New Cocktails Inspired By Natural Wonders at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler Legendary mixologist Lauren Mote and the bar team at Four Seasons Resort Whistler are back with four new additions to the Spirit of the Mountains cocktail program. Adding to the award-winning program, four personalities from the best talent at SIDECUT Modern Steak + Bar, alongside award-winning Mote, tell tales of…
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LAUREN MOTE CROWNED 2015 DIAGEO WORLD CLASS CANADA BARTENDER OF THE YEAR
Celebrated Bartender Becomes First Woman to Claim Prestigious Title and Opportunity to Represent Canada in Global Finals in Cape Town, South Africa Our Vancouver bartenders are rocking it lately. From PR News – It’s been a banner year for Lauren Mote, as the Bittered Sling Bitters co-proprietor and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar manager was just crowned the 2015 Canadian Bartender…
Speed Rack Canadian Female Bartending Comp #BackTheRack @Speed_Rack
Speed Rack- the Canadian Female Bartending competition with 100% proceeds supporting Breast Cancer is at EAT! Vancouver at BC Place May 2nd in the private banquet ballroom. Entry Gate A at BC Place Stadium. Watch as Canada’s best female bartenders compete for the coveted Speed Rack title and enjoy complimentary cocktails during the event. Speed…
YEW seafood + bar Pays Tribute to the World’s Oceans
YEW seafood + bar collaborates with Lauren Mote The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. – Jacques Cousteau Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW seafood + bar are thrilled to launch the Oceans Program, a global approach to cocktails that honours the world’s five unique oceans and…
Caviar & Cocktails
Thursday, March 6 marks a culinary collaborative to remember at YEW seafood + bar as some of the city’s best mixers and makers participate in this spirited “Caviar” & Cocktails event. YEW seafood + bar’s own top toque, Ned Bell and lead bartender, Justin Taylor play host for this ‘mix and match’ multi-course event. Joining Ned and Justin in this fun…
Bittered Sling Bistro Season Two
“Bittered Sling Bistro” – a bi-weekly “POP-UP” food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft present Held at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori’s award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This is Vancouver’s longest running and biggest…
Bitter Sling Bistro Jack Daniels vs. Robyn Gray
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 and June 19, 2012 “Bittered Sling Bistro” – a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori’s award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This…
Bittered Sling Bistro: Round 3 – January 2012
Flor de Cana Rum, sponsored by The Kirkwood Group January 10 – Graham Racich, The Refinery January 24 – Danielle Tatarin, The Keefer Bar The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56…
KALE & NORI LAUNCH BITTERED SLING BISTRO
November 8 2011 marks the launch of a new cocktail competition and dining experience from Kale & Nori Culinary Arts. The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56 bartenders invited, 224 bottles of…
Kale & Nori Culinary Arts is open for business
Kale & Nori Culinary Arts – Vancouver’s newest catering company Kale & Nori Culinary Arts creates beautiful and successful events, focused on vegetables, local seafoods, and proteins, all sourced from the finest local artisans, farmers and purveyors in the Lower Mainland and from across Canada. From Cocktail and Wedding Receptions to Interactive Client “Hands-On” Events and Multi-Course Plated…
Cocktail Kitchen : Season Two, “Morocco” VS Cointreau
The Refinery and Cointreau (Select Wines) proudly present the sixth installment of Cocktail Kitchen : Season Two, “Morocco” VS Cointreau, coming August 2011. This is the final month of qualifications for bartenders before the finals begin in September. This is also the final season of Cocktail Kitchen. This weekly series promotes creativity and innovation within…
Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races returns after 2 successful years.
On Saturday, August 6th, 2011 this premium event will be held for the 3rd time at The Marquee, Hastings Park. Doors open at noon and the first race (post time) is at 1:40pm. Tickets and more information are available at www.attheraces.ca Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races caters to the urban professional who knows dressing…
The Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series Season Two
After just a mere 4 weeks off, the Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series is back. Season Two offers up new spirit and menu pairings, a completely new roster of bartenders from all over the lower Mainland, and better monthly and series prizes than ever before. Brief synopsis on the program: $35 gets each guests 3 cocktails…
Cocktail Kitchen Series: September Schedule & Participants
As one one of the most innovative cocktail programs in Canada, The Refinery is proud to start the third segment of a six month interactive and educational competition called “The Cocktail Kitchen Series”. Launched on July 8th 2010, “The Cocktail Kitchen Series” aims to promote niche craft cocktail development, through the expertise of Vancouver’s best…
National Rum Day at the Refinery
Calling all Vancouver rum lovers…August 16th is National Rum Day! Did you know that more rum is sold in Vancouver during these warm summer months than any other time of year? And did you also know that rum was originally called the Kill Devil and used to clean hair and keep it healthy in the…
National Rum Day at The Refinery
August 16 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm The Refinery, 1115 Granville St, Vancouver, BC Calling all Vancouver rum lovers…August 16th is National Rum Day! Did you know that more rum is sold in Vancouver during these warm summer months than any other time of year? And did you also know that rum was originally called the…
Refinery Cocktail Kitchen Series Part 2
As one one of the most innovative cocktail programs in Canada, The Refinery is proud to start the second segment of a six month interactive and educational competition called “The Cocktail Kitchen Series”. Launched on July 8th 2010, “The Cocktail Kitchen Series” aims to promote niche craft cocktail development, through the expertise of Vancouver’s best…
The Cocktail Kitchen Series
As one of the most innovative cocktail programs in Canada, The Refinery is proud to launch a six month interactive and educational competition called “The Cocktail Kitchen Series”. Due to launch on July 8th 2010, “The Cocktail Kitchen Series” aims to promote niche craft cocktail development, through the expertise of Vancouver’s best veteran and up…
Bourbon Whiskey Dinner
The second installment in the Refinery’s whiskey seminar series is a definitive look at Bourbon Whiskey. As it has claimed many people’s hearts in the past, let us indulge your palates on Tuesday February 2, 2010. What better host than one of Vancouver’s most respected “bourbon” personalities, Maker’s Mark Brand Ambassador, Mr. Ron Oliver. Along…
The Refinery Grand Opening
Tuesday July 21….Granville Street Refined With construction on the Granville Strip coming to an end, The REFINERY Market.Style.Eatery is celebrating its Grand Opening on Tuesday, July 21. The event will treat guests to a live charcuterie station featuring freshly sliced local meats and artisan cheeses, kitchen specialties from Chef Michael Carter, and a sampling of…
