Raspberry Cocktail

While it might be the time of year many are cutting back on dining out, post holiday indulgence, once you look over the Dine Out Vancouver menus for many of the restaurants around town you’ll be certain to at least be tempted to book a few.  With three course dinners priced at $18, $28 and $38 there’s good value out there, not to mention unique dishes that aren’t on regular menus.  Don’t forget the hotel specials and unique events which have been added to the festival each year.

Check out http://www.tourismvancouver.com/dine/dine-out-vancouver-2012/ for details.

I was invited to try out a few of The Glowbal Collections dishes last week and have a few previews of their offerings.  Seats are still available throughout the festival, running January 20 until February 5, but act quickly as prime times are already booked.

First on the journey was Society, the most youthful restaurant in the group, with a customer base that tends to drift in later and a huge selection of crazy cocktails including boozy milkshakes and cotton candy topped drinks.  The menu here is also on the funky side, serving up grilled cheese, lobster shepherds pie and pink nachos, but quality isn’t compromised for novelty.  The Vancouver Dine Out menu here is merely $18 and includes starters such as spinach salad, pull pork croquette, mains of prawn linguini and veal piccata and a chocolate smore creme brulee.  Chef Alfred Contiga will soon be changing up the regular menu, so stay tuned.

The spinach salad included orange segments, pecan slices and was serviced atop melted riopelle cheese – a good flavour combination and the deep fried pork croquettes were lightened up with some apple and onion slaw.  The veal was tender and served with a hearty polenta, and the prawn linguini came with a surprise prawn mealball and plenty of rich tomato sauce.  The creme brulee is light up table side, caramelizing the top and if you dip in the house-made graham cracker, you do get the campfire experience with a gourmet twist.

Heading over to glowbal grill steaks and satays, the menu jumps to the $38 price point due to the addition of a few higher-end ingredients, and the more formal atmosphere.  Choose from roasted butternut squash soup, grilled beef tataki or prawn cocktail to start. Entrée options include: Beef tenderloin; seared Alaskan black cod; or wild mushroom gnocchi. Dessert is chocolate crème brûlée with cinnamon and pear compote and almond biscotti.

The beef tataki was served with truffle aioli and was my favourite over the rather ordinary prawn cocktail.  The beef tenderloin would definitely bring me back to the restaurant with it’s accompanying rich garlic whipped potato, confit shallot and red wine jus. Fish lovers will enjoy the Alaskan black cod pieces that served with cauliflower purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, and vanilla beurre blanc.  The service at glowbal is always friendly. I’ve been in a few times in the past year, and I welcome the professionalism, along with a familiarity I’ve earned from keeping the bar seat warm.

Sanafir’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18. Choose either the pan-seared tandoori prawn, tabouleh salad, yellow coconut curry, with lemon chutney and a papadum crisp, or the fried chickpea and saffron cous cous salad, with mint and tomatoes, to start. Entrée options include: Singapore prawn cashew curry with aged basmati rice; butter chicken with aged basmati rice and papadum; or almond cauliflower korma with papadum. Dessert is cardamom-dusted zelbias, cinnamon crème anglaise and chocolate bark.

I hadn’t been to Sanafir in ages but after retasting the menu and enjoying the festive atmosphere, will return.  I particularly appreciate the high ceilings and East Asian decor that manages to transports you to a far more exotic city.

The portions here are generous for $18 and packed full of flavour.  Basamati rice and papadum crisps are necessary to mop up the extra sauce.  I’d choose the tandori prawns and butter chicken from the menu over the other options, but Sanafir is a great choice for vegeterians looking for something other a bit out of the ordinary, as the fried chickpea and saffron cous cous salad and cauliflower korma are also good alternatives.

January 20 – February 5

The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is proud to once again participate in Dine Out Vancouver, the city’s annual restaurant festival, January 20 to February 5. All seven restaurants within The GLOWBAL COLLECTION – glowbal, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria, SOCIETY and Black+Blue – will feature inspired three-course, prix fixe menus, indicative of each restaurant’s concept. From BC snapper to butter chicken, veal piccata to lobster ravioli — along with a host of decadent desserts — there is something at each GLOWBAL locale to tempt the home cook to take the night off.

As a special treat, until January 15, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is offering guests 25% off the food portion of lunch and brunch bills at all locations (except Sanafir). Go here for details. Happy New Year indeed.

glowbal’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38. Choose from roasted butternut squash soup, grilled beef tataki or prawn cocktail to start. Entrée options include: Beef tenderloin; seared Alaskan black cod; or wild mushroom gnocchi. Dessert is chocolate crème brûlée with cinnamon and pear compote and almond biscotti.

COAST’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38. Choose from roasted parsnip and bay scallop chowder or crispy fried reid oysters to start. Entrée options include: grilled BC snapper; pan-seared icy water arctic char; or grilled Alberta beef tenderloin. Dessert is lemon bavarois with cranberry ice cream.

Sanafir’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18. Choose either the pan-seared tandoori prawn, tabouleh salad, yellow coconut curry, with lemon chutney and a papadum crisp, or the fried chickpea and saffron cous cous salad, with mint and tomatoes, to start. Entrée options include: Singapore prawn cashew curry with aged basmati rice; butter chicken with aged basmati rice and papadum; or almond cauliflower korma with papadum. Dessert is cardamom-dusted zelbias, cinnamon crème anglaise and chocolate bark.

 Italian Kitchen`s three-course Dine Out menu is $38. Choose from truffled celery root zuppa or artisan lettuce with prosciutto and mascarpone croquettes to start. Entrée options include: herbed roasted beef tenderloin; lobster ravioli; or baked rigatoni primavera. Dessert is classic tiramisu with mocha anglaise or lemon and basil brûlée with biscotti.

 Trattoria’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18. Choose from arugula, orange and fennel salad or cream of cauliflower soup to start. Entrée options include: roasted pork loin or butternut squash, gorgonzola and spiced walnut risotto. Dessert is classic tiramisu with mocha anglaise.

SOCIETY’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18. Choose from the sweet potato and pulled pork croquette or spinach salad to start. Entrée options include veal piccata or prawn linguini. Dessert is a chocolate smore ‘flambe’ crème brûlée.

 Black+Blue’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38. Choose from “bacon ‘n’ eggs” (thick cut double smoked bacon, fried duck egg, spicy maple syrup), or tuna carpaccio to start. Entrée options include: Angus tenderloin; roasted sablefish; or roasted onion tart. Dessert is a classic crème caramel, served with orange-almond biscotti and orange liqueur.

 Make your reservations online at glowbalgroup.com.

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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with stand-out dining experiences

Hark all ye holiday revellers: This Yuletide season, all seven restaurants within The Glowbal Collection – glowbal grill steaks & satay, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria, SOCIETY and Black+Blue – are bestowing on guests the gift of delicious holiday feature menus, perfect for large party gatherings (of eight or more).

The three-course, prix-fixe festive lunch and dinner menus are available to suit a variety of budgets and tastes. From Turkey Scallopini to Winter-Spiced Tuna Niçoise, Paella Valencia to Surf and Turf Platters featuring Beef Tenderloin and Lobster Thermidor, and sweet selections for dessert, such as Eggnog Crème Brûlée, the dishes are guaranteed to have guests saying, “Oh, night divine!”

Unwrap the full menu details for each restaurant below…

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Trattoria
SOCIETY
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And it’s never too early to solidify New Year’s Eve party plans! Be on the look-out for happenings at The Glowbal Collection restaurants, HERE.

The Glowbal Collection and Union Gospel Mission: Table for 2000, December 20
Glowbal Group is happy to partner once again with the Union Gospel Mission for its 3rd annual ‘Table For 2000′ Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 20. Glowbal Group chefs, staff and volunteers will be on-hand to serve a festive, gourmet Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to residents of the Downtown Eastside.

The event takes place at Union Gospel Mission from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Journalists are welcome. Planning a live broadcast? A heads-up is appreciated to Laura Serena (contact details below).

The Glowbal Collection Unveils New Website
The Glowbal Collection recently unveiled a brand new website, chockfull of videos, food and drink recipes, upcoming promotions, chef profiles, and much more. See what’s new at glowbalgroup.com.

About The Glowbal Collection
The Glowbal Collection is comprised of seven restaurants: glowbal grill steaks & satay, COAST Restaurant, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen, SOCIETY Dining Lounge, Black+Blue; and two lounges: AFTERglow and O Lounge. The energy, bustle and allure of these celebrated Vancouver restaurants are what most people notice first. In addition, flawless service, exquisite wine lists, and some of the most inventive, celebrated cuisine in Vancouver define every restaurant in the collection. glowbalgroup.com.

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The GLOWBAL COLLECTION

Summer may be going, going, gone, but The GLOWBAL COLLECTION and its Going Global monthly feature menus have all you need to ease into fall.

From September 15 – 23, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and SOCIETY, are dishing up spiffy new promo menus, perfect for autumn get-togethers. Enjoy three courses for a prix-fixe meal, or mix and match your favourites a la carte.

As for glowbal grill steaks & satay, the new Executive Chef, Jason Vallee, is mixing things up in the kitchen and recently debuted new lunch and dinner menus. Perennial favourites such as the spaghetti and Kobe beef meatballs have remained on offer. The classics have been tweaked. And Chef Valle has incorporated innovative additions as well.

Whatever you’re in the mood for — from buttermilk chicken satays to Chicago-style hot dogs, Haida Gwaii halibut to apple and fig cake – there is something to dig and dig into at every GLOWBAL destination.

glowbal is turning over a new leaf with updated lunch and dinner menus. New and notable items include: lobster potstickers with carrot ginger reduction and fried Thai basil; tuna tartare with guacamole, tempura chilis, crispy shallots and bok choy; baked rigatoni with bolognese and parmesan gratin; and many more delicious dishes.

It’s official, COAST has fallen hook, line and sinker for Haida Gwaii halibut. The versatile fish plays a starring role throughout the September menu, including halibut carpaccio and smoked halibut soup to start. Entrées include grilled halibut served with melted walla walla onion, corn and mushroom ragout, and potato crisp; seared Haida Gwaii halibut served with english pea, lemon mascarpone, mint risotto, frisee salad; and warm halibut salad with salsa verde, shaved fennel, cucumber, mixed olives, pickled red onion salad, and confit garlic. Sweeten the pot with dessert of apple and pear strudel.

At Sanafir, all roads lead to Morocco. Haira soup and Moroccan date and couscous salad start the journey. Next, select from larger plates including Moroccan barbecued chicken served alongside carrot, orange and radish salad, or spiced lamb with kidney bean and tomato ragout. For dessert, cozy up to the Moroccan spiced poached pear with nutmeg yoghurt sauce.

Italian Kitchen showcases cuisine from the Venezia region of Italy and proves that the apple never falls far from the tree – or menu in this case – with the juicy fruit adding zing to everything from the lobster salad and onion soup starters to the black cod and jumbo prawn entrées. The sbrisoletta (apple and fig cake) dessert is tossed with toasted pine nuts and drizzled with Italian caramel.

Trattoria shouts-out the southern Italian region of Campania. Starters include a mozza’ carroza (fried mozzarella sandwich) or peperone ripieno (sweet peppers stuffed with beef, herbs, parmesan cheese with baby arugula salad). Heartier fare can be found in the seafood pizza (mussels, prawns, salmon, olive oil, tomato and fresh herbs) and gnocchi napoletana (gnocchi, fresh tomato sauce, basil fior di latte) entrées. Sweet ricotta cannoli caps the meal.

Channel your inner Blues Brother and visit SOCIETY for a taste of its ‘Windy City Diners’ menu. Spinach and artichoke dip and an iceberg wedge salad are offered as starters. Entrées include the “Chicago-style” hot dog piled high with house-made green relish, chopped onion, fresh tomatoes and mustard, or the chicken vesuvio (forno-roasted half chicken, herb roasted scalloped potatoes and greens peas). Finish the meal with a rich chocolate brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and peanut brittle.

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If the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach, the collection of restaurants – including glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and Society – surely confirms that adage with a passionate line-up of Valentine’s Day menus perfect for sharing with that special someone. Cupid’s bow takes aim early this year with The Glowbal Collection offering the special menus at all its restaurants, Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14. Avoid a broken heart by reserving today!

Fan Fare
Show the love for The Glowbal Collection by ‘Liking’ each of its restaurants on Facebook and be automatically entered to win an unforgettable Valentine’s Day “Lovers Table” prize package. glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria and Society are all participating in the contest, with each restaurant awarding one prize package to a lucky Facebook fan. Showering the winners with affection, each restaurant is offering the chance to score not only dinner, but also a bundle of goodies that couples are sure to love. Get clicking today, the contest runs through February 10. The winners will be randomly selected on February 11. Who loves ya, baby?

glowbal’s inspired three-course platter offerings will have hearts aflutter. Start things off with Citrus-crusted Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Fried Bufala with Sweet Tomato Relish, and Baby Field Green Salad with Pickled Beets. The fully-loaded entrée platter features Grilled New York Striploin, Atlantic Lobster Thermidor, and warm Asparagus, Artichoke and Sicilian Olive Salad. A happy ending ensues with dessert of Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme and White Chocolate Fondue complemented by fresh Berries and Brioche. $49 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

Sultry AFTERglow Lounge gets in on the Valentine’s action with three tasty fondues to choose from: White Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Biscotti and Pannetone; Dark Chocolate Fondue with Pineapple, Melon, Mango and Chocolate Bread Pudding; or for the savoury set, Applewood Smoked Cheddar Fondue with Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus, grilled Lamb Chops, Crostinis, and grilled Strip Loin Satay.

COAST woos seafood lovers with a three-course platter affair. Lobster Ravioli with Lobster Cappuccino, Dungeness Crab with Fennel Salad, and P.E.I. Mussels start the meal. The main attraction includes Sliced Angus Beef Tenderloin, Butter Poached Lobster Tail and Burrata Salad served with Caramelized Onion Risotto, Arugula, and Glazed carrots. For dessert, the ‘Lovers’ Platter’ seduces with a warm Chocolate Brownie, Cinnamon Heart-crusted Vanilla Gelato, Champagne Strawberry Gelee, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Honeycomb Niblets. $59 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

Sanafir goes coo coo for cocoa with a decadent five-course chocolate menu. The first-course features Cocoa and Chili-seared Ahi Tuna with Orange Ginger Puree and Radish Salad. Second-course: Cocoa Butter Seared Scallop with Shimiji Mushroom and Curry-braised Scallions. Third Course: Braised Short Rib with Parsnip and White Chocolate Puree, kanafa Crisps, and fried Herbs. Fourth-course: Cocoa Nib and Espresso-crusted Lamb Rack paired with Saffron Potato Cauliflower Gratin and Huckleberry Jus. Fifth Course: Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake drizzled with sweet Pomegranate Syrup. $35 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

Say, Ti amo , to your Valentine with a meal at Italian Kitchen. The three-course platter medley marries creamy cheeses, succulent meat and fresh seafood in an exquisite union. Appetizer Platter: Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops, Four Cheese-baked Polenta with Shrimp and Lobster Bolognese, Cauliflower and Pecorino Fritto, Forno Crostini with Burrata and Agro-Dolce Sauce. Main Course Platter: Pan-roasted 10oz Tenderloin, Burgundy and Tellagio Risotto, Truffle Spaghetti with herbed Ricotta, whole Forno-roasted Branzino. Dessert Platter: Classic Tiramisu with Mocha Anglaise, Chocolate Zeppoles, and Strawberry Pana Cotta. $49 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

Head to Trattoria and covet platters laden with sumptuous Italian specialities. First Course: Beet and Fennel Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Goat’s Cheese Caprino on Crostini, Beef Carpaccio with Truffled Asparagus Salad. Second Course: Braised Short Rib with Cannellini Bean and Pancetta Ragout, half Lobster Ravioli with Limoncello Cream, and Jumbo Prawn Salad. Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Pana Cotta with Basil Anglaise, and Zeppoles. $35 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

SOCIETY’s flirty four-course menu showcases a lovely mix of treasures from both land and sea. Amuse your bouche with a ‘Teaser’ of Confit Duck Taquito. Whet your appetite with ‘Foreplay,’ choosing either the Baby Beet Salad with Mini Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich or the Atlantic Lobster Bisque with Olive Oil Crostini. ‘Main Event’ selections include Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb or Cioppino-style Seafood Stew. Start the ‘Pillow Talk’ with a Chocolate Platter dessert of Dark Chocolate Cake, Cinnamon Heart-crusted Gelato, Chocolate covered Strawberries, Chocolate Macaroons, and Cotton Candy. $35 per person (excluding beverage and tax). Each course is also available on its own.

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Jumping on the Dine Out Vancouver bandwagon with gusto, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION will offer its Dine Out menus to patrons starting January 17. Proprietor Emad Yacoub and his teams offer ample food for thought and encourage early reservations at each of its restaurants: glowbal grill; COAST Restaurant; Sanafir; Italian Kitchen; Trattoria; and SOCIETY. Each is offering Dine Out menus that balance creative cuisine with spectacular value. Why not wine-out while you’re at it and enhance the experience with chef-suggested VQA wine pairings.

In addition to gearing up for Dine Out, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is pleased to extend significant savings to guests in appreciation of their continued support. To January 16 — from opening until 6:30 pm — guests will receive 30% off the food portion of their bill at all GLOWBAL COLLECTION restaurants. Happy New Year indeed.

Catering to the carnivorous and vegetarian alike, glowbal offers Kobe Beef Chili or Spinach and Mandarin Salad as starter options; a triple-threat entrée lineup of Roast Australian Rack of Lamb, Maple Glazed Wild Coho Salmon, or Short Rib Papardelle. A vegetarian option — Jerusalem Artichoke and Gorgonzola Ravioli — is also available. Go nuts for dessert with the Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart. glowbal’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38*.

Drop anchor at COAST and trawl offers including two starter picks — Smoked Salmon Carpaccio or Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Sablefish – then wade into the entrée selections: Wild Haida Gwaii Coho Salmon; Qualicum Bay Scallops; or Confit Veal Breast. Also vegetarian friendly, an option of Preserved Lemon Risotto is available upon request. The Flourless Chocolate Torte is paired with decadent butterscotch gelato and topped with a butterscotch lollipop for a sweet finale. COAST’s three-course Dine Out menu is $38*.

Exotica for just $18 at Sanafir. This downtown destination transports diners with three starter options — Grilled Tandoori Prawn Skewer; Chicken, Chorizo and Poached Egg Salad; or Roasted Root Vegetables and Quinoa Salad – and entrée selections including Punjabi Butter Chicken or Seared Coho Salmon. Vegetable Korma is also available. Journey further down the Silk Route with a dessert duo of Five-Spice Chocolate Cake and Cardamom Yogurt. Sanafir’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

Mamma Mia, Italian Kitchen introduces Roasted Porcini Mushroom Zuppa; Artisan Lettuce with Gem Tomatoes and Grana Padano; or Salmon and Dungeness Crab Rotolo as starters. Discover entrée selections including Local Petrale Sole Picatta; Braised Pork Cheeks; or Baked Radiatori Pasta. Save room to savour Classic Tiramisu or Chocolate Pannetone Bread Pudding for dessert. Italian Kitchen’s three-course Dine Out menu is $28*.

Easy choices are yours at Trattoria, offering starter options of Goat Cheese and Pistachio Caprino or Tuscan Bread Soup. Entrée selections include Pasta e Fagioli and Duck Risotto. Take a bite out of the Baked Apple with Vanilla Gelato for the finale. Trattoria’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

Scene stealers will want to try SOCIETY for its three starter options: Split Pea Soup; Pickled Beet Salad; or Chopped Salad with Bacon and Chicken. Entrée selections include Truffle Salisbury Steak, Ahi Tuna Casserole or House-made Butternut Squash Perogies. Tasty Dark Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Filling and Vanilla Gelato round out the meal. SOCIETY’s three-course Dine Out menu is $18*.

*taxes, alcohol and gratuities are extra.

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glowbal grill leads off with a Gremolata-crusted Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio and Wild Mushroom and Boursin Cheese Ravioli. Meaty mains include an 18oz grain-fed Veal Chop and a 16oz Prime Ribeye Steak. Top the meal with house-made Tiramisu complemented by crunchy biscotti and fresh berries.

Fresh West Coast fare is blended seamlessly with Japanese-inspired ingredients at COAST. Starters include Ahi Tuna Sashimi with a Green Onion Salad tossed with Candied Orange, and Beef Tenderloin Tataki served atop Shiso Leaf Salad with Sake dressing. Sake-broiled Sablefish, a Scallop and Clam ‘Hot Pot,’ and a Soba Noodle Salad are desirable main dishes. The Deep Fried Banana dessert is stuffed with Red Bean Curd and Coconut ‘Bubble Tea’ Tapioca.

Sanafir heads down the Silk Route to Singapore, introducing diners first to a Peranakan Laksa soup, complete with Pineapple, Clams, Vermicelli, and Coconut Halibut Broth. The Feature Tapas Trio includes a Black Pepper Dungeness Crab Cake, BBQ Skate Wing, and Malakka Salad with tender Duck. The Peanut Sable Breton dessert features Mangosteen and Sweet Panadan Cream.

White Truffles are all the rage at Italian Kitchen this month. Prime the main attraction with the White Truffle and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup or White Truffle Risotto. Following suit, Truffle-heavy entrees include Pappardelle with Braised Pork Cheeks, Sweet Peas and Shaved White Truffles, and a Duo of Beef with Tartare, Tenderloin and Shaved White Truffles. Not just for the savoury, Truffles are incorporated into dessert too – a creamy Vanilla Gelato drizzled with White Truffle Honey.

Trattoria guides diners through the Piedmont region of Italy this month. Primo starters include Zuppa di Cipolla al Vino Rosso – wine-laced Onion Soup with crostini and melted Fontina, and Vitello Tonnato – a seared Veal Tenderloin with Tuna and Caper sauce. Mains include Tagliatelle Tartuffo with Truffle and Wild Mushroom cream sauce, and Osso Bucco – braised Veal with Saffron Risotto and aromatic vegetables. Soft and rich, the Bonet dessert is comprised of Chocolate and Rum Custard crowned with crushed Amaretti and Caramel.

Apples are in season at SOCIETY. The Fuji variety stars in the famous Waldorf Salad; Fennel and Apple Soup features Red Delicious Apples combined with roasted Fennel, Cinnamon and Crème Fraiche. Complementing the main courses, crunchy apples are incorporated into both the pan roasted Pork T-bone and the roasted Turkey Breast. Classic Apple Crisp is the perfect autumn dessert – this treat includes Granny Smith Apples, Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Gelato.

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Embrace the flavours of fall at glowbal grill. The ‘Taste of Yaletown’ three-course menu features two choices per starter (Pear, Endive and Gorgonzola Salad or Butternut Squash Bisque) and entrée (Grilled 8oz. Canadian Prime Tenderloin or Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon). Dessert is a Granny Smith Apple and Cranberry Crisp topped with caramel gelato. glowbal’s Taste of Yaletown menu is $45 per person.

What a catch! COAST displays its bounty of fresh seafood with a Costa Brava-inspired menu. Starters include Cured and Charred Mackerel or Olive Oil Poached Octopus with Saffron Aioli. Feature entrées like the Grilled Arctic Char, Roasted Ling Cod and 16 oz Canadian Prime Rib-Eye are complemented by tasty side dishes, including fried artichokes, steamed mussels and confit grapes. Warm up with Cinnamon Churros for dessert.

Exploring culinary gems along the Silk Route, Sanafir heads to Thailand this month. Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll starters are packed with mixed vegetables, enoki mushrooms and vermicelli noodles. The Tapas Trio includes Satay Gai (coconut marinated chicken thigh), Prawn Pad Thai, and a Halibut Wonton. Sticky Rice – vanilla coconut sticky rice balls and mango ice cream – sweeten the deal for dessert.

Heirloom Tomatoes play the starring role in Italian Kitchen’s October feature menu. From starters of Heirloom Tomato Salad with warm bacon vinaigrette, and Eggplant Parmigiana, to entrées of Heirloom Tomato Brodetto with Bass and Scallops and a Grilled 16oz Canadian Prime Ribeye complemented with Heirloom Tomato, Crab, and Watercress Salad — the juicy and colourful tomatoes take centre stage. Of course, dessert gets in on the tomato action as well – with a Fried Tomato Frito drizzled with cinnamon cream and topped with vanilla gelato.

Give hunger the boot this month at Trattoria with a menu devoted to Sicily. Primo starters include the Prosciutto Calzone and Carcioffo – Artichokes stuffed with pancetta, sweet peas, smoked cacciocavalo. Feature entrees include Farfalle ca Sasizza e Cucuzza – Roasted squash, pork sausage, fennel, ricotta and breadcrumbs, and Branzino – Forno baked Striped Bass, garlic, cayenne, cumin bread crumbs, eggplant and caper caponata. For dessert, try the Cannoli alla Siciliana – with cinnamon, dark chocolate, citrus and Amarena cherries.

The ‘Taste of Yaletown’ three-course menu features two choices per starter (Chicken Noodle Soup or Confit Albacore Tuna) and entrée (Grilled BC Salmon or Short Rib Pot Pie). Decadent Chocolate Brownie Waffles with Chantilly Cream are offered for dessert. SOCIETY’s Taste of Yaletown menu is $25 per person.

Whichever location you choose, from August 19 – 29 , glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen and SOCIETY Dining Lounge are offering hot deals that won’t make you freckle!

Enjoy Surf & Turf selections this month at glowbal grill. Begin with a Wagyu Beef Chuck Satay and Dungeness Crab Cake or try the Braised Short Rib and Sweet Pea Risotto with a Tempura Atlantic Lobster Claw. From the Prairies to the Pacific, entrées span the country with offerings of Canadian Prime Tenderloin and Jumbo Tiger Prawns. Sample the ‘Surf & Turf Platter’ to taste a variety of treats, including a Dry-Aged Canadian Prime Strip Loin, Lobster Risotto, Jumbo Tiger Prawns with a Buratta and Tomato Salad and Sautéed Green Beans. Sweeten the deal with White Chocolate Crème Brulée for dessert.

COAST is going wild this month with an untamed assortment fresh from British Columbia’s shores. Start off with a Gratinee of Wild Sockeye Salmon or a Dungeness Crab Salad with oyster vinaigrette. Main course selections include Seared Fillet of Halibut complemented with Chanterelle Mushrooms or enjoy Barbequed Haida Gwaii Sablefish spiked with miso bourbon barbeque sauce. Chocolate Crème Brulée with salted caramel ice cream is on offer for dessert.

Experience a taste of Mumbai this month at Sanafir. Try the Spiced Tomato and Lentil Soup appetizer with sweet corn and onion bhaji. Mumbai is the epicentre of India and the cuisine incorporates many different cultures which are reflected in Sanafir’s ‘Surf, Turf, and Earth’ main course Tapas Trio. The unique blend of dishes includes Braised Beef Korma and Basmati Rice, a Prawn and Sweet Pea Samosa served with watercress yogurt, and a Vegetarian Curry. The Mumbai-inspired dessert is a Chai Baked Rice Cake served with cherry vanilla ice cream.

Can’t getaway to cruise the waterways of Italy this month? Taste your way through the beautiful country with a Veneto-inspired menu from Italian Kitchen instead. Featured starters include Scallops poached in Saffron Tea or Tuna Salad with Confit Fingerling Potatoes. Entrées include a Butter Poached Dungeness Crab or Braised Duck Pasta. Finish the meal with an order of ‘Zaleti,’ fritters topped with candied fruit and caramelized pistachios.

Simplicity and fresh ingredients rule this month as Trattoria pays tribute to Tuscan-inspired fare. Antipasti selections include Potato and Bean Salad or a traditional Italian Crostini – toasted bread with spicy Fennel Sausage and fresh Buratta Cheese. Steak and pasta are offered for entrées, including a Grilled T-Bone Steak and Angel Hair Pasta with Tiger Prawns in a lemon cream sauce. Sweet Sugar Dusted Fritters, served with Arborio rice pudding, cap the evening.

Get your kicks on Route 66! The famous highway has inspired the culinary talent at SOCIETY Dining Lounge. American favourites are re-worked with appetizer options like Blackened Ahi Tuna Sliders or Cobb Salad with Confit Chicken. Hearty main dishes include ‘Bacon and Eggs’ – Braised Pork with a Poached Egg topped with Truffle Hollandaise – or check out the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and house-made Waffles. For dessert, sip a Root Beer Float (made with house-made root beer and vanilla gelato) and enjoy the ride.

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