The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) returns for its 38th year, with Italy taking the spotlight as the theme country for 2016. There are events happening all over town, but the most popular remains the four taking place inside the Acura-sponsored Tasting Room inside the Vancouver Convention Centre. At the International Festival Tastings, 156 wineries from 14 countries gather …
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There are few things more satisfying in life than warming up with a cup of hot chocolate in the wintertime. A great place to do that is at the sixth annual Hot Chocolate Festival, taking place now until Feb. 14. Two dozen local businesses are participating, serving up custom creations for the event. One such company is …
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This Feb. 4, Science World turns into a mixology laboratory where some of the wildest and most scientific-ky cocktails will be poured by expert local drink-makers. This open bar event features 25 different stations serving creations like a Smoked Pineapple Martini — with the smoking process done right in front of you — and a Chocolate Rum Old …
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Home to popular destinations like the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Granville Island Brewing and Dockside Restaurant, it's no secret that Granville Island is one of the best places in town to get inspired by work from local artists, grab a craft beer and/or cocktail, or sit down for a delicious meal. The Art, Sip …
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The Dine Out Vancouver Festival (DOVF) — Canada's largest food and drink event of its kind — returns to the city for its 14th year, offering diners a chance to experience a variety of cuisines in several neighbourhoods across the Lower Mainland. Partnering with DOVF is local food expert Vancouver Foodster, who is offering a series of complementary brunch …
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