One has to wonder how all the fish at the Vancouver Aquarium feel about their makeshift home playing host to a seafood chowder competition? Our finned friends can take solace in the fact the event is all in the name of ocean conservation and education. On November 25, the Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder ChowDown will feature 10 top chefs showing their chowder best to a panel of judges. The event also features five BC craft brewers...
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High-pitched, diabolical chuckling. The tinkling of falling bottles. The scampering of tiny feet on concrete. This can mean only one thing; the Dirty Squirrel has returned. The Dirty Squirrel Hazelnut Brown Ale offers sweet, earthy flavours. It's hazelnuttier than a Nutella sandwich on hazelnut bread with a side...
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Do you ever wonder what Shawn O'Keefe does in his spare time when he isn't busy designing those lovely Phillips beer labels? Now you can see another side of Shawn's art with his AS IT IS exhibit, which is up now through the month of November at the Phillips gallery. The opening reception was quite the shaker and a number of pieces were sold, so if you want to take home a piece of O'Keefe's...
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As the days darken and more layers of clothing are donned, we're all seeking comfort in many ways. But let's not get glum and let Seasonal Affective Disorder win out; let's celebrate the coming months by broadening our palates and reminding ourselves that a sure route to lasting happiness is through the mouth. To help stimulate your autumnal pleasure centres, Phillips is offering up a new seasonal brew. Following a bountiful hop harvest, we're unveiling...
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  What's that old cliche about the dog days of summer? Hopefully this weekend won't be quite dog days hot, but still hot enough for you and your furry friends to come down to Phillips Brewing for Suds: A Summer Soaker. This Saturday afternoon pet wash is part of BC SPCA's annual Paws for a Cause fundraiser. From 1pm-4pm on August 29, while SPCA volunteers soap up your pet and give them a good scrub, you...
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