Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

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A fine age

A fine age

If you thought the debate over whisky and age was resolved, a B.C. newcomer and Scotch mainstay start the ...
The Bon Vivant

The Bon Vivant

The patio scene isn’t for everyone, including our man about town In many ways, I’ve always been hilariously ...
Sipping Tofino

Sipping Tofino

When you’re surrounded by wild bounty the way Tofino is, it only makes sense to use it however you can. And so ...
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12 gift ideas for cocktail lovers on your list

These spirited gifts will warm hearts and glasses all season long (more…)

The Alchemist Fall/Winter 2023

There’s a decided chill in the air and that can only mean one thing: It’s whisky season! True, we’re happy to sip ...

New podcast explores the secret world of “bartender handshake” drinks through a Canadian lens

If you’ve ever seen, or taken part in, a round of welcome shots offered to insiders at a mixology-forward bar, ...

A book to rekindle your love of cocktails

If you are going to pick up one cocktail book this fall—or if you are looking for one to gift your cocktail-loving ...
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