Things to Do in Vancouver: Made With Love – Cocktail Competition
Carlos and Pola from Vancouver Food Tour were invited to attend the Made With Love Cocktail Competition at the Roundhouse in Vancouver on Monday July 8th. Local bartenders from various establishments from the Vancouver region gathered to compete in the Cocktail Competition where bloggers, foodies and drink-lovers alike flocked to enjoy and indulge in original and traditional cocktails and snacks. Upon entering the competition, Pola says: “we were given a dog tag necklace which we were...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Dish n’ Dazzle 2013 Returns May 30
The much-anticipated Dish n’ Dazzle returns! On Thursday, May 30 at the Pan Pacific Hotel (999 Canada Place, Vancouver), The BC Hospitality Foundation and the Wines of Chile present a spectacular night of food, wine and cocktails, that is sure to delight and entertain. 19 wineries from across Chile’s diverse wine regions will pair up with good from 12 of Vancouver’s best restaurants, and a high-stakes cocktail competition will ensure things stay spirited. Tickets are only $75...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Bitters Seminar with The Modern Bartender
You see it on bar lists all the time and chances are they’re in your favourite cocktails, but what exactly are bitters? Many bitters were originally sold as medicinal cure for various ailments. The concentrated flavour stimulants were also considered a necessity in the early days of mixology. Today, a dash or two of classic and modern bitters can revive an otherwise ordinary drink. On February 20th, The Modern Bartender is hosting an ideal opportunity to explore the world of...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Tales of the Cocktail 2012
Last year, Vancouver Food Tour attended the most celebrated Cocktail Festival in Vancouver’s history. For the first time, Tales of the Cocktail traveled from New Orleans to Vancouver. The informative and fabulous cocktail conference gathered skilled bartenders and cocktail lovers from across the continent. Guess what? They’re back for 2012. By day, seminars, competitions, and demonstrations take place at the hotel. By night, a variety of events take place at the best bars,...
Read MoreThings to do in Vancouver: Best Bartenders Compete at The Refinery’s Cocktail Kitchen Series
Vancouver is home to an internationally acclaimed craft cocktail scene. In fact, Tales of the Cocktail brought their first show on the road to our city in recognition of many our talented bartenders. We, at Vancouver Food Tour are so serious about our cocktails that we even dedicated a tour to it. If your visit does not sync with our Craft Cocktail Tour dates, have no fear! Head down to The Refinery on a Wednesday night and tell Lauren Mote that VFT sent you. The passionate and skilled...
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