The GOODS from Bistro Pastis

Vancouver, BC | According to Julia Child, “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” As we continue our joyful celebration of Julia Child’s Centennial, Executive Chef Tobias Grignon has taken her wise words to heart. The menu for the next two weeks features the freshest ingredients drawn from land and sea as BC enters the bountiful time when our Farmers’ Markets overflow with culinary gold.

While August 15th is Julia’s actual centennial, we’ll be celebrating it a day later on August 16th with a special ‘cooking class’ dinner presided over by Chef Tobias who has created a very special tasting menu. So celebrate the spirit of Julia with us this month as we continue the prix fixe menus and offer you one special night with a tasting menu on the 16th (more information on it later).

Reservations are a good idea: 604-731-5020/www.bistropastis.com. As Julia would say, “Bon Appetit!”

Prix Fixe Menu #3

August 7 – 15 & 17 -19, 2012

Terrine de Porc, Veau, et Jambon, Page 566
Pork, Veal and Ham Terrine, Mustard Croutons and Mixed Greens

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Pissaladière Niçoise, Page 151
Thin Flatbread, Caramelized Onions, Black Olive and Anchovies
Arugula Salad and Fresh Tomatoes

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Aïgo Bouïdo, Page 46
Creamy Garlic Soup, Parsley and Croutons

*****

Tournedos Sautés Chasseur, Page 297
Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Sauteed Mushrooms,
Pomme Pont Neuf, Madeira Sauce

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Caneton aux Pêches, Page 279
Roasted Duck Breast with Peaches,
Potato Croquette, Pan Jus

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Bouillabaisse, Page 52
Cod, Prawns and Mussels Bouillabaisse, Fish Soup Broth,
Pomme Vapeurs, Rouille Croutons

*****

Bavarois à l’Orange, Page 596
Orange Mousse with Citrus Salad

– or –

Tarte aux Fraises, Page 640
Strawberry Tart, White Chocolate Chantilly

$45.00 / Person

* page numbers refer to the location of Ms. Child’s original recipe in Mastering the Art of French Cooking, 40th Anniversary Edition, Volume One

About Bistro Pastis

Bistro Pastis is as close as you can get to Paris without a plane ticket. The menu features classic bistro fare (Coq au Vin, Bouillabaisse or Steak Frites for instance) served with a contemporary touch along with one of the finest by-the-glass wine lists in Vancouver. Add streams of natural light through the café windows to the warmth of a crackling fireplace in an intimate room presided over by a genuine French Maitre d’ and you have all the ingredients for a memorable meal. If you’re in a hurry or just meeting a friend for a drink, Bistro Pastis also offers prime people-watching seats along its traditional front-room bar.

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