The Goods From The District Brasserie

North Vancouver, BC | Make way for mussels! This traditional Belgian dish is making waves at The District Brasserie, North Vancouver’s favourite foodie hotspot. At The District, you’ll find irresistible flavours like Blue Cheese & Bacon, Red Curry, French and the District’s signature flavour, made with beer, chorizo sausage and fresh tarragon. Freshly harvested in the Strait of Georgia and steamed to tender perfection, these Ocean Wise mussels make the ideal springtime meal.

Ready to flex your chow muscles? Below is the The Rookie’s Guide to Eating Mussels from The District Brasserie, packed with insider insight on how to eat them like a pro.

Step 1) Drink Pairings
Match up your drink with your flavour selection. Working with a white wine or beer sauce? Sip on a glass of the same to ensure a balance of flavours and avoid overwhelming the delicate mussel characteristics. For instance, the District’s signature flavour pairs perfectly with a Belgian beer.

Step 2) Inspect the Dish
When it comes to eating mussels, it’s better to be safe than sorry. If a shell is still closed after cooking or the mussel is dark in colour and shriveled, it’s best left untouched.

Step 3) Eating Etiquette
Look like an ace in front of your friends and go fork-less. Instead, use an empty shell like tweezers to pry out the juicy morsel within. Use the lid of the pot provided to discard your empty shells and drink down the remaining broth.

Step 4) Sop Up the Sauce
In Belgium it’s unheard of to have mussels without patat friet. These short, crunchy fries are packed with flavour and seasoned with paprika and chili. At The District, mussels come with patat friet, garlic tarragon mayo and two pieces of grilled bread to sop up the remaining sauce.

Now that you know how to eat them in style, stop by The District Brasserie to put your newfound knowledge to the test.

Please let me know if you’re interested in learning more about The District Brasserie’s mussel menu or tips for eating them like a pro. I’d also be happy to provide you with hi-resolution images, a recipe and/or arrange interview opportunities on your behalf.

Details

13 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4
Telephone: 778-338-4938 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eatatdistrict.com | Twitter | Facebook

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The People

Paul Mon-Kau: Chef/Owner
Jeff Murl: Owner
Stephanie Mon-Kau: Beverage and HR Manager
Jeremiah Bjorndal: General Manager

About The District Brasserie

Few things in life are better than a cone of patats friet perfectly paired with a crisp Belgian lager. The District Brasserie has perfected the art of progressive yet refined Dutch-Belgian fare in an eclectic environment – on any given night, you’re apt to see the mayor, your hairdresser or a group of students recovering from a big exam. It’s all in a day’s work at The District.

Since opening in 2007, The District has become North Vancouver’s cult dining outpost. Getting people hooked on its signature menu items is the name of the game; with house favourites ranging from The Crab and Shrimp Cake to Gulf Island Mussels to weekend brunch (think Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, complete with handcrafted Caesar), there’s something fresh for everyone, every day of the week.

If you’re craving a satisfying European-inspired meal and a spot to get social, The District won’t disappoint. You bring the witty conversation, and the rest is on us.

Accolades

North Shore Outlook’s Best of the North Shore: Best Bar (2013), Best Cocktails After Dark (2013), Best Cocktail (2010), Best Tapas (2010)

Vancouver Foodster: Best Brunches in Vancouver (2013)