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L ooking for a friendly ear while you sip your drink? You won't do better than Wendy McGuinness, who has the innate ability to make you feel like you're the only person at the bar. It just so happens she sees the social side of bartending as a major perk. "Bartending gives me the opportunity to engage with people from all walks of life and push them out of their comfort zones to experience new and exciting fl avours." Having spent two years exploring the cocktail scene Down Under, McGuinness returned to Vancouver in 2013 recharged and with a whole new appreciation for the gig – just in time for Chambar's announced expansion into a new space. It's serendipity at its fi nest – an expanded space for a bartender who, despite her success, continues to strive for more. eXCiting news Chambar's new location (opening this summer) features a patio. Drinks al fresco! F a v o u r i t e B o o z e t r e n D "It's exciting to see Vancouver microdistilleries emerge into the spirit world. West Coast-inspired spirits from Long Table and Odd Society Spirits are something all Vancouver bartenders should be proud of." l e a s t F a v o u r i t e B o o z e t r e n D "Too many ingredients in a drink. I think that cocktails need to be a perfect balance." F a v o u r i t e D r i n k "Negroni or Boulevardier. I really enjoy Citadelle Gin for my Negroni." Wendy McGuinness Chambar, 562 Beatty Street years bartending 9 "I love being able to come into work and truly look forward to my night ahead. Every night is diff erent and exciting." where to Drink "I often fi nd myself at Wildebeest. They make spectacular cocktails and I love the energy in that room." signature Drink apropos "It's my variation of a classic gin mar- tini. I've chosen Odd Society Wallfl ower Gin, Martini Bianco and Moscato Grappa stirred with Meyer lemon and poured over spiced chamo- mile-fl ower ice." 55 SPRING 2014 | bcliving.ca p52-59_Bartenders_Cart.indd 55 2014-03-13 11:16 AM