VCBW 2012

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From the Inside – Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver 2012

by Trevor Kallies 02.28.2012

(Image courtesy of Lauren Mote)
What a whirlwind week we are just finishing. Tales of the Cocktail, an institution in New Orleans for the past 9 years has once again returned to Vancouver for its second ever trip away from home. I wrote a play by play of last year’s events back in March, you can [...]

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Primer: Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival 2012

by Sheila Whittaker 02.23.2012

We wait a year for Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, and all of a sudden it is next week. If you have left your ticket shopping until the last minute, never fear: there are still some great events with tickets to be had, even if about 30 of the events have already sold out.
Some people [...]

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Events Roundup: Bittered Sling Bistro, Vanmag’s Big Night, Belvedere at Chambar, Siren’s Call Launch

by Brian K Smith 02.21.2012

Check out some photos from a selection of  F&B events Urban Diner has attended over the last few weeks.
(Images by Brian K. Smith)

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Late Winter PR

by Editor 02.19.2012

It’s showtime at Society – Movie nights starting March 7; Culinary takes centre stage at Mission Hill Family Estate this spring; An afternoon gathering of bearded gentlemen at Pourhouse; Meet the Vinestars of the Wine World; Chef Rob Feenie takes the silver at Gold Medal Plates; Big Lou’s celebrates Best of the City win with [...]

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Dine Around Comox Valley Feb 17-Mar 18

by Editor 02.17.2012

The third-annual Dine Around Comox Valley starts February 17th and runs until March 18th.
Locals and travellers to the Comox Valley are invited to visit the 25 restaurants participating in this year’s event, which showcases the fresh produce straight from the farms (450 at last count) and adjacent waters teaming with shellfish. The three-course, prix fixe [...]

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Winter PR Cocktail

by Editor 02.03.2012

SOCIETY set to host “Pink Shirt Day” anti-bullying luncheon; Haywire: Will the home team take the gold medal?; Blue Water Cafe’s 8th Annual Unsung Heroes Festival; Get to know Quails’ Gate Winery at CRU dinner; Hawksworth Restaurant celebrates the return of Tales of the Cocktail; Kale and Nori present: La Belle Epoque Dinner at Legacy [...]

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Agave Spirits Featured at Tales of the Cocktail Vancouver

by Eric Lorenz 02.01.2012

Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver is right around the corner, taking place February 12-15.  At this second annual installment of the satellite event of New Orleans’ own Tales of the Cocktail, tequila and mezcal will figure prominently.  Charlotte Voisey, Iván Saldaña, and your very own agave correspondent will be presenting an entertaining and educating seminar [...]

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Early 2012 PR Prophecies

by Editor 01.09.2012

Vancouver Playhouse Wine Fest on sale January 10th; 2012 Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver tickets now on sale; Big Lou’s Butcher Shop celebrates one great year in business; Bittered Sling Bistro: Round 3 – January 2012; Special events for January at Legacy Liquor Store; Vancouver restaurant eliminates organic waste and reduces garbage by [...]

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Pre-Holiday PR Blitz

by Editor 12.14.2011

Evolution @ West; Let Peckinpah help make your Christmas season a little bit easier!; Make Big Lou’s Butcher Shop the first stop for your feast; Marquis Wine Cellars Donates $4,836 to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland; Bittered Sling Bistro: Round 2 Campari & Aperol; Hawksworth Restaurant shares heartwarming winter & holiday menu inspiration – [...]

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November Events Roundup: Cocktails, Cornucopia, Chinois, Bittered Sling Bistro and More!

by Editor 12.12.2011

Check out some select photos from a few of the exciting F&B events Urban Diner has attended during the month of November.
(Images by Brian K. Smith)

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Exclusive! Beer Santa Arrives Early for Alibi’s 300 Tap List

by paulkamon 12.10.2011

If you truly love to drink real beer, then the next few days are going to be pretty freakin’ epic. Beer Santa has arrived early to town and has generously dropped off some exclusive and rare gifts (aka. kegs) at The Alibi Room in Gastown to help them celebrate the 300th turn of their legendary [...]

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Post Grey Cup PR Party

by Editor 11.28.2011

CPBA presents: Retro Rejuvenation @ Ginger 62 on Monday Nov 28; “Odd Bits” dinner on Nov 28th with acclaimed author Jennifer McLagan at Cibo Trattoria; Extraordinary 7 course Vietti Barolo dinner with Luca Corrado Dec 3rd at Cibo Trattoria; Divino Restaurant & Wine Bar is ready for Christmas; Two Chefs & a Table named food [...]

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