November 10th marked the closing of the 2009 Chocolate Festival.  The many events that encompassed the festival are used as a training ground for BC’s youth.  Last night was the amazing chocolate-filled dinner at Horizons Restaurant on Burnaby Mountain. Chef John Garrett and his team produced a stellar  meal paired with scotch, beer and wine.

Chocolat Ce Soir Menu
Created by Chef John Garrett and Chocolatier Wim Tas of ChocolaTas

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Tribute Sparkling
Commemorative Sparkling wine created in honour of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games

AHI TUNA TATAKI Togarashi cocoa rub, avocado, tomato, ginger, soy, lime
EX NIHILO VINEYARDS RIESLING

GOAT CHEESE, FIGS, PINE NUTS
Baked in phyllo, Araguani chocolate port reduction, dried cherries
Saturna Island Estate Winery Pinot Noir

SORBET
ChocolaTas lavender infused chocolat

DUCK BREAST
Sherry soy & brown sugar marinade, 5 spice-Valrhona Pur Ghana chocolate sauce,
Apple two ways, caramelized yam
Veglio Michelino e Figlio, Baric, 2006

71 % CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TOWER
Passion fruit gelee, chocolate krispie brittle
Includes
Tealicious Teas, coffee, dessert wines

Alternate Meal for the Pekin Duck Course for Vegetarians
Gnocchetti

Our tablemates were good company…the magician an interesting addition.