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Wine – A Social Elixir

eric — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:40:48 +0000

Ah, wine.

Wine, it seems, is truly a universal elixir. Enjoyed by people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, wine is much more than an important accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. Wine is often a conduit for social interaction and engagement.

Consider the number of different social events that are related to wine. A wine tasting is always a sure bet to draw a crowd, from true aficionados to those just looking to indulge their palettes and have an enjoyable night out. For a more casual evening, wine and cheese parties are a great “excuse” to invite friends over, and perhaps encourage friends of friends to come, each bringing a different bottle and cheese to share and pair.

A quick search on the Internet reveals a plethora of wine-related groups that have formed, providing an opportunity for vino lovers worldwide to connect online and in person. Some groups, regionally based, offer opportunities to mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts, while exploring the best merlots, cabernet sauvignons, and chardonnays local restaurants have to offer. Others create memorable experiences through tours to the great wine regions of the world.

For those people looking to make deeper connections, a number of dating companies offer wine-themed dating events and excursions.

Wine helps draw people together, it plays an important role in the social fabric of today’s society. Often times, there is no better way to leave a good impression on others than by providing them with a good glass of wine.

Sip will be offering a variety of wine events over the coming months, and we hope that you will be able to join us for them. To ensure that you learn about our future events, be sure to sign up for our online community.

Cheers,

Eric

The Harvest – A Celebration of Wine

eric — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:38:22 +0000

I thought you might be interested to know about the following wine event which is happening in Vancouver this week, The Harvest, brought to you by Urban Reserve – an online community for wine enthusiasts. Note that this event is not affiliated with Sip, however I am helping to organize it. I hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Eric

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The Harvest – A Celebration of Wine

When: Thursday November 5, 2009 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Where: 181 Roundhouse Mews

Why:

The corks are thrown open! A wine lifestyle event with you and hundreds of your reserve friends kicking off the second season of our campaign.

Taking on the online Urban Reserve community live -Savvy Moms, Urban ABC’s, City Literati, and Wine Enthusiasts gather to taste some of Vincor’s leading wines – Jackson Triggs, Strut and Vincor’s newly acclaimed wine, OPEN.

Vancouver’s premiere wine event will feature a live chef demonstration, industry talent, Vincor presentation, interactive wine tastings along with great prizes including Make Your Own Wine Kits from RJ Spagnols. Join us for an evening with Canada’s leading wine experts and Vancouver’s top restaurant owners and chefs.

The experience also promises great food, music and video – Top 10 Wine Movies, and exclusive results to our online Urban Reserve polls and a RJ Spagnols taste challenge.

Also, receive your Urban Reserve member package filled with wine-related goods. Sound like fun? Come join us at The Roundhouse on November 5th!

This event is in support of Canadian Olympic Athletes

Advance Online Tickets – $20 members and $30 in advance -

At the door: $30 members and $40 at the door

Event tickets: http://urbanreservevan.eventbrite.com/

Become a member:

Join our community of savvy and connected wine enthusiasts who live in the city - http://www.urbanreserve.ca

Sip October Mingler – Section 3 in Yaletown

eric — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:27:27 +0000

Sip is back, and we are very excited to be hosting a mingler at Section 3 in Yaletown!

JOIN US AT SECTION 3 IN YALETOWN ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

This month, will be hosting a mingler at Section 3 in Yaletown on Thursday, October 29. Section 3 is a trendy lounge and restaurant, with a great food and drinks menu. We’ve created the event, and we’re counting on you to come out and join us for some sizzling conversation in an open and fun atmosphere. Sip is about community – and we want it to be your community.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Location: Section 3 in Yaletown, 1039 Mainland

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

To register: http://sipsocial1.eventbrite.com

* There is no charge for this event. In consideration of other participants, the venue, and the organizers, we ask that you please attend if you RSVP yes. If you are unable to attend, please be send an email and let us know – we would greatly appreciate it. A lot of effort is put into organizing these events, repeated no shows may result in removal from Sip Social Group.

JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY

Keep the conversations going online! Much more than just a series of social events, Sip Social Group thrives through connections our unique online community. Sign up and connect with fellow young professionals in British Columbia.

To join: http://www.sipsocial.ning.com

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

Regards,

The Sip Advisor Committee: Vera Sal, Paul Albrighton, Eric Salonga, Bart de Baere, Darren Scherck, Eric Buchegger

We will be Sippin’ again very soon!

eric — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:28:51 +0000

A quick note to let everyone know that Sip will be re-launching in late October! We have a lot of great social events in the works, stay tuned for more details to be announced shortly.

Regards,

Eric

Wine Wednesday at Whineos!

eric — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:03:47 +0000

I am very excited to announce the next Sip event, a drinks mingler at Whineos on Wednesday, July 22nd. Whineos offers a refined, comfortable and fun environment, with over 40 wines to choose from – starting at $5/glass – as well as a variety of highballs and beers.

They also have a gourmet kitchen, with a selection of tasty tapas and other delights.

Space for this event is limited to 30 people, RSVP today! Please be sure to read our RSVP policy below.

Never been to a Sip event before? Come on out and join us! Sip is a fun and inclusive social group for young professionals – you will be welcomed with happy faces and open arms. Our group consists of people mostly in their 20s and 30s, singles and couples, and we’re doing what we can to positively impact Vancouver’s social scene. Get off the Internet and into life, come and have a drink (or two) with us.

Event details:

Where:

Whineos, 1017 Granville St. (near Nelson)
When: Wednesday, July 22, 7:00pm

To RSVP: sip@sipsocial.com

A reservation has been made under “Sip”.

Sip, by the numbers:

- 915 people in our group on Meetup
- 217 people in our group on Facebook
- 200 people following us on Twitter
- 15 people on email list (small, but growing!)

Tell Your Friends!

We really entirely on word of mouth to grow the group. If you come out to an event, and you have a good time, please tell your friends.

Sip RSVP Policy

Only RSVP if you plan to attend. ‘Maybe’ RSVPs are strictly not accepted, out of courtesy to the venue, the organizer, and fellow Sip participants. When you RSVP yes, you are holding a spot for the event. If you decide to change your RSVP at the last second, there will definitely be others who wanted to attend but can’t – because you held their spot. This is meant to be a social event! If something urgent does come up, and you absolutely need to change your RSVP, please let me know why. Otherwise, unfortunately your will be removed from the group.

Comments, feedback, or to join our email list: sip@sipsocial.com.

Cheers,

Eric
Sip Social Group

Sippin’ Saki at the Irashai Grill

eric — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:47:13 +0000

I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Sip event at the Irashai Grill, as well as the fantastic staff who hosted us! We ended up having over 30 people attend, our highest number for a dinner event so far. It’s great to see the interest in Sip building. It was also nice to hear that a number of people went out for coffee afterwards – new friendships were formed. That is exactly what Sip is about. To view pictures of the event on Flickr, click here.

Cheers,

Eric

Kits Sushi

sipsocial — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:08:54 +0000

One of the better sushi restaurants in Vancouver. I am currently enjoying some yam tempura rolls and tuna rolls on Kits beach as I write this.

Enjoy Japanese food and wine. Meet new friends. Soak in the sunshine!

eric — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:27:49 +0000

Enjoy fine Japanese cuisine from one of Vancouver’s newest restaurants, while mingling with fellow Sip foodies and socialites in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. We’ve made a reservation for twenty people to indulge in fine fare from Irashai Grill, on Thursday, June 25, celebrating the start of summer on their patio!

Located in the heart of Coal Harbour, Irashai Grill offers alluring and inventive dining options – the freshest and highest quality seasonal ingredients available from the global village, as well as refined selections of world wines, artisan sakes and innovative cocktails. They specifically contacted Sip asking us to host an event there, and wow are we ever glad they did! For more information on the restaurant and their menu, please visit www.irashaigrill.com

Spaces for this event will be filled on a first-reply basis. The event is being promoted through Meetup, Facebook, Twitter, any other social networking site I can think of, the Sip blog and the Sip email list, so be quick and reserve your spot. Oh, and please only RSVP if you plan to attend. ‘Maybe’ RSVPs are not accepted, out of courtesy to the venue, the organizer, and fellow Sip participants. After all, this is meant to be a social event!

Never been to a Sip event before? Not a problem, we are fun and inclusive – you will be welcomed with happy faces and open arms. Our group consists of people mostly in their 20s and 30s, and we’re doing what we can to positively impact Vancouver’s social scene. Get off the Internet and into life, come and meet us!

Event details:

Where: Irashai Grill, 1368 W. Pender St. (between Jervis and Broughton)

When: Thursday, June 25 at 7:00pm

RSVP: sip@sipsocial.com.

A reservation has been made under “Sip”. See you there!

Pictures of past events: www.flickr.com/sipsocial

Visit our blog: www.sipsocial.com

Comments, feedback, or to join our email list: sip@sipsocial.com.

Cheers,

Eric

Sip Social Group

A great time at the Urban Thai Bistro!

eric — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:33:19 +0000

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Urban Thai Bistro in Yaletown on Thursday night! We had a really good turnout for our event, and the conversation really flowed – it’s hard to believe that we were there for a couple of hours. It was a great idea to share the plates, what a great way to sample a number dishes! Stay tuned for details about our next event, which will be posted shortly.

A Taste of Thailand: Urban Thai Bistro

eric — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:42:58 +0000

Join fellow Sip participants for a fun, exciting and sociable evening at Urban Thai Bistro in Yaletown on Thursday, June 4! Urban Thai Bistro offers an eclectic mix of traditional Thai fare and unique fusion creations. They have offerings for those who like it mild or hot, and anything in between. They also have a fabulous selection of wines, and vegetarian cuisine.

We have space for twenty, with a reservation set for 7:00pm.

Where: Urban Thai Bistro, 1119 Hamilton St. in Yaletown
When: Thursday, June 4 at 7:00pm

Reservation fee: $5 ($3 credited towards your meal)

NOTE: We would appreciate your courtesy towards the venue and other Sip participants. Only RSVP if you plan on attending. A $1.00 fee is in effect for this event. Please pay your organizer when you attend. This goes towards the costs of running this group, our email list, and our website.

For more information:

Uban Thai Bistro – www.thaihouse.com
Sip Social Group – www.sipsocial.com

Cheers,

Eric

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