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See below the EXCITING news that Tales of the Cocktail on Tour is returning to Vancouver in a mere 4 weeks! Make sure you purchase your tickets! For a list of cheaper accommodations, please email me directly at lauren@laurenmote.com. Cheers!  For Immediate Release Ann Tuennerman: (504) 948-0511; Ann@TalesoftheCocktail.com   2012 Tales of the Cocktail® on [...]

I wanted to share three cocktails that I created for a Madmen themed Christmas party the other day, hosted by Kale & Nori. They were all different inspirations, both NYC and cultural, and turned out deliciously! All my staff were dressed as professional 60′s biz-ladies, and with the addition of one old-timey male Bartender, and [...]

My partner, Chef Jonathan Chovancek and I are pleased to announce that our new events and catering company Kale & Nori Culinary Arts is open for business. In this posting, you’ll find some information on our company itself, as well as links to different articles, reviews, our website and our bios. We have also included real-time testimonials [...]

The Canadian Professional Bartender’s Association (CPBA) and “Made with Love” Mixology are proud to announce their first Vancouver stop on the Canadian tour. This popular 400 person event has created its success by working with Canada’s top bartenders and mixologists in various cities, including Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto. As the official “Made with Love” [...]

Celebrate BC shellfish during World Oceans Month Festival provides venue for farmers and chefs to present sustainably raised BC shellfish to the public For immediate release Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Comox, BC- June is World Oceans Month, designated by the UN to bring attention to the ocean’s inhabitants, its importance as a resource to protect [...]

Well hello friends, it’s that time of year again where all of us get together and celebrate what it means to take care in what we produce. Vancouver Craft Beer Week, May 6-14 2011 both schools and celebrates with all people that love craft brews. The Refinery is offering a really cool Cocktail Kitchen on [...]

After just a mere 4 weeks off, my Cocktail Kitchen Series is back. Season Two offers up new spirit and menu pairings, a completely new roster of bartenders from all over the lower Mainland, and better monthly and series prizes than ever before. Brief synopsis on the program: $35 gets each guests 3 cocktails using [...]

As the first competitor quickly approaches the wood for their chance to win the first ever Cocktail Kitchen at The Refinery and a trip to California, we can’t help but look back at the highlights from the 4 finalists’ performances over the past 6 months. During July’s launch month, David Bain of South Granville’s West [...]

by Lauren Mote This is a two-part recipe that incorporates some interesting ingredients, adapted from an old-school Jerry Thomas “California Milk Punch” recipe, accompanied by a little food-science-y side dish using the leftovers from punch production. Phew. So… we begin. Don’t be frightened by Lauren Mote’s use of vodka, this is for a cocktail competition [...]

Although the posting to reflect on the entire experience of the competition itself, here is the recipe for my cocktail, the Nolet Pratt, which won second place on Tuesday night in the National Barchef Competition. The Nolet Pratt cocktail was inspired by the deconstructed tasting note for the entire Dutch region. As the cocktail itself [...]