Wine Beer & Spirits

New private liquor store proposed in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood

The Partytime Liquor Store Group wants to open at Granville Street and West 41st Avenue.

Ayala Champagnes offer elegance along with a whole lot of history

Founded in 1860 in the heart of France’s Champagne region, the house found success with a Champagne style slightly drier than what was fashionable at the time.

Drink of the Week: Odd Society Spirits' Paper Plane

Proceeds will go toward the Rainforest Foundation to help protect the Amazon rainforest.

Vancouver wine events rev up in September

Those wanting to get a jump on things just after this edition of the Straight hits the streets will want to visit Marquis Wine Cellars (1034 Davie Street) this Thursday (September 5) at 5:30 p.m.

Booze money for policing costs demanded by B.C. municipalities from province

Proposed resolutions at 2019 Union of B.C. Municipalities call for local government share of provincial liquor revenue.

Businessman Sam Yehia loses appeal to unravel court order that led to sale and looming closure of popular Gastown bar

The Cambie Gastown is scheduled to close on November 30 after Yehia's ex-wife sold the property.

B.C. Pinot Noir finds its own freshness

Kurtis Kolt lists six picks from our province.

Drink of the Week: the Botanist Martini

A classic cocktail meets temperate rainforest.

Maude Renaud-Brisson helps Vancouver residents channel their passion for wine

Rather than staying behind the scenes in consulting or operational roles, she’s opting to stay right out there with the people.

Drink of the Week: Ancora Ambleside's Wasabi Margarita

Wasabi isn’t just for sushi or roasted, crunchy peas.

Burger boom demands worthy wines

This ain’t a burger column, though; it’s a wine column, and now we need wine to go with these burgers!

Drink of the week: Tempo Arándano

Delta-based distilling company Goodridge and Williams is taking craft spirits to a new hyperlocal level.

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