Inspired by this thread on Chowhound, I had to check out the reincarnated Refuel Dirty Burger at Upstairs at Campagnolo, the newly-opened upstairs speakeasy/lounge/bar next to Campagnolo on Main St. I never got to try the original Refuel burger…so with no point of comparison, does the Dirty Burger at Upstairs taste good? Continue reading You’re a dirty burger: Upstairs at Campagnolo
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Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration – Part 2
Had such a good time at Alibi Room’s 500th Tap List Celebration, I had to go back a few days later to have some more! Continue reading Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration – Part 2
Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration – Part 1
The beer scene in Vancouver has grown over the last 4-5 years so that there are PLENTY of quality beer and food/beer pairing events to choose from in any given week. One event I had to check out was Alibi Room’s 500th Tap List celebration. Tons of special beers on tap plus casks. This event started yesterday (Sunday, March 9) and goes until Thursday, March 13. Lots of stuff switching in daily, so it isn’t a big deal if you didn’t make the first day. I took photos of the entire 16-page booklet, so you can read and weep! Continue reading Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration – Part 1

My Version of Going to a Cafe: Brunch at Tuc Craft Kitchen
Finally had a chance to try out Tuc Craft Kitchen (facebook) in Gastown. What attracted me were their “Nibbles & Bites” like Pork Belly Crackling and tempura-battered Crispy Bacon & Egg. Perfect bar snacks. Continue reading My Version of Going to a Cafe: Brunch at Tuc Craft Kitchen
Fried Chicken Sin at Craft Beer Market
Finally tried the new Craft Beer Market in Olympic Village, near Tap & Barrel and Legacy Liquor Store. They have another location in Calgary and a new one opening up in Edmonton. I have an unexplained obsession with chicken and waffles so I ordered that. Continue reading Fried Chicken Sin at Craft Beer Market
Brassneck Brewery finally opens!
Nigel (Alibi Room) & Conrad (ex-Steamworks) finally opened up their Brassneck Brewery (@brassneckbrew) on Main St. & 6th Ave. It’s dope!!! Continue reading Brassneck Brewery finally opens!