Check out the following places that I just might have dined at had I stayed in Vancouver for New Year’s Eve.  Will be adding to…..

Siena – 1485 West 12th
4 courses $55 per person
Mushroom Truffle Pastilla mascarpone cream
Chicken Liver Terrine apricot relish, crostini
OR
Crab Bisque meyer lemon oil and brandy
OR
Grilled Pear & Chèvre Salad arugula, pea shoots, cranberry vinaigrette
Crispy Duck Confit baby fennel, roasted fingerlings, grainy mustard jus
OR Grilled Elk Loin (add $5) tomato faro risotto, blackberry gastrique, crispy kale
OR Roasted Sablefish orange balsamic onion marmalade, parsley gnudi
OR Chestnut Ricotta Ravioli ramps, brandy cream, truffle pecorino
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Bitter Chocolate Tarte toasted hazelnut chantilly OR
Vanilla Saffron Panna Cotta preserved cherries

Gramercy Grill – 2685 Arbutus

Soup of the Day  $7
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio  $12 truffle aioli, shaved grana padano & crostinis
Hearts of Romaine  $12 pancetta lardons, crispy capers, grana padano roasted garlic shallot vinaigrette
Classic Prawn Cocktail  $12 with seafood sauce & lemon
1/2 Dozen Fresh Shucked Oysters $12 red wine & black pepper vinaigrette
Mixed Mushroom Risotto  $12 oven dried tomatoes & creme fraiche

Grilled Triple A Beef Tenderloin $30 green onion mashed potatoes, green peppercorn cream
Oven Roasted Sablefish $24 baby shrimp saffron brown rice  & miso glaze with fried shallots
Roasted Rack of Lamb  $32 mediterranean potatoes, basil mint pesto & red wine jus
Pan Seared Duck Breast  $26 parsnip potato puree & orange balsamic reduction
Buttered Atlantic Lobster  $34 whole poached lobster served out of the shell tarragon hollandaise, asparagus, & parsley nugget potatoes
Black Bean Scallops & Prawns  $32 Baby corn, sugar peas, red peppers, bamboo & waterchestnut
Prawn Linguine  $24 pancetta, tomato & basil
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli  $24 grainy dijon mustard cream

Trafalgars – 2603 West 16th

First Course choose one
Butternut Squash Soup-thyme emulsion, roasted sunflower seeds-
Winter Vegetable Salad -shaved beets, carrots, apple & fennel, walnuts, maple apple vinaigrette-
Second Course choose one
Beef Carpaccio -pickled mushrooms, arugula, horseradish snow, truffle dressing-
House-Made Pear & Hazelnut Ravioli -gorgonzola & pomegranate sauce-
Tian of Salmon Lox-layered salmon, watercress purée, crème fraiche, beets fondant-
Optional Mid Course (add $16)
Pan Seared Qualicum Scallops -on slow cooked pork belly, carrot purée, tamarind sauce-
Third Course choose one
Beetroot Risotto -crumbled goats cheese & crispy sage-
Herb Crusted Beef Medallion -smoked cherry tomato sauce, buttered baby carrots, truffled polenta-
Pan Seared Steelhead -roasted sunchokes, mussels, winter greens, saffron pernod broth-
Dessert choose one
Triple Chocolate Mousse, Crème Brulée, Pear Tartlette

$56 per person excluding tax & 17% gratuity regular menu will be unavailable this evening

Celebrate Like an Italian at Campagnolo

Campagnolo Restaurant is accepting reservations for their $45 New Year’s Eve Menu for parties of 4 or more on Monday, December 31, 2012. Guests are invited to make their dinner reservations, for the New Year’s Eve Menu, in advance by calling 604 484 6018. A credit card number is required to book.

New Year’s Eve Sample* Menu:  (menus are designed for parties of 4 or more served alla famiglia, chef’s choice)
New Year’s Eve Sample* Menu:
(menus are designed for parties of 4 or more served alla famiglia, chef’s choice)
antipasti
Marinated Olives castelvetrano, mantequilla, peppadew
Crispy Ceci chickpeas, chilies, mint, citrus
Vitello Tonnato grass fed veal, albacore aioli, parsley
the Cure’s Salumi chef’s selections
primi
Tagliatelle Pork Ragú basil, pecorino
Risotto celery root, bone marrow, apple agrodolce
Spaghetti al Pomodoro tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, basil
pizza
Margherita fior di latte, tomato, basil
secondi
Il Pesce del Giorno fresh fish of the day
Sloping Hills Pork savoy cabbage, salumi sugo, honey crisp apple
contorni
Arugula pickled grapes, almonds
Roasted Squash gremolata, parmigiano
dolci
Chocolate Budino cocoa nibs, hazelnut & brown butter
Mascarpone Cheesecake coronation grapes, pistachio crumble
* this sample menu is based on a party of 4.
NYE Cocktail:
Grandfather -Aperol, Grand Marnier, Bulleit Bourbon

Reservations:

New Year’s Eve dinner reservations are only available for parties of 4 or more guests dining with the $45 New Year’s Eve Menu on Monday, December 31 2012. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 604 484 6018. A credit card number is required to book.

Price*:  Menu, $45.00 per person (parties of 4 or more) Cocktail, $11.00 *applicable taxes and gratuity are additional

HAMILTON STREET GRILL INVITES YOU TO RING IN 2013  – 1099 Hamilton Street

Dress up, or dress down and enjoy a big, flavourful multi course dinner with wine. Dine at a cozy table for two, or join a group. Sit at the bar with the locals, or book the private room (max 25 ppl)

No noisemakers, not silly hats, no jacket & tie – just come and relax!

$75 per person includes a multi course dinner with paired wine / $50 without wine for designated drivers* Exclusive of taxes & gratuity*One designated driver from any party will receive a gift certificate to return for lunch in the new year A la carte menu  and early dining in effect 5pm – 8pm

Set New Years Eve dinner 8:30pm – By reservation only

1009 Hamilton Street, Yaletown, Vancouver
Reserve at 604-331-1511 or hamiltonstreetgrill@telus.net

La Buca – 4025 Macdonald Street

Early Menu

Potato, truffle and caramelized onion ravioli, sage butter, parmesan crackling
Golden beets and arugula salad with Italian bufala mozzarella, almonds, blood oranges
Handpeeled shrimp salad, tomato, avocado, radish, watercress, lemon & basil dressing

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Veal shortribs, osso buco style, handmade pasta, Tuscan kale
Seared scallops, clam risotto, garlic and parsley
Roast rack of lamb, roasted artichoke, fried ascoli olives, fennel, balsamic jus
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Caramel pannacotta
Chocolate terrine, pistachios and cherries
Lemon sorbetto with citrus fruits

3 courses + glass of prosecco $60/pp
Menu exclusive of taxes & gratuity

Late Menu

Bruschetta for the table

Golden beets and arugula salad, Italian bufala mozzarella, almonds, blood oranges
Handpeeled shrimp salad, tomato, avocado, radish, watercress, lemon & basil dressing
Oxtail brodo with wild mushrooms and tiny meatballs

Risotto of clams with lemon, garlic, parsley, white wine
Handmade fresh spaghetti “alla chitarra”, spicy bacon and tomato sauce
Potato, truffle and caramelized onion ravioli, sage butter, parmesan crackling

Seared scallops with cauliflower, green raisins, capers, pinenuts agrodolce
Milk fed veal shortribs, osso buco jus, Tuscan kale
Roast rack of lamb, roasted artichoke, fried ascoli olives, fennel, balsamic jus
Caramel pannacotta

Chocolate terrine, pistachios and cherries
Lemon sorbetto with citrus fruits
5 courses + glass of prosecco $80

Menu exclusive of taxes & gratuity

Heather Hospitality Group  – New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is bearing down upon us like a runaway freight train, and the Heather Hospitality Group believes in making life a little easier for you. Ring in the New Year at your favourite Heather Hospitality operation and enjoy a simple no cover, no obligatory 3-course meal and no cheesy band, just the Heather team doing what they do best!

Whether it’s tapas at Judas Goat, cured meat and cheese at Salt, flights of rare beers at Bitter, or pints and Guinness Pot Pie at the Irish Heather, the Heather Hospitality Group has you covered. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, New Year’s Eve is sure to be fun, relaxed and hassle free.

For reservations please email reso@irishheather.com.

New Year’s Eve at Le Parisien

The world would be a very boring place had we French not invented champagne. Just think how dull New Year’s Eve would be without this ultimate celebratory wine. There’s no reason to settle for a boring New Year’s at home. Welcome the New Year French-style at Le Parisien with Chef Tobias Grignon’s elegant 4-course Taster Menu and a glass or two of bubbly – you’ll immediately be transported to the Rue St.Germain. Our regular menu will also be available.

Reservations essential: 604-687-1418 / www.opentable.com/le-parisien-vancouver

New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu

Lobster Bisque
Cognac Crème Fraîche

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Smoked Quail, Squash Croquette, Celeriac Salad
Honey and Thyme Vinaigrette

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Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Smoked Potato Fondant, Braised Winter Greens, Roasted Shallots and Bone Marrow Sauce

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Lemon Mousse
Candied Pistachio, Dark Chocolate Tuile, Raspberry Coulis

45.00 / Person

New Year’s Eve 2012 at Bistro Pastis

The French know a thing or two about how to celebrate. After all we did invent the ultimate celebratory drink – champagne. Whether it’s the real thing, or a decent bottle of fine local bubble, all are sure to complement Chef Tobias Grignon’s elegant interpretations of French classics that we are serving to say ‘adieu’ to the old year and ‘bonne annee’ to the new one.

We are now accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve – two seatings with two very different menus and one very reasonable price – $65 per person.

 6 p.m. – three-course dinner for those who want an early evening or have a party to attend $65.

• 9 p.m. – sumptuous five-course tasting menu for those who want to ring in the New Year with us. $65 includes party favours and our famous conga line through the kitchen.

 Reservations: 604-731-5020 / http://www.bistropastis.com/reservations/

6 PM Menu

Lobster Consommé, Prawns, Oyster Mushrooms
Lemon Grass

– or –

Duck Confit and Chestnut Tortellini, Roasted Salsify
Red Wine Gastrique

– or –

Panko Crusted Goat Cheese, Roasted Walnuts
Plum Compote, Arugula Salad

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Veal Two Ways, Grilled Veal Medallion, Slow Braised Veal Short Rib
Wild Mushrooms, Squash Croquette, Madeira Jus

– or –

Panfried Nova Scotia Seabass, Crab Risotto, Slow Roasted
Tomato, Provençale Vinaigrette

– or –

Roasted Magret Duck Breast, Chanterelles, Quinoa
Chard, Prune and Armagnac Jus

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Spiced Apple Financier
Salted Caramel Ice Cream

– or –

Ginger Dark Chocolate Terrine, Milk Chocolate Sorbet
Passion Fruit Cream

– or –

Classic Lemon Tart
Burnt Meringue, Raspberry Sorbet

9 PM Menu

Lobster Consommé, Prawns, Oyster Mushrooms
Lemon Grass

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Roasted Smoked Sable Fish, Sun Choke, Grapefruit
Black Truffle Beurre Blanc

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Duck Confit and Chestnut Tortellini, Roasted Salsify
Red Wine Gastrique

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Veal Two Ways, Grilled Veal Medallion, Slow Braised Veal Short Rib
Wild Mushrooms, Squash Croquette, Madeira Jus

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Ginger Dark Chocolate Terrine, Milk Chocolate Sorbet
Passion Fruit Cream

Party Favours

Wild Rice

No plans for New Year’s Eve? Looking for a casual setting in which to enjoy the company of your friends? Why not join us here at Wild Rice? We’ll be serving a 4 course set menu with a glass of bubblyin addition to our regular a la carte offering! Reservations can be made online or give us a call. We’ll be closed for the holidays from Sunday, Dec 23 through Thursday Dec 27 but will be checking our messages periodically. Check out our New Year’s Menu for both locations below:

 New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Menu

Amuse bouche

Seared Qualicum scallop, champagne foam, pancetta and pea vinaigrette
First
Duck confit spring rolls, spicy plum and cucumber riata
Second
Seared Coho salmon, cauliflower purée, bell pepper ragoût
Third
Braised Pemberton beef, smoked potatoes, grilled asparagus, bordelaise sauce
Fourth
Cream puff trio

Amuse plus 4 courses $45
With a welcome glass sparkling wine
Ring in the New Year with us! Drink features and late night snacks will be on hand ‘til late!

Hawksworth Restaurant

Anchor New Year’s Eve 2013 around the notion of elegant simplicity and details that truly matter: good friends, exceptional cuisine, and the award-winning service and surrounds of Hawksworth Restaurant.

This December 31st, Canada’s Restaurant of the Year presents a very special chef’s tasting menu, inspired by British Columbia’s winter bounty. Gather at Hawksworth Cocktail Bar to toast the evening’s celebrations with handcrafted cocktails and bar bites, dine from our full a la carte menu or opt for our four-course festive menu in one of the restaurant’s two distinct dining rooms.

Newly announced Chef of the Year David Hawksworth and his talented team will prepare a celebration menu featuring a yellowfin tuna tartar, roasted Fraser Valley goose and bacon-wrapped venison loin, prepared in true Hawksworth Contemporary Canadian style. Several luxurious items will also be offered in addition to the tasting menu, including butter poached lobster $22, Northern Divine Caviar $200 per oz and 10oz Kobe ribeye $128. The New Year’s Eve Chef’s Tasting Menu costs $89 per person. Reservations available from 5pm until late, call 604.673.7000.

Make the night extra special by taking the elevator home to a beautiful guestroom at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. The next morning, enjoy a restful start to the new year, wander around the hotel’s extensive collection of Canadian art or indulge in a pampering treatment at Sense, A Rosewood Spa. The New Year’s package costs from $460 and includes a festive tasting menu for two and an overnight stay at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in a superior king guestroom, festive welcome amenity and a late check out. To book, contact the Rosewood Hotel Georgia: georgia.reservations@rosewoodhotels.com / 604.673.7035

Hawksworth Restaurant, Hawksworth Cocktail Bar and Bel Cafe will be open as usual throughout the holiday season, except for Christmas Day (dinner only at Hawksworth, 8am-1pm at Bel Cafe). Hawksworth will be closed for breakfast December 24-January 1 and Bel will be closed on New Year’s Day. For bookings, visit www.hawksworthrestaurant.com or call 604.673.7000

Hawksworth Festive Tasting Menu $89.00

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