“I had this vision of a very red room, almost like a theatre” remarks Sophia Lin, the Chinese-Canadian art curator-turned-restaurateur, “I never intended for it to be fussy, with tablecloths or tea.” If anything, Old Bird is luminous. A night-market turned inside-out. Reverent, yet a little surreptitious.
Whether you drink beer or not, it has been somewhat of a time-lapse photography experience to watch the sound progression of what is now Vancouver’s craft beer scene
Some wine pairings are so archetypal they are recognized around the world: Champagne and caviar, port and Stilton, Cabernet and steak- but some wine couplings extend beyond flavour profiles.
This spicy summer refresher was first conceptualized when seeing the Monophonics play their song Crash & Burn live
There is a fighting spirit inherent in anyone brave enough to open an independent restaurant, and this disposition is abundant in Chambar owners Karri and Nico Schuermans, who started the infamous Vancouver hotspot in 2004 on a shoestring and a dream.
A Trick of the Light alludes to the illusory nature of milk-clarified cocktails, which while looking clean and clear can contain a complex array of flavours, tied together harmoniously. A cocktail method that dates back to at least the early 16th century, our newest rendition showcases the floral flavours of Pisco, highlighted with the rich vanilla tones of Liquor 43 and the herbal kick of Strega.