Experience the Cuisine of Burgundy This Thursday and Indulge in the Finest Wine Pairings 

Five Course Menu with Sommeliers Wine Pairing $175
(per person, including HST & Gratuities)

First Course

Amuse bouche (soft boiled egg with truffles)

Wine pairing: Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne

Second Course

Seared scallops with Burgundy snail risotto,

tomato coulis and chive oil

Wine pairing: 2008 Vincent Girardin

Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres & Chablis,

Domain Laroche St. Martin 2010

Third Course

Coq au vin (red wine braised chicken breast,

rolled in apple wood smoked bacon)

Wine pairing: Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges,

Clos de la Marechale 1998 & 1995

Fourth Course

Epoisses

Wine pairing: Savigny les Beaune, Clos des

Guettes, Louis Jadot 2005 Magnum

Fifth Course

Poached apple tartin

Wine pairing: Ratafia

For the April Regional Highlight Night on this Thursday, reservations can be made by email at manny@legavroche.caor by phone at 604.685.3924.
Limited seating will apply for this special highlight night.

Five-course Burrowing Owl Estate Winery dinner in a waterfront setting

The five-course paired menu, created by Dockside Executive Chef Simon McNeil and Executive Chef Chris VanHooydonk of the Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery marries Simon’s vision to Chris’ deep understanding of their superb portfolio. The five courses includes everything from local halibut and poultry to Okanagan beef and Elk tenderloin and pairs them with compllimentary wines from Burrowing Owl’s decorated portfolio.

The dinner will present a first opportunity to taste the new release of the 2011 Pinot Gris along and the Syrah-based “Coruja” fortified dessert wine. Other wines on offer include the multi-award winning 2009 Chardonnay, 2008 Cabernet Franc and 2009 Athene Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

“We’re very excited that we have the opportunity to partner with Burrowing Owl Estate Winery for our first Winery Dinner”, said Coal Harbour Liquor Store General Manager James Cummings. “They’re one of our favourite BC Wineries and having Chef VanHooydonk attend will be a treat for all involved.”

“Two Chefs, Five Wines” is just the first event of what promises to be a busy summer of Coal Harbour Liquor Store events at Dockside Restaurant. May will mark the return of the Pelican Bay Wine Tasting event at Dockside Restaurant and details on the next winery dinner will follow soon.

Only 30 tickets are available for this very special dinner and will be available starting March 21st to Coal Harbour Liquor Store VIP Club members and to the general public on March 23rd. Tickets are $125 ea. (plus tax and gratuity) and can be ordered and picked up from the Coal Harbour Liquor Store by calling 604-685-1212. For more information on free VIP club membership visit www.coalharbourliquorstore.com <http://www.coalharbourliquorstore.com> .

To learn more about Burrowing Owl Estate Winery visit www.bovwine.ca/ <http://www.bovwine.ca/> . Visit www.docksidevanouver.com <http://www.docksidevanouver.com>  to sign up for updates about upcoming Dockside Restaurant events and features including the soon-to-start weekly Thursday Brewery Tours and Tastings.

Two Chefs….Five Wines

 1st Course

Seared Fresh Halibut

Sautee of Jerusalem Artichokes with Shallot and Avocado Oil

Roasted Tree Ripened Nectarine and Chorizo Beurre Blanc

Wine pairing – Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris 2011

**New Release**

2^nd Course

Chilled Terrine of Rabbit and Duck

Rabbit Loin, Roasted Kidney and Confit of Duck Leg with Pistachio and Dried Apricot

Gooseberry Marmalade and Tiny Warm Brioche

Wine pairing – Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2009

Nose – Intense nectarine, caramelized pineapple and citrus aroma

Palate – rich and viscous with ripe peach, cantaloupe with fresh lemon intensity

Barrel Fermentation – 90% French Oak / Partial Malolactic Fermentation

Alcohol: 13.5% / PH: 3.62

3^rd Course

Braised “Okanagan’s Finest” Beef Neck Tortellini

Foie Gras and Beetroot, Smoked Cellared Parsnip Puree, “Backyard” Plum Braising Reduction, Fester’s Microgreens

Wine pairing – Burrowing Owl Athene 2009

Blend – Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon

Nose – Bold and intense with ripe blackberry, plum, and cassis…hints of vanilla, coffee and chocolate

Palate – Full with balanced acid and tannin. Flavours of pepper, blueberry and clove

Secondary Barrel Fermentation – aged 16 months in French and American Oak

Alcohol: 14.9% / PH: 3.97

4^th Course

Elk Tenderloin

Slow Roasted in Creppenette

Duck Fried Yukon Gold and Speck with Grilled Asparagus and Charred Grape Tomatoes

Smoked Black Cherry and Natural Jus with Black Truffle

Wine pairing – Burrowing Owl Cabernet Franc 2008

Nose – Chalky chocolate overtones and an abundance of truffle with slight hint of ripe black cherries

Palate – Chocolate and forest floor continue with soft tannins and voluptuous finish

Fermented on the skins for an average of 20 days / 14 months of oak barrel exposure

Alcohol: 14.9% / PH: 3.80

5^th Course

Chocolate Espresso Financier Fritter

with Villa Gracinda 67% Michel Cluizel Chocolate

Salted Lavender Honey Caramel

Hazelnut Praline Gelato and Spiced Red Fruit and Vanilla Reduction

Wine pairing – Burrowing Owl Coruja (First non-vintage fortified wine)

Nose – dried plums, blackberry, blueberry and pastry crust…complex pepper and clove, vanilla, marzipan and chocolate

Palate – rich and silky with intense flavours of blackberry jam, mixed brambly berry, stewed damson plums, black pepper and clove

Crushed traditionally by foot and naturally fermented to 8% alcohol then fortified

Alcohol: 18.5%

$125.00

(Plus HST & Gratuity)

**Including a welcome reception and opportunity to meet the Chefs**

Tickets available through The Coal Harbour Liquor Store only

]]> http://goodlifevancouver.com/coal-harbour-liquor-store-dockside-restaurant-present-%e2%80%9ctwo-chefs-five-wines%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://goodlifevancouver.com/cibo-celebrates-veneto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cibo-celebrates-veneto http://goodlifevancouver.com/cibo-celebrates-veneto/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:19:10 +0000 cassandra http://goodlifevancouver.com/?p=15189 CIBO TRATTORIA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS FIRST REGIONAL DINNER OF THE SEASON FEATURING THE FOOD AND WINES OF VENETO

On Wednesday, March 28^th,  see Cibo’s executive chef Neil Taylor transport us to Veneto, one of Italy’s foremost wine producing regions and popular tourist destination.   Some of Italy’s most compelling landscape lies in this region ranging from the pristine lakes district to the mountains of the Dolomites and on into the romance of Venice.  Taylor’s five course menu showcases the quantity and quality of the land’s bounty that matches peerlessly with the extraordinary and historical wines of the region.  In fact, it is believed that the area around Verona has cultivated grapes since the Bronze Age.    The Veneto region was also a leader in the business of wine tourism with the establishment of the first Italian strada del vino (wine road). Our Veneto food and wine menu includes:

House Cured Coppa Salami with Venetian rye and caraway bread and slow cooked greens- Wine pairing, 2009 Anselmi San Vincenzo

Crispy white polenta with salt cod alla Vicenza- Wine pairing, 2009 Bertani Sereole Soave

Whole wheat bigoli with anchovy, onions and black pepper- Wine pairing, 2008 Masi Campofiorin

One-half roasted quail with salsa peverada- Wine pairing, 2004 Marion Valpolicella Superiore

Tiramisu- Espresso with a touch of Grappa

  JUST $48.00 PER PERSON (food menu only),

OR INCLUDE WINE PAIRINGS & ESPRESSO FOR A TOTAL PRICE OF $83.00 PER PERSON.

Cibo Trattoria is planning a regional dinner monthly.  Please check our web site at www.cibotrattoria.ca  for upcoming dates and information.  For reservations please call us 604-602-9570 or email info@cibotrattoria.ca.

For tickets and information, call our box office at 604.687.1644 or visit artsclub.com.

Winemakers Dinner created by Chef Jefferson Alvarez and co-hosted by David and Cynthia Enns, owners and winemakers of Laughing Stock Winery.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:30pm $135 per person (tax and gratuity not included)

Call 604.925.7595 for reservations.

TASTE OF AFRICA DINNER – PART TWO!

Our Taste of Africa Dinner last year was so popular and sold out so quickly that we had to do it again!  Back by demand is Isaac and his wife Becky with their amazing food from Taste of Africa.  Paired alongside South African wines, enjoy Sliced yams, Spinach stew
Rice & Beans, and Jollof Rice.

$45/ticket, 36 tickets available

Guests at the CRU dinner will be able to experience Burrowing Owl’s commitment to quality for themselves as they enjoy the winery’s top bottles paired with a complementary menu designed by Executive Chef Alana Peckham. Burrowing Owl President, Chris Wyse, will be on hand at the event to talk about the advantages and challenges of this extraordinary location.

The four-course dinner plus wines is only $98 per person, including tax and gratuity. Tickets are available at www.cru.ca or by phone at 604-677-4111.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery  Dinner

$98  – Inclusive of Taxes and Gratuity

About Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: Recently named one of the Top 10 BC Wineries by Wine Access magazine the winery is devoted to producing world-class wines using creative viticultural and winemaking processes that are in harmony with the unique ecosystem where the grapes are grown, which includes the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert.

About CRU Restaurant: Restaurant owner and Sommelier Mark Taylor has created a comfortable environment in which guests can explore pairing fine food and wine without feeling intimidated.  Critics on the culinary scene have lauded CRU’s commitment to excellence:  since opening in 2003 the restaurant has earned numerous awards both for its innovative Pacific Northwest menu and for its outstanding wine list.

We invite you to join us for this beautiful night where we will showcase the wonderful diversity of Italian wines with a close look at the noble red grape of Italy–Nebbiolo.

Enjoy a four course autumn inspired seasonal menu prepared by Chef Neil Taylor paired with the best Nebbiolo based wines from all over the country including a wine from Angelo Gaja and Giacomo Conterno’s Barolo.

This special evening will be hosted by Cibo’s Director of Operations David Fert, and Marquis’ own “Italian Stallions” Cole Larson and Leah Bickford. Ticket price is an astonishing low $99.00. Tickets are available starting on Monday, October 31st and are sold exclusively through Marquis Wine Cellars.  To order your tickets please call 604-684-0445.

Date: Tuesday, November 29th
Time: 6:30pm Reception and 7pm Dinner
Location: Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver
Cost: $99.00 all inclusive

Le Gavroche’s Chef Robert Guest will pair five delicious courses with the best of Tinhorn Creek’s award-winning wines.

Tickets for the November 9th dinner are available for $95 (inclusive of tax and gratuities) and can be purchased by calling Le Gavroche at 604.685.3924.

Le Gavroche welcomes Tinhorn Creek
Wednesday, November 9th
Reception 6 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm
$95 inclusive

Canapés
Crown Royal Smoked Salmon, Crème Frâiche
Salmon Caviar & Green Onion Pancake
Roasted Garlic & Brie Cheese Purses
Smoked Veal Tongue & Onion Confit
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Rosé 2010

1st course
Dungeness Crab, Prawn stuffed Squid, Crab & Cognac Sauce
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series 2Bench White 2010

2nd Course
Duck Confit Cannelloni, Cassis Sauce
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Syrah 2008

3rd Course
Salt Spring Island Lamb Chops, Sauce Verde, Tomato & Basil Braised LambMeatballs, Vegetable Couscous
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series 2Bench Red 2008

4th Course
Red Wine & Cinnamon Poached Apples, Apple Pie Ice Cream
Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series Kerner Icewine 2010

About Le Gavroche
Opened in 1978, Le Gavroche is one of Vancouver’s longest-standing fine-dining establishments, offering award-winning French cuisine in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. For decades, the setting of Le Gavroche has charmed Vancouverites and travelers alike and has garnered international attention as one of Vancouver’s most romantic dinner settings. The gently refurbished Victorian house (circa 1910’s) features views of the Coastal Mountains and Coal Harbour from the upstairs terrace and a cozy fireplace for those cold winter evenings.