“In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” So said the woman who taught North Americans the joys and pleasures of cooking French food at home. August 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child. To honour this remarkable ambassador of the French table, Bistro Pastis owner…
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Vancouver’s Easter Brunches
Not sure yet whether I’ll venture out or not, but here’s some of my top picks in case you’re in need. Yew Restaurant + Bar – 650 Howe Street, Vancouver – Four Seasons Hotel YEW’s Easter Brunch features over 50 delicious items. Kids Station with all the fixings – including chocolate waffles and a visit from…
New Year’s Day at Bistro Pastis
In France, Le Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day), is a day for family and friends to welcome the New Year with a celebratory lunch. In Canada, our tradition is to celebrate over brunch or dinner – both involving lots of good cheer helped along by something bubbly. Join us on Sunday, January 1st for:…
Celebrate the Season at Bistro Pastis
The holiday season is a time for friends and family to gather in celebration and what’s a celebration without great food and wine? The French know a thing or two about how to celebrate – after all we did invent the ultimate celebratory drink – champagne. Whether it’s the real thing, or a decent bottle…
The Game’s afoot at Bistro Pastis
October is Game season in France. The countryside resounds with the crack of gunshot as everything from rabbits to small birds to deer are bagged for the autumn table. Game features prominently in the second menu in our Fall Flavour Fete at Bistro Pastis. Savour the earthly flavours of boar, muskox, rabbit, and venison prepared…
Pastis – Fall’s Flavours and Mushrooms
Autumn’s arrival signals the time when people seek comfort in heartier fare and earthy flavours. At Bistro Pastis, we’ve created a very tasty way to celebrate the season French-style with our Fall Flavours. Our Fall Flavours celebration features special three-course prix fixe menus highlighting traditional autumnal ingredients. Each menu is value-price at $45. October 1…
Foodie Fridays News 1130
Sep 23 foodie friday – click to listen In honour of my first harvest of the first 2 tomatoes from my community garden at City Hall Vancouver, I bring you Tomatoes. Community Gardens Taste at Fairmont Vancouver Airport Globe – Caprese Salad – Heirloom Tomatoes, Boccocini, Balsamic Taste at Kits Daily Kitchen – Stony Paradise Heriloom Tomato Salad – White Balsamic…
Pastis Celebrates Tomatoes
Do you know anybody who doesn’t love tomatoes? We don’t and we bet neither do you. Chef Tobias is crazy about them. So much so that he has created a special three-course prix fixe menu that celebrates this sunny, end-of-summer fruit. Tomatoes go well with just about everything and our three-course menu proves it –…
FÊTE DE LA BASTILLE – A TRADITION AT BISTRO PASTIS
Angry mob creates havoc in the streets – sound familiar? Only in this case, the mob overthrew a government, cost a king his head and created a modern democracy in the process. For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille and ‘le quatorze juillet’ as a national holiday…
A DOZEN (and more) REASONS TO CELEBRATE WITH BISTRO PASTIS
In many cultures around the world the age of 12 is considered an important year. The 12th birthday marks the transition from childhood to adulthood – the ‘coming of age’ year. Twelve years ago, on May 7th, Kitsilano saw the birth of ‘un charmant restaurant Français’ – Pastis. Like any pre-teen, Pastis had its share…
COME AWAY TO CASABLANCA WITH BISTRO PASTIS
From April 5th through May 1st get in touch with your inner Ilsa and Rick and join Bistro Pastis for a journey to Casablanca to explore the cuisine of Morocco. Briefly a French protectorate (1906 – 1956); Morocco’s cuisine reflects the cross-pollination of flavours and ingredients acquired through a culinary history that includes influences taken…
March Madness continues at Bistro Pastis
This week is the official start to spring – at last! Longer days, milder weather, daffodils and soon, cherry blossoms. Celebrate this first week of spring with the last in our series of ‘March Madness’ menus. $35 gets you a full three-course dinner of French bistro classics as only the kitchen at Bistro Pastis can…
March Menus continue at Bistro Pastis
March’s dreary days continue and we all wonder if spring will really come. There’s no better way to dispel the ‘blahs’ than by perking up your taste buds and spirits by enjoying classic bistro fare in Bistro Pastis’ cosy, fireplace-warmed room. All this month we are offering special three-course prix fixe weekly menus for only…
Celebrate l’amour at Bistro Pastis
Ah, l’amour, l’amour – the French practically invented romantic love and the love song –from the ancient songs of the troubadours to the chansons of Edith Piaf. Even the Republic’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, sings of love. What better way to celebrate the love of your life than pre-empting the Valentine’s frenzy with a leisurely…
Ring in the Nouvelle Année with Bonhomie and Bon Goût at Bistro Pastis
The French know how to have a good time – after all they invented champagne! What better way to celebrate the New Year than in a cosy French bistro, eating wonderful food and sipping on a glass or two… or even three… of French bubbles. Bistro Pastis offers two seatings and two special prices: 6…
Paris at Pastis Menu – Mushrooms from Nov. 9-14
Bistro Pastis’ Paris at Pastis Menus inspired by Barbara-jo McIntosh’s book Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance enters its final week next week with a menu featuring mushrooms. It will be available November 9 -14, $45 for three courses. Bistro Pastis is also offering a special discount of 25% off its wine list…
Paris at Pastis – Pear Menu
Tuesday, November 2 – Sunday, November 7, 2010 Starting on October 19 for four weeks and ending November 14, Bistro Pastis will feature a special Paris at Pastis weekly three-course menu for only $45. Each menu focuses on a particular seasonal ingredient that can be found in the local street marchés that spring up all…
Paris at Pastis Menus – Squash
Bistro Pastis’ Paris at Pastis Menus inspired by Barbara-jo McIntosh’s book Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance continues next week with a menu featuring Squashes (see below). It will be available October 26 -31, $45 for three courses. Bistro Pastis is also offering a special discount of 25% off its wine list during…
Paris at Pastis
Cooking for Me, You and Barbara-jo Earlier this past summer, Books to Cooks’ very own Barbara-jo McIntosh published an elegant little volume entitled Cooking for Me and Sometimes You, A Parisienne Romance with Recipes. In it she tells the tale of a month spent in Paris – a month spent dining, shopping at the local…
Burgundy with Marquis and Bistro Pastis
The Burgundy Lunch Bistro Pastis and Marquis Wine Cellars invites you to a Sunday lunch on September 19th. What better way to start your Sunday than to sit down to an exquisite three course meal that has been paired with a great selection of 8 fabulous wines from Burgundy? Don’t miss out on this Fantastic…
