November 8 2011 marks the launch of a new cocktail competition and dining experience from Kale & Nori Culinary Arts.
The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56 bartenders invited, 224 bottles of spirits poured, 14 different sponsors. This city’s brightest bartenders – a collaboration of seasoned veterans and young apprentices – took their place behind the wood and produced magic for 1680 total guests in 14 months.
We are proud to introduce you to “Bittered Sling Bistro” – a bi-monthly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver.
“Cock tail, then is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters it is vulgarly called a bittered sling, and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion inasmuch as it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head.” – May 13, 1806, “The Balance and Columbian Repository”
The evening starts with a cocktail reception accompanied by paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. The vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this delicious affair. Guests are guided though an interactive tasting, led by the guest bartender, right at the harvest table. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit’s wide range of notes and character. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the guest bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender’s presentation and pairing skills. The two top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an superbly interactive way.
Menu – Hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, principal, dessert, 4 cocktails + seminar tasting (vegan option available for guests with dietary restrictions; no other modifications will be permitted). *Vegan options available.
Hors d’Oeuvres*
Oyama Schinkenspeck wrapped Farmhouse brie cheese with celeriac purée and tarragon
Crispy macaroni and aged cheddar cheese balls with smokey tomato dip
Menu*
Sablefish boudin, quince mostarda, smoked pepper duck yolk, sea lettuce – sesame crisp
Makers BBQ pork shoulder, Farmhouse cheddar spoonbread, apple, fennel and pumpkin seed slaw, wild mushroom jus
Raw cocoa and coconut chocolate terrine, caramelized pineapple mousse
salted caramel crunch
This is all about spirit – in both the bartender and the bottle.
November 2011 – Maker’s Mark Bourbon
November’s Competitors: Buy tickets here November 8 – Jay Jones, Market by Jean-Georges @barjonesing Buy tickets here November 22 – Arthur Wynne, The Cascade Room @arthurwynneAbout Bittered Sling Bistro:
Location – Legacy Liquor Store
Time – 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Date – Tuesdays, bi-monthly
Tickets – available online through Legacy Liquor Store for $60/person (this includes HST and Gratuity); 36 tickets available.
Schedule – Spirit and host bartender schedule will be online through Kale & Nori and the Legacy Liquor Store events page. Tickets will be available one month in advance. This program runs from November – April 2012 twice monthly on Tuesdays.
Prizes – each host bartender receives a prize to participate; each host bartender is eligible to win one of two spots in the finals (one night), May 2012. Grand prize for winning host bartender will be announced in early 2012.
Media Inquiries:
Lauren Mote (Kale & Nori) info@kaleandnori.com Amorita Adair (Legacy Liquor Store) amorita@legacyliquorstore.com Angie Poirier (Beam Global) angie.poirier@beamglobal.comThis event is proudly sponsored by the Canadian Professional Bartenders Association.
© Kale & Nori Culinary Arts Inc. 2011
Link directly to Legacy Liquor Store Listing and to purchase tickets: Click me for more information on Bittered Sling Bistro!
