Not 9 to 5 Launch Party....

What an amazing turnout we had....last night was our launch party at The Drake Hotel as part of 86d with host Ivy Knight. It was incredible to share and celebrate with so many familiar faces but more importantly it was tremendous to have so much support from industry leaders. The food was made by Woodlot Restaurant, Richmond Station, iQ Food Co., Bar Raval & Thoroughbred Food + Drink. All of the snacks were paired with non-alcoholic cocktails made with Seedlip - the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirits. The room was filled with gorgeous flowers generously donated by Botany Floral Studio. All of the lovely photography was taken by our friend Brilynn Ferguson.

There were four food stations that each provided a snack & non-alcoholic cocktail. For those that missed out, see below for the menus...

iQ Food Co. collaboration with Thoroughbred Food + Drink

Snack:

Sorrel Millet w/ Fresh Veg, Whipped Avocado, Mint

Non-alcoholic Cocktail:

"Cumin Kind" Seedlip Garden 108, Cucumber, Cumin, Celery Bitters, Lemon, Soda

Snack made by: Christine Flynn, Executive Chef, iQ Food Co.

Cocktail made by: Julian Manley, Bartender, Thoroughbred Food + Drink

Richmond Station

Snack:

Wild Leek Pierogi with Fermented Beet, Sour Cream and Green Garlic

Non-alcoholic Cocktail:

“The Unbeetable Cure-all” Seedlip Spice, Beet Juice, House-made Verbena Blues Kombucha, Soda

Snack made by: Hayden Johnston, Chef de Cuisine, Richmond Station

Cocktail made by: Jenn Hornak, GM, Richmond Station

Bar Raval

Snack:

Rhubarb & Pancetta Pintxo, served on Toasted Baguette from Bar Raval bakery

Non-alcoholic Cocktail:

“Rhubarbarella” Seedlip Spice, Rhubarb Brine, Lemon

Snack made by: Ryan Baddeley Chef, Bar Raval

Cocktail made by: Robin Goodfellow Partner, Bar Raval

Woodlot Restaurant

Snack:

Ember Grilled Hen-o’-the Woods Mushrooms w/ Black Walnut, Fermented Beetroot & Sprouted Wild Rice

Non-alcoholic Cocktail:

Seedlip Spice 94 w/ Fresh Rhubarb & Pear

Snack made by: Mike Stilson, Chef, Woodlot Restaurant

Cocktail made by: Edward Terry, F&B Manager, Woodlot Restaurant

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