House Wine Dinners at MyChef Cafe – Asian Feast

house wine joins MyChef for a series of themed wine tastings. Catering to the gourmet appetite, owner and Chef François Samson has served well known celebrities Beyonce, Tom Hanks and top BC businessman Jim Pattison. Chef François will prepare sumptuous dishes with the house wine girls providing the ideal wine match.

Asian Feast

The series kicks off with an Asian Feast. From vibrant Japanese and assertive Thai fare to pungent Chinese and spicy Indian cooking, these cuisines have a reputation for being hard to pair with wine. house wine takes on the challenge finding wines that will stand up to the intense flavours and spices. Chef François Samson has created a menu combining Asian flavourings with our own local bounty.

On the menu:

- Oyster shot with lime, shiso and sesame slurpy

- Seared garlic chilli scallop on a bed of pad thai noodles

- Halibut in miso, sake, kafir leaf and galangal broth

- Braised pork with apple cardamom chutney on thin polenta cake

Expect equally intense and flavourful wines that will refresh you between bites.

Date: Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Venue: MyChef Café, 39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Cost: $75 (plus HST)

For more information visit www.housewine.ca or call 604-569-1300

BC Hospitality Dish and Dazzle

On Monday, October 25 2010, at 6:30pm the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) will host “Dish and Dazzle”, a new fundraising event and cocktail competition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Grab a glass of sparkling wine and groove to live entertainment while you rub shoulders with the city’s finest. Taste samples from the hottest wineries and chefs while you cheer for your favourite mixologist as they compete for cocktail glory. Tickets are $250 plus HST, benefitting the BCHF.

For tickets, information, or how you can be a sponsor visit www.bchospitalityfoundation.com or contact Alan Sacks at 604-984-8649 | asacks@bchospitalityfoundation.com

BC Wine and Producers Dinner at Cibo Trattoria

Celebrating Poplar Grove Wines and the Organic Produce of Sapo Bravo Farm

Cibo Trattoria will host an exclusive wine and producers dinner that celebrates the very best of BC food and wine. On Sunday September 5th, guests will enjoy a delectable menu crafted by Cibo’s talented Executive Chef Neil Taylor. Each dish in the five-course menu will feature organic produce from Sapo Bravo Farm, paired perfectly with the award winning wines of Poplar Grove winery. Poplar Grove Winemaker and guest speaker Ian Sutherland will delight guests as he introduces each wine pairing, and Gabriel Fernandez and Katie Brown from Sapo Bravo farms will share some of their unique farm practices.

Poplar Grove Winery is a boutique winery located on the slopes of the Naramata Bench that was founded in 1993. Winemaker Ian Sutherland was inspired by the Naramata Bench’s ability to produce exceptional fruit and dedicated the entire eight-acre property to premium grape production. Poplar Grove is the quintessential family owned winery focusing on making top-notch wines from estate grown fruit.

Located in Lytton, BC, the center of one of the most diverse farming areas in the province, Sapo Bravo Farm has proven to employ true sustainable practices through their leading organic farming methods. Sapo Bravo Farm is 100% certified organic and produces what many of Vancouver’s leading chef’s believe to be the best local produce. Spirited growers Gabriel Fernandez and Katie Brown are tireless in their commitment to providing beautiful organic produce, including 50 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, basil, peaches, plums and apricots.

This celebration of local harvest will take place on Sunday September 5th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $80 including tax and gratuity, and available by e-mail (Edward Perrow at edward@cibotrattoria.ca), or by calling Cibo Trattoria directly at 604-602-9570.

Located off the Moda Hotel lobby, Cibo Trattoria specializes in authentic Italian cuisine made with same-day fresh and local ingredients. Cibo’s unique list of decadent yet light dishes has been created by celebrated Executive Chef Neil Taylor, to provide Vancouverites and visitors to downtown Vancouver with a truly distinctive dining experience. With handpicked wine collections of varied and unique vintages, guests are ensured an exquisite wine pairing to complement their sumptuous meal. Cibo was voted EnRoute Magazine and Where Magazine’s Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2009.

Cibo Trattoria is open for dinner nightly from 5:00pm Monday to Saturday and located off the Moda Hotel Vancouver lobby at 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC. For more information please call 604-602-9570 or visit www.cibotrattoria.com.

Poplar Grove Winemakers Dinner

Bruschetta of roast eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, lemon, parsley and mint
Poplar Grove Pinot Gris 2008
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Salad of heirloom tomatoes, peaches, prosciutto di san daniele, chili and mint
Poplar Grove Chardonnay 2008
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Ravioli of caramelized walla walla onions and smoked pancetta, sage butter and parmesan
Poplar Grove Syrah 2007
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Roast rib of beef, peppers cooked in red wine, oregano and basil
Poplar Grove Legacy 2006
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Baked apricots with almond, late harvest Riesling and crème fraiche
Poplar Grove Late Harvest Riesling

‘Louis Jadot’ Wine-Paired Evening at Lumière

On Monday August 23rd, Lumière presents ‘Maison Louis Jadot‘ featuring the truly extraordinary burgundies of Maison Louis Jadot – established 1859 – paired with inspired dishes created by Executive Chef Dale MacKay, just for the occasion. Limited seating.  $95 per person.

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Chef Dale Mackay’s Inspired Five Course Menu

• Quebec Fois Gras Terrine,  – Nicholas Feuillatte Rose Champagne (NV)
• Sweet Corn Ravioli, Saskatoon Chanterelles, Beurre Noisette Emulsion, Snow Peas – 2008 Louis Jadot, St.Veran
• Herb Crusted QCI Halibut, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, White Asparagus, Lobster Jus – 2007 Louis Jadot, Chassagne-Montrachet
• Selection of Artisanal Cheeses – 2005 Louis Jadot, Beaune, 1er Cru Pinot Noir
• Peach and Sour Cream Mousse Opera Cake, Brown Sugar and Sour Cream Ice Cream – 2008 Gehringer Brothers, Late Harvest Riesling

See Tasting and Domaine Notes below

$95 per person plus tax and gratuity, includes Grand Relais & Chateaux class five course dinner and paired feature wines. Credit card reservation at booking.

Hosted by Wine Director Kevin van Hullebush, Maitre d’/Sommelier Drew Walker, and a special guest representing Maison Louis Jadot. Please inquire via email, call 604.739.8185, or visit the Louis Jadot Wine Dinner event page of the Lumière website.

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Culinaria Restaurant French Wine Dinner

Culinaria Restaurant, 600 Granville Street, Tuesday August 31, 2010
6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
$62 per person (plus taxes)

Call the restaurant to reserve for events: 604.639.2055

Duck Foie Gras Crème Brûlée

Summer Greens seasoned with White Truffle Oil Dressing

Monmousseau Touraine Brut 2003

Les Tomates du Pays

The ultimate organic Heirloom Tomato Salad

with Extra Virgin olive oil and basil

Domaine du Clos du Bourg Sauvignon du Touraine 2009

Le Fletan du Pacific

Baked Halibut in a Potato Crust

served with an Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir Reduction

Jadot Domaine Claire Dau Rose de Marsannay 2007 or

Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone Marsanne 2007

or

La Morille

Roasted Milk Fed Veal Rack

with Vancouver Island Morel Mushroom Sauce

or

Filet Mignon

grilled with Black Pepper

served with Bordeaux Style Cabernet Sauvignon Glaze

Chateau La Gorce 2004 Cru Bourgeois or

Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2008

Fresh Strawberry Millefeuille

with Grand Marnier Crème and Spring Rhubarb Chutney

or

Le Fromage

Caramelized Poached Pear

with Crème de Blue Cheese Ice Cream

Paul Jaboulet Aine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2007

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