with Ginger Beer & Port.

BC Beer Awards

CAMRA’s HARVEST CASK FESTIVAL CELEBRATE WITH CRAFT BEER AND GOOD CHEER! The 2012 Beer Awards and CAMRA’s Harvest Cask Festival, which celebrates only the very best of locally-produced craft beer, was held this weekend (Saturday, October 13th, 2012) at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy Avenue, Vancouver) from 1-7pm.  A signature event of the official British Columbia…

Township 7 Winery & Pacific Assistance Dogs Society Launch “Savour & Support” Campaign in BC

Making a pawsitive impact for people with disabilities  Township 7 Vineyards & Winery is excited to partner with the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society in a fundraising campaign this fall.  The winery is donating .25¢ for every bottle of Township 7 Chardonnay, Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc sold the month of October at BC government wine stores….