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Chefs Jefferson Alvarez & Jeff Van Geest Join Forces For May 5 ‘Miradoro’ Feast

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The GOODS from Miradoro

Oliver, BC | Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek, awarded Best Winery Restaurant in the recent 2017 Golden Plates Awards, is gearing up for an exciting collaboration between two of British Columbia’s most celebrated culinary experts. On May 5, Chef Jefferson Alvarez from Vancouver’s Cacao Restaurant will join Chef Jeff Van Geest in the Miradoro kitchen to co-create a unique Spanish style, local ingredient-led multi-course gourmet dinner, paired with Tinhorn Creek wines, Cannery Brewing beers and Dubh Glas Distillery spirits.

Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest takes great pride in keeping his ingredients close to home. Between fresh bounty sourced from local farms and herbs and vegetables plucked from Miradoro’s very own backyard, Van Geest’s wine country cuisine is just as authentic as the spectacular South Okanagan region that inspires it. Guest Chef Jefferson Alvarez is also no stranger to culinary excellence. His extensive experience in the Executive Chef role and hosting pop-ups all over the city paired with a close connection to his Venezuelan roots have helped make his latest venture, Cacao, such a sensation. With a commitment to fresh ingredients and an irrepressible Latin American flare, Cacao is an entirely new blend of modern and traditional cuisine.

“I’m very excited to work with Chef Jefferson”, says Chef Van Geest. “We’ve designed a menu that’s full of surprises and true to both of our passions, history and experience in the kitchen. We’ve built each course to showcase the wonderful local ingredients we have access to here in the South Okanagan with a flavourful Spanish spin. Sharing ideas and inspiration has allowed us to think outside the box and create something special for our guests.”
Guest Chef Dinner – Hops, Grapes & Grains, will be held on Friday May 5 at 6.30pm and will bring an exclusive curated menu to Miradoro for one night only. The multi-course menu features five signature Spanish-style dishes, including pappas arugadas with seaweed salsa verde followed by rib steak with a unique Latin American flare. Each course is paired with premier wines from Tinhorn Creek, craft spirits from Dubh Glas Distillery and Cannery Brewing beers for a delightfully engaging culinary experience. Seating is limited and reservations are required. The dinner costs $125 per person, fully inclusive of taxes and service. Call 250.498.3742 or email info [at] miradoro.ca to book.

Details

32830 Tinhorn Creek Road
Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0
Tel: 250.498.3742
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.miradoro.ca

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The People Who Make It Happen

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Jeff Van Geest – Executive Chef
Manny Ferreira – Owner/Operator

About Miradoro

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Miradoro Restaurant is British Columbia’s premiere winery restaurant. A joint venture between Tinhorn Creek and restaurateur Manuel Ferreira (of Vancouver’s famed Le Gavroche), Miradoro is a destination to truly experience the best of B.C.’s wine country. Perched on the picturesque Tinhorn Creek estate, on the famed Golden Mile, Miradoro (which roughly translates to “Golden View” in Iberian) offers sweeping views of the scenic South Okanagan Valley and features Mediterranean-influenced cuisine that showcases the best local ingredients the region has to offer.

Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest, works closely with local farmers and producers to make Miradoro a restaurant that pays homage the bounty of the Okanagan. The menu draws inspiration from countries like Spain, Portugal and Italy – cuisines designed to pair perfectly with wine. The food is local, rustic, simple, straightforward and seasonal; and reflects Chef Van Geest’s belief that there’s nothing better than simply, but well-prepared ingredients from our local fields, forests and ocean.

Miradoro’s wine list showcases the award-winning wines of Tinhorn Creek, with both current and rare library releases available. The list also includes a hand-picked selection of standout wines from other wineries across B.C.

The 4,000 square foot restaurant features 65 seats indoors and 65 seats outdoors on a wrap-around deck. Ample use of natural woods and cork creates a room that is simple, yet elegant, and lets the food, wine and view be the stars of the show. Two full walls of glass ensure that every seat in the house can experience Miradoro’s panoramic view of the South Okanagan Valley, and an open-concept kitchen with a Wood Stone open-hearth oven as its centerpiece gives guests a great view of the action in the kitchen as well.

The design, construction and operation of Miradoro all reflect Tinhorn Creek’s commitment to sustainability. For example, the large overhanging roof reduces energy consumption by blocking the sun on hot summer days, while still letting in ample natural light. Before breaking ground, Tinhorn Creek worked with The Land Conservancy to identify native plant species to be replanted after construction, minimizing the impact to the natural habitats surrounding the restaurant. And in the restaurant, water is filtered and carbonated on-site to eliminate the shipping of bottled water and all biodegradable kitchen waste is composted for use in Tinhorn Creek’s vineyards.

Miradoro is open for lunch (11:30 am to 3 pm), afternoon tapas (3 pm to 5:30 pm) and dinner (5:30 pm to 9 pm) seven days a week. Miradoro is open ten months a year – closing in January and February.

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