Cornucopia Countdown; Hoppy North Van Beer

DOWNTOWN— So tempting right now: the Grain Bar, who scored a place on today's Drinks Specials map, are running a wine, cheese and meat pairing after work for just $15. [TWITTER]

WHISTLER— Whistler is getting ready to host its 17th edition of Cornucopia - this year the festival has expanded to 11 days of programming between 7-17 November with tastings, seminars, parties and special dinners. Tickets are selling out fast, check out the events calendar and watch this space for full Cornucopia coverage. [Twitter]

NORTH VAN— Feeling like something hoppy for the weekend? Get down to Deep Cove Brewers who have a fresh hopped Saison on tap at the tasting room today. The team tweeted a photo of a tempting-looking barrel earlier with the words: "Come grab a pint before its all gone!" [Twitter]