by Charlene Rooke | Sep 1, 2022 | Features
The Naramata Inn’s basement wine and cocktail bar commemorates the town’s original hostess with the most, Eliza Robinson. In summer, the restaurant veranda of the Naramata Inn is the place to be, with its graceful plates, shady corners and attentive...
by Charlene Rooke | Aug 19, 2022 | Features
B.C. craft baijiu brands bring the ancient Chinese spirit to modern imbibers It can taste of soy sauce and mushrooms, damp earth or overripe fruit. It’s fermented in earthen or stone pits, and even aged in baskets coated with pigs’ blood. Its styles are categorized by...
by Reece Sims | Jul 28, 2022 | Features
If you’re someone who frequents Gastown, wears oversized glasses ironically, has at least a half sleeve of tattoos, or simply possesses a potent appreciation for craft cocktails, then Denver, Colorado is a must-visit destination. Just a quick 2 hour 45 minute direct...
by YVR Barfly | Jul 15, 2022 | Features
Why cocktails might just make a better partner for food than wine Move over Pinot, Tempranillo and Albariño. Wine pairings are fine, but cocktails are increasingly gaining recognition for the role they can play in taking a dining experience to the next level. The...
by The Alchemist | Jul 14, 2022 | Features
Here’s what you need to know before shaking up a list of cocktails to go with your next dinner party menu. • Keep an eye on the alcohol content. It’s socially responsible and besides, too high an ABV will dull the palate and overwhelm delicate flavours. Include low-...
by The Alchemist | Jun 24, 2022 | Features
Bartenders and distillers step up to help those in need What’s better than sipping a finely crafted cocktail? Saying cheers to charity. Several bars and distilleries throughout B.C. are adding a dash of do-good to their drinks; here are just a few. Chickadee’s...
