Vancouver Restaurants are just starting to open up again and we are considering how to approach the 2020 tour season safely. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do safely and we thought we’d share a few things we’re looking forward to.
VanDusen Garden is Open!
There’s lots of room to room at a safe distance in Van Dusen Gardens and they beauty there will certainly lift your spirits. Note that tickets for visiting the Garden are available online only. Purchase or renew your membership here! Learn about the safety measures they are taking in the Garden here.
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Como Taperia Reopens
Things may look a bit different when ¿CóMO? Taperia (201 E 7th Ave) reopens its doors, but the team is staying true to their roots as an authentic destination for all things Spain. Starting this Thursday, May 28, 2020, experience ¿CóMO? Chico, a temporary neighbourhood tapas, shop, and drink pop-up. Enjoy prepared tapas, conservas, wine, and cocktails on the patio, or peruse the mercado (market). Sipping and shopping is allowed and we guarantee they’re delicious.

Online Wine Classes With Good Wine Gal Barb Wild
We can’t go to wine festivals right now, but we can taste wine virtually. Good Wine Gal Barb Wild has a Wednesday night BC Wine Tasting and Thursday night wine school.
BC Wine Gal and Winemaker’s Cut
Meet Michal Mosny, winemaker & co-owner at Winemaker’s Cut in conversation with Good Wine Gal Barb Wild as he shares his philosophy about grape growing, wine making and music. Details are: Wednesday May 27 at 5 pm on Zoom. Click here to register using WeShowUp (credit card required) for this free event.Booze News


“Not Just Amarone – Reds of Northeast Italy with Mark Shipway”
This is part two (2) of a series of six (6) online wine sessions suited to wine lovers looking to expand their knowledge of Italy and beyond. Details are: Thursday May 28 at 8 pm on Zoom. Click here to register for this pay what you value event on WeShowUp.

Don’t forget to get your wines – here, and your cheese here from Les Amis du Fromage.