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Brunch at Market by Jean-Georges

July 26th, 2011 admin

Brunch is a favourite past time shared by many and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in brunch. Each of the places is unique in what they offer along with the type of service and selection of dishes. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places.

Brunch at Market by Jean-Georges is located in the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver.

There Brunch is $35 Prix Fixe that includes your choice of two plates and a dessert.

I had a sampling of several of their dishes as I was invited in.

Dungeness Crab Toast, Lemon Aioli

Spot Prawns Sashimi with Green Chili, Pistachio and Mint

Roasted Carrots and Avocado Salad, Crunchy Seeds, Sour Cream and Citrus

French Toast, Caramelized Apples, Bacon

Short Rib Poutine, Poached Egg, Arugula, Fontina Cheese

Mushroom Pizza

Strawberry-Yuzu Tart, Lemongrass and Caramel Brulé

Chocolate Pudding, Softly Whipped Cream, Crystallized Violets

Dishes that I ate included:

  • Dungeness Crab Toast, Lemon Aioli
  • Spot Prawns Sashimi with Green Chili, Pistachio and Mint
  • Roasted Carrots and Avocado Salad, Crunchy Seeds, Sour Cream and Citrus
  • French Toast, Caramelized Apples, Bacon
  • Short Rib Poutine, Poached Egg, Arugula, Fontina Cheese
  • Mushroom Pizza
  • Chocolate Pudding, Softly Whipped Cream, Crystallized Violets
  • Strawberry-Yuzu Tart, Lemongrass and Caramel Brulé

My thoughts – My favourite dishes from the ones that I ate were the Roasted Carrots and Avocado Salad, Crunchy Seeds, Sour Cream and Citrus; French Toast, Caramelized Apples, Bacon; Short Rib Poutine; Mushroom Pizza and I loved the Chocolate Pudding, Softly Whipped Cream, Crystallized Violets.

Style: PRIX FIXE

Attire: Smart Casual

Time: Brunch is offered 11:30am – 3pm on Sundays

Browse the Brunch Menu

Market by Jean-Georges

1115 Alberni Street, Vancouver

For Reservations, please call 604-695-1115

Stay tuned to the next part of Brunch in Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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Spring Menu Tasting at Market

April 20th, 2011 admin

I was into Market at the Shangri-la Hotel to taste their Spring Menu last week, Chef Wayne Harris presented us with a 6 course menu of some of their new dishes.

Salmon Sashimi

First Course was the Salmon Sashimi with green chilli, pistachio and mint

Blue Fin Tuna Sushi

Second Course was the Ranched Blue Fin Tuna Sushi with crispy rice, spring onion and chipotle

Spring Pea Soup

Third Course was the Spring Pea Soup with parmesan

Crunchy Roasted Halibut

Fourth Course was the Crunchy Roasted Halibut with glazed mushroom, chilli and mint

Hanger Steak

Fifth Course was the Hanger Steak with broccoli, chilli and garlic

Marzipan Layer Cake

Raspberry Charlotte Sundae

Sixth Course was the Marzipan Layer Cake with mixed glazed berries, and sour cherry sorbet and the Raspberry Charlotte Sundae

I loved the colourful green and pink theme of the spring menu that Chef Jean-Georges has created for Market Vancouver, my favourite dishes were the Ranched Blue Fin Tuna Sushi, Spring Pea Soup, Roasted Halibut and the most delicious Marzipan Layer Cake.

See the full menus here.

By: Richard Wolak

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Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Lounge

March 6th, 2011 admin

Afternoon Tea is an art and should be an extraordinary experience one that you will cherish. Vancouver has some wonderful places for you to indulge in an Afternoon Tea experience. Each of the places is unique in what they offer along with the type of service and selection of sandwiches, pastries and desserts. I am on a journey around the city to find these extraordinary places.

Here is the tenth of many places that I have visited recently. The Shangri-La lounge is located in the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver.

I had their Afternoon Tea service for $34.00 per person. First off, I chose my tea of choice from their selection of teas, I chose the “Earl Grey Tea” and my mom had the “English Breakfast Tea”.

3-tiered tray

A three tiered plate arrived to the table as well as a plate of fresh scones, we worked our way through the tiered plate from the bottom to the top, the bottom layer had assortment of sandwiches that included Pickled Cucumber with tarragon cream cheese, Shaved Roast Beef with Shiraz red onion jam, Pacific Candied Salmon with arugula cream cheese, Free Range Egg with watercress on a baby croissant.  The middle layer was filled with assorted canapés from their Asian inspired seasonal menu that included Fortune Chicken and & Wonton Salad, Char Sui Profiteroles, Silk Chive Crepe with Japanese eggplant marmalade. We then enjoyed the homemade raisin Scones served with clotted cream and housemade mango compote. Then it was back to the tiered plate to the top layer to indulge in Gogi Blossom Gelee, Smiling Budha Sesame Ball, and Opera Cake.

Sandwiches

Canapes

Scones

Sweets

My thoughts –From the assortment of sandwiches I liked the Free Range Egg on the croissant the best followed by the Pickled Cucumber with tarragon cream cheese. From the canapés I loved the Fortune Chicken and & Wonton Salad. The scones were moist and absolutely delicious with the mango compote and a dot of cream. From the assortment of sweets, we both loved the Opera Cake! The experience was relaxing and we were able to slowly make our way thru the tea service.

Style: English Tea Service

Attire: Smart Casual

Time: Afternoon Tea Service is offered 1pm – 5pm Daily

Shangri-La Hotel Lobby Lounge

1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver

For Reservations, please call 604-689-1120

Reservations can be made for every day of the week, and cost $34.00

Stay tuned to the next part of Afternoon Tea in Vancouver.

By: Richard Wolak

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Signature Spice Market Dishes at Market thru November

November 12th, 2010 admin

Anthony Ricco, Executive Chef of Jean-Georges’ Spice Market NYC

For three weeks in November, a spicier side of Jean-Georges comes to life in Vancouver.  From November 8 to 30, guests of Market by Jean-Georges will have the opportunity to taste the dishes and spices of the famed Spice Market, New York (NYC).

Karen Gin, chef de cuisine for Market by Jean-Georges

I was in recently to taste these new menu offerings, these items have been added to the menu for November and are Asian-influenced recipes that offer something unique to a community that gravitates to truly authentic and sophisticated flavours.

Shaved Tuna, Chili Tapioca, Asian Pear and Lime

Six signature Spice Market dishes have been added to the dinner menu.  Available a la carte, C$10 – C$30, or as a tasting menu, C$68, these six dishes top Spice Market’s list of favourite items with the ingredients readily available in Vancouver:

- Shaved Tuna, Chili Tapioca, Asian Pear and Lime

- Spiced Chicken Samosas, Cilantro Yogurt

- Black Pepper Shrimp, Sundried Pineapple

- Cod with Malaysian Chili Sauce, Thai Basil

- Vietnamese Chicken Curry

- Ovaltine Kulfi, Caramelized Banana and Spiced Milk Chocolate Sauce

Ovaltine Kulfi, Caramelized Banana and Spiced Milk Chocolate Sauce

Spice Market NYC, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, was inspired by the street food Jean-Georges enjoyed while traveling in Southeast Asia.  Since opening in 2004, the cuisine and lively atmosphere of the famed New York eatery has transported diners from Vietnamese street markets to a Thai food stalls.

Market by Jean-Georges is the first restaurant in Canada for the three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the signature restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver.  Market, open seven days a week from breakfast through dinner, is located on the hotel’s third floor and accessible through the hotel or directly off Alberni Street.  Reservations can be made by telephone at (604) 695-1115 or via the restaurant’s website – www.marketbyjgvancouver.com

By: Richard Wolak

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