GOODS: Kitsilano’s Maenam To Host Special Schloss Reinhartshausen Wine Dinner

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | Join chef Angus An and sommelier Brooke Delves on Tuesday, September 27th for a multi-vintage showcase of Schloss Reinhartshausen rieslings and pinot noirs paired with five courses of fresh Thai flavours. Set in Maenam’s intimate dining room, guests are encouraged to reserve tickets early for this single seating event. Dinner begins at 6:30pm and tickets are $75.00/person excluding taxes and gratuity. Details and menu after the jump… Read more

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GOODS: “Maenam” To Finish Spot Prawn Season With Celebratory Cocktail Dinner…

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | On Monday, June 20th  Maenam’s Angus An will be indulging spot prawn fanatics with a spot prawn season wrap up dinner served with cocktail pairings by local barman Ben DeChamplain. For one night only, the revered Thai hotspot will feature a custom menu of five spot prawn dishes in two courses, served family style, alongside thoughtfully crafted flights of ingredient-focused cocktails. Seating for the 6pm event is limited. Tickets are priced at $75/person. To reserve a table, click here or phone 604-730-5579. Menu and further details after the jump… Read more

GOODS: West 4th’s Award-Winning Maenam Pairing Up With Cedar Creek For Supper

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | On Tuesday, May 17th chef Angus An will welcome Cedar Creek winemaker Darryl Brooker and winery President Gordon Fitzpatrick into his Kitsilano hotspot for a preview of Cedar Creek’s much anticipated 2010 aromatics alongside a custom multi-course menu from the Maenam kitchen.

Guests can expect dishes like crispy fish cake salad with sour green mango, cashews, lemongrass, and lime leaf served alongside the youthful fruit forward 2010 Ehrenfelser, a wine yielded from some of the Okanagan’s oldest vines. Cedar Creek will also be previewing their first rose, a vibrant pinot noir based wine with great acidity alongside Maenam’s coconut braised salted beef rib marinated in light soy and served in broth and aromatics. For a full list of wines and dishes to be served please click here.

Set in Maenam’s stylish dining room, guests will have the opportunity of choosing between two seatings at either 6pm or 9pm. Seating is limited and priced at $60/person. To reserve a table, please click here or phone (604) 730-5579. Learn more about the restaurant after the jump… Read more

GOODS: West 4th’s Award-Winning Maenam Tailoring Take-Out For Canuck Playoff Run

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | It’s playoff time at Kitsilano’s Maenam restaurant, where chef Angus An is offering Canuck takeout dishes for fans hooked on hockey. Cheer the team into the next round with shared, family-style selections from Maenam’s full lunch and dinner takeout menus.

FIRST PERIOD: Get started with tom kaa gai, a creamy hot and sour soup of chicken thighs braised in coconut cream, or pass around tort man gung, wild prawn cakes made with sustainable baja prawns and served with cucumber relish.

SECOND PERIOD: Prepare for the sweet sound of a victorious buzzer with a variety of small plates, including naam, a fried house-fermented thai sausage dressed with garlic, chiles, and Maenam’s house-made sweet chili sauce. Soak up the goods with a side of roti.

THIRD PERIOD: Things heat up in your third and final course with the aromatic and smoky pad phed si krong neaua, beef short ribs braised in coconut cream then stir fried with pad prik king curry paste. For those glued to the screen, there’s always Maenam’s reliable and legendary pad thai (add your own chilies for extra spice). Read more

GOODS: Thai-Inspired Spring Cocktail Supper Going Down At Kitsilano’s “Maenam”

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | On Monday, April 18th join chef Angus An and local barman Ben DeChamplain for an evening of springtime flavours served in signature Maenam style. For one night, the Kitsilano hotspot will feature a custom menu of five courses, served family style, alongside DeChamplain’s thoughtfully crafted flights of ingredient-focused cocktails. Details and menu after the jump… Read more

GOODS: Kitsilano’s Thai Gem “Maenam” To Dish Sweet, Sour, Salty And Spicy On V-Day

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

The GOODS from Maenam

Vancouver, BC | Love is in the air at Kitsilano’s Maenam restaurant, where executive chef Angus An will be preparing Thai cuisine that offers Valentine’s Day variety in sweet, sour, salty and spicy fusions. First and second course pickings include kanom krok, crispy cupcakes with curry and crab, latiang, chicken and prawn in golden egg nets, and creamy, hot soups marinating prawns or chicken—you choose.

Single or spoken for, Maenam’s main course medleys provide exactly the comfort we crave on V-Day: yum moo wang, a sweet, caramelized pork belly salad with coriander and toasted coconut; pat prik king neua, stir-fried beef short ribs cooked in red curry paste, thai basil and wild ginger; and two types of curries—geng bpa muu, slow roasted organic pork shoulder with fresh heart of palm, baby corn, wing bean and holy basil, or geng gola hoi, a rich and aromatic southern-style curry served with grilled scallops. Parties of two choose one salad, one stir-fry and one curry as their main.

In signature style, Maenam’s desserts put the “sweet” in Saint Valentine with dark chocolate pot de crème—sea salt, tamarind tuile, and tamarind semifreddo; and their vanilla passion fruit pannacotta, a passion fruit jelly with passion fruit ice cream and cashew praline.

To compliment the specialized menu, guests will select beverages from an inspired cocktail card, informed beer list and an extensive offering of wine. Details after the leap… Read more

A Travelers Taste Of Southern Thailand At West 4th’s ‘Maenam’

West 4th's crticially acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

News from Scout supporter Maenam

Vancouver, BC | Fresh off his annual three week exploration through Southeast Asia, Chef Angus An has launched a new menu highlighting the iconic street eats of Southern Thailand. This food vendor speckled region offers cuisine themed by local seafood, fruits, and nuts, with dishes that are typically fresh and sharp or nutty and spicy. Largely influenced by its proximity to coastlines and a land border with Malaysia, the south has a strong Muslim presence resulting in the widespread use of spices like cumin, fennel, anise, and turmeric.

In the months to come, guests at Maenam can expect to try dishes like Kao Yum Pak Tai, an elegant rice salad of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, green mango, cucumber, pomelo, toasted coconut, betal leaves, and lime; Kua Kling Beef, an aromatic turmeric spiked dish with thinly sliced beef, kaffir lime zest, galangal and kaffir lime julienne; Tom Som Plah, hot and sour soup of sablefish and turmeric accented with dill; and Mussaman Gat, a mussaman curry of lamb leg, with toasted peanuts, perfumed with lots of dried spices and balanced with pineapples and pearl onions. To view Maenam’s new lunch, dinner and take out menus please visit www.maenam.ca. Read more

Scout Jobs: West 4th’s “Maenam” Seeking New General Manager

From Scout supporter Maenam today…

Maenam is seeking candidates for the position of General Manager. Applicants should be dynamic, self-motivated and have extensive wine knowledge. Previous management experience and leadership qualities required. Email resumes to chef/owner Angus An at angus@maenam.ca.

Giddy up.

West 4th’s Maenam Honoured At The Van Mag Restaurant Awards

West 4th's acclaimed Maenam is located at 1938 West 4th Ave in Kits | 604-730-5579 | www.maenam.ca

News from Scout supporter Maenam

Vancouver, BC | Executive chef Angus An was honoured with Gold for Best Thai and Silver for Best New Restaurant at the 21st annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. It was just one short year ago that An decided to re-brand his west coast inspired Gastropod (winner of Best New Fine Dining at the 18th Annual Vancouver Magazine Awards) and reopen as Maenam, a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic Thai cuisine rooted in traditional recipes. In that short time, the West 4th Avenue wonder has been applauded by both customers and critics alike. “These awards are an incredible honour,” says Angus, “and it is wonderful to be recognized by such a distinguished panel amongst such a talented group of industry professionals for creating dishes that are true to Thai tradition.” Read more

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