June Wine Drinker Dinner pairs local, sustainable ingredients with Poplar Grove Wines
This is a very special time of year for Vancouver chefs as some of the best local ingredients are just coming into season. With that in mind, the Two Chefs and a Table June Wine Drinker Dinner will focus on some of the best local, sustainable products that this region has to offer. Featuring courses made house-made sausages, wild line-caught Barkley Sound salmon, local Kushhi oysters and spot prawns and Pemberton beef this tantalizing menu is built upon ingredients that are the envy of chefs all over the World. During the special dinner on June 2nd, the courses are being served with specially paired selections from Poplar Grove Winery and their sister winery Monster Vineyards.
The Wine Drinker Dinner will be held on the evening of Wednesday June 2nd and the set menu will be offered until the end of the week as part of the daily dinner service. The dinner costs $65 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and reservations are recommended. For more information or reservations call 778-233-1303 or email info@twochefsandatable.com.
Menu
First Course
Wine: Monster Rosé 2009
Spicy Lamb Sausage with Kusshi oysters w/spicy radish and chives mignonette
Second Course
Wine: Monster Gewürztraminer 2008
Cured Salmon and Beet Carpaccio: Long line caught salmon, citrus cured, roasted golden beets, mustard ricotta cheese, frissée, olive oil crisps
Third Course
Wine: Poplar Grove Chardonnay 2008
Local Spot Prawns- grilled with cilantro and chive oil, green papaya salad with a cured shrimp nuoc chaam
Entree
Wine: Poplar Grove Cab Franc 2006
Choice of: Iron Seared Pemberton beef w/red wine demi, lobster mushrooms, pomme puree & roasted heirloom carrots
Or/
Free range Pork Belly: 24-hour marinated and pressed w/Quebec maple syrup, pan roasted sweet potato puree and baby roasted vegetables
Dessert
Wine: Poplar Grove Late Harvest Riesling
Choice of: Poplar Grove Blue Cheesecake: mix of rich cheesecake, lined with artisan made Poplar Grove blue cheese, finished with a lavender honey
Or/
Fresh Berry Pavlova: local berries with a classic Pavlova
