Gold Medal Espresso Flights; Beers for Bitcoins

ALL ACROSS THE CITY — Own the jittery podium in a Sochi-style gold medal-winning espresso flight at any of Cafe Milano's locations. The Gold Medal selection, as awarded by the International Coffee Tasting association, includes La Futura, Lucky 13 and Nuovo all blended espressos signature to Milano Coffee's Master Roaster, Brian Turko. [Eaterwire]

DTES — Beers for Bitcoins? Yup - that's a thing now thanks to this weekend's Hawkers Market where, for the first time, you'll be able to pay for craft brews from 33 Acres with tech-dosh. All that plus usual Hawkers Market innovative street eats. [Eaterwire]

KITSILANO — There are a few tickets left for Bittered Sling's 'Not Just For Cocktails' event at Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks this Sunday. Learn all about how - and where - to use bitters from cocktails to cooking with accompanying drinks shaken up by Ms Mote and hors d'oeuvres from Chef Chovancek. Tickets, which include drinks, appetizers and a kit of Bittered Sling extracts to take home (RRP $50) cost $95. To book call 604-688-6755. [Eaterwire]