Marquis Wine BC Hospitality Fundraiser; Tapas23 Extend Hours; Wrap up at Yaletown Distillery

WEST END— The newly remodeled Marquis Wine is holding a festive tasting and education session with Albert Antonini & OK Crush Pad on December 19 from 7-9p.m. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go to the BC Hospitality Foundation. Call the store on 604 684 0445 ext 0 to book. Find out more about BC wines from the people making a difference in the industry. [Eaterwire]

MAIN STREET— Tapas23 is running expanded hours and they are now open for lunch (Mon-Fri 11a.m.- 3p.m.) and brunch (Sat-Sun11a.m.- 3p.m.) as well as daily dinner from 5p.m till late. [Twitter]

YALETOWN— Embracing the cold with spirit-raising er, spirits and a cheery solution to the snow and ice, the newly-opened Yaletown Distillery has a roaring fire and warm blankets in their bar. [Twitter]