Wildebeest Bourbon Dinner; 'Hey Bartender' Cocktail Movie Reception

GASTOWN— Wildebeest is hosting a five-course paired bourbon dinner on Monday night from the portfolio of Beam Global. Expect Maker's 46, Knob Creek Single Barrel, Basil Hayden's and more. Tickets are "very limited" and available only via email at eat [at] wildebeest.ca [Eaterwire]

WHISTLER— Montecristo magazine previews Whistler's fall Cornucopia festival's "epicurean extravaganza" which is back for its 17th edition this November, spread over a whopping 11 days from its usual four-day long-weekend bacchanal. [Montecristo Magazine]

GASTOWN— Healthy Food Cart, The Juice Truck announced last night on Twitter that their summer flavours will be around for just a few more days - "Only 4 days left of your favourite summer smoothie specials! Come by for a Watermelon or Coconut Smoothie soon!" Next week they switch to a fall menu. [Twitter]

DOWNTOWN— Local bartenders will be in attendance at the Rio Theatre at a cocktail reception for the Canadian Premier of Douglas Tirola's "Hey Bartender" documentary film on Monday, September 23. The film follows two bartenders as they try to achieve their dreams through bartending. Canadian Professional Bartending Association BC Chapter President Trevor Kallies (Donnelly Group), CPBA BC Chapter Vice President Grant Sceney (Fairmont Pacific Rim), Jon Smolesnky (Hawksworth), and Donnie Wheeler (Clough Club) are expected to be shaking and stirring. Buy tickets in advance here. [Eaterwire]