Brit-style Roasts on Menu at Hawksworth; Little Jumbo Modern Bartender Pop-Up

YALETOWN— Welcome to the latest craft distillery in the city; the Yaletown Distilling Company, stablemate to the Yaletown Brewing Company. Currently distilling Yaletown Craft Vodka and Yaletown BC Gin produced with 100% B.C. ingredients, the distillery will be offering whiskey, grappa, house liqueurs, and eau de vie soon. Right now their tasting room will be open Tuesday-Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday 12-7pm, and Friday-Saturday 12-10pm closing on Sunday and Monday. Private tours will be available by appointment by phone at 604-669-2266 or by email. [Eaterwire]

VICTORIA— Vancouver's best booze tools store, The Modern Bartender is off to Victoria for a one-off pop-up at Little Jumbo on Monday from 4p.m. Want classic mixing vessels, Japanese import bar spoons, jiggers, muddlers, strainers or books, ice trays, bitters, Tiki mugs and sphere makers? You know where to go. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— Finally, Vancouver can enjoy a traditional British-style Sunday roast at the right time: lunch, not dinner. Hawksworth restaurant are launching a weekly roast feature to their brunch menu starting this weekend with Kurobata rack of pork accompanied by pancetta spiced brussel sprouts, roast potato, cranberry, pork jus for $34. For reservations, please call 604.673.7000 ext 1. [Eaterwire]