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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8 of Canada’s 50 Best Bars of 2022 are in Vancouver

8 of Canada’s 50 Best Bars of 2022 are in Vancouver

3 of our favourite bars even made the top 5 The absence of the Canada's 50 Best Bars list (there hasn't been one ...
Map: Here are all the craft distilleries, wineries, breweries, and cideries in North Vancouver

Map: Here are all the craft distilleries, wineries, breweries, and cideries in North Vancouver

The craft spirits and beer scene is now booming in North Vancouver, particularly in the burgeoning Brewery ...
Vancouver’s Published on Main ranks as Canada’s best restaurant

Vancouver’s Published on Main ranks as Canada’s best restaurant

New guide's algorithm ranks restaurants based on 100 judges' 10 top picks Food industry judges from across ...
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Recipe by Chris Enns of Peya, Vancouver. INGREDIENTS: • 1 oz Solmano Mezcal Espadín con Mango • 1 oz Martini ...

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INGREDIENTS: • 1 oz. Odd Society East Van Vodka • 0.5 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice • 3 oz. Walter’s Caesar ...
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A shift out of neutral

The Alchemist’s tasting panel samples B.C. vodkas for a taste of the province’s most crowd-pleasing ...

Citrus and smoke

The Alchemist tasting panel discusses their favourite tequila and mezcal For years, we’ve been reading that ...

Summer spirits

The Alchemist tasting panel reviews sips for the sunny season Once summer’s warmer, sunnier weather finally ...

Luxe Libations

The Alchemist tasting panel reviews high-end spirits Sometimes nothing will do but the highest of high-end ...
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