International sip and sign at db bistro; Two Chefs and a Table offer a special beer and wine dinner; Caffè Artigiano barista Sammy Piccolo takes 2nd Place at the 2009 World Barista Championships; Market Monday at Raincity Grill; Mother’s Day at Morton’s the Steakhouse; Mother’s Day at Cru; C ranks in top ten best seafood restaurants in the world; First results of De Dutch Hamburger Poll; Hamilton Street Grill announces their $12 weekend brunch menu; Gourmet & Grapes Gala at Cabana Bar and Grille.
INTERNATIONAL SIP & SIGN
Please join Chef Daniel Boulud and db Bistro Moderne master mixologist and bar manager Cameron Bogue for a few hours of fun on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.
Chef Boulud will be autographing his cookbooks as Cameron serves up his seasonal cocktails just in time for Spring.
Cherry Veeder made with Montmorency Tart Cherry Bourbon, Granny Smith Apples, and Lemon; or the Provencale Smash made with Cin, Ricard, Mint, Basil, and Peychaud Bitters all at happy hour pricing.
Complimentary db burger bites and some of Chef Stephane Istel’s mouthwatering sliders will also be passed.
Chef Daniel Boulud is the author of five cookbooks, including:
Braise: A Journey Through International Cuisine; Letters To A Young Chef; Daniel’s Dish – Entertaining at Home with a Four-Star Chef; Chef Daniel Boulud Cooking in New York City; Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud Cookbook; Cooking with Daniel Boulud.
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TWO CHEFS AND A TABLE MIXES GRAPES AND BARLEY FOR A SPECIAL EVENING
Unique dinner offers choice of wine or beer pairings with every course
On May 20th, Two Chefs and a Table will host a unique event that will combine a multi-course set menu with both beer and wine lists carefully chosen to highlight each dish. Throughout the evening, diners will choose whether they want the offered beer or wine, in essence allowing them to build their own custom menu for the evening.
Paul Watkin of the Seacove Group has worked with executive chefs Karl Gregg and Allan Bosomworth to build the menus for this unique event. Lovers of both the grape and the barley will be intrigued and excited by this relaxed evening of great beer and wines, serious food and unbeatable value.
“We wanted to keep the spirit of fun from our Wine Drinker Dinners while offering something to please beer advocates just as much as wine lovers,” said Karl Gregg. “Creating a menu which includes outstanding beer pairings alongside the wine choices seemed like an excellent way to broaden the appeal and give our diners a more interactive experience. There’s no reason a couple couldn’t have been and wine with each dish to compare.”
Two Chefs and a Table is located in an airy Railtown space which doubles as a neighbourhood bistro and catering kitchen. Having won multiple awards from local food press and been chosen to cater events like the Junos, Two Chefs and a Table has brought inventive local fresh food to this burgeoning part of Vancouver.
The cost for the Wine and Beer Drinker Dinner is $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity) with the option of having both beer and wine with each course for $80, and reservations are recommended. Call 778-233-1303 to book your place at this unique evening. Two Chefs and a Table is located at 305 Alexander St. in Vancouver.
Menu
Amuse Bouche
Wine: Monmousseau Cuvee JM Brut 2003 /Beer: Deus Brut des Flandres
1st Course
Polderside Smoked duck salad w/baby arugula, fresh pear, candied almonds
Wine: Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio 2007 / Beer: Pyramid Hefe Weizen
2nd Course
Salmon Rillettes – wild sockeye salmon, olive oil soda bread, cornichons
Wine: Domaine Lafond Tavel 2007/ Beer: Propeller India Pale Ale
3rd Course
Pan seared pork loin: Cinnamon,cardamon,and grilled onion, concerto tomato polenta
Wine: Leyda Pinot Noir “las Brisas” 2006 / Beer: Brother David’s Abbey-style Ale
4th Course
Double Braised Short Ribs w/wild mushroom risotto, roasted heirloom carrots, and braised tomato
Wine: Chateau Val Joanis 2005 / Beer: Rogue Hazel Brown Nectar
Dessert
Chefs’ Table smores: Dark chocolate, house made marshmallows, graham crackers,
Wine: Chateau la Rame Ste Croix-du-Mont / Beer: Chambly Noire
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CAFFE ARTIGIANO STIRS UP A STORM
Barista Sammy Piccolo Takes 2nd Place at the 2009 World Barista Championships
Vancouver, BC – Caffè Artigiano’s Sammy Piccolo represented Canada this week at the 2009 World Barista Championships (WBC), held in Atlanta, Georgia. Beating talented opponents from around the world, Sammy won 2nd place in the coveted and hotly pursued competition.
Celebrating its 10th year, the event welcomes gifted baristas from over 50 countries to compete for the annual title of World Barista Champion, during the SCAE Wonderful Coffee Event. Enthusiasts from across the globe took in the ultimate espresso experience watching live and via an internet live webcast.
Sammy is an unprecedented four-time World Barista Finalist achieving three consecutive 2nd and 3rd place finishes between 2004 and 2006. After spending the past two years focusing on his role at Caffè Artigiano and opening the Burnaby Café, Sammy decided to take up the challenge once again and following months of rigorous practice, Sammy delivered a polished routine, demonstrating his confidence, competence and great passion.
Each competitor must prepare and serve 12 separate espresso beverages including the classic espresso and cappuccino, as well as four “signature” drinks of their own creation and present them all to a distinguished panel of judges. Competitors have only fifteen minutes to prepare all twelve drinks and are judged on station cleanliness, taste, beverage presentation, technical skills and overall judge’s impression. Sammy’s well-balanced signature drink made with a winning combination of grapefruit reduction, cane sugar, crème fraiche and espresso was a sure hit with the panel. Sammy used a unique thermal mixer to comprise his signature creation that perfectly matched his custom espresso blend (a delicious mix of 85% Costa Rican Herbazu and 15% Aricha Yirgacheffe from Ethiopia).
Says Piccolo: “It’s always an honor to be able to represent your country in front of a world audience. The competition gets tougher every year, but its exciting to see the event grow with both more participating countries and incredibly skilled baristas.” Sammy was up against some tough competition this year – with Gwilym Davies from the United Kingdom placing 1st and the USA coming in 3rd.
Sammy Piccolo’s WBC Signature Espresso is available at Caffè Artigiano locations for $21.99 / one pound bag. This unique blend was roasted to perfection by Vince and Mike Piccolo at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters.
About Caffè Artigiano
Caffè Artigiano opened in Vancouver, BC in December 1999 with the vision of an Italian-style coffee house and bistro that offers superior coffee, excellent food and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. Today, Caffè Artigiano continues to shine as North America’s premiere coffee house. Taking great pride in the training and skills of its professional baristas, Artigiano is proud to be the home of several champion baristas who ensure that each cup of coffee served is poured to perfection. For more information please visit: www.caffeartigiano.com
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MARKET MONDAY AT RAINCITY GRILL
Vancouver, BC… Since 1992, Raincity Grill has been celebrating all things Vancouver, supporting local producers in the area and building relationships within our community. Taking it one step further, Raincity Grill is doing more than simply bringing the ingredient from farm to table; they are bringing the producer as well. On Monday, April 27th, Raincity Grill will host the second in a series of producers dinners, a steal of a deal at $60 with wines. Aptly named Market Mondays, these dinners will be held the last Monday of every month and will highlight some of the farmers, growers and fishermen that Raincity Grill works so closely with.
This month’s dinner April 27th at 6:30pm, will feature Pemberton Meadows paired with wines from Poplar Grove (see menu below). During the four-course dinner highlighting their products, Chef de Cuisine Peter Robertson and Poplar Grove’s Ian Sutherland will present each course, providing an informative yet informal dining opportunity. For more information or to make your reservations, please contact Raincity Grill at 604-685-7337 or visit www.raincitygrill.com.
For 17 years, Raincity Grill has defined Pacific Northwest cuisine, showcasing the unique ingredients of our local waters and small-lot farms – year round. Home of Canada’s premiere restaurant 100-Mile Menu and an award-winning Pacific Northwest wine list, Raincity Grill is dedicated to the bounty of our backyard. Situated in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, Raincity Grill captures the essence of Vancouver in food, wine and atmosphere.
By supporting local producers in the area, we are building relationships within our community. This in turn benefits us through being provided with the freshest seafood available and produce at the peak of its taste and nutritional value, which we then pass on to you.
At Raincity Grill we are making it easier for you to support local producers by bringing the farmers, fishermen, and independent growers into the city for you to meet, putting together a menu focusing on their hard work.
FARMERS MARKET MENU
featuring: Pemberton Meadows & Poplar grove
BEEF TARTARE
‘pemberton meadows’ beef, agassiz
nettle puree, malt onion powder
‘hannabrook farms’ watercress
wine pairing: Poplar Grove Syrah 2005
12 HOUR BRAISED BEEF SHORTRIB
roasted north arm farms beetroot
butter poached BC spot prawn
purple carrots, beetroot paper
blueberry gel
wine pairing: Poplar Grove Merlot 2005
SLOW ROASTED 40 DAY DRY AGED BEEF RIB EYE
yorkshire pudding, traditional
accompaniments, bone marrow jus
wine pairing: Poplar Grove The Legacy 2005
MILK AND COOKIES
variations on a theme
wine pairing: Monster Man Made 2008
A White Intrigue
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THIS MOTHER’S DAY ‘MEAT’ MOM AT MORTON’S
(VANCOUVER, BC) April 22, 2009 — Morton’s The Steakhouse will be open from noon until nine on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Morton’s memorable Mother’s Day menu is $69 per person. Guests may choose from Morton’s salad, with Morton’s blue cheese dressing, chopped egg, anchovies or a classic Caesar Salad; select one of six entrees including single cut filet mignon, with bearnaise sauce, or wild salmon filet with beurre blanc sauce; paired with a fresh vegetable side dish, and choice of potatoes; and finally for dessert either creme brulee or double chocolate mousse.
Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 750 West Cordova Street in Vancouver. For reservations please phone 604.915.5105, or for more information please visit www.mortons.com.
About Morton’s
Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world’s largest operator of company-owned upscale steakhouses. Morton’s steakhouses have remained true to its founders’ original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.
The Company owns and operates 81 Morton’s steakhouses located in 69 cities in 28 states, and in Puerto Rico and six international locations (Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Mexico City), as well as three Italian restaurants.
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT CRU
April 22, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – Vancouver’s CRU Restaurant is pleased to announce that, for the first time ever, we will be open for Mother’s Day brunch. On Sunday, May 10 2009 we’ll offer a special Mother’s Day menu at the irresistible price of $25 per person. With a special price and selection for kids that is sure to please.
Start your brunch with items from a Fresh-Baked Goodies Basket. Then select one of our irresistible entrées:
o Brioche French Toast with warm apple compote & candied pears
o Spinach and Feta Quiche with roasted fingerlings & baby greens
o Cavatelli Bolognese pasta with rich red wine meat sauce, parmesan & herbs
o Aged Cheddar and Chorizo Frittata with roasted potatoes & baby greens
o Duck Confit with grainy dijon spaetzle, savoy cabbage, goat cheese & bacon vinaigrette
o BC Albacore Tuna Nicoise Salad with baby greens, haricot vert, fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled egg & kalamata olive dressing
Dessert options include
o Earl Grey Crème Brulee with chocolate meringue cookie
o Valrhona Chocolate Torte with sour cherries a Chantilly cream
o Caramel Ice Cream Sundae
You’ll be sorry that Mother’s Day comes only once a year!
Mother’s Day Brunch at CRU
Sunday, May 10 2009
11:00am to 2:30pm
CRU Restaurant
1459 West Broadway, Vancouver
$25 per person and
Kids Menu for Children under Ten $12.50
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C RANKS IN TOP 10 SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS WORLDWIDE
Vancouver, BC… C Restaurant has been named among the top ten seafood restaurants in the world according to the Tampa Travel Examiner’s Kelly Shannon Kelly. Of our local gem, Kelly says “… the creativity of the chef, the quality of the ingredients, and the freshness of the fish all combine to make this contemporary restaurant overlooking False Creek the best place in Vancouver for innovative seafood.” C Restaurant is the only restaurant in Canada included on the list, others include: Israel’s Mul Yam, Thailand’s The Boathouse Inn, Hawaii’s Chef Mavro, Satyricon in Brazil, Quinzi & Gabrieli in Italy, Le Grand Véfour in France, Vox at the Hilton Nordica in Iceland, Japan’s Ryoti Kagetsu, and Australia’s e’cco bistro.
And kudos come from local as well as international opinions. At the recent Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, Executive Chef Robert Clark was honoured with the Green Award for his tireless work, championing local, sustainable seafood. In addition, C Restaurant was recognized at the awards as one of the top five restaurants in the city. They also ranked top five in the categories of Best Seafood, Best Regional, and Best Service.
An exquisite waterfront setting and graceful, choreographed service compliment the top-quality seafood served at C, making for an unforgettable dining experience. C Restaurant is located at 1600 Howe Street, one block south of Beach Avenue on False Creek. For more information or to book your holiday party, please call 604-681-1164 or visit www.crestaurant.com.
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FIRST RESULTS OF DE DUTCH HAMBURGER POLL!
Surrey, BC: De Dutch Pannekoek House Restaurants Inc. is delighted to announce the results, up until 12:00pm today, of the De Dutch Hamburger Polls providing an unofficial prediction of the pending provincial election:
James (NDP) Burger: 47 %
Campbell (Liberal) Burger: 40 %
“Other” Burger: 10 %
Sterk (Green) Burger. 3 %
The chain-wide results, including burger sales from yesterday and today up until noon, were revealed at the Surrey, Strawberry Hill location (Scott Road and 72nd Avenue) just after noon today. Members of the community and political candidates from surrounding areas quickly ordered their burgers of choice before they watched De Dutch President Bill Waring record the first results on the in-store signage. In addition to savouring the gourmet hamburgers, restaurant customers also enjoyed the opportunity today to meet John Dys, the restaurant’s founder who conducted the first Hamburger Poll in 1963, and view original signage and memorabilia from the Hamburger Polls conducted in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
The Hamburger Poll was re-introduced at all 18 De Dutch locations in BC on Wednesday, April 22nd and will continue until closing on election day, Tuesday, May 12th, encouraging British Columbians to cast their official vote at their designated polling station. De Dutch customers can vote for their political flavour as they order their burger of choice: Campbell (Liberal) Burger, James (NDP) Burger, Sterk (Green) Burger or the Other Burger as relevant is select ridings. Each famous, original gourmet “Frying Dutchman” burger available in the Hamburger Poll is priced at $5.00 and available for eating in or taking out. While each candidate burger will feature the same ingredients including an all-beef patty (1/3 pound), Dill pickle slices, mayo and special De Dutch relish on a fresh sesame seeded bun, additional toppings are available to create the ultimate Frying Dutchman burger including melted Edam cheese, special DeBakon, sautéed onions and mushrooms, all-beef wiener, fried egg and more.
As was customary in the polls between the 1960s and 1980s, each De Dutch restaurant features signage in-store to track the current results for their location as well as all 18 locations combined in British Columbia. Results as of closing of the previous business day are also posted on the restaurant’s website at www.dedutch com.
The first Hamburger Poll was conducted in 1963 by John Dys at his two Frying Dutchman Hamburger House locations in Vancouver and continued for almost 20 years at the Frying Dutchman, his concessions at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) and then later at the new De Dutch Pannekoek House Restaurants. Results were updated regularly and posted in the windows for all to see.
The polls gained such recognition and popularity since conducting a straw poll during an election campaign was illegal in British Columbia between 1939 and 1982. Under the guise of simply selling hamburgers by a given name, the Hamburger Polls continued to exist and gain increasing fame and a loyal following nation-wide.
The six original Frying Dutchman Hamburgers are still featured on the De Dutch menu today and are a popular choice among customers of all ages: Canadian, Gentle John, Humble Helen, Meek Myrtle, Plain Jane and Simple Simon.
The thirty-four year old De Dutch franchise with 19 locations in Calgary, Alberta and BC’s Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Cariboo has successfully carved a niche in the competitive food service industry. While offering dinner at its Strawberry Hill location, De Dutch Pannekoek House specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch, offering their customers a unique blend of European ethnicity in its menu items. The Pannekoek, a 12″ in diameter Dutch-style pancake, is their signature dish and continues to draw loyal customers.
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INTRODUCING HAMILTON STREET GRILL’S $12 BRUNCH
Now Available 10am -3pm Saturday and Sunday’s
OUR Benny Family: 2 poached farm fresh
free range eggs on a toasted English muffin with house made hollandaise sauce and “astonishing hash browns”
Eggs Blackstone with house cured smoked organic Berkshire pork bacon
Eggs Primavera with baby spinach and leeks
Eggs Pacific with smoked BC Halibut
More Eggs
Hash and Eggs
Two eggs poached on house cured chorizo hash
French Toast
With brioche baked in-house, maple syrup
and organic maple sage sausages
Omelette of the day
With astonishing hash browns
Hamilton Street Omelette
House cured smoked organic Berkshire pork bacon,
aged cheddar, mushrooms and astonishing hash browns
Not Eggs
The Hamilton Street Burger
Half a pound of hand ground Certified Angus beef on a seeded brioche bun with lettuce, roma tomatoes, shaved red onions, chipotle mayonnaise and kennebec fresh cut fries
Add aged cheddar or house cured
smoked organic Berkshire pork bacon $2
Sides, drinks and libations
No brunch is complete without those little extras that you work so hard for
Pink Mimosa,
freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and bubbles $6
Sunday Caesar
with mixologist Ryan Cheverie’s special spice mix $6
Fresh squeezed lemonade $3
(add vodka $4)
Extra basket of freshly baked goods $3
House made organic maple sage sausages $3
House cured smoked organic Berkshire pork bacon $3
Side of “astonishing hash browns”, sautéed breakfast potatoes $3
“At the Hamilton Street Grill, we believe we have created an excellent weekend breakfast experience. We are using free range eggs, organic house cured meats, fresh baked breads and pastries, fresh made fruit preserves and fresh squeezed juices.” All main courses are $12 each.
Hamilton Street Grill
1009 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC 604-331-1511
www.hamiltonstreetgrill.com
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Dinner served 7 nights a week 5 pm – Midnight
New! Brunch served 10 am – 3 pm
New hours! Lunch Wednesday – Friday – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Reservations available, large party’s welcome-reservations recommended for parties over 4
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GOURMET AND GRAPES GALA ON MAY 3rd, 2009
This event is 10 days away, 75% sold out and will be talked about all summer long.
Experience it rather than hear about it!
Call Ticketmaster today – (250) 860-1470.
Gourmet & Grapes Gala at Cabana will boast some of the most talented chefs of the Okanagan. Each culinary creation will be exquisitely paired with outstanding wines of the Okanagan, offering a progressive food and wine pairing like no other. Guests will enjoy the fully tented outdoor wine garden and be able to converse with winemakers and chefs.
Gourmet & Grapes will also feature an Iron Chef competition, Chef Ned Bell of Cabana Bar & Grille and Food Network Canada will go head to head with David Hawksworth, of the soon to be opened “Hawksworth” in Vancouver’s Hotel Georgia. The Iron Chef event will be filmed, narrated, and broadcasted throughout Cabana so you won’t miss a beat of the friendly competition, no matter where you’re swirling and sipping.
We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event. From all of us at Cabana Bar and Grille.
Cheers!
Visit our web site www.cabanagrille.com
