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“Market At The Movies” To Screen Acclaimed SOMM Documentary May 28/29

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Vancouver, BC | It’s show time again at MARKET by Jean-Georges. Grab your gourmet popcorn and a seat, and join MARKET for a culinary journey perfectly paired with an insightful movie. On May 28 and 29, the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver will be opening the doors to its private Blue Moon Theatre for an exclusive screening of SOMM followed by a private four-course dinner at MARKET by Jean-Georges. The highly acclaimed SOMM takes viewers on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into a mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers and the massively intimidating Master Sommelier Exam.

The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world’s most prestigious, secretive, and exclusive organizations. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, less than 200 candidates have reached the exalted Master level. The exam covers literally every nuance of the world of wine, spirits and cigars. Those who have passed have put at risk their personal lives, their well-being, and often their sanity to pull it off. Shrouded in secrecy, access to the Court Of Master Sommeliers has always been strictly regulated and cameras have never been allowed anywhere near the exam, until now. SOMM takes viewers on the ultimate insider’s tour into a world of obsession, hope, and friendship in red, blanc and sometimes rose.

Once the lights come up, guests of the Movies at MARKET series will be escorted to the Georgia Room in MARKET by Jean-Georges, where the second portion of the evening awaits. Chef de Cuisine Montgomery Lau has created a tantalizing four-course dinner influenced by some of the most loved winemaking regions, travelling from Provence through California. Menu items will include items such as Bouillabaisse Broth with Slow Poached Halibut served with Fennel, Zucchini and Confit Garlic and Coq au vin prepared Two ways served with a White Onion Puree and Parisian Gnocchi.

From special guest and host for the evening, Mark Moffat, Wine Director and Sommelier from Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, will share his own personal experience as he studies for the Master Sommelier Exam. Named the winner of the Best Sommelier Competition 2013 with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Moffatt will be curating perfectly paired wine options available for guests to add to their SOMM-inspired dinner.

With only 36 seats available per screening, the exclusive Movies at MARKET series is the hottest date night ticket in town. The evening will include a glass of Champagne, gourmet popcorn, film screening, and a private four-course dinner at MARKET by Jean-Georges. The doors open at 5:00 pm, with a glass of Champagne upon arrival, and the event starts at 5:30 pm with the screening of the movie followed by dinner. Tickets for Movies at MARKET are priced at $78.00 and available by calling the restaurant at (604) 695-1115.

Running through until June and returning again in the fall, the Movies at MARKET series will include movies that range from award-winning documentaries to foodie cult classic flicks. Get more details on the upcoming movies by liking the MARKET by Jean-Georges Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/MarketbyJeanGeorgesVancouver.

MARKET by Jean-Georges is the first restaurant in Canada for the three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the signature restaurant of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. MARKET, open seven days a week from breakfast through dinner, is located on the hotel’s third floor and accessible through the hotel or directly off Alberni Street.

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1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 0A8
Telephone: 604-695-1115
Website: www.marketbyjgvancouver.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marketbyjeangeorgesvancouver
Twitter: @scullyatmarket | @davidatmarket | @oliatmarket | @barjonesing

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  • Restaurant Manager - Brittany Anderson
  • MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES
  • Tuna Tartare
  • Steamed Shrimp Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
  • MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES
  • Seared Scallops, Caramalized Cauliflower
  • Seasonal Terrace
  • Bubbles, Beats & Brunch on MARKET Terrace
  • Brown Butter Waffle
  • Market by Jean-Georges
  • Express Lunch - Grilled Pork Loin
  • MARKET by JEAN-GEORGES
  • Shangri-La Vancouver_MARKET By Jean-Georges Bar
  • MARKET Bar
  • Beet Salad
  • Beef Tenderloin, Carrots and Miso
  • Bathrooms
  • B.C. Blueberry Caipirinha

About MARKET by Jean-Georges

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A dining destination & bar, where we promise to shake & stir you to the core! Located on the 3rd floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, MARKET by Jean-Georges offers four distinct dining experiences; the intimate and casual Georgia Room with fireplace; a heated covered outdoor terrace; an enticing bar with lounge seating; and a modern dining room featuring three private rooms, accommodating 10 to 30 guests. Most recently nominated for Best New Restaurant in 2010 by Vancouver Magazine and rated as AAA Approved Four Diamond restaurant, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings his vibrant cuisine to Vancouver with his unique dishes inspired from his travels through South East Asia.

Recent Press

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THE VANCOUVER SUN – Mia Stainsby | It’s been too long since I’ve visited New York… So it was really nice of New York to come and visit me. Market at Shangri-La in Vancouver borrowed chef Anthony Ricco from New York’s Spice Market to bring some of his food here. Both restaurants are operated by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose name is spoken in reverential tones even in that jaded city.

We shared four à la carte dishes, plus a dessert. Shaved tuna with chili tapioca, Asian pear and lime ($14) was, if I may speak in rhyme, sublime: Petals of sashimi-grade tuna and a quenelle of tuna broth sorbet were served over a coconut kaffir lime broth. Vietnamese chicken curry ($22) featured half a chicken chopped into eight pieces in a beautiful coconut curry broth; fresh cut herbs
rained down upon it…

Ricco says he was impressed by the passionate, hard-working crew at Market. By his reckoning, this generation of New York chefs are getting a little too soft.

In Vancouver, Market impressed me once again, with casual but impeccable service. Case in point: a server saw us switching dishes and swooped in with the proper cutlery for each of us. The congenial professionalism is just right.

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