Putin's Pride at PiDGIN; West Van Sausage Fest

WEST VAN — Because who doesn't love a sausage fest? Sign up for sausage making classes with Kendall from the Modern Pantry and Pasqual from Sebastian & Co Butcher shop and get the lowdown on crafting fine sausages. You get the ingredients and take home 5lbs of meaty sausagey goodness - and the know-how to make em again at home. Tickets are $95. [Eaterwire]

DTES — In readiness for tomorrow's hockey game, sink a few Putin's Pride's down at PiDGiN, a limited edition cocktail made with Mount Gay Rum, Cointreau, pineapple syrup, coconut water, "garnished with rainbow ice cubes and rimmed with political controversy." Cheers! [Eaterwire]

ALL OVER TOWN — It's time to get those votes in for the annual Chinese Restaurant Awards Diners' Choice. Give props to your favourite congee or egg tart and more at their website. Voting open till March 9, results will be announced on March 10. [Eaterwire]