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chefs Leighton and Edwin from CinCin Ristorante
Earlier in the fall I attended the 16th Annual Passions Gala at Performance Works supporting the Dr Peter Aids Foundation with some of the cities top chefs showcasing tasty dishes. It was a wonderful night and the event raised $250,000 for the Dr. Peter Centre.
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Golden and Chioggia Beet Salad
CinCin Ristorante presented their Golden and Chioggia Beet Salad, whipped ricotta, smoked orange vinaigrette, pistachios
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Melon Gazpacho
Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar presented a delicious Melon Gazpacho, lemon verbena, variations of melon and fennel by Chef Eva Chin.
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Chef Welbert and Meighan
Forage presented a delicious Bison Short Rib Arancini, chanterelle mushroom creme, rutabaga by Chef Welbert Choi and Meighan Makarchuk
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Smoked Sablefish temari
Tojos Restaurant presented a Smoked Sablefish temari and Geoduck Gunkan
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Smoked Scallop Ceviche
Fanny Bay Oysters presented a Smoked Scallop Ceviche by Chef Chris Andraza
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Chicken Terrine
Pacific Yacht Charters presented their Chicken Terrine with jalapeno pepper and chili jam by Chef Mardy Ra
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Smoke Sablefish
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House presented their Smoke Sablefish, sweet potato hummus, pita crisps by Chef Wayne Sych
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Aburi salmon oshi sushi
Minami presented their Aburi salmon oshi sushi, pressed BC wild sockeye salmon, jalapeno, miku sauce; and Albacore tuna and kaiso seaweed tartare, spicy ponzu vinaigrette, wasabi creme fraiche, sesame wonton crisp
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Plum and Mascarpone Verrine
Beaucoup Bakery presented a delicious Plum and Mascarpone Verrine, spiced plum compote topped with mascarpone mousse and finished with hazelnut sable by Chef Betty Hung
It was a wonderful night with delicious food and tasty cocktails along with a silent auction while raising funds at this annual event.
By: Richard Wolak