Tom of Finland Vodka is now available in Ontario, and supports the LGBTQ+ community with each purchase

posted Monday, September 11, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Eugene, Oregon-based Wolf Spirit announced today its spirits products will be available in Canada starting this month. Southern-Glazer’s Wine and Spirits will serve as the wholesaler for the distribution of Puncher’s Chance® Bourbon and Tom of Finland® Organic Vodka across Canada. Southern Glazers is also Wolf Spirits’ primary distributor in the U.S. For the initial […]

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Red, White, & Royal Blue – a queer love story of royal proportions

posted Sunday, September 10, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Red, White & Royal Blue is a big-hearted romantic comedy in which the First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales after an incident of international proportions forces them to pretend to be best friends. When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. […]

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AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel opens new luxury property in Vancouver

posted Saturday, September 9, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The AZUR Legacy Collection Hotel opens its doors this August, bringing a new level of sophisticated service and style to the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Boasting an exquisite Art Deco design aesthetic, the stylish 104-room boutique property located at 833 West Pender Street marks the final project for its founder, Vancouver hospitality industry icon Farida Sayani. […]

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Pride Journey; Columbus, Ohio

posted Saturday, September 9, 2023

by: Joey Amato in Pride Journey

Columbus, Ohio, a city known for its friendly and diverse atmosphere, has emerged as a thriving hub for LGBTQ culture in the Midwest. This vibrant community has grown exponentially in recent years, drawing people from all walks of life to experience its inclusivity, acceptance, and celebration of diversity. In this article, we delve into the […]

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Austin, Texas – keeping it weird, wonderful, and queer

posted Sunday, September 3, 2023

by: Bill Malcolm in On The Road with Bill Malcolm

“Keep Austin Weird” and Austin City Limits have long defined this state capitol city. Now with explosive growth (1,000 people a day move to Austin), it’s beginning to look like another Texas mega-city. It’s still an interesting area of Texas where plants from the east, south, and west all reach their limits. Palms, live oaks, […]

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Try these new non-alcoholic beverages for sober sippin

posted Saturday, September 2, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

The no/low-alcohol beverage category is experiencing explosive growth worldwide and the market is forecasted to grow from $923 million in 2020 to more than $1.7 trillion by 2028. Below are two great options that have recently arrived in the Canadian market.   Bibi Sparkling Italian Aperitivo Soda strikes the balance between paying homage to classic […]

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Sports Illustrated opens their first “Clubhouse” sports-inspired dining establishment in Vancouver

posted Thursday, August 31, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Sports Illustrated new sports-inspired Clubhouse dining concept is now open in Vancouver, the first location to open under this newly branded concept. The brand new premium hospitality concept, which is part of the newly formed Sports Illustrated Restaurant Group, is located in Westbrook Village on the grounds of The University of British Columbia (UBC), making […]

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One Sunny Afternoon: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing

posted Tuesday, August 22, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

One Sunny Afternoon: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing reflects on past traumas, sexual abuse, online bullying, and harassment. This is a deeply personal memoir about facing life-long trauma head on, and bravely healing the scars that endure. It’s a searing testament to the authors extraordinary reckoning with her past and present, to find hope in […]

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Moosehead Breweries Rolls Out A Brand New Look With Same Great Taste

posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

Moosehead Breweries has revealed a brand redesign that includes new packaging for its core family of brands, including Moosehead Lager, Moosehead Light and Moosehead Radler. One that features its quintessential moose at the forefront, with a modern twist as the brand looks to the future. This is the brand’s first visual identity update in five […]

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EuroPride 2023 to take place in Malta’s capital city of Vallenta – Sept 7 to 17, 2023

posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Malta, the hidden gem of the Mediterranean, will host EuroPride Valletta 2023, September 7 to 17, 2023. The EuroPride March will take place Saturday, September 16 in the capital city, Valletta. At the intersection of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Malta has always attracted people from all over the world. Diversity is ingrained in […]

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