Vancouverites have long been known to like to eat well. But the word is spreading that we like to drink well, too.
Last year, made its first foray out of the United States when it came to Vancouver. The organizers of this four-day celebration of the taste and science of cocktails were so impressed by the participants level of knowledge that they decided to bring another tour to Vancouver.
From Feb. 12 to 15, the whos who of Vancouvers cocktail world will gather at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel and other venues. There will be five tasting rooms, meet-and-greets, seminars and several opportunities to toast the citys cocktail culture with the events official cocktail, Jacob Sweetapples Roaming Buffalo Punch.
It means our clients and bartenders, our entire food and beverage industry, is world class, Lauren Mote says of the honour of having Tales of the Cocktail return. It brings together people who want to be part of something special.
The event is as much for cocktail lovers as it for cocktail makers. The $195 pass, which covers entry to all tasting rooms, seminars and parties, is an amazing deal because of its $600 value, Mote says, adding, these are people who are really good at throwing a party.
Festival highlights include:
Feb. 12: Hollywood North Official Opening Party invites revelers to travel back to 1930s Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»when glamour and excitement filled the air and U.S. prohibition sent party seekers above the border. Cocktails of the era will be served by Charlotte Voisey and friends with Hendricks Gin, Glenfiddich, Sailor Jerry, Tullamore Dew, Grants and Gibsons Finest. At Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 8:30-11pm.
Feb. 12 to 15, B.C. Bar Crawl at various locations.
Feb. 14, Bitter Bash Official Closing Night Party turns traditional Valentines Day sweetness on its head with Campari, Aperol and more. Best dressed in red win prizes. At Masik Studios, 10pm-2am. Info: TalesOfTheCocktails.comMartha Perkins
