Gambado Dinner and Auction, October 4th

Performance Works and Dockside , Granville Island 

Comments from Kristy Pennock after attending last year’s event

“In Vancouver we are lucky to have a lot of well-established charities who put on great events so it is really difficult to set yourself apart and attract a good crowd to your event.  Shooting Stars has truly set the bar high with this event! The silent auction items made you feel like you were on a Wheel of Fortune set and had patrons circling like sharks to outbid their competitors.  The live auction kept everyone entertained with an auctioneer whose wit was as quick as his tongue… read more

Delight in divine dining, incredible deals, and a fun night!

“In addition to swank auction items (think art, wine, trips, jewelry) there is something for everyone!

Your dinner and auction ticket gives you…

  • 5PM Pre-Dinner Martini Reception and Auction Preview at Performance Works, Granville Island (next to the Granville Island Hotel)
  • 6PM 4 Course Gourmet Dinner at the Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel with Select BC Wine Pairings
  • 8PM Live and Silent Auctions at Performance Works, Granville Island.

$130 until September 28th         $175 after September 28th

(Both Ticket Prices Include a $50 Tax Receipt for Dinner registrants)

  Order your tickets today – online! 

 

Dinner Menu

 APPETIZER

 Scallop and Pearls

 Chilled Lemongrass Seared Scallop

Yuzu Pearls and Watermelon Confit

with Pomme Pei and Micro Daikon

Paired with

Neck of the Woods- Blanc De Noir Brut VQA, Fraser Valley BC

  STARTER

 Bisque and Beignet

Lobster Beignet and Lobster Bisque with Crab Hollandaise 

Paired with

 Wild Goose Vineyards – Chardonnay VQA, Okanagan Falls BC

ENTREE

 Seared Steelhead

Baby Heirloom Tomato, Fennel and Caper Sautee

on Tomato Carpaccio with Dressed Red Streak and Chrysanthemum

Chorizo and Potato Straw

 Paired with

Thornhaven Estates Winery- PinotGris VQA, Summerland BC

  or

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Black Cherry, Port and Natural Jus

 Irish Dubliner Cappelletti

Buttered Market Vegetables

Paired with

Lake Breeze Vineyards- Meritage VQA, Naramata BC

  or

 Goats Cheese Filled Pasta Medallions

Golden Beet Puree with Shallots and fresh Horseradish

Dressed Arugula with Pepper Shards

DESSERT

The Vetka #9

Crisp Springroll of Pastry Cream, Milk Chocolate and Praline

Orange Praline and Hazelnut Gelato

Raspberry Coulis

Paired with

Hester Creek Estate Winery- Late Harvest Pinot Blanc VQA, Oliver BC

 Gambado “Auction Only Tickets” 

$20 7PM Performance Works, Granville Island

Delectable appetizers, awesome art, home decor, accessories, dining gift cards and so much more! Order your tickets today – online!

Click here to preview this year’s auction items.
Check frequently as new entries are added regularly!

For more information on this and other events    www.shootingstarsfoundation.org

 Proceeds to benefit The Shooting Stars Foundation in support of Direct Service HIV/AIDS organizations