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Vancouver Cocktail Week at L’Abattoir

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Dinners and Bar Takeovers at L’Abattoir for Vancouver Cocktail Week

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Many events have already sold out for Vancouver Cocktail Week, but if you act quickly, you can join L’Abattoir, one of Vancouver’s very best restaurants, complete with a stellar team of front and back house talent for one of two cocktail-paired dinners, a bar takeover and cinq a sept specials. Start the week off with a bar takeover with bartender Kaitlyn Stewart on March 7, March 8 Fords Cocktail Dinner is another reason to put on your best outfit and hit the town and on March 9, the Esquimalt Vermouth & Apéritifs Dinner sounds divine.

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Vancouver Cocktail Week Cinq à Sept

Kick-off Vancouver Cocktail Week on Tuesday, March 7th when L’Abattoir welcomes renowned bartender Kaitlyn Stewart behind the bar from 5 pm to 7 pm. Kaitlyn is known for her innovative cocktail creations and won the 2017 World Class Bartender of the Year. Her cocktails will be available at the bar or in the dining room that evening.

Throughout the rest of the week, explore the botanicals in Tanqueray Nº TEN during happy hour at the bar from 5 pm to 7 pm. Bar Managers, Dave Bulters and Rob Williams and their team will be crafting the feature cocktails for the week around four key flavour profiles: chamomile, lime, grapefruit, and orange.

To compliment your libations, the Cinq à Sept menu features a selection of Chef Lee Cooper’s à la carte menu items at 50% off. Bar seating is first come, first served so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Vancouver Cocktail Week – Fords Cocktail Dinner

An evening featuring the celebrated maker of Fords Gin, Simon Ford, during Vancouver Cocktail Week. This exciting occasion presents a rare opportunity for our guests to meet the man behind one of the fastest-growing gin brands worldwide. L’Abattoir’s Bar Manager, Dave Bulters, will join Simon to host a collaborative dinner in an intimate and exclusive private dining space.

Guests will enjoy a multi-course menu that has been expertly curated to complement the Fords Gin experience. This is your chance to engage with this maker and learn everything there is to know about gin, from its history and craft to the best ways to pair it with your favourite foods. $199 including taxes and tip.

 

Meet the Maker Dinner

Welcome Cocktail – ’75 Ford Elite | Ford’s gin, champagne acid, sparkling wine
Lightly cured Albacore tuna – Fennel, citrus, vinaigrette of olive and Calabrian chili, pumpkin seed
Clear & Present | Ford’s gin, gentian amaro, rosè vermouth, spruce, absinthe
Braised veal cheeks – Polenta, salsa verde
The Bitter End | Ford’s gin, quinquina, classic vermouth, pumpkin seed, amaro
Dark chocolate ganache – Passion fruit, banana

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Esquimalt Vermouth and Aperitifs Dinner

Hosted by chef Lee Cooper, Esquimalt co-founder Quinn Palmer and L’Abattoir Bar Manager Dave Bulters, the evening will feature an elevated multi-course menu with Esquimalt apéritifs and cocktail pairings. An utterly unique Vancouver Cocktail Week evening awaits— experience local vermouths and apéritifs who need a place at your dinner table! $199 including tax and tips.

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Esquimalt Vermouth and Aperitifs Dinner Menu

Albacore tuna crudo – Snow peas, Meyer lemon, horseradish
Esquimalt Dry Vermouth with Rootside tonic
Chicken liver & foie gras parfait – Tree fruit, grilled bread
Esquimalt Bianco vermouth
Cinnamon smoked duck – Orange, red cabbage, pink pepper
Esquimalt rosso vermouth
Roast pork belly – Strawberry, beetroot, pan juices
Esquimalt Kina Salal with Sheringham Seaside gin and Rootside Bitters
Lemon tart – Poppyseed, earl grey
Esquimalt Limoncello Miele