by Joanne Sasvari | Jun 5, 2025 | The Alchemist
In late April, Vancouver firmly shook off its “no fun city” rep and welcomed the best barkeeps on the continent for North America’s 50 Best Bars. Restaurants and bars across the city hosted epic parties and exciting pop-ups, and it’s fair to say that the day after the...
by The Alchemist | Sep 26, 2024 | The Alchemist
A new location of Heritage restaurant brings the chance to expand its menu and join an exciting food neighbourhood A Vancouver restaurant that closed one of its locations last year due to Broadway Subway construction is starting a fresh chapter with an expanded...
by Joanne Sasvari | Feb 14, 2024 | The Alchemist
The win marks an exciting shift in small-scale distilling across the country After seven years of domination by B.C. and Ontario, an Alberta distillery has taken home the top prize at the 2024 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition. In a series of blind tastings, a...
by Charlene Rooke | Jan 19, 2024 | The Alchemist
Ontario’s Paradigm Spirits Co. wins Whisky of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards For nearly a century, residents of London, Ontario, smelled toasty corn aromas coming from what was formerly a grain facility and then a Kellogg’s Cornflakes factory. These days,...
by Charlene Rooke | Dec 4, 2023 | The Alchemist
Whether you’re shopping for spirited holiday gifts, booking a private party or imbibing some seasonal cheer, there’s no cozier time to visit a Toronto distillery tasting room. Here’s a flight of three you could even knock back all in one fun day. Nickel 9 Distillery...
by Reece Sims | Jul 25, 2023 | The Alchemist
There’s just something about bringing people together for brunch that captures hearts and palates. Perhaps it’s the enticing blend of savoury and sweet flavours, endless beverage options, and a leisurely atmosphere that creates undeniable allure. I was especially...
