THE “PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK” MERGES CANADIAN FLAVOURS WITH THE ORIGINAL PILSNER

Thirty-eight celebrated chefs from across Canada have contributed their favourite Pilsner Urquell-inspired recipes to a limited edition cookbook designed for the chef-at-home.  From Braised Alberta Spring Creek Beef Short Ribs to Haute Poutine with Duck Confit and Quebec Cheese Curds, the PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK takes Canadian flavours to new heights by utilizing the rich, full-bodied lager as a recipe component or accompaniment. The cookbook will be available for a small donation at a series of tasting events, along with select participating restaurants, this Fall.  All proceeds will benefit students at Pilsner Urquell’s partner chef schools – the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver and Liaison College Downtown Campus in Toronto.

 “It was really exciting to see top chefs from across the country flex their creative culinary muscle and develop an array of unique, mouth-watering dishes – from appetizers to dessert,” says Stewart Cowan, General Manager of Pilsner Urquell in Canada.  “As the world’s first golden lager, Pilsner Urquell revolutionized the beer world.  We believe this collection of exceptional recipes will help revolutionize the concept of cooking with beer.”

From Chef Vikram Vij of the acclaimed Vij’s restaurant, to Chef Cory Vitiello of the highly praised Harbord Room, to Chef Jason Bangerter of Oliver & Bonacini’s celebrated restaurant, Luma – the PILSNER URQUELL PERFECT PAIRINGS COOKBOOK has successfully brought together best in class chefs from coast to coast. “It’s an honour to be showcased amongst such a standout group of chefs,” says Chef Vitiello.  “This country is rife with culinary talent, and it’s wonderful to be part of a project that raises the profile of Canada’s diverse restaurant offerings, while supporting the next generation of Canadian chefs.”

For those who prefer to savour a meal versus make it themselves, each of the 38 participating restaurants will feature their recipe on their menu during the month of November 2012.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

• 1410 World Bier Haus  Calgary, Alberta
• Against the Grain  Toronto, Ontario
• Alloy  Calgary, Alberta
• Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine  Vancouver, British Columbia
• The Bier Market  Toronto, Ontario
• Biff’s Bistro  Toronto, Ontario
• Bistecca Italian Steakhouse and Wine Bar Edmonton, Alberta
• Black Dog Bistro  Manotick, Ontario
• Black Shop  Cambridge, Ontario
• Blue on Water  St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Bon Rouge  Victoria, British Columbia
• Catch  Toronto, Ontario
• CHARCUT Roast House  Calgary, Alberta
• Church Aperivito Bar  Toronto, Ontario
• Coast with the Glowbal Collection of Restaurants  Vancouver, British Columbia
• CRAFT Beer Market  Calgary, Alberta
• Mantles Restaurant & Lounge  Sun Peaks, British Columbia
• Deluxe  White Rock, British Columbia
• Establishment Lounge  Vancouver, British Columbia
• The Harbord Room  Toronto, Ontario
• Hardward Grill  Edmonton, Alberta
• Horizons Restaurant  Burnaby, British Columbia
• KiWe Kitchen  Toronto, Ontario
• La Terrazza  Vancouver, British Columbia
• Liaison College of Culinary Arts – Downtown Location Toronto, Ontario
• Luma  Toronto, Ontario
• The Marquis  Vancouver, British Columbia
• Murrieta’s Bar & Grill  Edmonton, Alberta
• Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – Bistro 101     Vancouver, British Columbia
• Pescatores Seafood & Grill  Victoria, British Columbia
• Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier – The Lobby Restaurant & Lounge  North Vancouver, British Columbia
• Prohibition Gastrohouse  Toronto, Ontario
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House  Edmonton, Alberta
• Sole Restaurant and Wine Bar  Waterloo, Ontario
• The Springs Restaurant  London, Ontario
• Vij’s  Vancouver, British Columbia
• Vintage Chophouse & Tavern  Calgary, Alberta