Crave Beachside presents Valentine’s Day 2010; Upcoming Bourbon Whiskey dinner at The Refinery; New Olympic hours for Cobre: New Olympic hours for Deacon’s Corner; Wine Out DiVino; Olympic Hours – Provence Marinaside in Yaletown; Fraîche Restaurant introduces bar menu and Valentine’s Day celebration; Opus Hotel Vancouver brims with Olympic spirit.
CRAVE BEACHSIDE’S PRESENTS VALENTINE’S DAY 2010
West Vancouver, BC. Amidst the Olympic fervor, take your special someone for a lovely dinner by the seashore this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created an intriguing menu of exciting flavours at Crave Beachside. Complimentary sparkling wine and live music set the tone for a fun and romantic evening.
DINE BY THE SEA SHORE
$45.00 Seatings from 5:00pm Until Late – Sunday, February 14
Live Music by Emily Chambers
Amuse-Bouche and glass of sparkling wine
tempura oyster truffle ponzu and white asparagus and wild mushroom salad
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smoked spring salmon, celeriac remolade, potato crisps, capers, pickled shallots
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roasted salsify voloute with truffled mushroom Pithivier
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Marinated sablefish, lobster and potato croquettes, asparagus, lobster butter sauce
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beef tenderloin, potato confit, wild boar bacon, wrapped green beans, porcini mushroom jus
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slow roasted lamb loin with goat cheese and pine nut ravioli and lamb jus
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warm poached pear with Tahitian vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
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dark chocolate mousse with praline feuilletine, caramel sauce
Call 604.926.3332 for Reservations
About Crave Beachside
This waterside location on Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver offers a comfortable, coveted setting overlooking beach, ocean, mountains, the Vancouver skyline and even the rainforest that is Stanley Park. The “landmark” building has long been a neighbourhood favourite, with its large sunny patio and airy interior. It’s an ideal spot for a romantic cocktail, a friendly lunch, gatherings for family and friends and, of course, to watch the summer sun set from the patio.
CRAVE: where quality and care are evident in every bite of the grown-up, comfort-food menu. A delicious creation of Chef Wayne Martin, former Four Seasons Hotel executive chef, this upscale bistro prides itself in featuring fresh, local, and often organic ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual and fun while the food is creative, generous and affordable.
Please Note Olympic Hours: February 12 to 28 – open 9:00am until late, 7 days a week
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BOURBON WHISKEY DINNER AT THE REFINERY
The second installment in the Refinery’s whiskey seminar series is a definitive look at Bourbon Whiskey. As it has claimed many people’s hearts in the past, let us indulge your palates on Tuesday February 2, 2010. What better host than one of Vancouver’s most respected “bourbon” personalities, Maker’s Mark Brand Ambassador, Mr. Ron Oliver. Along with the obvious inclusion of Maker’s Mark, Mr. Oliver will be guiding guests through three other expressions in the Maker’s Mark portfolio, including “1 Day Old” through to “Over Mature” – this will effectively showcase the evolution of Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey. Additionally, Mr. Oliver will guide guests through two other American whiskey styles. As informative as it is delicious, the whiskey seminar will be accompanied by some fantastic cheese, charcuterie, and other goodies The Refinery is well known for. Oh, and let’s go completely overboard and start everyone with a cocktail.
Cost: $45 (+ tax and gratuity) includes 6 whiskies, handouts and food.
Date: Groundhog Day, Tuesday Febraury 02, 2010.
Where: The Refinery, 1115 Granville St (above SIP)
Time: We will begin promptly at 8:00pm, please be on time.
Space is limited to 25 people. To reserve, please send an email to rsvp@therefineryvancouver.com (quoting BOURBON WHISKEY SEMINAR in the subject line). All rsvp’s will be confirmed by email. Please include first and last name, number of guests and phone number to secure your spot(s).
For additional information, please contact Lauren Mote at (604)687-8001. Visit: www.therefineryvancouver.com
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NEW OLYMPIC HOURS FOR COBRE
Starting February 13 through to February 28th, Cobre will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, noon til late night.
Regular dinner menu will be in effect during extended hours for both lunch and dinner. To see the menu, visit Cobre’s web site www.cobrerestaurant.com
EXTENDED HOURS: noon – late every night Feb.13 – 28, 2010
Cobre
52 Powell Street | Vancouver (Gastown)
Tel: 604-669-2396
www.cobrerestaurant.com
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NEW OLYMPIC HOURS FOR DEACON’S CORNER
Vancouver’s favourite diner, Deacon’s Corner, will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day from February 4 through February 28, 2010.
Regular menu will be in effect and offered all day long. To view menu, visit Deacon’s web site www.deaconscorner.ca
EXTENDED HOURS: Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Feb.4 – 28, 2010
Deacon’s Corner
101 Main Street | Vancouver (Gastown)
Tel: 604-684-1555
www.deaconscorner.ca
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WINE OUT DIVINO ~ 5 COURSE MENU INCLUDING WINE PAIRING
Amuse Bouche
Moet & Chandon Imperial
Mix Exotic Citrus Ceviche & Avocado Textures
Primula Bianco, Italy 2007
Glazed duck breast & Foie Gras on French toast
Gewürtztraminer, Alsace 2007 ***
Choice of Meat or Fish of the Day
Merlot Reserve Mission Hill, BC 2007
Choice of Dessert or Cheese
Merlot Late Harvest; BC
From Tuesday to Sunday 5pm to 10pm
Reservations Required 604 512 0005
Cost: $75
Restaurant DiVino
1590 Commercial Drive | Vancouver
www.divinovancouver.com
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NEW OLYMPIC HOURS FOR PROVENCE MARINASIDE
Provence Marinaside, located only a few blocks from major Olympic venues and City Live Sites, will be open for special extended hours February 1 – March 15, 2010. Please check the web site for menus www.provencevancouver.com
EXTENDED HOURS Feb.1 – Mar.1, 2010:
• Breakfast: Monday to Friday: 7 – 11:30 a.m. no reservations
• Lunch: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. no reservations
• Afternoon: Monday to Sunday 3 – 5 p.m. no reservations
• Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5 p.m. – 11:30 pm reservations accepted
• Late Night: Monday to Sunday 11:30 pm – late. no reservations
• Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. no reservations
DINNER RESERVATIONS: available both by telephone and on-line
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent, in Yaletown at the foot of Davie Street on the water
Tel: 604-681-4144
www.provencevancouver.com
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FRAÎCHE RESTAURANT INTRODUCES BAR MENU AND A DECADENT VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
(West Vancouver, BC.) In all the excitement that February will bring to Vancouver this year, don’t forget Valentine’s Day. Take your sweetie for an over-the-top dinner high up in the hills with a meal and a view to take your breath away. Executive Chef Wayne Martin has created a mouthwatering menu to celebrate the night in style. See below for complete menu details.
If you’re dining solo or catching up with friends over a few drinks, Fraîche’s new bar menu will hit the spot. As of Monday January 25 Fraîche’s bar opened all day from 1:30pm, accompanied by a tasty new menu which features: Kumamoto oysters, Kobe carpaccio, Dungeness crab cakes and the Daily Tartar Special. Ostrich tartar anyone?
Fraîche’s extensive cocktail and wine list is ever-evolving to compliment the cuisine and offers a variety of fresh and fabulous flavours. Try one of our Olympic-themed cocktails for inspiration – Fortius is a savory martini of muddled celery and tarragon balanced with yuzu, chartreuse and gin or cool down with the Mary Rose – an elegant martini of local, sparkling sake, lychee and lime compliments and hints of aromatic muddled rosemary.
Fraîche welcomes neighbours and guests to pull up a chair and enjoy. If drinks turn into dinner, you couldn’t be in a better place!
New Hours: 11:00am till late, seven days a week
VALENTINE’S DAY HIGH IN THE SKY AT FRAÎCHE RESTAURANT
$125 per person – Seatings from 5:30pm until 9:30pm – Sunday, February 14
Amuse Bouche – lobster and coconut mousse, micro shiso, yuzu
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Kumamoto oysters on the half shell, trout caviar, Riesling and gelée
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Fingerling potato carpaccio, cured venison, Mache, deep fried Quail Egg
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Caramelized onion and mushroom soup
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Butter poached veal lion, sweetbreads on fleuron and braised cheeks
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Curry poached lobster, Big Eye tuna, cauliflower purée, snap peas
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Truffled ricotta gnocchi, grilled king oyster mushrooms, sunchoke puree
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Roasted pineapple with sauterne – saffron sabayon, nut brittle
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Cherries and Chocolate, warm ganache, pistachio ice cream, cherry – caramel sauce
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Trio of chocolate truffles to take home
Call 604.925.7595 for Reservations
About Fraîche Restaurant
The team behind Fraîche strives to create an exceptional dining experience of both calibre and comfort – their mission is to create memorable, interesting cuisine that is seasonal and regional in a welcoming setting. Fraîche’s subtle elegance makes it versatile for every occasion – from brunch to business lunches and after work drinks to romantic dinners and celebrations of all sorts. Fraîche was named one of Canada’s Top Ten Best New Restaurants of 2008 by enRoute Magazine and received a silver for Best North Shore in the 20th Annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. The restaurant’s panoramic cityscape views complement Martin’s inspired menus, as does the impressive service, top notch wine list and lovely little extras, such as free valet parking.
Fraîche Restaurant
2240 Chippendale Road
West Vancouver
t: 604.925.7595
www.fraicherestaurant.ca
Yaletown’s Chic Boutique Hotel Features Olympic Lifestyle Cocktails and O Bites
(Vancouver, BC) January 26, 2010. With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just around the corner, world-renowned OPUS Hotel Vancouver is poised to cheer on our Canadian athletes in style.
Located in trendy Yaletown, the unofficial party zone during the games, OPUS Vancouver and OPUS Bar will welcome guests with chic events—plus new Olympic Lifestyle Cocktails and O Bites—that will have guests seeing gold.
Figure skater, hockey player or snowboarder? OPUS Bar’s innovative, hand-crafted cocktail menu allows guests to choose a cocktail to match their room or alter-ego, one of the five fictional muses behind the hotel’s décor schemes. The names of the lifestyle cocktails and O-Bites were inspired by the sports that these characters will watch during the Olympic Winter Games.
New York celebrity mixologist Charlotte Voisey, Ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin, was a special guest mixologist at the OPUS’ 7 Year Anniversary party in November 2009 and created this feature cocktail menu with OPUS’s five lifestyle characters in mind. While snowboarding fan Billy will sip a twist on a dark and stormy, alpine skiing enthusiast Mike will linger over a whiskey smash.
O-Bites, a selection of global plates named for the lifestyle characters and their sports, round out the Olympic-inspired tastes. Guests will dive into dishes such as Carving Karage (chicken karage), Buffalo Bobsleigh (miso marinated buffalo sate) and Sockeye Slalom (salmon tempura roll) while soaking up the vibrant, energy-fueled atmosphere.www.opusbar.ca/menus/obites
To complement its five lifestyle-inspired guestroom décor schemes, OPUS offers guests a choice of five virtual guides to the city. The Lifestyle Concierge offers interactive online personality profiling so that guests may discover which personality best suits their lifestyle. For guests wanting to know the hottest happening during the Vancouver Winter Games, OPUS Hotel has launched a special edition of their Lifestyle Concierge online city guide featuring the best of the cultural Olympiad, Olympic attractions and the hottest restaurants and bars, as chosen by the five OPUS’ muses. www.opushotel.com/services_concierge
OPUS Hotel is proud to be hosting an exciting VIP Media Welcome Party for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on Tuesday February 9th, 2010. Hosting national and international media, this dramatic podium themed party will show guests that while Vancouver is known for its snow-capped mountains and sparkling blue ocean, it’s also a cool, world-class city that knows how to throw an amazing party. VIPs will be wowed by interactive, dare-to-disturb room tours and will savour 2010 inspired canapés and fabulous Skyy Vodka cocktails.
OPUS Hotel Vancouver
Uniquely stylish and always fresh, OPUS Hotel Vancouver redefines the boutique experience, blending contemporary design with warmth and intuitive service. Ninety-six guestrooms feature vibrant colours, spa bathrooms and five lifestyle-inspired décor schemes. Located in fashionable Yaletown, close to Vancouver’s best restaurants, spas and boutiques, the hotel is home to Elixir Bistro and the dramatic OPUS Bar. OPUS was voted one of the world’s top 100 hotels by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. www.opushotel.com
