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Christmas Cocktail Crawl VII: Candy Cocktails

by Sonu Purhar in Food & Drink on December 8, 2017

YEW’s decadent Buttered Rum (courtesy Leila Kwok).

Sugar, spice and everything nice – the holidays wouldn’t taste as sweet without the palate-popping flavours of peppermint candy canes, creamy hot chocolate and spicy gingerbread. When these treats are enhanced by rum, sparkling wine, chocolate liqueur and other boozy indulgences, the yum factor rockets to a whole new level. Inside Vancouver’s seventh annual Christmas Cocktail Crawl unearths some of the tastiest candy-inspired cocktails in the city so you, dear reader, can easily find a festive brew to suit your tastes. For more cocktail inspo, view previous versions of the Crawl here. Happy holidays!

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Christmas Cocktail Crawl VII: Candy Cocktails

Six of Vancouver’s Best Summer Brunches

by Sonu Purhar in Food & Drink on July 5, 2017

photo: MARKET by Jean-Georges

Summer’s intoxicating blend of long, sultry days has us chasing every outdoor experience Vancouver has to offer – after all, these days our #lifegoal is to maximize every moment in the sun. And there’s no better place to start than brunch. A favourite pastime among Vancouverites, brunch is even sweeter in summer thanks to lazy days that encourage lingering over lighter dishes, indulging in easy-sipping cocktails and enjoying al fresco entertainment. Don your shades, grab a few friends and make tracks for one of our picks below.

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Six of Vancouver’s Best Summer Brunches

Inside Vancouver’s Sixth Annual Christmas Cocktail Crawl Goes Global

by Sonu Purhar in Food & Drink on December 20, 2016

Photos edited by Nicole Havers

Manhattan. The Toronto. French 75. The Vancouver (natch). Wherever your imbibing pleasures take you, we guarantee you’ve bumped into a global cocktail.

But the world is a big place. And that’s why, for this year’s Christmas Cocktail Crawl, we’ve travelled from Vancouver to Peru, London, Paris, New York and Toronto – all without leaving our glasses. From newly crafted originals to lesser-known standbys, here are five global cocktails guaranteed to satisfy your wanderlust.

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Inside Vancouver’s Sixth Annual Christmas Cocktail Crawl Goes Global

Vancouver Screen Scene: The Mountain Between Us, Imposters, Dead Shack, and more

by Craig Takeuchi in Uncategorized on December 5, 2016

Idris Elba might be dining at a Vancouver restaurant table near you.

Vancouver is one of those place that when you’re out on the town in this city, you never know who you might run into—or who might be enjoying a meal at a neighbouring table.

After all, they don’t call this city Hollywood North for nothing.

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Vancouver Screen Scene: The Mountain Between Us, Imposters, Dead Shack, and more

Negronis All Around! Next Week, Give Back By Drinking Up

by Inside Vancouver in Food & Drink on June 3, 2016

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The following article was submitted by Tourism Vancouver Staffer Sonu Purhar, Manager, Communications.

Ah, Negroni Week – a blissful seven days when your cocktail addiction benefits humanity. Starting June 6 and running ‘til the 12^th, proceeds from Negronis sold at more than 30 bars and restaurants around Vancouver will go towards charities selected by each venue.

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Negronis All Around! Next Week, Give Back By Drinking Up