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Experimental East Van brewery is Superflux-ing good

What does Superflux mean? According to Merriam-Webster it’s a superabundance or an excessive flowing — of tasty beer in the case of this semi-recent entry to the so-called “Yeast Van” neighbourhood also inhabited by nearby Strathcona, Strange Fellows and many more. Having the unfortunate timing of opening up its tasting lounge at 505 Clark Dr. …

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Odd Society Spirits to re-release Wallflower Oaken Gin

Two ounces Odd Society Spirits limited-edition Wallflower Oaken Gin Two ounces tonic water One orange wheel One cinnamon stick These four simple ingredients are all you need to make Odd Society's signature Sm'oak'in drink, as pictured above. The trick is you will have to wait until Friday when the East Van distillery launches their second release …

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Parallel 49 Brews Brothers launch

Blues and brews — it's a beautiful thing. Parallel 49 Brewing Company celebrated the release of their collaboration pack with 12 different B.C.-based breweries on Monday evening at St. Augustines's Craft Brew House and Kitchen with a party of a slightly different sort. Craft beer enthusiasts of all sorts sampled paddles of beer from the mixer, made by well-known local businesses like …

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East Vancouver’s Red Wagon offers new spring dishes

Usher in spring by noshing on some special dishes being offered during the month of March at The Red Wagon. Try the new Chicken Tangine featuring apricots and spiced almonds, or get fancy with a Monte Cristo Sandwich served with house-made potato chips. More details below. March Into Spring Dinners at The Red Wagon The …

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Vincent Mantsoe demonstrates graceful precision in NTU/Skwatta

It may have been 10 years since South African performer and choreographer Vincent Mantsoe last graced Canadian shores, but if his opening night show was any indication, he hasn't missed a beat. In celebration of Black History Month, Mantsoe returned to the Firehall Arts Centre where he last performed in 2001 to bring audiences NTU/// …

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