Explore the Haute Cuisine of France, One Month at a Time

Vancouver’s longest standing French restaurant, Le Gavroche is introducing a series of monthly tasting menu’s exploring the culinary characteristics of various regions of France. A four course tasting menu will be featured throughout the month, and set at $49 per person with a $49 wine pairing option.

April will debut with the region of Burgundy, or ‘Bourgogne’ as the French would say. Crafted by Executive Chef Robert Guest, this four course menu will feature sophisticated yet simple combinations specific to the region. Simplicity is not only a part of Burgundy cuisine, but also Chef Guest’s approach in the kitchen. His creations center on this notion. “My favourite ingredients are simple; a nice bottle of wine, exotic vinegars, salt, pepper and a really nice olive oil. I believe simple techniques make for better results. Once you start to make things too complicated, you lose the connection between your customers and the food,” says Chef Guest.

For the month of April, the Le Gavroche tasting menu will be a tribute to the pure country beauty, tradition and cultural fascination that Burgundy represents. As Burgundy is a France region well-known for its fine cuisine and internationally acclaimed wine, General Manager David Fert will enrich the tasting menu with specially selected Burgundy wine pairings. There will also be a special Regional Highlight Night on April 12, 2012 featuring five courses and some of the finest wine pairings Le Gavroche has to offer.

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April Tasting Menu – Burgundy, France

First Course
Amuse bouche (soft boiled egg with truffles)

Second Course
Seared scallops with Burgundy snail risotto, tomato coulis and chive oil

Third Course
Coq au vin (red wine braised chicken breast, rolled in apple wood smoked bacon)

Fourth Course
Poached apple tatin

Four Course Menu $49   | Sommeliers Wine Pairing $49
(per person, excluding HST & Gratuities)

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April Regional Highlight Night – Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5pm to late.

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 tatin
Wine pairing: Ratafia

Five Course Menu & Wine Pairing $175
(per person, including HST & Gratuities)
– One Night Only –

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For the April Tasting Menu, reservations can be made online at OpenTable, or by phone at 604.685.3924.
For the April Regional Highlight Night on April 12, 2012, reservations can be made by email at manny@legavroche.ca or by phone at 604.685.3924. Limited seating will apply for this special highlight night.

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About Le Gavroche Restaurant

Since 1978, award winning Le Gavroche Restaurant has charmed Vancouverites and has garnered international attention of travelers alike. By offering classical French cuisine in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, Le Gavroche has become one of Vancouver’s longest-standing fine-dining establishments. The gently refurbished Victorian house (circa 1910’s), features a cozy fireplace and breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and Coal Harbour from the dining room and terrace on the upper level. Le Gavroche also encompasses a private reception room that can accommodate up to 28 guests on the main level.

More than three decades later, owners Manuel Ferreira and Executive Chef Robert Guest continue the traditions of Le Gavroche -French cuisine executed to perfection and tableside service that is second-to-none. Chef Guest combines the freshest local and seasonal ingredients with classic recipes inspired by Ferreira’s European roots and memories from a childhood growing up in Portugal and France. Ferreira also brings to Le Gavroche a passion for fine wines. The cellar boasts an inventory of over 35,000 bottles from around the world, with a distinct focus on the regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, along with local British Columbian wine producers. Le Gavroche offers wine selections to meet all palates and budget requirements, from a wide range of half-bottle listings to cellar selections of vintage labels. Recognized in Wine Spectator for eight years, Le Gavroche is a well-known Vancouver jewel for exclusive listings and General Manager David Fert’s expert wine pairings. For more information and reservations, visit www.legavroche.ca or call 604.685.3924.