On September 23, 2014 we presented our Tasting Plates West End event that showcased 7 establishments throughout the area.
Caffe al Mercato
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Our Tasting Plate included:
Antipasto sampler plate
Mangia Bevi
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Our Tasting Plate included:
1) Strozzapretti with white truffle oil, portobello mushrooms and porcini-cream sauce
2) Gluten-Free fusilli with ground chicken, artichokes, oven-dried tomatoes and brandy-tomato sauce
Blue Eyed Marys
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Our Tasting Plate included:
1) Corn, leek and sausage chowder
2) Multi grain crusted chicken thigh, Riesling apricot butter on a bacon cheddar biscuit
3) Lemon basil tart, almond sable crust and late summer berries and cassis compote
The Anchor Eatery
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Our Tasting Cup included:
1) Two kinds of juice for each guest.
Our Tasting Plate included:
1) Wheat free, vegan cookie
Despite the rainy evening attendees had a chance to explore Park Royal, Ambelside and Dundarave Village areas, enjoy eats and drinks inside the restaurants throughout the night. They had a chance to meet many of the chefs, bakers and servers as they showcased the best of what they do in West Vancouver.
Truffle House
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Our Tasting Plate included: a selection of rotation of the following items during the event
1) Truffle French fries- House cut Kenebec Potato’s- Truffle Pecorino-White truffle oil-Fleur de sel
2) Truffle Arancini- Mushroom risotto ball- Parmesan- Truffle Aioli
3) Chicken and fig Panini bite- Fig Aioli- Marinated herb chicken- mixed greens- aged cheddar
4) Chocolate Mousse Cup- Honey almonds, Raspberry coulis
5) Smoked chicken Quiche- Caramelized onions- asparagus- Smoked bacon
6) Air dried Cherry tomato Pinwheel- Sundried Moroccan olive tapenade
Temper Chocolate Pastry
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Our Tasting Plate:
1) A variety of chocolate truffles,
2) Either a mini Ice Cream bar or a double baked Almond Croissant.
Milestones Park Royal
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Our Tasting Plate included:
1) Panko crusted Crab cakes with sriracha slaw and chipotle aioli
2) Poblano soup with creme fresh and red corn tortilla
3) Peanut butter and jelly pot de crème
Guests had a wonderful time experiencing many unique and tasty and drinks throughout the evening.
Photos taken by Richard Wolak and Stephanie Trimble (Milestones plate).
By: Richard Wolak