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Night at the Aquarium

June 20th, 2011 admin

On Friday June 10th I attended The Vancouver Aquarium’s 5th annual Night at the Aquarium gala fundraiser held both inside and outside of the Aquarium in Stanley Park.

Executive Chef Lee Humphries of C Restaurant

This was the 2nd year that I have attended this wonderful event that featured many of Vancouver’s finest restaurants showcasing a delightful array of dishes.

Sangre Morena

Night at the Aquarium is Vancouver Aquarium’s signature gala and has quickly become one of Vancouver’s “must attend” fundraising events. Hosted by the non-profit and self-supporting Vancouver Aquarium, 100 per cent of proceeds go directly toward supporting the Aquarium’s numerous education and research initiatives as well as direct-action conservation programs.

CinCin Chefs

Blue Water Cafe Chefs

Bishop's Dungeness Crab Legs with elderflower granita

Over 500 guests were welcomed at this year’s gala, and were delighted by innovative dishes and tasty cuisine.

Chef William Tse (left) and chefs team from the Sandbar

Hapa Umi's Japanese 7 Spice Crusted Albacore Tuna

Participating restaurants included: C Restaurant, Blue Water Café + Raw Bar, Hapa Umi, Diva at the Met, West , Bishops, O’Douls, Sandbar, The Boathouse, Rocky Mountain Pizza Co and Daniel le Chocolate Belge, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. Chefs donated their time to treat guests with a range of creative dishes.

Dessert Streetfood - Taco, Burger, Lasagna and Ice Cream Pop - by Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Daniel le Chocolate Belge Chocolates

Daniel le Chocolate Belge Macarons

I enjoyed the food,  especially the dishes created by Bishop’s, Hapa Umi, The Boathouse, CinCin, and The Sandbar. I adored the  selection of desserts dubbed ‘Street Food’ from Tacos to Hamburgers and Lasagna to Ice Cream Pops. desserts prepared by the students of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts lead by their Pastry Chef Instructor Maurizio Persichino.

By: Richard Wolak

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Street Food aka Sweet Food at Night at the Aquarium

June 4th, 2011 admin

Yes Vancouver is a paradise for great food it also has a growing mecca of Street Food carts! Students of the Pastry Class at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts have created  a selection of desserts dubbed ‘Street Food’ from Tacos to Hamburgers and Lasagna to Ice Cream Pops. You can’t get these sweet street food bites on the street, the only place to indulge in these sweet creations is by attending Vancouver Aquarium’s ‘Night at the Aquarium’ fundraiser event on June 10th.

Pastry Students at PICA

I was fortunate to have an exclusive sneak peak behind the scenes to talk with Chef Maurizio Persichino and meet the students of the pastry making class at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts yesterday and to taste test some of the creations.

Hamburgers & Taco

TACOS

  • Tuille Taco Shell
  • Passionfruit Chocolate Mousse
  • Fresh Fruit Salsa
  • Lime Zest

HAMBURGER

  • Cinnamon Macaroon Bun
  • Rhubarb Ganache
  • Pistachio Tuille Lettuce
  • Strawberry Gelee Tomato

LASAGNA

  • Pistachio Sponge
  • Raspberry crème
  • Whipped Vanilla Ganache

ICE CREAM POP

  • Coffee Semifreddo
  • Chocolate Dip
  • Praline Crunchies

I understand there are still some tickets available for the event here.

By: Richard Wolak

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Night at the Aquarium

June 18th, 2010 admin

Last Friday June 12th I attended The Vancouver Aquarium’s 4th annual Night at the Aquarium gala fundraiser that raised over $300,000.

Executive Chef Andrea Carlson - Bishops

Night at the Aquarium is Vancouver Aquarium’s signature gala and has quickly become one of Vancouver’s “must attend” fundraising events. Hosted by the non-profit and self-supporting Vancouver Aquarium, 100 per cent of proceeds go directly toward supporting the Aquarium’s numerous education and research initiatives as well as direct-action conservation programs.

“Night at the Aquarium is an evening where members of our community come together to support the Aquarium’s mission of conserving aquatic life,” said Dr. John Nightingale, President, Vancouver Aquarium. “We are extremely grateful to our sponsors and guests for their generosity to help advance our education, research and conservation efforts.”

Executive Chef Frank Pabst - Blue Water Cafe

Over 550 guests were welcomed at this year’s gala, and were delighted by innovative dishes created by Vancouver’s beloved Ocean Wise™ restaurants. Ocean Wise is Canada’s leading sustainable seafood program and one example of the Aquarium’s conservation initiatives. Executive chefs from C Restaurant, Blue Water Café + Raw Bar, Hapa Izakaya, Coast, Diva at the Met and Oru donated their time to treat guests with a range of creative dishes.

Chef Dino Gazzola from The Observatory

Divine dishes included Ocean Wise Dungeness Crab Leg with Elderflower Sabayon and Cucumber Gelee, created by Bishop’s executive chef Andrea Carlson, and Argentinean Chimmichurri Lamb Lollipops prepared fresh throughout the evening by Vancouver Aquarium executive chef Myke Shaw.

The silent and live auction created generous competition among gala attendees. Items ranged from exclusive travel excursions to a private tasting hosted by Canada’s own Iron Chef Rob Feenie.

Night at the Aquarium continues the fund-raising event tradition started in 1994 by Salmonchanted Evening in support of the Aquarium’s research, conservation and education programs.

Making ice cream sandwiches by Pacific institute of Culinary Arts

My friend Ed and I enjoyed the food especially the dishes created by Bishop’s, Blue Water Cafe, C5, The Observatory, Coast, Le Gavroche, Vancouver Aquarium and Rocky Mtn Pizza. The evening ended off on a sweet note with delicious ice cream sandwiches made on the spot by the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts team.

By: Richard Wolak

Photo Credit: Edgar D’Anco-Ascarza

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