Chef JC Poirier offers Stoney Paradise Tomatoes in Every Bite

During the month of August, Campagnolo Restaurant will celebrate tomato season with an ever changing three course prix fixe menu for $40.00 that showcases tomatoes in every bite until the season ends. Chef de Cuisine JC Poirier will create his menu using tomatoes exclusively from Stoney Paradise Farm and will include artisinal and heirloom tomato varieties such as sun-gold, green zebra and yellow taxicab. The menu will consist of antipasti, main course and dessert all celebrating Stoney Paradise Farm tomatoes. Guests can also indulge in tomato cocktails designed by Barman Giovanni Giardino throughout the month of August.

A Sampling of Tomato Dishes to Look Forward to:

Cascade Tomato Soup

grappa infused watermelon, basil and olive oil

Black Russian Tomato Tart

ricotta and basil pesto

Wild Salmon Panzanella

arugula, tomato and bread salad

Polderside Farm Chicken

sautéed tomatoes, potato gnocchi and chanterelles

Olive Oil Cake

confit sungold tomatoes, honey-mascarpone cream

Spiced Green Zebra Tomato Jam

yogurt and donuts

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About Campagnolo Restaurant: Named Best New Restaurant of 2009 by Vancouver Magazine and one of the top 50 hottest restaurants in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Hot Table, Campagnolo buzzes with activity and laughter. Though spacious and open, the atmosphere is warm and intimate in the 65-seat open dining room and beautiful, 25-seat wine bar. Campagnolo serves affordable, casual Italian dining in a warm and welcoming space. Campagnolo is open for lunch seven days a week from 11:30am – 2:30pm, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Seating is available on a first come first serve basis, and reservations are available for parties of eight or more. For more information please call 604.484.6018 or visit: www.campagnolorestaurant.ca