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Summer Menu Tasting at Seasons in the Park

June 16th, 2011 admin

My family joined me for dinner recently to taste some of the new dishes as well as old favourites at Seasons in the Park. We dined on the outside patio and had a spectacular view of the city and mountains.

Tandori Chicken Flatbread

Carrot Ginger Soup

Fish Tacos

Asparagus

On the table to Start:

Tandori Chicken Flatbread $13 mango, scallions, red bell pepper

Asparagus $9

Fish tacos $9

Carrot Ginger Soup $8

Rack of Lamb

Miso Soy marinated Cod

Duck 2 ways

Pan Seared Pacific Halibut

On the table for the Mains:

Rack of Lamb $36 Dijon herb crust, cabernet jus

Pan Seared Pacific Halibut $33 lemon caper butter, mashed potatoes

Duck 2 ways $28 hoisin 5 spice duck breast, leg confit, fig demi-glace, potato rostï

Miso soy marinated cod $31 pineapple chive vinaigrette, jasmine rice

Double Belgian Chocolate Truffle & Fudge Cake

Sunburnt Lemon Pie

Little Brownie Mountain

On the table for Dessert:

Little Brownie Mountain $8 vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied almonds, chantilly cream

Double Belgian Chocolate Truffle & Fudge Cake $8

Sunburnt Lemon Pie $8 two fruit coulis

 

Each dish was well presented, we happened to be celebrating a birthday during this dinner which is notable in the Little Brownie Mountain dessert.

See the full menus here.

I have dined at Seasons in the Park on a couple of previous occasions, see one of my previous visits here.

Seasons in the Park restaurant is located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park.

You can reserve online at http://www.vancouverdine.com/seasons0menus.aspx or phone them at 604-874-8008

By: Richard Wolak

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Summer at Seasons in the Park

June 25th, 2010 admin

Seasons in the Park has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Buddy Wolfe. A friend joined me for a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes on their summer menu. Ideally on a sunny day you are going to want to dine on their patio that has a spectacular view or you may dine as we did inside try to request a window view.

Fish Tacos

Stuffed Mushrooms

Classic Caesar

Mixed Seasonal Greens

Duck 2 Ways

Rack of Lamb

Wild Mushroom Risotto

To begin we shared the Stuffed Mushrooms ($12) then I had the Fish Tacos ($9) with lightly cajun red snapper, then the Mixed Seasonal Greens ($8.50) with candied almonds, fresh berries, goat cheese and maple vinaigrette; and my friend had the Classic Caesar ($10) with parmesan, capers and garlic croutons.  For our main entrees I had the Rack of Lamb ($36) with a light Dijon herb crust and cabernet jus and my friend had the Duck 2 Ways ($28) with a fig demi glace and potato rosti, we also shared a side of the Wild Mushroom Risotto ($6).

Double Belgian Chocolate Truffle & Fudge Cake

Little Mountain Brownie Sundae

For dessert which provided the perfect ending to our meal, I had the Little Mountain Brownie Sundae ($8) with a big portion of vanilla ice cream, brownies, topped with whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauces.; my friend had the Double Belgian Chocolate Truffle & Fudge Cake ($8)

Seasons in the Park restaurant is located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park.
You can reserve online at http://www.vancouverdine.com/seasons0menus.aspx or phone them at 604-874-8008.
By: Richard Wolak
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Best Patios with a View

June 11th, 2010 admin

Vancouver is fortunate to have some great restaurants with outdoor or indoor patios that overlook spectacular views. This list represents some of the Best patios in the city with a view.

View from Go Fish

1) The Teahouse at Ferguson Point, Stanley Park Drive

2) Seasons in the Park at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park

3) Marine Mill Bistro at 1199 West Cordova

4) Local Public Eatery at 2210 Cornwall Avenue

5) Go Fish at 1505 West 1st Avenue

6) Bridges on Granville Island at 1696 Duranleau Street

7) C Restaurant at 1600 Howe Street

8)  NU at 1661 Granville Street

9) Westward Ho at UBC at 5185 University Boulevard

10) Galley Patio & Grill at Jericho Beach at 1300 Discovery Street

11) Prospect Point Cafe at 5601 Stanley Park Drive

12) Cardero’s at 1583 Coal Harbour Quay

Note: these places are in no particular order, they all offer spectacular views of different parts of the city.

By: Richard Wolak

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Summertime at The Teahouse

June 8th, 2010 admin

The Teahouse has launched their summer menu with many new dishes created by Chef Francois Gagnon. A friend joined me as we enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes on their summer menu. Ideally on a sunny day you are going to want to dine on their patio that has a spectacular view or you may dine as we did inside in the conservatory. The new menu focuses on a number of seasonal fruits and vegetables and local catch.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Salt & Pepper Squid

Margheritta Pizza

Halibut with Tomato & Fennel Salad

Duck Confit

To begin our sharing meal we had the Heirloom Tomato Salad ($9.50) this followed by the Salt & Pepper Squid ($8) in a squid ink sauce, both of these appetizers were fresh and tasty. We heard that the restaurant recently added a new pizza oven, and I had no idea the pizza would be so good, we ate the whole Margheritta Pizza ($13) the crispy crust was perfect. For our main entrees we had the outstanding Halibut with Tomato & Fennel Salad ($26) in an almond cucumber gazpacho and the Duck Confit ($19) with olive oil crushed potatoes and sauerkraut.

Dark Chocolate Parfait

Rhubarb Almond Tart

For dessert we had the Dark Chocolate Parfait ($8) which was more like a mouse and the delicious and light Rhubarb Almond Tart ($8).

We owe a great deal of gratitude to our server Ivana who was very knowledgeable with the dishes and her service was spot on, she took great care of us through out the meal. Ivana has been with The Teahouse for the past 15 years, being a server at a restaurant like The Teahouse for so many years is very special.

The Teahouse restaurant located at Ferguson Point in the heart of Stanley Park.

You can reserve online at http://www.vancouverdine.com/teahouse or phone them at 604-669-3281.

By: Richard Wolak

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