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Gastown Real Ale Pub Crawl

by BC Brew 08.26.2009

CAMRA Vancouver is hosting a Real Ale pub crawl in Gastown this Saturday, featuring cask-conditioned ales from R&B Brewing at four of the neighbourhood’s best locations dedicated to craft beer.
Participants will break up into four groups and hit the Alibi Room, The Irish Heather, Six Acres, and Steamworks. Each person will receive, respectively, a pint [...]

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Feast Fit for a King

by BC Brew 08.19.2009

Chambar celebrated Belgian National Day on July 21 with a sold-out medieval feast. The celebration marks the day Leopold I took the constitutional oath as the first King of Belgium in 1831. That’s right. Belgium has a long history, but as a country, they are only 36 years older than Canada. This was meal worthy [...]

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The Refined Refinery is Open

by BC Brew 08.18.2009

After quietly refining their food, drink, and service during the course of the chaotic Granville Street revitalization outside, The Refinery threw a party to announce they are open for business. Media, industry, and the public were invited to celebrate. On hand to showcase the products used by The Refinery were Mia Hunt of Victoria Spirits, [...]

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40+8 Hours of Food & Flicks

by BC Brew 08.14.2009

There was no sign on the front of 1898 Main Street to announce grace-gallery, the venue for a 48-hour marathon of cooking, looping local indie film shorts, and a food-related art exhibit. The windows of the non-descript, stuccoed lowrise were also covered. However, as I came closer, I noticed the posters in the window, suggesting [...]

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Whistler Brewing Cocktail Challenge

by BC Brew 08.10.2009

Canada’s first beer cocktail competition will be held at The Refinery on August 17, featuring beer from Whistler Brewing. Come see what our local bartenders have concocted as successors to the Black Velvet, Irish Car Bomb, and Ogre Juice.

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Wasn’t That a Party!

by BC Brew 07.24.2009

No, I’m not talking about the Irish Rovers at the Unicorn. It’s the extravagant gala opening of Glowbal’s Coast Restaurant, two days after our sneak peek. In case you missed probably the grandest restaurant launch of the year, here are some photos from that evening.

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The Brewmaster’s Table

by BC Brew 07.20.2009

^R&B Brewer, David Bretherick, and Diva at the Met Executive Sous Chef, Jeff Van Geest, collaborated to celebrate Father’s Day with a special brewmaster’s dinner.
When it comes to fine dining, there is a common fallacy that beer has no seat at the table beyond, perhaps, drinking as an aperitif. This is understandable, given that our [...]

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Mekhong: The Spirit of Thailand

by BC Brew 07.10.2009

^ Areerat Lee (left) and Patcharee Champaphan, present Rochelle Clarke of the Glowbal Group with a bottle of Mekhong.

(Photography by Brian K. Smith)
The Bacchus Group recently hosted the Western Canadian launch of Mekhong at Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge. Guests were treated to glasses of Sabai Sabai—a Mekhong signature cocktail, also known as the ‘Thai welcome [...]

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Elixir’s Water of Life

by BC Brew 07.08.2009

As a beer aficionado, I’ve always been curious about ale’s distilled cousin, whisky. Developing some understanding, however, takes time—something I don’t have a lot of. Fortunately, Elixir Bistro hosts a monthly tasting in the Velvet Room to help you accelerate the process. Whisky Wednesdays feature three varieties of whiskey paired with three tasting plates prepared [...]

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Irasshaimase Coal Harbour

by BC Brew 07.01.2009

Coal Harbour newcomer, Irashai Grill, is located on the ground level of a nondescript condo that’s easy to miss if you’re driving by, like most people. However, if you’re looking for top quality Japanese food with innovative French and Italian hooks, you may just want to stop by instead.

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