If you have not already heard, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown is celebrating its second annual Poisson d’Avril (April’s Fish) for the entire month. This Ocean Wise certified 3-course “fish forward” menu is a light-hearted celebration of the seas bounty and well worth the visit.
Excerpt from the press release:
“As an inaugural member of Ocean Wise, we serve only fish that have been harvested in a sustainable and responsible manner. That still gives us plenty of choice,” states Provence’s Executive Chef and Owner, Jean-Francis Quaglia. “Poisson d’Avril is an opportunity to welcome spring with a bit of fun.” Everyone gets involved, including the children of staff who have created the hand-drawn fish what whimsically adorn the restaurant and menus during the promotion.
During April, some Provence patrons will find a lucky Poisson under their plate or pinned to their coat. These Poissons come with a prize – perhaps a complimentary appetizer, dessert or meal discount or a copy of New World Provence or even a chance to win a personal cooking demonstration class in their home with Chefs Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia.
Poisson d’Avril 2010
April 1-30
3 course meal for $45 per person
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Last week, I was invited to sample the menu with some colleagues. Here are a couple of the beautifully executed entrees from that night:
Baked Sardine Fillets ~ Mediterranean vinaigrette, farro, arugula, spinach
Halibut ~ marinated oven dried plum tomato vinaigrette legumes vert, saffron new potatoes
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent | Yaletown
Tel: 604-681-4144
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~ PK
