Mount Pleasant—(March 5, 2024) In its third year, the annual
Vancouver Cocktail Week continued its libatious celebration of the art of the cocktail through a variety of bartender-forward events, tastings, and dinner pairings across the city. Among many of the thirsty day trips offered, I was invited to one of VCW's neighbourhood jaunts, the
Main Street Cocktail Crawl, visiting three of the hottest restaurants for a drink and snack at each stop.
Garam Masala (gin, mango liqueur, kala namak, and garam masala) + sesame cracker (with crab and mango salad)
On this early evening, thirty of us wanderers were treated to a night of
Empress 1908 Gin-based beverages from
Victoria Distillers as the chief ingredient of each bar's special cocktail offering, alongside a variety of elevated snacks of Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Latin American origins.
Band-e-Amir (gin, crème de lavende, passion fruit, lemon, and egg white) from co-owner/bartender Winnie Sun
First, we started at the popular
Zarak by Afghan Kitchen (above)—hot off their
visit from the cast of
The Last of Us last month—for some Afghani-influenced treats that wonderfully transported us to another culture through food and drink in an approachable manner.
La Bonobo (elderflower rose gin, passion fruit, agave, lemon, cava, and hibiscus salt) + beef birria taco
Next, we headed a couple blocks south for some Spanish flavours and happy hour charm at the
Michelin-recommended
¿CóMO? Taperia (below) with its vibrant atmosphere highlighted by a fizzy libation and delectable tapas dish. Finally, we then hopped across
East Broadway a couple streets down to the cozy
Tocador Restaurant (above) for a tropical nightcap of enjoyed with hearty tacos in a dimly-lit, romantic setting.
Rosalia (gin, triple sec liqueur, vermut rosé, and grapefruit sparkling water)
This midweek adventure drinking with strangers and craft gin enthusiasts provided a delightful fusion of local gems with international flavours in the heart of Mount Pleasant's cocktail bar scene on
Main Street.
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