GOODS from Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Vancouver, BC | The team at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar will raise a glass to this country’s rich culinary heritage and mark the annual celebration known as Food Day Canada — as well as World Oyster Day — by hosting an elegant four-course communal dinner at the downtown restaurant on Saturday, August 5.

The evening opens with a reception and champagne sabering sponsored by Taittinger and continues as Executive Chef Alex Chen and Chef de Cuisine Roger Ma serve up a bevy of bivalve-inspired dishes that includes Chilled Cucumber Gazpacho with Crispy Oyster, Oyster Chowder, and Salmon Wellington with Oyster Hollandaise. Tickets are available for $70 per person, plus taxes and gratuity.

What was initially launched in 2003 as the World’s Longest Barbecue in response to sanctions imposed on Canadian beef exports has since evolved into Food Day Canada — an annual midsummer culinary celebration of the country’s regional diversity, abundance of fresh products available from farms, fisheries and ranches and the homegrown talents who prepare and plate them.

“Food Day Canada falling on the shoulders of World Oyster Day presents us with the perfect opportunity to not only pay homage to this country’s rich culinary history but also celebrate the people who provide us with a bounty of fresh, local ingredients each and every day,” says Chen.

FOOD DAY CANADA DINNER MENU

champagne sabering and reception

chilled cucumber gazpacho
whipped crème fraîche dill, rye crumb, crispy oyster

BLVD patio-grilled ‘DD’ oyster chowder ‘garnish’
brown butter bacon maple vinaigrette

wild salmon Wellington
mushroom, spinach, Hannah Brook greens oyster hollandaise

blueberry tart
lemon verbena ice cream

TICKETS | A maximum of 36 tickets for Boulevard’s Food Day Canada Oyster Dinner on Saturday, August 5 are available online via Eventbrite for $70 per person, plus taxes and gratuity.

DETAILS

845 Burrard Street | Vancouver, British Columbia | V6Z 2K6
Tel: 604-642-2900 | Email: info@boulevardvancouver.ca
Website: www.boulevardvancouver.ca
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Hours: Sunday to Thursday – Dinner until 10:00pm / Bar Service until 12am
Friday and Saturday – Dinner until 11pm / Bar Service until 12am
Weekend Brunch – Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-2:30pm

GALLERY

Photos: Leila Kwok

THE PEOPLE

Alex Chen – Executive Chef
Roger Ma – Chef de Cuisine
Kenta Takahashi – Pastry Chef
Brian Hopkins – Maître D’
JP Potters – General Manager
Isaac Olivier – Assistant General Manager
Nicholas Bertoia – Service Manager

ABOUT BOULEVARD KITCHEN AND OYSTER BAR

Vancouver’s Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar provides a distinctive showcase for the celebrated culinary vision of Executive Chef Alex Chen and redefines the fine art of dining with subtle, unexpected and playful approaches to cuisine, service and style. With an innovative approach that blends a respect for the past with a celebration of the present, Chen’s seafood-focused menu is grounded in classical technique and training, while artfully infusing casual West Coast flair and creative hints of his international influences.

A crossroads between a classic, European-styled bistro and contemporary bespoke style, the décor embraces local works of art, natural stone and imported Italian marble, up-cycled and refurbished antique chandeliers, white oak floors, violin veneer paneling and subtle accents of bronze and gold. From the stylish dining room, seated oyster bar and craft-cocktail and champagne bar to the vintage-style lounge, private dining room and expansive wrap-around outdoor patio, Boulevard offers guests a wide range of culinary experiences — from early morning to late at night.