Skinnygirl Cocktails was created by Bethenny Frankel, a renowned natural foods chef, mixologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and star of Bethenny Ever After.  Sample the newest flavours and enter to win a bottle signed by Bethenny!

Join Sylvain Bouchard, Unibroue's beer Sommelier who has been with them for nearly a decade. With his thorough understanding of Unibroue's brewing method and the unique features of each of the Unibroue products, he shares the secrets of the taster’s art and teaches  how to master beer and food pairings. Sylvain believes that truly appreciating a beer not only requires all the senses, but also a willingness to hear what the beer has to say.

These handcrafted ales are brewed with the finest imported hops and grain, local ingredients such as farm fresh raspberries in the summer Raspberry Ale, locally grown old world grains for the King Tut’s Tipple, and ingredients from their travels around the world.

Continuing with Vancouver Craft Beer week, we will be pouring Howe Sound at the tasting bar today.  Howe Sound pride it selves on brewing a diverse selection of flavorful, well-balanced ales.
 

This month's featured spirit is Don Julio Tequila and the featured bartender for this evening's event is Lauren Mote, Kale & Nori with special guest, Brian van Flandern, global brand ambassador, Don Julio Tequila

PURCHASE TICKETS $60, includes HST and gratuity

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Welcome to Season Two! After the overwhelming success of Season One, Bittered Sling Bistro is back! This season, we intend to rock the boat with more spirits, more products, more bartenders and more excitement! Bittered Sling Bistro Season Two runs from May-October 2012. Don't miss out on the event that EVERYONE is talking about!
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We are proud to introduce you to "Bittered Sling Bistro" - a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori's award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This is Vancouver's longest running and biggest cocktail and food-pairing competition, offering a high level creative event for apprentice and veteran bartenders across British Columbia. This event is proudly sponsored by the Canadian Professional Bartender's Association.
Lauren Mote starts our evening off, with a unique and palate-cleansing cocktail, with our feature spirit and Bittered Sling Extracts, accompanied by delicious and beautifully paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. Their vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this exciting and interactive event. Guests are guided though a bartender-friendly spirit tasting, led by our host bartender, offering up invaluable information about why bartenders love this particular spirit, and what it means to them. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit's wide range of notes and character, and the addition of a Bittered Sling Extract. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the host bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender's presentation and pairing skills. The top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an creative way. This is all about spirit - in both the bartender and the bottle.
 

Farmer’s Table wines are all about bringing the best of California Vineyards to your home
from the Farmer’s Table to yours. The daily meals at the farm are the most important events of the day where stories are told, family and friends get together to share and enjoy the produce of their fields.

$35/ticket, 31 seats available PURCHASE HERE

Join Nick Feris from Seattle and founder of The Rum Collective as he hosts the final tasting in a series of intimate sessions at the harvest table of Legacy Liquor Store. Nick will walk guests through ten  rums - blind of course! Can you tell the difference between a Cuban rum and a Dominican?
Nick is a judge at both national and international rum competitions, most recently at the 2011 Caribbean Rum and Beer Festival in Barbados.

 

Dirty Laundry Woo Woo Gewurztraminer, the Ruby Tuesday (Ruby Blues) 2011 Pinot Gris, the 2009 Red Stiletto, and two from Cassini Cellars: the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2009 Maximus premier red blend. Come in and try wine from Oliver, Naramata, Summerland and Kelowna – we’ve got the Okanagan covered!
 

Both the Hare Turkish Coffee Liqueur and the Yeni Raki are delicious in coffee, come try for yourself!

Sample the number one premium beer in Germany.

Strongbow  is a crisp, premium imported cider from the U.K. which delivers maximum refreshment in an authentic, traditional English recipe.

A downpour of refreshment!  Tropical island vodka coolers...splash down in the moment!

A brand new brewery in East Van brewing up quality craft beers that will inspire the craft enthusiast in all of us. Four new brews to try!  Enjoy food pairings with each beer, prizing all afternoon long and double VIP points on your purchase of Parallel 49 brewing !

Sample products from the following producers alongside some of the city's best bartenders from the Canadian Professional Bartenders Association:

Mott's Clamato
St Germain Elderflower
Hendrick's Gin
Hornitos Tequila
Campari & Aperol
Jack Daniel's Portfolio
Giffard
Fentiman's
On the Rocks ICE
Wine & Spirit Educational Trust (WSET)
Flor de Cana Rum
Whistler Beer
Don Julio Tequila

Beefeater 24
Rum Nation
Havana Club Rum
 

and enjoy a Zero-Proof cocktail competition, sponsored by Giffard and Nons-Drinks.
 

PURCHASE TICKETS $60, includes HST and gratuity

Welcome to Season Two! After the overwhelming success of Season One, Bittered Sling Bistro is back! This season, we intend to rock the boat with more spirits, more products, more bartenders and more excitement! Bittered Sling Bistro Season Two runs from May-October 2012. Don't miss out on the event that EVERYONE is talking about!
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We are proud to introduce you to "Bittered Sling Bistro" - a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori's award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This is Vancouver's longest running and biggest cocktail and food-pairing competition, offering a high level creative event for apprentice and veteran bartenders across British Columbia. This event is proudly sponsored by the Canadian Professional Bartender's Association.
Lauren Mote starts our evening off, with a unique and palate-cleansing cocktail, with our feature spirit and Bittered Sling Extracts, accompanied by delicious and beautifully paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. Their vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this exciting and interactive event. Guests are guided though a bartender-friendly spirit tasting, led by our host bartender, offering up invaluable information about why bartenders love this particular spirit, and what it means to them. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit's wide range of notes and character, and the addition of a Bittered Sling Extract. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the host bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender's presentation and pairing skills. The top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an creative way. This is all about spirit - in both the bartender and the bottle.

Domaine Pinnacle is a family-owned orchard and cidery, dedicated to creating the world's best Ice Cider.

In this seminar learn the rules and regulations around the region of Prosecco, what the difference is between DOC and DOCG all while sampling some of the best Proseccos in the British Columbia market today.  Each Prosecco will have a food pairing, including sushi, fresh fruit and dessert.  Your host is Annie Lau,a graduate of the professional chef’s training program at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts at Granville Island  and a certified Sommelier.  Annie has been an importer of fine boutique wineries focusing mainly on small award winning producers from Italy for many years.

$20/ticket, 36 seats available - PURCHASE HERE

We recommend that you serve your Carlsberg slightly chilled, preferably with a friend: Sharing your Carlsberg with friends is more than sharing a great tasting beer. It’s about friendship, old memories, and memories to come.

Established in the heart BC's interior, Left Field Cider Co. is a family owned business, making traditional cider in small batches.

Do you know your Mai Tai's from your Zombies?  Need a refreshing on what Falarnium is?  Then this seminar is for you!  Join Donnie Wheeler, resident "Tiki Cocktail Tour Guide" at the Clough Club and past apprentice of Tales of the Cocktail Vancouver as he demonstrates how to perfect your Tiki cocktails.  After this seminar, you'll have all the tools necessary to throw a serious Tiki bash of your own!

$35/ticket, 36 tickets available PURCHASE HERE

Available in four delicious variants Somersby cider has obtained a reputation for spreading joy and sunny togetherness where ever it is served and attracting curious and open-minded people from all over the world.

Inspired by the bountiful orchards of BC’s Southern Interior, our Brewmaster has created this deliciously original recipe. An unfiltered wheat ale with the subtle flavour of apricot, it pairs well with all things summer.

Okanagan Premium Cider takes care to live up to the quality and tradition of the family recipe, using outstanding fruit from their Okanagan Valley farm. 

Sapporo is one of Japan's oldest beers with a brewing tradition that dates back to 1876.

*NOTE DATE CHANGE* TUESDAY INSTEAD OF WEDNESDAY

PURCHASE TICKETS $60, includes HST and gratuity, 36 seats available.

Welcome to Season Two! After the overwhelming success of Season One, Bittered Sling Bistro is back! This season, we intend to rock the boat with more spirits, more products, more bartenders and more excitement! Bittered Sling Bistro Season Two runs from May-October 2012. Don't miss out on the event that EVERYONE is talking about!
-
We are proud to introduce you to "Bittered Sling Bistro" - a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori's award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This is Vancouver's longest running and biggest cocktail and food-pairing competition, offering a high level creative event for apprentice and veteran bartenders across British Columbia. This event is proudly sponsored by the Canadian Professional Bartender's Association.
Lauren Mote starts our evening off, with a unique and palate-cleansing cocktail, with our feature spirit and Bittered Sling Extracts, accompanied by delicious and beautifully paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. Their vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this exciting and interactive event. Guests are guided though a bartender-friendly spirit tasting, led by our host bartender, offering up invaluable information about why bartenders love this particular spirit, and what it means to them. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit's wide range of notes and character, and the addition of a Bittered Sling Extract. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the host bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender's presentation and pairing skills. The top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an creative way. This is all about spirit - in both the bartender and the bottle.

Skinner's is an independent family owned and run brewery founded in July 1997. You can find them by the river in the picturesque cathedral city of Truro, the capital of Cornwall.

From the heartbreak grape’s birthplace of Burgundy to its more recent success stories in Oregon, New Zealand and California, Pinot Noir has captured the hearts of winemakers and seduced numerous wine drinkers. Join the girls in a comparative tasting of Pinot Noir across the globe and discover this grape’s special charms. Besides visiting more established areas we will pour examples from newer dwellings of BC, Chile and Argentina. Be prepared to fall in love!

$75/ticket - PURCHASE HERE

authentic mojito flavor with a unique twist of Bud Light Lime!

Try the new raspberry lemonade punch from Polar Ice vodka.  This is a premixed cocktail in a easy 1.75 L format  that serves 10 cocktails in one package!

Join the lovely Isaac and Becky from Taste of Africa restaurant for our third dinner!  Authentic African food paired with delicious South African wines.  Entertainment this evening includes a 30 minute dance display by Afro Beat Daners, a new multicultural dance group from Surrey, BC.

Menu:

Jollof Rice with Jerk-honey Chicken

Curried Goat with Rice Pillof

Salmon Filets and Fried Plantains

(VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE)

$45/ticket, 36 tickets available PURCHASE HERE

Taste a selection of cocktails from Onilikan, an artisanal distiller of agave and fruit spirits from Mazatlan, Mexico.

A light wine-based beverage with a fruity twist. This sangria strikes the perfect balance between wine and fruit.

The apples in Lonetree are sourced from an old-growth orchard rooted deep in the Okanagan Valley. These trees have been producing crisp, fresh, healthy apples for generations.