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NYE with Two Chef’s and a Table

cassandra — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:37:58 +0000

New Year’s Eve Wine Drinker Dinner Celebrate 2011 with an intimate champagne celebration

This New Year’s Eve, Two Chefs and a Table will mark the end of a very momentous year for the Bistro and the city with a special wine drinker dinner event. In 2010, the World was invited to come and visit us, and they left impressed by us as they left an impression on us!

The Two Chefs and a Table New Year’s Eve 2010 dinner will be a perfect start to a full night of parties or by itself as a more understated way to celebrate the change of years. The menu gathers together signature Two Chefs’ dishes like Coq au Vin, housemade terrine, carpaccio and rilettes with seasonal vegetables, house-made desserts and sauces made from scratch. All capped with a champagne dessert as a final toast to the year.

This New Year’s Eve dinner is $75 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Two Chefs and a Table is located at 305 Alexander Street. For more information or to book your table, call 778-233-1303 or email info@twochefsandatable.com. Reservations are recommended.

Amuse bouche – Salmon Rilettes

Wine: Segura Viudas Cuvee (Spain)

First Course

Potato and Leek: local potato, leek, morbier cheese croquette

Wine: Laughing Stock Chardonnay (BC)

Second Course

Lamb Terrine: housemade with polderside lamb, cornichons, french mustard, onion bread

Wine: MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir (Calfornia)

Third Course

Beef Carpaccio: triple a beef, crispy capers, fried shallots, truffle aioli, crostini

Tuna Carpaccio: lemon vinegar, frisse, classic egg mimosa, caper berries, pommes anna

Wine: Petals d’Osoyoos Bordeaux Blend (BC)

Entrée

Coq Au Vin: Polderside Red Bros chicken, red wine braised, risotto

Pan Seared Triple-A Tenderloin w/pavee of potato, roasted local vegetable, tableside bernaise or chasseur sauce

Grilled Sturgeon: fresh w/veal demi glace, paired with a salt cod brandade, red pepper aioli, butter-roasted asparagus

Wine: Perrin and Fils Rasteau (France)

Dessert

Classic Lemon Tart w/vanilla cream

Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brule

Champagne: Veuve Cliquot (France)

NEW YEARS EVE 2011 at The Charles Bar

cassandra — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:37:24 +0000

136 W CORDOVA GASTOWN NINE O’CLOCK UNTIL THREE O’CLOCK

We would like to cordially invite you to join us in celebrating New Years Eve 2010 at Gastown’s newest hot spot, The Charles Bar.

The evening will feature complimentary welcome cocktails and canapés upon arrival, a live jazz band, DJ’s accompanied by a live vocalist and sax player, midnight balloon drop, champagne toast and more!

Hosted by Dax and Joel

Dress Semi Formal

Live entertainment includes:

DANIEL RUIZ JAZZ TRIO
DJS DANNYD AND CHUCK LA VIDA
ALEX MAHER SAX
CASSANDRA NANTEL VOCALS

Admittance 45 dollars

Didn’t get time to do the Holiday Baking?

cassandra — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:20:46 +0000

Fear not, if you didn’t have time to bake up holiday cookies, Panetone, cupcakes or pies, you can still put out the treats for Santa if you stop into Terra Breads for their tasty baked goods. Locations are stocked up and ready to serve you a hot lunch while you finish up the last minute Christmas shopping.

Kitsilano Bakery & Café

Newly renovated Kits Bakery Cafe opened Thursday, June 24th. There’s plenty of comfortable seating and a fresh new look!

2380 West 4th Ave (@ Balsam)
Vancouver, BC V6K 1P1

tel 604-736-1838 fax 604-733-6103

Mon – Sat: 7 am – 7 pm

Sun: 7 am – 6 pm
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False Creek Bakery & Café

Enjoythe spacious cafe with inside seating and a patio for sunny days.

53 West 5th Ave (@ Ontario)
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1H4
tel 604-873-8111 fax 604-873-3211

Mon – Fri: 7 am – 6 pm
Sat: 8 am – 5 pm / Sun: Closed

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Granville Island Bakery

In the heart of the Public Market, serving fresh-baked breads, focaccias & pastries.

Granville Island Public Market
tel 604 685-3102 fax 604 685-3152

Mon – Sun: 9 am – 7 pm
(We are ready to serve at 8am, prior to the 9 am market opening)

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NYE at Bacchus at the Wedgewood

cassandra — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:34:27 +0000

Take the time this Holiday season to indulge yourself and your loved ones with the festive atmosphere, wonderful food, and great hospitality of the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa and Bacchus Restaurant.

Reservations
Festive Desk: Reservations and ticket sales for Christmas Dinner and New Year’s Eve Dinner are available through the Festive Desk from Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Please call 604-689-7777 ext. 5210 or toll-free at 1-800-663-0666, or festivedesk@wedgewoodhotel.com

Bacchus Restaurant: For all other Holiday events in Bacchus please make your reservations through OpenTable on our website or call the restaurant directly at 604-608-5319.

Terrine of Thiessen Farm Quail with Aggassi Hazelnuts & Truffle
Honey Soused Chanterelles, Artichoke Hearts, Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette
or
Poached Nova Scotia Lobster and Crisp Spring Roll
Avocado, Tomato and Watercress, Basil Purée
Salad of Roasted Organic Beets and Marcella Goat Cheese
Candied Pecans, Crisp Apple, Walnut and Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
or
Velouté of Salsify with Roasted Porcini
Black Truffle Chantilly
Pan Seared Filet of British Columbia Salmon
Seared Quailcum Beach Scallops, Roasted Fennel, Tomato Fondue
Or
Grilled Tenderloin of Prime Alberta Beef
Potato and Yam Press, Herb Purée, Woodland Mushrooms, Bordelaise Style Sauce
Or
Bacchus Roasted Rack of Opal Valley Lamb
Gratin Potato, Slow Braised Shoulder Croquette, Garden Vegetables, Caper Lamb Jus
Warm Chocolate and Hazelnut Fondant
Hazelnut Nougatine Tuile, Praline Ice Cream
or
White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Mousse
Exotic Fruit Salsa, Mango Sorbet
or
A Tasting of Canadian Artisan Cheeses
Coffee or Tea – Petit Fours
$150.00 per person
Add $60 with wine pairing
(Gratuity and taxes not included)

New Years Eve in EBO (Delta Hotel Burnaby)

cassandra — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:55:57 +0000

I recently dined at Ebo and was hugely impressed by Chef Daniel Craig’s flair in the kitchen. We spent the night at the Delta Hotel where the restaurant is located and it was a great little escape from the city. For NYE the menu looks delicious and the hotel is offering rooms for $149. The Casino is right there with shows and gambling – it could be the start to a very lucky year.!

Tapas Buffet

Grilled Asparagus and Olive Medley, Prosciuto, Xtra Virgin Olive Oil

Tomato and Marinated Bocconcini salad with Fresh Basil Pesto and Balsamic Pearls

Nicoise Salad with Albacore Tuna, French Beans, Free Range Eggs and New Potatos

Marinated Wild Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs and Chilli

Roasted Peppers with Anchovy and Capers

Grilled Calamari Salad with Baby Gem Tomatoes and Lemon Herb Dressing

Sliced Cured and Air Dried meats

Domestic and Imported Cheese Display

Marinated Mussels and Clams

Poached Prawns with tarragon “Cocktail” Sauce

Cold Marinated Artichokes with Garlic and Coriander

Grilled Chorizo and Chick Pea Salad

EBO Caesar Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette

Baby Greens with Assorted Dressings

CHOICE OF MAIN

Butter Poached Black Cod, Tarragon Vinnaigrette, Sweet Pea Risotto.

OR Breast of Chicken Cooked En Sous Vide, Cranberry Stuffing, Sweet Corn and Potato Croquette, Shellfish and Champagne Emulsion

OR Roast Pepper and Chantrelle Mushroom Wellington, Black Truffles, Brown Butter and Verjus Gastrique.

OR Muscovy Duck breast, Creamed Brussel Sprouts and Confit of Leg, Sweet Potato Puree, Pommagranite Infused Demi Glace

OR Roasted Baja Scallops, Smoked Halibut Beignet, Champagne Sabayon

OR Prime Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding with Caramelized Onion and Gruyere.Whipped Potato Puree, Roast Juices

OR Roast Australian Lamb Loin and Chop, Merguez Sausage and Feta Croquette, Olives & Black Garlic Gus

Butter Poached Black Cod, Tarragon Vinnaigrette, Sweet Pea Risotto.

Add Atlantic Lobster Tail Meat $15.00 supplement

Adults: $75 per person Children: up to 5 years are complimentary, 6-12 year olds half price 15% gratuity applicable to any groups over 8 people.

NYE at The Diamond

cassandra — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:46:52 +0000

Open bar – That’s right, all our hand crafted cocktails and delicious bottles will be included in the cover price.

Full canapé service – All night our menu items will come in bite sized format along with some party favorites that you don’t usually get to enjoy.

Speaker Bruiser Sound System – One of the country’s greatest will be doing a live set mixed with tables, and no doubt, special guests.

Doors open at 8:30 and close well into 2011.

To purchase please email info@di6mond.com or visit us at #6 Powell Street

NEW YEARS EVE in YALETOWN at Hamilton Street Grill

cassandra — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:15:43 +0000

$85 per per person includes wine ($60 without wine for designated drivers*) Celebrate the entrance of 2011 and raise a glass to the year that was among good friends and family at Hamilton Street Grill, Vancouver’s favourite neighbourhood restaurant for the past 14 years!

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)

*The designated driver from each party will receive a gift certificate to return for lunch on us in the new year

Terracotta XMAS party

cassandra — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:10:49 +0000

Get your grove on at Terracotta’s party from 5-12 December 23, 2010. Sadly I am out of town!

Ring in the Nouvelle Année with Bonhomie and Bon Goût at Bistro Pastis

cassandra — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:25:40 +0000

The French know how to have a good time – after all they invented champagne!

What better way to celebrate the New Year than in a cosy French bistro, eating wonderful food and sipping on a glass or two… or even three… of French bubbles.

Bistro Pastis offers two seatings and two special prices:

6 p.m. for a three-course table d’hôte dinner, $65
9 p.m. for a four-course table d’hôte dinner, party favours and a glass of bubbly, $80

French champagne and sparkling wine available by the glass and bottle:

Glass: from $9
Bottle: from $35

Reservations are essential: 604-731-5020

To see menus or make on-line reservations: www.bistropastis.com

Bistro Pastis will also be open Boxing Day for lunch and dinner and New Year’s Day for brunch and dinner.

We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you.

Bonne et Heureuse Année 2010 Menu
6pm New Year’s Eve

Roasted Roma Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart
Onion Compote, Pesto Vinaigrette

- or -

Crab Cakes, Celery Root Salad Red Bell Pepper Coulis

- or -

Belgian Endive, Candied Walnuts, Pear and Roquefort,
Hazelnut Vinaigrette

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Scallops and Prawns, Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Braised
Romaine, Espelette Butter Sauce

- or -

Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Pomme Fondante, Mushroom
Râgout, Foie Gras and Red Wine Sauce

- or -

Wenzel Duck Breast, Pomme Dauphine, Roasted
Turnip, Orange Sauce

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Le Dessert du Nouvel An

- $65 per person -

9pm New Year’s Eve Menu

Lobster and Brandy Bisque, Parmesan Tuile and Prawns
Riesling Hugel Alsace

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Seared Sablefish, Saffron, Mussels and Clams Risotto
Tomato and Leek Duo Velouté
Château du Trignon Rhône Valley

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Grilled Veal Medaillon, Garlic and Potato Timbale, Green Pea
Purée, Black Trumpet Mushroom Sauce
Château Rousselle Côtes de Bourg Cru Bourgeois

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White, Dark and Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake
Raspberry and Orange Coulis
LBV Graham Port

$80.00 / Person with a Glass of Bubbly and Party Favours
Wine Pairing, $40.00

Bistro Pastis
2153 W 4^th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7 | Tel: (604) 731.5020 | Fax: (604) 731.5039
www.bistropastis.com

December 23 Orphan’s Xmas Party at Section 3

cassandra — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:50:12 +0000

Join Salli Pateman and the staff at Section 3 for the ”orphan’s” xmas party on december 23rd for people that arent heading home for holidays to see family. Also collecting gently worn jackets and other outerwear for donations.