Posts Tagged "Beer"

Where to Eat in Vancouver: The Portside Pub Opens in Gastown

Posted by on Feb 1, 2013 in Restaurant Recommendations | 0 comments

Where to Eat in Vancouver: The Portside Pub Opens in Gastown

On January 27, Vancouver’s trendy Gastown welcomed its newest pub and live music venue – The Portside Pub, located at 7 Alexander Street.  (It was formerly the Post Modern club). Local entrepreneur Mark Brand designed his latest undertaking with the traditional east coast pub culture as his inspiration. Named after a park that is only a few short blocks away, the narrow three level space has a beautiful old-time nautical charm.  It is decorated with sandblasted walls, exposed...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Granville Island Brewing Celebrates Limited Release Scottish Ale

Posted by on Jan 31, 2013 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Granville Island Brewing Celebrates Limited Release Scottish Ale

Whether you have Scottish blood in the your veins, love the look of tartan kilts or simply enjoy a delicious Scottish ale, there is one day a year where all these things are celebrated while reciting poetry and “indulging” in traditional haggis. It’s Robbie Burns Day, of course. Last Friday, Vancouver Food Tour, too, celebrated Robbie Burns Day in style by checking out Granville Island Brewing‘s Limited Release Scottish Ale launch. For those of you who are unfamiliar,...

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Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets to Beerlesque II at Roundhouse Community Centre

Posted by on Aug 16, 2012 in Contests and Giveaways | 27 comments

Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets to Beerlesque II at Roundhouse Community Centre

Previously, we announced that Beerlesque is back at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre on Friday, September 21.  Read the full post with the event details here. An Adult Carnival for the Senses, A Roundhouse Fundraiser “Beerlesque is a feast for the eyes and the palate; a carnival for the senses. Guests will have ample opportunity to sample some of BC’s best craft beer – from more than 15 different craft breweries – while delighting in bold and sassy...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Food Cart Fest at The Waldorf Every Sunday Starting July 29

Posted by on Jul 26, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Food Cart Fest at The Waldorf Every Sunday Starting July 29

Vancouver’s food cart scene has exploded in the past years and we absolutely love it.  Sometimes, we wish that we could take a food cart tour without having to walk across the city.  Even more so, we really really wish that we could have an icy beer with our hand-held delectables. Well, Food Cart Fest made our wishes come true!  Start on July 29th until September 2nd, Vancouver’s best food carts will congregate at the Waldorf every Sunday.  There will be live music, DJs,...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Beer Education and Cocktails at Granville Island Brewing

Posted by on Jul 3, 2012 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Beer Education and Cocktails at Granville Island Brewing

Granville Island Brewing had a private event called “Brunch for Dinner” on June 19th, 2012 at the newly renovated Limited Release brewery.  The events featured their Beers of Summer and decadent brunch canapés to pair your drinks with, but the event wasn’t your usual event and you had to work for your beer. I’m not talking about work hard for your money work but more of a fun approach to education. Once you sign in, you were handed a card which told you to visit three...

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