by Joanne Sasvari | Mar 14, 2023 | News
Jacob Martin wins the 10th annual contest on the closing night of Vancouver Cocktail Week 2023 Canada’s Best Bartender of 2023 is also a certified cheese professional with a refined palate and remarkable sensory appreciation. Congratulations to Ontario’s Jacob Martin,...
by Joanne Sasvari | Feb 10, 2023 | Vancouver Cocktail Week
Some of the world’s biggest names and most influential experts will be in town for the festival, March 5 to 11 A cocktail is more than spirits and mixers and a pretty garnish. Every glass is filled with history and knowledge, and served with a side of genuine...
by Joanne Sasvari | Feb 10, 2023 | Features
A tarnished classic cleans up its act If given the choice, you’d pick potato chips over chocolate. You prefer your cheese well aged and a little blue. When you order sushi, you always need to refill your soy dipping bowl. You can’t wait for mushroom season. And you...
by Joanne Sasvari | Nov 28, 2022 | Tasting Panel
The Alchemist tasting panel reviews high-end spirits Sometimes nothing will do but the highest of high-end spirits. Perhaps there is an important anniversary to commemorate, a business deal to cement, a mentor to thank. Or maybe you are just lucky enough to stumble...
by Joanne Sasvari | Nov 3, 2022 | Features
In the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of The Alchemist, we have everything you need to stay warm and happy during the wintry days ahead. In this issue, YVR Barfly ventures to Whistler to drink in the mountain resort’s cocktail scene, Doris Sun heads to Maraca in Santo Domingo...
