The Glowbal Collection – March features; Cru celebrates success of Okanagan’s Painted Rock with winemaker’s dinner; Food and beverage photography class; Cassini Cellars dinner at DB Bistro highlights the Okanagan; Portfolio 2008 futures offering; Opus Oscar viewing party; Laughing Stock Wine Maker’s dinner at Bistrot Bistro.
THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION – MARCH FEATURES
After years of anticipating and planning, Vancouver did it – we welcomed the world and we won it over! Now that the Olympic Games have come to a close, The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants – glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen and SOCIETY – would like to offer guests a variety of promotions, just in time to usher in Spring.
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards: A Red Carpet Occasion at O Lounge
O Lounge at COAST Restaurant is rolling out the red carpet for Oscar aficionados eager to catch all the action of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, March 7. With a new HD Projector and two large plasma screens, O Lounge will showcase all the glitz from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre. Celebrate the evening in high-style with fresh oysters and the finest bubbly. Oscar oracle? The GLOWBAL COLLECTION will be giving away prizes and gift certificates to the table with the closest predictions. Don’t forget to dress to the nines – awards will also be handed out for ‘Best Dressed.’
O Lounge Oscar Party
Sunday, March 7
5 pm onwards
For O Lounge Oscar party reservations, please call 604.685.5010
Happy Belated Valentine’s Day, Vancouver!
To the one that got away: Valentine’s Day. The Olympics have been a time of celebration and victory for Vancouverites and Canadians alike. Sadly, February 14 passed with little fanfare. Restaurants have been packed, working hours have been hectic, and finding time to spend with that “special someone” has been next to impossible. The GLOWBAL COLLECTION has deemed March 14 the perfect day to celebrate Valentine’s Day – better late than never! The chefs at each restaurant have designed a spectacular menu and extra-special touches at all locations will ensure couples enjoy an enchanted – albeit delayed – Valentine’s Day.
To make a March 14 ‘Valentine’s Day’ reservation at a GLOWBAL COLLECTION restaurant, please call:
Trattoria: 604.732.1441
Italian Kitchen: 604.687.2858
Society: 604.629.8800
COAST: 604.685.5010
glowbal grill: 604.602.0835
Sanafir: 604.678.1049
Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge Adds Mid-Day Medina Culture to the Mix
Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge is now open for lunch five days a week. Visit the city’s culinary casbah from Monday – Friday, noon onwards, for a taste of the restaurant’s signature cuisine, featuring innovative twists on Asian, Mediterranean and Indian flavours. Who says the Granville Strip is only for after dark?
New hours:
Monday thru Thursday: 12:00pm – 1:00am
Friday: 12:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday: 4:30pm – 2:00am
Sunday: 4:30pm – 1:00am
Daylight Savings Time
Spring ahead with more dough! As the Olympics conclude, the crowds head home and Vancouver locals fall back into the daily routine, THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION of restaurants would like to thank its loyal guests for their patience during this busy period and express appreciation for their continued patronage – not only over the past few weeks, but over the years as well. From March 15 – 25, guests at glowbal grill, COAST, Sanafir, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Italian Kitchen and SOCIETY, will enjoy 30% savings on all lunch menu items, Monday – Friday (food only).
Olympic Guests: Central Reservations Would Like to Thank You!
In an effort to thank patrons who have made reservations through The GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s Olympic Central Reservations Office, the COLLECTION would like to invite them back with a $50 gift certificate redeemable at all restaurants within The GLOWBAL COLLECTION. All bookings made between February 12 – 28 (via the Central Reservations Office only) will be issued a gift certificate to the email address provided at the time of reservation.
If you are a guest who made a reservation through the Central Reservation Office within these dates and do not receive your GC, please contact The GLOWBAL COLLECTION directly at reserve@glowbalgroup.com.
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CRU CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF OKANAGAN’S PAINTED ROCK WITH WINEMAKER’S DINNER
On Sunday, March 7 2010, Vancouver’s CRU Restaurant will present an intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring BC’s Painted Rock winery. The four-course dinner will give guests a chance to discover why Painted Rock rose above tough competition to be named Best New Winery at this year’s Okanagan Fall Wine Festival.
Located on the eastern shore of Skaha Lake, Painted Rock is named for ancient pictographs (rock drawings) made by native Canadians on the property. Everything else about the winery, however, is brand new: the vines were planted in 2005 and 2006, the winery buildings just completed this autumn, and it’s furnished with the state-of-the art winemaking equipment and uses only 100% new oak barrels.
The dinner at CRU will give Vancouverites a chance to see what all the buzz is about. Painted Rock’s proprietor, John Skinner, will host the event, sharing his passion for wine and his insight into what makes his wines so special.
The Painted Rock wines will be paired with a four-course dinner that will show them to their best advantage.
Painted Rock Winemaker’s Dinner
Sunday, March 7 2010
6:30 pm
$85 per person (exclusive of taxes and gratuity)
CRU Restaurant
1459 West Broadway | Vancouver
www.cru.ca
Reservations available by phone at 604-677-4111
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FOOD & BEVERAGE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS APRIL 29TH – JUNE 24TH
Instructor:
Tracey
Kusiewicz
www.foodiephoto.com
Location:
Focal
Point
4474
West
10th
Ave.
Vancouver
www.focalpoint.bc.ca
(demos
are
held
at
the
Foodie
Studio,
Scotia
St.
at
East
5th
Ave.)
Total:
9
weeks
/
30
hours
Price:
$375
When: Thursdays
2-5
pm
* Note the demo classes are 2‐6pm April 29th – June 24th
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CASSINI CELLARS DINNER AT DB BISTRO HIGHLIGHTS THE OKANAGAN
This ‘first of the season’ Wine Dinner showcases the wines of new Okanagan Winery Cassini Cellars, and the inspired cuisine of our very own Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel.
Chef Istel’s Four Course Alsatian Menu
• Alsatian Tarte Flambee Gratinee – Cassini Gewurztraminer 2007
• Dariole of King Fish Ceviche, Avocado Mousse, Spot Prawn Tempura, Cucumber and Tomato Sauce Viege – Cassini Reserve Chardonnay 2008
• Traditional Coq au Vin, Bacon, Wild Mushroom, Spaetzle – Cassini Maximum 2007
• Apple Tart Confit – Blind Tasting
Hosted by Sommelier Kevin Van Hullebush with special guest Jeff Curry of Lanigan & Edwards Wine Merchants.
Due to popularity and/or the season, this special event may take place next door at our sister restaurant Lumiere (closed Mondays for private parties) but with no change in price or menu. Please arrive to db Bistro at 2551 W. Broadway.
Space is limited and dinners sell out quickly, so BOOK NOW, inquire via email or call 604.739.7115. Visit our Cassini Wine Dinner event page for details.
Starts at 7pm sharp $75 plus tax & gratuity
RESERVE A TABLE for the March 8th dinner now.
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Laughing Stock Vineyards has opened their Futures Offering of Portfolio 2008, our signature Bordeaux-style blend. Only available for a limited time, Futures provides early subscribers with the option to secure orders of Portfolio before it is released to the public later this fall.
Portfolio is routinely recognized as one of Canada’s icon red wines (Vines Magazine, March/April 2009). This year’s vintage continues to showcase the best reds we grow with a blend of the classic Bordeaux varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Due to historically low vineyard yields, the 2008 harvest was down 30%, thus this vintage will be more difficult to find upon release.
Recent barrel samplings reveal earthy, truffle and dark chocolate tones in the Merlot and Cabs and according to David, the Malbec tastes like a Cadbury fruit & nut bar. Early blending trials show an elegant and feminine vintage, more old world than new.
The Futures price is $35 per bottle (unchanged since we launched the winery in 2003), thus the program offers discounts from the fall public release price of $40.
You may place your Futures order for Portfolio 2008 here.
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THE OPUS OSCAR VIEWING PARTY
What: Feel like a celebrity as you walk the Red Carpet, wave to adoring paparazzi and step into the ultimate viewing party! Dress to impress and experience all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood while sipping Oscartini’s, nibbling feature Oscar O-bite platters for $25 and mingling with Vancouver’s glamorous while watching the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. 3 course Oscar dinner available in Elixir Bistro for $30 with optional wine pairings for $20.
When: Sunday March 7, 2010. 5pm – 10pm
Where: OPUS Hotel Vancouver, 322 Davie Street, Vancouver
Why: Guests will enjoy Vancouver’s premiere Oscar party, and submit Oscar ballot predictions for the chance to win a Bed & Breakfast package for two at OPUS Hotel Vancouver.
How: RSVP to Jessica Dunn at jdunn@opushotel.com or call 604.642.0557 for more information.
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LAUGHING STOCK WINEMAKER’S DINNER AT BISTROT BISTRO
Laughing Stock Winemaker’s Dinner
29th March 2010 at 6:30 PM
In company of owners, Cynthia and David Enns
• Pinot Gris 2008
Leek smoked salmon and crème fraiche feuillette
• Chardonnay 2008
Venison Tenderloin. berry reduction
Or
Pan seared Tuna loin tapenade
Moroccan squash, saffron riz pilaf
• Blind trust Red 2008
Cheese selection, baguette
• Side by side of Portfolio 2005 (sold out) and 2007
Tasting presentation and Discussion
Taste of chocolate mousse to finish the wine
$75 per person
(Credit card guarantee needed at time of reservation, $35 no show fee)
Visit: www.bistrotbistro.com or call (604) 732-0004 to make a reservation.
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