Sanafir Serves Lunch in February
Granville Street’s Time to Tick is February 2010 Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge Adds Mid-Day Medina Culture to the Mix
Granville Street is game to greet the world as a super-central, pedestrian-only promenade during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. As the city gets going for gold, Granville Street will come to life like never before. And the city’s culinary casbah — Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge — wants to put you on the party podium. Announcing hours that now extend to lunch, a mondo menu of champers by the glass and colossal screens to showcase Games action, Sanafir is rolling out a magical menu of fun and food for the month of February.
The lunch menu offered February 1 – 28 kicks off with a special ‘50% off’ promotion (February 1 – 11) with:
rice bowls
~ Punjabi Style Butter Chicken 14
basmati scented rice, grilled papadum, cucumber mint raita
~ Goan Braised Lamb and Cashew Curry 14
basmati rice, papadum, lime and cucumber yogurt
~ Crispy Wok Fired Ginger Beef 14
basmati rice, asian vegetables, toasted peanuts
grilled naan bread wrap
~ BBQ Blackened Wild B.C. Salmon 11
rocket lettuce, red onions, herb roast potatoes, watercress crème fraiche
~ Vegetarian 9
hummus, crispy asian vegetables, tofu, roast garlic
plates
~ Grilled Canadian Prime Beef Strip Loin 16
smoked tomato curry, crispy onions
~ Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon 14
herbed israeli cous cous, spicy green beans
soup & salads
~ Zatar Spiced Grilled Chicken Breast Salad 15
fatoush salad, avocado fried egg, blue cheese vinaigrette
~ Mediterranean Fatoush Salad 8
turkish figs, dried apricots, toasted almonds, honey herb vinaigrette
Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge is Vancouver’s most imaginative tapas restaurant and bar located at 1026 Granville Street. Lush décor reminiscent of an Arabian night creates a luxe and exotic atmosphere. The menu showcases innovative twists on Asian, Mediterranean and Indian flavours. Please call 604.678.1049 to reserve your table.
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 with the combination of a few new people in town for a local event, also being a week-end. Some of you have read the newsletter from last month, viewed the menu under “latest news” on our web-site and booked.
For the rest of you who must make a decision or influence it, here are the details. We know where we will be. Do you? …..
Seared albacore tuna salad
Or
Warm goat cheese, fig and smoked duck breast tart
Filet mignon, lavender butter
Or
Duck Magret with hazelnut and amaretto sauce
Or
Shrimp Scallop Provencal
All dishes will be accompanied by our famous mashed potatoes
Chocolate and passion fruit cake from Plaisir Sucre, served with a glass of bubbly
$ 55 per person
15 % gratuity will be added to bill
(Credit card required. “No show” – $25 fee per person)
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 for one or more, give as a gift to your friends.
Our cooking classes are hands on and are fantastic for team building or spending a date night with your partner. Join me Chef Geoff for a 3 course dinner with instruction on cooking techniques
and be entertained for 3 hours with a great group of people.
The cost is $75 per person and includes, instruction, recipes and a glass or red wine or white wine. Classes start Monday March 1st at 6:30pm. Join me Chef Geoff for a inside view of Being in the Fire a Chef’s Life.
Look for class schedule at the restaurant or request by email or check it out on our website at www.moustachecafe.ca
As we enter into a new Decade our business paradigm and the way we do business in the future is changing. Come see what we have to offer in 2010 and get to know us as we get to know you over the next ten years! Join the Moustache Cafe Community and refer a friend to join too!
Linguine Vongole
1 Pound of Manila Clams
1/4 Cup of White Wine
One lemon
2 Tbsp Garlic
2 Tbsp Shallots
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
Salt and Pepper
Fresh Basil
2 Tbsp of Butter to finish
(Chili Flakes Optional)
150 g cooked linguine (al dente)
Clean Clams and Rinse with Cold Water
Chop Garlic and Shallots
Chop Basil
In heavy frying pan melt butter on medium high heat.
Add garlic and shallots and sautee one minute
Add clams and toss or stir, Add salt and pepper, white wine and juice of one lemon.
Steam for 30 seconds to cook off alcohol from white wine
Add remaining butter and fresh basil add cook linguini pasta and toss in parmesan cheese
serve in warm dish or bowl.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes max
| Gift Certificate Value $15.00 | Print this Gift Certificate and we will give you the value towards dinner for two (dine in only, max 2 GC’s per table. Not Valid Fridays, Saturdays or Valentine’s Day. Thank you!
Join us and let us take care of the cooking and cleaning up! |
Offer Expires: February 28, 2010 | |
Vancouver to get its Very Vancouver Version of the Taco Truck?
Those who have ventured south of the border and followed a taco truck around for a cheap eats on the go have grown to love lining up at for their take out. One L.A. taco truck, Kogi, even uses twitter to tell its customers its exact location on any given day. But here in Vancouver we are sadly underpriviledged when it comes to such dining options. Our strict health laws have made such fun illegal in this city. We rejoiced when Japadog hit the scene, but since then this has been the only variance in the hotdog-only street cart scene.
Now, however, we’ve got our own little version of L.A.’s taco trucks, albeit for now, just around the corner in Richmond. Last year I noticed the appearance of Tenku Bakudanyaki on the corner of Richmond’s Elmbridge and Gilbert. Bakudanyaki is a Japanese savouy fritter baked full of flavours of your choice, and today when I drove by, this sweet little trailer has been joined by Fumisen, a rice wrap trailer (think sushi cones), and Shoryumen Noodle House. According to the noodle house owner, Kan Ogata, these trailers are licensed not only for Richmond, but also on track for Vancouver. Amazingly good news!
The three trucks are now nestled into the parking lot on Elmbridge and Gilbert, across from the Rona. There’s even a little hut to eat in if its raining and a cleverly crafted Innuksuk made from stacked container boxes crafted by the city of Richmond to welcome visitors during the Olympics. Its a welcoming beacon, calling foodies from near and far.
Owner Kan Ogata is working on a dessert truck for the lot. Let’s hope the concept catches on and we soon have street foods full of other ethnic eats. A curry truck? A trailer with a woodfired pizza over? I’ll be there.
Tenku Bakundanyaki in September
Mr. Chris González Appointed General Manager of Lumière and db Bistro Moderne
Proprietors David and Manjy Sidoo and Daniel Boulud are thrilled to announce that Mr. Chris González has joined their award-winning front of house team as General Manager. “Chris is an exceptional young man with a sterling reputation in Vancouver’s thriving culinary scene. We are absolutely elated to have him at the helm as we welcome the world in 2010.”
A consummate professional, Chris joins Lumière and db Bistro Moderne after a two-year tenure as Restaurant Manager at Robson Street’s CinCin Ristorante + Bar. A graduate of Vancouver’s venerable Top Table restaurant group, Chris brings passion, culinary savvy and gracious hospitality to Lumière and db bistro.
Chris has long been an active participant in British Columbia’s hospitality arena, serving as General Manager of Yaletown’s Villa del Lupo Restaurant and as a representative of Canadian Winery of the Year Summerhill Estate Winery in Kelowna. An avid traveler and culinary enthusiast, Chris looks forward to inspiring staff, elevating expectations and delivering memorable Five Diamond Service to compliment the superlative cuisine of Chefs Boulud, MacKay and Istel.
Chris is also an accomplished food and wine writer whose words have graced the pages of Vancouver Magazine, Georgia Straight, Vancouver City Guide and the Eating & Drinking Guide. He has also served previously as a judge for Vancouver Magazine’s esteemed Restaurant Awards. His keen eye, discerning palate and boundless enthusiasm make him a welcome addition to the Lumière and db Bistro Moderne family.
About Lumière & db Bistro Moderne
With its provocative blend of European sophistication, modern French sensibilities and Westcoast innovation, Lumière cuisine speaks a language all its own. Celebrated New York Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef Dale MacKay have captured the imaginations and palates of fine food lovers from all over the world. Lumière was the first freestanding restaurant in Canada to receive the Relais Gourmand designation, an honor reserved for those who specifically cater to the art of living, quality, refinement and a sense of the exceptional. www.lumiere.ca
At db Bistro Moderne, two exciting culinary traditions embrace at the creative hands of celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud and Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel. Traditional French cooking, and the bright flavours of the Pacific Northwest define a critically acclaimed seasonal menu and uptown casual setting in the heart of Kitsilano. Please visit dbbistro.ca and lumiere.ca
