Araxi presents”Bubbles + Oceans” and “Big Guns Winemaker’s Dinner” during Whistler’s Cornucopia Festival; Cru celebrates 5 great years; FigMint’s “On the Wood”series continues with French Canadian beer; Howie’s Bistro and Bar invites you to a Halloween party; Firefly Fine Wines and Ales offers a Sherwood Estate wine tasting.
Details after the leap…
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BUBBLES + OCEANS @ ARAXI ~ Cornucopia, Whistler
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Time: 10:30 PM, $150
At this party, spitting isn’t an option.
Get pretty to play your backspin at Araxi’s Bubbles + Oceans post-Crush Party – the hottest ticket in town – right in the heart of Whistler Village.
Then shuck to the beat from the people who made the word party into a re-Verb – the DJ will loop and scratch, while you cruise power towers of Chef James Walt’s fabled plateaux de mer – and the sushi and shuck-down oyster bars – backwashed with luxe-only Champagnes, including 20 of the world’s top Champagne and sparkling wine houses.
Re-fuel: at the Nova Scotia lobster and Tofino Dungeness crab stations.
Stay cool: the DJ’s up late.
Told you so.
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BIG GUNS WINEMAKER’S DINNER ~ Cornucopia, Whistler
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM, Price $250
Home, home on the Grange . . .Celebrate one of the world’s most storied wines, the iconic 1998 Grange, which will centerpiece the annual Big Guns Winemaker’s Dinner at Araxi, Whistler’s cornerstone of culinary excellence.
Following a reception of passed canapés and Nicholas Feuillatte Brut Rosé, Executive Chef James Walt will present a five course menu exemplifying fine seasonal ingredients-from the terroir of the Pemberton Valley and the meroir of the Pacific Ocean-each married to critically acclaimed labels and pedigree vintages from one of the world’s most diverse wineries.
In addition to the extraordinary Grange, explore the exemplary Yattarna Chardonnay, and the Penfolds ‘Baby Grange’ – a mini-vertical tasting of the fresh 2005 and mature 1990 Bin 389 Shiraz.
Penfolds’ Matt Lane, Director of Wine Education is traveling from Napa to introduce the wines for each course, providing provocative commentary about Penfolds’ portfolio and vineyard holdings, as well as Penfolds’ pioneering winemaking processes.
RECEPTION ~ Nicholas Feuillatte Brut Rosé
DINNER ~ The ‘Rewards of Patience’ Portfolio by Penfolds
Course 1
Yattarna Chardonnay 2005
Cellar Reserve Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2006
Course 2
Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Course 3
The ‘Baby Granges’
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2005
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1990
Course 4
Grange 1998
Course 5
Grandfather Fine Old Tawny
For tickets, visit www.whistlercornucopia.com
Voted ‘Best Restaurant in Whistler’ for an unprecedented nine consecutive years, Araxi holds an international reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality. 4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC, Canada. 604 932 4540, www.araxi.com
Voted ‘Best Restaurant in Whistler’ for an unprecedented nine consecutive years, Araxi holds an international reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality. 4222 Village Square, Whistler, BC, Canada. 604 932 4540, www.araxi.comFor further information or media reservations, please contact:
Shelley McArthur
Communications Director
TopTable Group: Araxi | Blue Water Cafe | CinCin | West
604 836 8005 | shelley@toptable.ca
www.toptable.ca
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CRU Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
September 25, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) – On Wednesday, September 24 2008, Vancouver’s CRU Restaurant celebrated its fifth anniversary in grand culinary style. Friends, family, and special guests gathered to pay homage to the restaurant’s past successes and to look ahead to many years of fine food and wine to come.
Since its arrival on Vancouver’s culinary scene, CRU has won many fans among critics as well as the dining public. Its growing list of accolades includes the following honours:
· Twice being “Recognized for Excellence” by Zagat
· EnRoute Magazine “Top 10 New Restaurants in Canada”
· Named by Wine Access “Top 50 Places for Wine in Canada”
· Received Vines Magazine’s “Crystal Award” three years in a row
· Chosen “Best Wine Bar” by readers of Vancouver View Magazine
· Silver Award for “Best New Restaurant” in Vancouver Magazine
· Silver Award for “Best Small Plates” in Vancouver Magazine
· Plus enthusiastic reviews from Bon Appetit, Where to Eat in Canada, the National Post, and Time Out Guide
CRU is best known for its dedication to the pleasures of food and wine pairing. Owner and Sommelier Mark Taylor ensured that the cuisine for the fifth-anniversary soiree was a sterling example of how perfectly-matched wine and food can showcase the quality of both. Executive Chef Alana Peckham prepared a special selection of old favourites and also gave guests a sneak peek at the upcoming fall menu. Dishes included:
~ Moroccan spiced lamb chops
~ Halibut cakes with preserved orange
~ House cured salmon
~ Heirloom tomato gazpacho
~ Caramelized onion and sheep’s milk feta tart
These dishes, and many others, were paired with wines from Mission Hill Family Estate, Burrowing Owl and Township 7.
Guests at the event had a fantastic time mingling, enjoying the music, and celebrating the remarkable success of CRU in Vancouver’s intensely competitive market, where few restaurants survive to see their fifth birthday. Owner Mark Taylor was particularly pleased to celebrate CRU’s accomplishment in the company of many of the people who helped make it happen, and expressed his thanks to all of CRU’s staff and guests over the years for their patronage.
CRU Restaurant
1459 West Broadway, Vancouver
www.cru.ca
Media contact:
Dana Lee Consulting
P- 604-986-3262
F -604-986-3256
Danalee.harris@shaw.ca
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“On the Wood” – Food and French Canadian beer
FigMint Restaurant – October 2nd from 6 pm to 7:30 pm
October’s “On the Wood” series celebrates French Canada! Featuring Food and Drink from our friends on the east coast.
The team at FigMint will once again welcome you into their lounge where they will lead you through a journey of french ales and cocktails paired with dishes from Chef Lee Humphries kitchen.
Tickets are only $25 and are limited to sixteen so be sure to call early to make your reservation! The event runs from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Reserve your seat at 604-875-3312.
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Howie’s Halloween Party, Friday, October 31st 2008
Doors: 7:30 pm
Show: 8 pm
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Sherwood Estate Tasting – Wednesday October 1st @ Firefly – 4:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Stratum Riesling 06 – Waipara, New Zealand
The free run and light pressings juice was fermented under cool conditions to retain elegance and fruit intensity. The nose is floral with aromas of lemons and limes leading on to a beautifully balanced and concentrated palate.
Stratum Chardonnay 07 – Marlborough, New Zealand
Gentle pressing, cool fermented (50% oak fermentation), extended lees contact. Displays stone fruit aromas on the nose. The palate is rich and creamy with a long, lingering finish. A wine to be enjoyed on most occasions
Sherwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc 06 – Marlborough, New Zealand
The free run and lightly pressed fruit juice was cool fermented for an average of 19 days. Displays intense gooseberry and spicy aromas on the nose with finesse and concentration of the palate.
Sherwood Estate Pinot Noir 2006 – Marlborough, New Zealand
Malolactic fermentation and oak maturation for 5 months was completed prior to blending and bottling. Displays dark plum aromas on the nose supported by gentle oak handling. The palate is round and full with a persistant finish.
New Wines
Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil Icewine – BC
Merlot Ex Nihilo – BC
Riesling Ex Nihilo – BC
Montes Purple Angel 2005 – Chile
Montes Alpha M 2005 – Chile
Montes Folly 2005 – Chile
Ique Malbec – Argentina
New Beer
~Erdinger Weissbier Germany
Visit our website at www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com
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