Very civilized way to travel. No booze in the Panorama lounge pre-boarding, but drinks are offered (after 11a) within half-hour of departure with lunch or dinner following an hour or so later (or later if you ask for a later service). Wine or beer served during meal and as noted, liqueur or similar drink during the coffee/dessert. I do find it is not protocol to request another drink later in the trip as one might on an airplane in business or even economy on international trips where free booze is on offer. Like you, I live a short walk to/from Union Station so much prefer VIA when heading off to Montreal or Ottawa.