This news came in this from one of our favourite travel destinations. Hastings House expands their culinary program.
Hastings House is embarking on a new course for 2015 by offering a Bistro Menu at the Living Room and Snug of the historic Manor House. Since opening as a hotel in 1980, the Dining Room has become renowned for its relaxed fine dining and exquisite food; the new culinary offerings at The Bistro will compliment the fine dining experience. Award winning Chef Marcel Kauer and his culinary team will introduce the evolving Prix Fixe menu on Friday, March 6th, highlighting the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.
Chef Kauer says Bistro guests will enjoy the same high quality food they have come to expect at Hastings House, “We are excited to move forward with new culinary adventures; the Prix Fixe menu offers more choices at a different price point, but patrons can expect the same good food made from scratch daily in the kitchen.”
The Prix Fixe three-course menu teases with an appetizer course touting items such as Organic Carrot and Orange Bisque, Organic Garden Greens and Herbs topped with Goat Cheese Crouton, or West Coast Seafood Chowder – Crème Fraiche. As for the entrées, expect a Salt Spring Island Lamb Ragù, or Hastings House Schnitzel, along with a Fig & Pecan Ravioli to make their mark. For dessert a Chocolate Bread Pudding, Wild Island Blackberry Crème Brûlée or a Frozen White Chocolate and Lime Tart, round out the evolving menu.
Other enhancements at the Bistro include a new bar in the Living Room offering guests a variety of hand-crafted cocktails, spirits and a new wine menu. Wine director Milly Sinclair has designed a discerning wine program, “The wine list features a selection of new and interesting affordable wines, chosen specifically to compliment our new Bistro Menu. With a renewed focus on beautiful fine wines from around the world, many in half bottle, combined with our collection of rare Bordeaux, Burgundy and top BC wines, our cellar is brimming with great bottles.”
Guests will enjoy exceptional gourmet fare in a stunning location and have the choice of ordering from the Fine Dining Menu or experiencing the new Bistro menu starting at $38 per meal. For those wanting to order items à la carte, this option will be available from the Bistro menu. Watch for special food and wine pairing events throughout the season, along with weekly-featured wines by the glass. Discover new wines while enjoying Chef Marcel Kauer’s fresh, seasonal, local cuisine.
Hasting House, a member of Relais & Châteaux an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, nestles on 22 acres of meadows, woodland and lawns overlooking Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island. This luxury getaway has 18 unique accommodations and an intimate spa. Guests arrive via floatplane – a mere 20 minutes from Vancouver International Airport – or by ferry or private motorcraft, with moorage available at Salt Spring Marina next to the hotel. Forbes Travel Guide, the gold standard for discerning travelers, has awarded the hotel with a “Four Star Rating” and the Dining Room has been consistently listed by the renowned Zagat Guide as one of the top rated in Canada.
For information or reservations, contact Hastings House, 800-661-9255 or visit www.hastingshouse.com
