News from Scout supporter Adesso Bistro

Vancouver, BC | On Thursday, September 9, Adesso Bistro welcomes Jonas Greig, Assistant Winemaker of Laughing Stock Vineyards, for an evening of delicious Italian fare paired with Laughing Stock wines. Executive Chef Sean Sylvestre has crafted a five-course menu that stays true to Adesso’s Liguria-inspired culinary approach. Fresh Qualicum Beach Scallops, Albacore Tuna and Pasta Genovese start the meal, followed by an entrée choice of Lamb Ribeye or rich Vegetarian Risotto. A Mascarpone and Maple Torta with Syrah-poached late summer fruits caps the meal. Each course will showcase a glass of wine – including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Portfolio (Bordeaux blend) and Syrah – from Naramata’s Laughing Stock Vineyards. Tickets are available by calling the restaurant directly at 604.568.9975. Menu and details after the jump…

Menu

Thursday, September 9 | 7pm | Cost: $85 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)

Seared Qualicum Beach Scallops with eggplant caviar, smoked prosciutto vinaigrette
Paired with Pinot Gris

Olive oil poached Albacore Tuna with cannellini bean puree, tomato coriander sauce
Paired with Chardonnay

Trofie pasta alla Genovese with Pesto sauce
Paired with Chardonnay

Entrée | Roasted lamb ribeye with stewed eggplant, red wine sauce
Paired with Portfolio

Or

Entrée | Risotto Verdure (vegetarian risotto)
Paired with Portfolio

Dessert | Mascarpone and maple torta, syrah poached late summer fruits
Paired with Syrah

About Laughing Stock Vineyards

Located on the picturesque Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyards is a serious enterprise with a lighthearted attitude. The winery aims to produce the highest quality small production wines from the burgeoning Okanagan Valley.

About Adesso Bistro

A Ligurian-concept restaurant owned by Carol Gadsby and Luciano Loi, Adesso Bistro is now open in its new space at 1906 Haro Street. While the menu showcases traditional cuisine from Italy’s Liguria region, Adesso Bistro’s culinary philosophy focuses on food made with love, tradition and soul – utilizing healthy, local and organic ingredients bursting with natural flavours. Formerly located in Kitsilano, the restaurant relocated to Vancouver’s vibrant and scenic West End neighbourhood in May 2010. Adesso Bistro is open daily from 5 pm, seven days a week. Brunch service is available on Sunday, from 10:30 am – 3 pm.