Wild Rice open 7 days a week
Starting February 12 through to February 28th, Wild Rice will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. For lunch, a special Olympic a la carte lunch menu is available For dinner - patrons have a choice of: special 3-course prix fixe 'Olympic Dinner Menu' at $30 (menu below) special 4-course prix fixe 'Year of the Tiger' Menu at $40 (menu below) special bar a la carte menu available for people sitting at the bar only (menu below) EXTENDED HOURS: 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. Feb 12 - 28, 2010 LOCATION: 117 West Pender Street near the corner of Abbott St. on the edge of Chinatown TELEPHONE: 604-642.2882 WEB SITE: www.wildricevancouver.com RESERVATIONS: available both by telephone and on-line olympic dinner menu 3 courses – 30. plus tax wine not included first course choice: hot & sour soup suggested wine: wild goose gewurztraminer sloping hill organic pork wonton soup suggested wine: nk’mip pinot noir smoked sablefish congee suggested wine: stony knoll chardonnay free range chicken, taro, shitake ...
Valentine’s Day at Elixir Bistro
On February 14th, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar welcome guests with sweets, seduction—and that signature OPUS luxury. On Valentine’s Day, casual French bistro Elixir invites guests to savour a decadent four-course menu and amuse bouche. After sampling kushi oysters on the half shell with champagne jelly and caviar, guests will relish a sunchoke and truffle veloute, roasted candy cane beets or Qualicum Bay scallops. Perfect for a romantic evening a deux, the lobster paella, beef Wellington and rack of lamb mains are designed for sharing. And because February 14 is incomplete without something sweet, the meal is capped with a bittersweet chocolate mille-feuille with black cherry sorbet and Valentines petit fours. The four-course menu with amuse bouche is $85.00 per person. At OPUS Bar, guests will sip a bold, sweet or seductive cocktail then dive into a savoury shared platter of s&b tempura oysters, red curry prawn skewer and Mediterranean lamb popsicle. ...
Valentine’s Day at L’Altro Buca
This Valentine's Day dote on your sweetheart in one of Vancouver's most romantic settings. Chef Andrey Durbach has prepared a special menu that will leave the object of your affections asking for more. A four-course tasting menu you can cozy up with decadent pastas, beautifully prepared fish, and hearty cuts of meat drizzled in rich reductions. We'll even package dessert to go... For reservations please call the restaurant at 604.683.6912. MENU Jerusalem artichoke, cauliflower & celery root soup, toasted hazelnuts & truffle or Local tuna with tomato conserva, Sicilian olives, preserved lemon, basil, fregola, fried anchovy ••• Fresh pappardelle with mushrooms & truffles or Handmade ravioli filled with caramelized onion, Taleggio cheese and potato, brown butter sauce, bacon, fresh sage, walnuts ••• Herb crusted wild sockeye salmon, Dungeness crab & spinach tortellini, tomato & shellfish bisque vinaigrette or Roast rack of lamb, sweet garlic purée, crushed peas, olive oil, minted lamb jus ••• Crostata al limone with lemon sorbet or Caffe latte pannacotta with fresh zeppolini ••• 4 courses $69 Wine ...
Hapa Izakaya Opens In Yaletown
Today, Lea and Justin Ault of Vancouver’s hip Hapa Izakaya restaurant group, reveal Yaletown’s newest restaurant. Hapa Izakaya is now open in Yaletown at 1193 Hamilton Street. Hapa Yaletown is open for dinner nightly from 5:30pm. For reservations phone 604-681-4272. For more information visit hapaizakaya.com. Hapa’s third restaurant launches hot on the heels of the expansion of its original Robson Street location. Chef Hokuto Yamanaka made the move from Robson Street to open the new restaurant. Chef Yamanaka’s menu includes Hapa favorites: original Ebi Mayo (tempura prawns, tossed in a spicy mayonnaise sauce), Gindara Saikyo Yaki (sablefish, marinated in sake and miso and baked), Saba (marinated mackerel sashimi, seared table-side). Fresh sheet features making their debut in Yaletown include Tai Herb Salad (cured Japanese snapper on a mikuni salad with a citrus dressing), Chan Chan Yaki (local spring salmon, miso mushroom sauce and rice cooked in a Korean-style hot stone bowl), ...
Three Diamonds Shine Over Chef Daniel Boulud’s New db Bistro Moderne, Vancouver
Proprietors David and Manjy Sidoo and Daniel Boulud are extraordinarily pleased to announce that, db Bistro Moderne, Vancouver, has been awarded AAA/CAA’s prestigious ‘Three Diamond’ rating, just one year after the new restaurant opened its doors. “We are just thrilled to be awarded three diamonds already,” says David Sidoo. “The rating validates the confidence that Daniel and Manjy and I had in the db Bistro concept for this market, and theenthusiasm with which our clients have embraced Daniel Boulud and Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel. Daniel, Manjy and I wish to thank our outstanding restaurant team and our loyal clients, for an excellent first year.” To receive an AAA/CAA (Triple A) Three Diamond rating a restaurant must meet specific criteria regarding the skill level and professionalism of Chefs and management, authentic mastery of traditional and contemporary cuisine, consistent delivery of an identifiable concept, individualized and refined service, restaurant comfort and décor, and ...
Wickaninnish Inn for Valentine’s Day Escape
Finding one’s perfect partner can be a life long challenge. Finding a way to celebrate good fortune once a soul mate has been found should be easy. That is why the team at the Wickaninnish Inn has created the West Coast Romance Package. Valentine‘s Day falls on a Sunday this year which means romantic couples will be looking for the perfect weekend vacation spot to celebrate their love. When looking for the ultimate getaway location, look west, to the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island. The romantics at the Wickaninnish Inn have put together an exquisite West Coast Romance Package. The package includes a two-night stay at the Inn. Champagne and bowl of fresh seasonal berries will be waiting for guests upon arrival. For lazy mornings, a hot breakfast for two will be delivered to the guestroom each day. As an added luxury, one evening while the couple is out for ...
News from Bistrot Bistro
So what's happening with the Olympics? On the Bistrot Bistro front not much. We are not raising our price (the prix fixe is staying), we are not sold out, we are not putting auto gratuity for every table (due to higher percentage of tourists), and not changing to a limited menu. You will find us the way we have been for three years and hopefully for another few years - the local bistro you have come to know: reliable, reasonable and friendly. We will not retire or sell to a multinational conglomerate either when it's all done! Not to worry, we will be there for you. Karma Tuesday new Charity for February and March. We are happy to be supporting The Little Green Lunch at the Sunset day Care helping transform an area into a productive and educational Kitchen Garden. Valentine's weekend Saturday 13rd and Sunday 14th of February. This is going to be a fun one ...
Loblaw Superstore Moves to Sustainable Seafood
Loblaw Companies Limited is giving customers in The Lower Mainland some food for thought by unveiling some changes at its fresh seafood counters in select stores today as part of its commitment to sourcing ALL seafood from sustainable sources by the end of 2013. Starting today, consumers at Real Canadian Superstore Coquitlam and Real Canadian Superstore Burnaby, along with 17 other stores across Canada will begin to notice empty trays at seafood counters where fish Loblaw deems to be at risk and no longer sells were once displayed. Until sustainable sources can be found, consumers will instead be encouraged to try alternative options. Announced in 2009, Loblaw’s commitment to sustainable seafood is guided by a 12-month action plan that involves establishing a sustainable procurement practice focused on responsible sourcing in every seafood category and categories that contain seafood. So, in addition to canned, fresh, frozen, wild and farmed seafood, Loblaw’s commitment also ...
Salt open during 2010
Salt Tasting Room’s All-Stars Welcome Locals & The World For 2010 Games The team at Gastown’s award-winning Salt Tasting Room, renowned for artisan cheeses, handcrafted charcuterie and constant Golds for their wine program, will be open and accessible throughout the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, both in the main Tasting Room and underground in the 50 seat Salt Cellar. To accommodate thousands of locals and tourists, Salt has assembled it’s own Olympic team, beefing up their staff with an All-Star selection of Salt alumni and some of Vancouver’s favourite wine professionals. Alumni-wise, Jake Skakun (former Manager) and Miguel Quezada (former Server) are flying in from San Francisco and New York respectively, plus making Salt cameos during the Games will be AltoVin’s Mark McNeil (former Chambar Sommelier), The Province’s wine writer James Nevison (author of the bestselling Had A Glass series) and many more surprise appearances. Salt will be open from Noon through ...
Unique Inns for Valentines Day (Brentwood Bay, Abigail’s)
A New Year brings new opportunity to seize moments and savor them. Shower a loved one with the ultimate gift for Valentine's Day - time together to reconnect and relax. Find inspiration with Unique Inns and let the romance unfold. Latest Specials include room discounts of up to 50%, incredible savings on spa packages and free additional nights! » View Latest Specials & Last Minute Deals Inspiration for Romance Elegant dining, opulent accommodations and breathtaking destinations combine to create the most unforgettable romantic getaways. These Valentine's Day specials make it easy and affordable to plan a weekend to remember: Sweethearts and Lovers Luxurious room, two glasses of bubbly, red roses, five course dinner, evening cookies and tea. Optional wine flight with Valentine's Dinner. Packages begin at $295 At Carter House in Eureka, CA Love Inn Laguna Celebrate Valentine's Day all week! From Feb 7 - 11 a red rose, two glasses of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries await you upon ...
Irashai Grill News
Irashai Grill in Metro News! "Top 20 tastes of 2009" Metro News' Anya Levykh featured her "little list of favourite tasting experiences from the past year," noting "truly remarkable culinary experiences" and guess what? Irashai Grill made the list alongside famed New York restaurateurs Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges' Vancouver hot spots DB Bistro and Market at the Shangri-La as well as Glowbal Group's hip new Coast. "Irashai Grill may be about contemporary Japanese fare, but the aji sashimi — a Japanese mackerel — is pure, classic sushi heaven." Click here to read the article. This article is the second mention of Irashai Grill in Metro News this year! For Anya's review "Irashai Grill reworks simple into sublime" click below. Be sure to come by and experience some of Vancouver's "top tastes"! Click Here for the Article Open to Locals During the Olympics Irashai will be open to locals for the entire month of February and we'll ...
Moustache Cafe Newsletter
We have entered the New Year with excitement and some exciting events coming up in the next few weeks and months to come. Our new website has been launched with our cooking classes schedule for March April and May classes will be posted next month), and some parties and live music during the Olympics. Come down on Feb 12 and watch the Opening Ceremonies on our big screen TV's at the Bar. Cocktails and Canapes from 5 to 7pm. First Dinner Seating Starts at 7pm Second Seating with Melissa Hill Trio starts at 9pm. Come down for dinner or small plates and a glass of wine to get into the Olympic Spirit. Cooking Classes Cooking classes are scheduled to start first Monday in March check out our new website www.moustachecafe.ca . April and May classes will be posting in February. Book your class or group average classes size 6 to 10 people. Sign up ...
Olympic Dining at YEW
Oh Canada! Just days from the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, YEW restaurant + bar is celebrating with some fresh and fun new dishes and drinks. In addition to the ultra popular Olympic cocktails introduced last November, YEW has created an entire calendar of food and beverage inspirations. Every day during the Olympics YEW is featuring an edible Olympic-inspired feature. Bring your appetite, or four or five friends, to help you dive into our one pound Olympic Burger; this one has to be seen to be believed. Boasting a very generous serving of Kobe and Alberta Beef, Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms, Double Smoked Canadian Tyroler Bacon, Tomato Chili Jam and Agassiz Farmhouse Cheddar are all nestled between the buttery Brioche bun. A side of crunchy Yam Fries completes the dish. Inspired by the five famous interlocked rings the Olympic Salad has it all. A healthy, energizing combination of veggies, protein, ...
OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s Olympic Spirit
With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just around the corner, world-renowned OPUS Hotel Vancouver is poised to cheer on our Canadian athletes in style. Located in trendy Yaletown, the unofficial party zone during the games, OPUS Vancouver and OPUS Bar will welcome guests with chic events—plus new Olympic Lifestyle Cocktails and O Bites—that will have guests seeing gold. Figure skater, hockey player or snowboarder? OPUS Bar’s innovative, hand-crafted cocktail menu allows guests to choose a cocktail to match their room or alter-ego, one of the five fictional muses behind the hotel’s décor schemes. The names of the lifestyle cocktails and O-Bites were inspired by the sports that these characters will watch during the Olympic Winter Games. New York celebrity mixologist Charlotte Voisey, Ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin, was a special guest mixologist at the OPUS' 7 Year Anniversary party in November 2009 and created this feature cocktail menu with OPUS’s five ...
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Kitchen Gadgetry 2010
I love experimenting in my kitchen and welcome any assistance from funky gadgets. I roam the aisles of cooking supply shops and my kitchen drawers and shelves are stuffed with my finds. Sometimes I can’t actually locate what I need, but there are a few things I bought recently that are still on the top of the pile or reside on my kitchen counter.
The Sous Vide Supreme
Sous vide cooking technique has long been available in restaurants, but the price tag and counter space they required had generally meant that home cooks would didn’t have access to the method. Now that Eades Appliances has brought us the Sous Vide Supreme, it’s a cinch for anyone who can push a few buttons.
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