Last Monday, Lumière played gracious host to the lastest Visa Infinite dinner in their elegant Kitsilano dining room. This exclusive event for cardholders (and lucky media types) had Chef Dale MacKay preparing an exquisite multi-course menu that took inspiration from the mothership cookbook Chef Daniel Boulud.
Each course was expertly paired with a wine from Charton Hobbs impressive portfolio of premium brands by the effervescent and multi-talented wine educator, DJ Kearney, making for one of the finest and most satisfying meals I have ever had the pleasure to experience.
Special thanks to Don House and Paul Alsop of IDMG for extending the invitation and to the Lumière crew for their great service.
~ PK
^ Chef Dale MacKay plates the second course with his kitchen brigade
^ Dungeness Crab Salad - coriander and cumin, carrot coulis ~ paired with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
^ BC Spot Prawns with Rillon - pickled ramps, radish, smoked hen of the wood ~ paired with Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
^ Slow Baked Artic Char - leek flan, black trumpet mushrooms, beurre rouge ~ paired with Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
^ Nicola Valley Venison Saddle - potato galette, red cabbage, bitter chocolate sauce ~ paired with Coudoulet de Beaucastel
^ Duo of AAA Prime Beef - red wine braised short rib, potato fondant, seared rib eye, romaine parcel ~ paired with Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon
^ Caraibe Mocha Bar - hazelnut feuilletine, espresso caramel ice cream ~ paired with Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec
^ Hot and Cold Tiramisu Sundae - chocolate cremeux, mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers, coffee ice cream ~ paired with Verve Clicquot Demi Sec
^ And a few sweet petites
^ A Woodford Reserve Bourbon Manhattan cocktail to end the night on a perfect boozy note
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the food looks mouthwatering. congrads to Dale, Chris and thier teams.
I’m a cardholder but never heard about this! Thanks and sounds great.
Stephen, the next Vancouver Visa Infinite dinner is at Blue Water Cafe in June.