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Vancouver, BC | A treat perfect for Valentine’s Day! Kale & Nori is proud to offer an exclusive opportunity to The Tales of the Cocktail on Tour in Vancouver “Spirited Dinner”. This amazing cocktail conference is celebrating their second year “on tour” in Vancouver, away from their 10 year home based in New Orleans, LA. Kale & Nori is hosting this 5 course, 5 cocktail dinner on February 13 2012 at Legacy Liquor Store. The exciting part about this event is that it will be a blend of writers, bartenders and other cocktail enthusiasts. There are only 15 tickets remaining. Details after the jump…

Menu by Chef Jonathan Chovancek and cocktails developed and presented by award-winning Mixologist Lauren Mote, sponsored by Okanagan Spirits and Tales of the Cocktail on Tour in Vancouver.

The “Belle Époque” or “Golden Age” celebrates accomplishments in Western Europe and the United States, profiling technology, medicine, music, fashion and the arts. On this day, we bring back the “Belle Époque”, as it was experienced by the fashionable, the bon vivants and the world, through the Victorian and Edwardian era(s). Era specific innovations are translated through this event, like the “Interpretation of Dreams” by Sigmund Freud (1899), the “Theory of Relativity” by Albert Einstein (1902), primary Aviation interpreted through the Wright Brothers (1903), and “Vaudeville Entertainment” (1880s-1930s) which celebrates American show business in every way – from dance to music to circus to playwright.

An opening reception with passed canapes and welcome cocktail, followed by a seated dinner, each course inspired by the “Golden Age”. There will be a bartender and chef presentation for each course. All servers and bartenders will be in “costume” and character. We will offer a “paybill” like a program for the guests as well. Cocktails inspired by late 19th century and pre-Prohibition, and beautiful foods inspired by the time, the place and the season to compliment. This event will be entertaining, exciting and a little piece of history.’

A little bit about our sponsor, Okanagan Spirits: Exquisite Gin, Whiskey, Fruit Spirits, Grappa, Eau de Vie, Brandies, Absinthe and Aquavit. Made in the Okanagan with 100% natural sources.

– “Interpretation of Dreams” by Sigmund Freud (1899)

*Surrealism

– “Theory of Relativity” by Albert Einstein (1905)

*Mathematical and scientific

– Primary aviation interpreted through the Wright Brothers (1903)

*Innovative, ground breaking

“Vaudeville Entertainment” (1880s-1930s) which celebrates American show business

*Entertaining, naughty, unexpected, surprising, fun

Passed hors d’oeuvres & opening cocktail presented in the Okanagan Spirits Lounge.

Course 1: “Dreams” (Sigmund Freud, 1899)

Inspired by one’s consciousness – to dream of an ocean, is to decipher the wildly deep corners of the mind.

Quince mostarda glazed albacore tuna, spot prawn remoulade, spicy greens, beluga lentil-red laver vinaigrette

Paired with “Dreams” (Sigmund Freud, 1899)

Inspired by one’s consciousness, and the symbolism of “roses” in one’s dream.

Cocktail – “Rose Nose” – inspired by the Rose cocktail of 1920, Chatham Hotel, Paris.

TWG White House Tea infused Dry Vermouth, Poire Williams, Rich Floral Syrup, Rose Dust, Taboo Absinthe

Course 2: “Aviation” (The Wright Brothers, 1903)

Flying salmon, watch them as they vigorously fly upstream…a uniquely Canadian experience.

Canados and Vancouver Island sea salt cured coho salmon, white soy and wild celery kim chi emulsion

Paired with “Aviation” (The Wright Brothers, 1903)

The “vieux” or “view” from above – a distinctly Canadian cocktail, using distinctly Canadian ingredients”.

Cocktail- “Vieux Canadien” – inspired by the “Vieux Carre”, 1937, New Orleans.

McLoughlin & Steele Canadian Whiskey, Canados, Canadian “hard spice” Maple “Dram”, Coronation Grape Vermouth, “Bittered Sling” Crabapple Bitters

Course 3: “Surrealism” (various players, 1920s)

Inspired by the sense of colour, texture, taste, and composition, as interpreted through surprise, unexpected juxtapositions, and non sequitur.

Caramelized squash gnocchi, wild mushrooms, seabuckthorn molten onion cream, fresh horseradish sage brown butter gremolata

Paired with “Surrealism” (various players, 1920s)

Inspired by the sense of colour, texture, taste, and composition, as interpreted through surprise, unexpected juxtapositions, and non sequitur.

Cocktail – “Cherry Coke” – inspired by the Americano Highball, 1932, Italy.Compromised Cherry Sweet Vermouth, hyper-ludicrous Campari, Champagne-yeast fermented “cola” – based on an “original interpretation”.

Course 4: “Vaudeville” (various players, 1880s-1930s)

Inspired by tradition, transported to location – a decidedly Vancouver dish, inspired by dynamic French and Creole applications.

Gin-mash marinated wild elk short rib, black garlic bordelaise, Chilliwack corn-blue cheese dumpling

Paired with “Vaudeville” (various players, 1880s-1930s)

Inspired by tradition, transported to a time and location.

Cocktail – “British Raj” – inspired by the “East India Cocktail”, 1882.Gin, Singapore Breakfast Tea Syrup, “Bittered Sling” Triple-Rainbow Bitters, Blueberry Liqueur, Eucalyptus cordial – barrel aged, New French Oak 30 days.

Course 5: “Theory of a General Relativity” (Albert Einstein, 1911)

Inspired by a bartender-friendly equation – 1 of sour, 2 of sweet, 3 of strong and 4 of weak.

Taboo Absinthe chocolate, cocoa nibs, puffed quinoa, goats milk caramel, grapefruit meringue and cranberry curd parfait

Paired with “Theory of a General Relativity” (Albert Einstein, 1911)

Inspired by a bartender-friendly equation – 1 of sour, 2 of sweet, 3 of strong and
4 of weak.

Cocktail – “Mrs. Betty’s Chambermaid” – inspired by the Ladies Punch Club, 1707, St. James, England.
Lemon, Pimento Oleo-Saccharum, Old Italian Prune Eau-de-Vie, Local Aquavit, Lemon Bush Tea – bottle aged, 30 days.

*A modified menu for vegetarian and/or celiac allergy will be available upon
request, and must be requested at the time of ticket purchase.

Tickets are $100/person, this includes tax and gratuity.
Reservation Phone Number – 604-331-7900
Online Reservation Booking – http://www.legacyliquorstore.com/
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Monday February 13 2012 7:00pm-10:00pm

For more information on how to purchase tickets for Tales of the Cocktail Vancouver, please visit this link: www.talesofthecocktail.com.