Vlad Xanthopoulos, Author at FOLIO.YVR

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Vancouver Vices: Black Lagoon Pop’s Up at Butcher & Bullock

Vlad XanthopoulosOctober 1, 2024December 30, 2024

Be prepared to be enthralled by Black Lagoon! The highly acclaimed "Halloween Celebration of Your Nightmares," curated by renowned spirits experts Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, is making a grand...

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Vancouver Vices: Expert Reece Sims Shares Her YVR Go-To’s for Whisky Lovers

Vlad XanthopoulosOctober 1, 2024December 30, 2024

Vancouver's whisky scene is a treasure trove for aficionados and curious newcomers alike, with a selection of liquor stores that transform the simple act of purchasing a bottle into an...

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Vancouver Vices: ‘The Courtney Room’ Announces Local Brewery Collabs

Vlad XanthopoulosSeptember 16, 2024December 29, 2024

The Courtney Room, Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, announces a series of local brewery collaborations, the perfect sippers to celebrate the fall, bursting with Vancouver Island flavours. A partnership between...

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Vancouver Vices: Celebrating ‘The Whisky Olympics’ with ‘The Whisky Masters’

Vlad XanthopoulosAugust 9, 2024December 30, 2024

With the Paris Olympics wrapping up soon after providing shocks, record-breaking performances and a light tinge of football hooliganism, we wondered: what if there were a Whisky Olympics? Who would...

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Vancouver Vices: Oration Global’s David Wong’s Top Golf Experiences in BC

Vlad XanthopoulosJuly 30, 2024December 29, 2024

The popularity of golf in BC should come as no surprise to anyone, considering the abundance of diverse and scenic courses within a short drive (or ferry ride) from Vancouver....

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Vancouver Vices: HBC Guys’ Night Out Makes a Exciting Return [PHOTOS]

Vlad XanthopoulosApril 30, 2024December 29, 2024

The long-awaited relaunch of the Hudson's Bay Guys' Night Out, a collaboration with Whisky Wisemen, was an exciting evening that included designer fashion brand activations, virtual reality sports, hand-crafted whisky...

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Vancouver Vices: ‘Backdraft’ Bourbon-Style Whisky Launched by VFC

Vlad XanthopoulosApril 22, 2024December 29, 2024

Vancouver Firefighter Charities (VFC) is proud to introduce 'Backdraft' Bourbon-Style Whisky, a premium spirit crafted in partnership with Okanagan Spirits. This unique collaboration not only celebrates the craftsmanship of fine...

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Vancouver Vices: Digital Indigenous Sports Gallery Launched at BC Sports Hall of Fame

Vlad XanthopoulosApril 15, 2024December 29, 2024

The Indigenous Sport Gallery at the BC Sports Hall of Fame is the largest permanent gallery dedicated to Indigenous sports in the world. With the unveiling of one of the...

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Vancouver Vices: A Revved Up Welcome for Formula Driver Nicole Havrda

Vlad XanthopoulosApril 1, 2024December 29, 2024

Nicole Havrda is a young and talented race car driver from Comox Valley who has quickly risen through the ranks of motorsports. She has made a name for herself in...

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Vancouver Vices: ‘Prophecy’ to Take Up Residence at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Vlad XanthopoulosMarch 27, 2024December 29, 2024

Prepare to be transported to an era of elegance and excitement as Prophecy – opening later this spring – emerges as Vancouver's newest cocktail destination. Nestled beneath the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Prophecy will...