by Joanne Sasvari | Aug 11, 2023 | Features
The mid-20th century was the best of times, the booziest of times The end of the Second World War ushered in an era of unprecedented prosperity and optimism across North America. The space race was on; so was the baby boom, a housing boom and a technology boom that...
by Joanne Sasvari | May 26, 2023 | Features
In the Spring/Summer 2023 issue of The Alchemist, we have everything you need to enjoy the warm and sunny days ahead. Summer’s sun-soaked patios are calling, and that means it’s Margarita season. In this issue, YVR Barfly rounds up come of our favourite Margs in the...
by Joanne Sasvari | Apr 3, 2023 | News
Dreaming of a dram? Then you may want to hop a ferry over to Victoria, where Clive’s Classic Lounge has just been named Whisky Hotel Bar of the Year in the prestigious Icons of Whisky Awards, presented by U.K.-based Whisky magazine. The elegant but cosy bar located at...
by Joanne Sasvari | Apr 3, 2023 | News
We already knew it, but now so does the rest of the world. In a first for Vancouver and for Canada, Botanist Bar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel has won the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award, given by North America’s 50 Best Bars. This prestigious award recognizes...
by Joanne Sasvari | Mar 17, 2023 | Vancouver Cocktail Week
The second annual festival brought global bar stars and festive good times to the city It began, as all good things do, with brunch, and wrapped with one of the best parties Vancouver has ever seen. Vancouver Cocktail Week 2023, presented by The Alchemist, has come to...
