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“Bartender’s Book Club” To Launch On January 27 At Gastown’s Blacktail

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Vancouver, BC | Intrigued by the art and intricacy of cocktail making and want to share your passion with likeminded individuals? Look no further! Tuesday, January 27th marks the inauguration of the Bartender’s Book Club at Blacktail Lounge. In collaboration with The Terminal City Cocktail Classic and Pulp Fiction Books, Blacktail invites cocktail enthusiasts to join their fellow bartenders, industry professionals, and aficionados to discuss the literary side of the industry, as well as explore coveted tips and tricks of the trade.

On the last Tuesday of each month, interested parties will come together to review the chosen literature and observe the evening’s curators concoct several cocktails followed by a discussion of techniques and ingredients. Guests will be invited to sample each cocktail made and can also purchase any featured drink for themselves to enjoy that evening.

Up first, Jason Laidlaw leads a discussion on Dave Arnold’s Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail, exploring aspects such as his application of scientific techniques, his pursuit of the perfect gin and tonic, and his perspective of perfect balance. In weeks to follow, featured books will be available for purchase at a special book club rate.

In celebration of the inaugural meeting, a welcome cocktail will be given to each guest upon arrival. The event is free, however donations are humbly accepted on behalf of the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation. To RSVP please email jason [at] terminalcitycocktailclassic.com.

DETAILS

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200-332 Water Street | Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-699-0249 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.blacktailflorist.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Monday: 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11pm
Tues: 11:30am-2:30pm 5pm-11pm
Wed: 11:30am-2:30pm 5pm-2am
Thurs: 11:30am-2:30pm 5pm-2am
Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm 5pm-2am
Sat: 5pm-2am
Sun: 5pm-11am
Kanaka: Wednesday-Saturday 7pm to late

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The People Who Make It Happen

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Executive Chef: Geoff Rogers
Bar Manager: Arthur Wynne

About Blacktail Florist

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Tucked among Gastown’s trademark brick buildings, Blacktail Florist shines a spotlight on some of BC’s overlooked and most humble ingredients. Wild edibles are the inspiration behind daily dishes, while a range of thoughtfully selected wines by the glass and bottle showcase the best varietals from our region.

Outdoor meets indoor in the welcoming, woodland-inspired interior designed by studio Ste. Marie and guests are encouraged to unwind over an adventurous and satisfying meal in a delicate and warm setting.

The name Blacktail Florist represents the restaurant’s commitment to wild, local, beautifully curated food. Representing the masculine spirit, the name Blacktail is taken from an indigenous deer primarily found on the West Coast, which speaks to the rough and wild ingredients incorporated into the dishes. Symbolizing the feminine, the word Florist evokes a gatherer of flowers and organic materials, who arranges these items in playful and attractive ways.

Blacktail Florist offers an approachable and appealing wine list, guiding guests through a modern collection of notable and rare local varietals that complement flavours and aromas from the kitchen.

Blacktail Florist’s interior design draws its inspiration from BC’s wild natural beauty. Vancouver designer Craig Stanghetta of Ste. Marie Art + Design invites us to escape to the forest, using organic and natural materials to evoke the comfort and freshness of a floral woodland grove. The minimalist space is lined with grand art deco windows containing built in vitrines; gently frosted, they house wild blossoms and other oddities. Guests dine among fresh living greenery and warm indigenous woods softly lit by custom, handcrafted lighting by Good Animal that cascade from the restaurant’s ceilings and walls.

Press & Accolades

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“Don’t Go to Blacktail Florist looking for a spring arrangement. For food made from the best B.C. has to offer, however, this Gastown eatery should be your next dining destination.” — Anya Levykh, WE Vancouver, April 24, 2014

“Open since April, Blacktail Florist knows its greens—and proteins, too. The Vancouver restaurant boasts share plates aplenty, all conceptualized by executive chef and co-owner Jimmy Stewart (previously of Top Chef Canada and Whistler’s Bearfoot Bistro).” — Katie Nanton, NUVO Magazine, May 25, 2014