New concept: 300 Dishes at Secret Location
Seasonal menus, daily menus and fresh sheets arent uncommon these days, but how about a new 10-course menu every single day with no repeating dishes? Its not something thats happened in Vancouver, let alone anywhere, until now.
Executive chef Jefferson Alvarez of Secret Location in Gastown kicks off the year with ambitious goals: making 300 dishes.
Starting January 16, this concept restaurant will offer a daily changing menu of 10 courses for 30 days. The three snacks, two appetizers, two savoury, one palate cleanser and two sweets ($75 per person with wine pairings) will change every day, hence 300 Dishes.
Chef Jefferson has been preparing for the courses since November and anticipated dishes include saffron squash leaves, house-made black olive oil, and fake prune components. Known for his modernist cooking, innovation and experiments, 300 Dishes caters to those looking for an artistic and unique dining experience.
New expansion: Ganache Patisserie
It is one of the earlier players in Vancouvers Parisian dessert scene. Pastry chef and owner Peter Fong of Ganache opened in December 2003 in Yaletown. Much of his business is from cake orders and to-go items, given the limited seating, but thats about to shift. This month they are expanding the Homer Street store and taking over the space next door. Its current location will eventually be used for production and the new space will be the sit-down cafe. Its still under construction, but it should be ready soon. Im hoping they apply for a liquor licence and open late because dessert bars in the city are severely lacking.
New restaurant: Cinara
Its not the only new restaurant opening this month, but Cinara is by far one of the most anticipated. Chef and owner Lucais Syme of the popular La Pentola in Yaletown and his wife Jill are opening Cinara at the old Victorian Hotel.
See Mijune on City TVs Breakfast Television talking about her first event of 2014: the 6 Course Discourse is January 20 at Edgewater Casino. This Dine Out Vancouver Festival featured event is one of the hottest tickets this year. Made for serious foodies and chefs, the event offers culinary talks from six of Vancouvers most honoured chefs, and a BC wine and canapé standing reception from some of the citys finest restaurants.
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