The GOODS from Diva at the Met

Vancouver, BC | Diva at the Met invites families to make Mother’s Day special with its much-anticipated annual buffet brunch. Under the direction of Chef Hamid Salimian, this year’s buffet combines classic brunch items with various culinary stations that showcase regional fare and Diva’s unique Cascadian cuisine.

Recently ranked one of the top three upscale restaurants in Vancouver, Diva at the Met will make this Mother’s Day one to remember as families gather to enjoy Vancouver Island oysters and mussels; local artesianal cheeses, and other creatively prepared close-to-home fare. Chef Salimian will also serve up fresh sushi and sashimi, cold rare seared albacore tuna, Chilliwack ham and a selection of divine desserts.

Guests will get a peek into the culinary stylings of the restaurant’s chefs as they prepare dishes to order at four unique stations. With oyster shucking and a made-to-order sundae station featuring instant ice cream made using dry ice, guests will not only enjoy fine cuisine, but a feast for the eyes as well.

– Garden of Oysters – Choose and enjoy Vancouver Island oysters shucked on-demand and accompanied by a variety of inspired sauces.

– Diva Carving Station – A buffet brunch classic, Diva’s carving station offers savoury honey-maple Chilliwack ham and tender roasted AAA rib eye.

– Omelette Station – Always a favourite, Diva’s chefs will prepare made-to-order omelettes featuring a variety of traditional fixings.

– Sundae Station – Instant ice cream made on the spot using dry ice and ready to be topped with chocolate crumble, caramel popcorn and many more tasty toppings.

Seating for Mother’s Day brunch starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs through to 2:00 p.m. The price for Diva’s brunch buffet is $60 for adults and $30 for children under 12. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 604.602.7788 or through the restaurant’s website, www.DivaMet.com.

Details

645 Howe Street, Vancouver BC | V6C 2Y9
Telephone: 604-602-7788
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.divamet.com | Facebook

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The People

Restaurant Manager: Corey Bauldrey
Executive Chef: Hamid Salimian

About Diva At The Met

Diva at the Met, located in the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, is an award-winning restaurant attracting guests both locally and from around the world with its innovative Cascadian cuisine, firmly rooted in the bounty of the region. Executive Chef Hamid Salimian brings a true respect for ingredients and a reputation for highlighting them through both traditional and modern cooking techniques. He takes Diva’s Cascadian cuisine to the next level with his creative, contemporary approach.

Chef Salimian focuses on working with the region’s best farmers, fishers, and artisanal producers to develop relationships that, combined with Vancouver’s unique multicultural influences, result in Diva’s menus having a unique sense of place, traceability and creativity.

Diva’s refined, contemporary setting reflects the company’s approach to redefining the standard in luxury hotel restaurants – Diva at the Met is a culinary force in its own right. Fittingly, the culinary team takes centre stage at the open kitchen, which offers an additional six guest seats. Four distinct seating elevations in the restaurant offer a total of 120 seats and a range of dining experiences, beginning with a bar and lounge area at the street-front entry, and leading to the three separate dining levels.

Accolades

“It is entirely appropriate that the food at the well-named Diva at the Met makes your tastebuds sing.” – Vancouver Sun, 2010

Sous Chef Jeff Kang wins the B.C. Chef of the Year title at the Roasted Competition, presented by the BC Chefs’ Association and the Canadian Culinary Federation.

Sous Chef Jeff Kang wins both the Fetzer Great Beginnings Appetizer and Wine Challenge at the 2011 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

Georgia Straight Newspaper’s Golden Plates Awards (2011) Readers’ Choice, Best Hotel Restaurant: Diva at the Met (Bronze)