Vancouver Gin Soc. Ginovation; Buck Stop Happy Hour

WEST END — The West End's favourite barbecue joint, the Buck Stop launched a budget-friendly happy hour snack menu last night. Prices range from $2-$6 for treats like house-smoked ribs, hush puppies and pulled pork sandwiches served up between 4.30-6.40p.m. Monday - Friday. [Eaterwire]

EAST VAN — Join the Vancouver Gin Society before March 1st to score entry to the Ginovation members-only tasting this weekend: "...the gin distillers' Hopscotch, focusing on those distillers who are using craft ingredients or just doing something out of the ordinary." Taste 10 gins including gold-filtered Yukon Shine and be amongst the first to try the brand-new Odd Society Spirits Wallflower gin. [Eaterwire]

GASTOWN— Secret Location is launching an all-tasting menu format for dinner after their 30 day 300 dishes project. Take a 10-course adventure for $150, a five-course discovery for $95 or a three-course experiment for $70. All meals include wine and cocktail pairings, the five and three-course options are pick and choose. [Eaterwire]