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Granville Island Brewmasters Dinner

October 25th, 2011 admin

Brewmaster -Vern Lambourne (L) & Chef William Tse

I attended this dinner at The Sandbar on Monday October 24th that featured a 5 course meal created by Chef William Tse paired with a variety of beers from Granville Island Brewing along with their Brewmaster Vern Lambourne.

I dined with the team from Granville Island Brewing and their Brewmaster Vern Lambourne and we talked about the beer including their limited release Pumpkin Ale and the soon to be released Imperial Chocolate Stout.

Cypress Honey Lager

The dinner was created by Chef Wiliam Tse who skilfully paired each of the dishes with each of the beers.

Now on to dinner and the pairings!

First Course:

Pan Seared Marinated Halibut

Pan Seared Marinated Halibut

Sashimi of sweet scallop, pineapple honey jam

Paired with Cypress Honey Lager

Second Course:

West Coast Seafood Chowder

West Coast Seafood Chowder

Bacon confit, mussels, clams, prawns, salmon gyoza, coconut cream with a hint of lemongrass

Paired with Lions Winter Ale

Third Course:

Island Lager Granita

Island Lager Granita

Hints of citrus & chilli

Paired with Island Lager

Fourth Course:

Applewood Roasted 8oz Rib Eye Steak

Applewood Roasted 8oz Rib Eye Steak

Roasted pumpkin tortellini, honey lemon candied beets, star anise demi-glace

Paired with Pumpkin Ale

Fifth Course:

Roasted Asian Pear & Basil Strudel

Roasted Asian Pear & Basil Strudel

Vanilla Bean gelato, cinnamon crème anglaise

Comments:  All of the beers and courses were well paired, just wish they would have had their chocolate stout ready to pair with the dessert. I thought the West Coast Seafood Chowder coconut cream was exceptional with the  Lions Winter Ale in the 2nd course and the Roasted pumpkin tortellini, honey lemon candied beets, star anise demi-glace was divine with the Pumpkin Ale in the 4th course and in the last course the Roasted Asian Pear & Basil Strudel was a delightful dessert with the hints of the basil showing through.

The Sandbar hopes to offer more Beer and Food pairing dinners in the future, contact them for details at 604.669.9030. More info on the line up of beers from Granville Island Brewing can be found online at http://gib.ca/

By: Richard Wolak

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Tree Brewery Dinner at Rogue Kitchen

May 20th, 2011 admin

Tree Brewing Brewmaster Stefan Buhl

I attended this one of a kind dinner at Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar on Tuesday May 10th that featured a variety of beers from Tree Brewing along with their Brewmaster Stefan Buhl.

Rogue Kitchen Chef Cory Chapman

I was fortunate to dine with the team from Tree Brewing and learned much more about the Tree Brewing lineup of beer along with stories about their beer, yeast and hops from Brewmaster Stefan. The dinner was created by Chef Cory Chapman who skilfully paired each of the dishes with each of the beers.

Now on to dinner and the pairings!

First Course:

Spot Prawn & Quinoa Salad

Spot Prawn & Quinoa Salad paired with the Heffeweizen

Second Course:

Pan Roasted Ivory Spring Salmon

Pan Roasted Ivory Spring Salmon paired with the Cutthroat Pale Ale

Third Course:

Sous Vide Pheasant Breast

Sous Vide Pheasant Breast paired with the Double Hophead IPA

Fourth Course:

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding paired with the Captivator Dopplebock.

Comments:  All of the beers and courses were well paired, I found the pan roasted ivory spring salmon paired well with the Tree Brewing Cutthroat Pale Ale in the 2nd course and the Sticky Toffee Pudding was perfectly paired with the Captivator Dopplebock in the 4th course.

Rogue Kitchen offers Beer and Food pairing dinners often, contact them for details at 604-678-8000. More info on the line up of beers from Tree Brewing can be found online at www.treebeer.ca

By: Richard Wolak

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BLUE CANOE RESTAURANT

May 15th, 2011 admin

140 – 3866 Bayview Street, Richmond

Tel: 604-275-7811

Web: www.bluecanoerestaurant.com

Twitter: @bluecanoeresto

Advice: has an extensive craft beer list, beer pairings can be added to your meal for an additional cost. Tasters of beers ranged in price by the type of beer.

Salt Spring Island Mussels

Located on the waterfront with a patio that overlooks the marina in Steveston Village, I came with an appetite for seafood, had dinner on the heated patio with a great view of the boats and the sun setting in the West. To start off my meal I had the fresh and tasty Salt Spring Island Mussels ($12) with Red Racer Extra Special Beer, mint, dill, basil, lemon zest and grapefruit oil in the broth, topped with thin crispy French fries, they paired the dish with a taster of the Red Racer ESB as well as a taster of the Paired with Anchor Steam Beer.

Halibut Collar

Local Salmon in a Jar

Sous-Chef Kylo Hoy then prepared his house speciality Halibut Collar ($15) with a delicious citrus drawn butter with pickled garlic, a speciality dish that isn’t always on the menu. The Halibut was paired with a taster of the North Coast Le Mere, a farmhouse ale. Next up was a dish that I had eaten on my last visit, unique and delish is the Local Salmon in a Jar ($13) it is course salmon pate served with caper and tasty almond biscuits, paired with Red Racer white ale.

Beef Braised Chili

Beef Short Rib

Chef suggested that I try another speciality which was the outstanding and perfectly paired Beef Braised Chili ($17) served with lime salted corn chips and corn bread topped with a dollop of sour cream, this dish paired with Angry Boy Brown Ale (Baird Brewery of Japan). The next dish was the delectable Beef Short Rib ($11) Ale braised, mustard and chilli mash, house made onion rings; paired with Driftwood Ale.

Peanut Butter Pie

Although quite full from the delicious meal I had a half slice of their Peanut Butter Pie made with peanut butter ice cream for dessert.

You’ll find an extensive menu of seafood favourites including fish, shellfish, oysters, as well as steaks, and social plates for sharing. The beer list has over 47 beers on their ever evolving menu. The chefs are creative and full of ideas to create unique dishes, service is exceptional and the bartenders are knowledgeable in their craft, I’m already looking forward to my return visit.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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HAMILTON STREET GRILL

April 3rd, 2010 admin

1009 Hamilton Street,Vancouver

Tel: 604-331-1511

Web: http://www.hamiltonstreetgrill.com/

Twitter:  @nwyles

Advice: Check in advance for their Sunday Night Service family style dinners at the long table.

Beef Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts

I dined here last Sunday night with some friends for the inaugural “Sunday Night Services” meal, family style at the long communal table in the dining room. This dinner at the long table seated 24 people (must reserve in advance), 5 of my friends joined me and we all joined the table for a wonderful night of eating ‘family’ style and mingling with other folk. This is a great way to spend a Sunday night and it gives you a chance to meet some new people. As we were seated a basket of bread and butter arrived to the table followed by plates of generous portions of pre-carved, slow-roasted Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib. Plates of Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots & Brussel Sprouts, mini Yorkshire Pudding, Creamed Horseradish, and a big pot of gravy followed and were passed around at the table, you could take as much or as little as you pleased. Pints of R&B’s Bohemian Lager were served after the food was served on the table.

Mashed Potatoes

Yorkshire Pudding

Carrots & Brussel Sprouts

Chef Neil Wyles greeted our table and welcomed us to his family table. Growing up his family used to have big family style dinners and this was on of the reasons he had decided to begin this new Sunday Night Services special in his restaurant. Call ahead to find out about the next Sunday Night Services dinner, and look for the meal to include different types of meat from Lamb, to Roast to Turkey.

Gingerbread Pudding, with Pumpkin & Ginger Ice Cream

The meal including one beer costs ($18) plus taxes and gratuity. While dessert is not included in the actual meal, I had to have their house specialty warm Gingerbread Pudding, with Pumpkin & Ginger Ice Cream ($8) served warm and drenched in a rich caramel sauce.

The restaurant also offers an extensive menu featuring steaks, seafood and more inside this cozy restaurant or outside on the heated patio.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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