The Scout Community Welcomes The Legendary “Le Gavroche”
January 25, 2010
Manny Ferreira’s Le Gavroche is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page as we receive them and hosting an individual page for them in our list of recommended restaurants. Click ahead to be introduced or jump to their Scout page here. Read more
Vancouver’s Top Toques Line Up And Sign At UBC Feast of Fields
September 18, 2009
Chefs Table Society president Pino Posteraro signs a copy of Vancouver Cooks 2 at Feast of Fields
Attendees at last weekend’s Feast of Fields on UBC Farm were given the first opportunity to purchase the new Vancouver Cooks 2 cookbook and have it signed by a dozen of its 70 chef contributors. The book, which features 120 recipes from BC’s best restaurants, “officially” goes on sale in mid-October, but can be purchased in advance at Barbara Jo’s Books To Cooks and those participating restaurants that have sequestered cases of their own (be sure to ask when making your dinner reservations this week).
Many thanks to Tiffany Soper for the following photographs. Click through to see who turned up… Read more
Chefs To The Field Competition Fierce, Soaking & Totally Rad…
August 12, 2009
Jonathan Chovancek, stoked at a rainy then sunny Chefs To The Field day in Richmond
Instead of going home after getting off the plane from my Okanagan Summer Wine Festival trip (see here), I went directly to Richmond’s Terra Nova Rural Park to judge the annual Chefs To The Field cooking competition in support of the Terra Nova Schoolyard Society.
chef Neil Taylor of Cibo Trattoria making tagliatelle by hand, quickly...
On hand and plating wonderful bites for the many hundreds of foodies who braved the rain were several of Vancouver’s cooking schools and chefs from Cibo Trattoria, Raincity Grill, Diva, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen, Wild Rice, and many other Lower Mainland restaurants. Joining me as judges were Barbara Jo McIntosh of Barbara Jo’s Books To Cooks (interview), Araxi executive chef James Walt, chef/restaurateur Manny Ferreira of Senova and Le Gavroche, and chef/restaurateur Bruno Marti of La Belle Auberge.
Chef Vicente Mabanta of Steveston's Blue Heron presents his dishes to the judges
It’s one of my favourite events to judge because it’s split into two competitions: one between culinary students from across the city, the other between the pros. Both are given basic larder eseentials (vinegars, olive oil, spices, flours, etc), 90 minutes in the garden to choose the freshest ingredients possible, 1 secret ingredient for the students with with they must prep one dish, and 2 secret ingredients for the pros, with which they must prep an appetiser, a main, and a dessert.
Javier Alarco (standing left) with the judges and his crew...
Javier Alarco’s crew from The Sheraton Wall Center won for the pros. To be honest, I ate from 30 plates of food so I can’t remember what he and his team prepared. I do remember that their secret ingredients were goat’s cheese and agar agar (whoever dreamed up that bit of delicious cruelty is a gorgeous bastard), and that I had a four way tie for 1st on my score sheet between The Sheraton, Raincity, Diva, and Cibo Trattoria.
Event organiser Ian Lai reveals the mystery ingredient: land-based aquaculture Coho salmon from Agassiz
The mystery ingredient for the students was land-based aquaculture Coho from Bruce Swift’s awesome farm in Agassiz. I’ve been amazed at how well the students have done in the past, and this year they all performed exceptionally well. There was one really young guy from VCC who totally knocked us out. He came 2nd, but probably would have won the thing had he not been just a little too conservative with his seasoning. His fish was so simple and so flawlessly presented that when we later found out he’d been cooking for just six months we sought him out afterwards just to shake his hand. His name is Chris Sinclaire. Watch for him in 10 years.
And that was that. It rained and then it got sunny. My kids likely destroyed at least an acre of perfectly good farmland between facepainting, card-making and drum circles, and I gained enough agar agar, goat’s cheese and coho to spawn a new genus. Rain or shine fun, as befits a Sunday in August.
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Le Gavroche
October 5, 2008
DETAILS
1616 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC, V6G 1A6 | MAP
Telephone: 604-685-3924
Email: manny@legavroche.ca
Web: www.legavroche.ca
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The People Who Make It Happen
Proprietor/Host: Manuel Ferreira
Chef: Robert Guest
About Le Gavroche
Le Gavroche is one of Vancouver’s longest standing fine-dining establishments, offering classical French cuisine in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Opened in 1978, the setting of Le Gavroche has charmed Vancouverites and travelers alike and has garnered international attention as one of Vancouver’s most romantic dinner settings. The gently refurbished Victorian house (circa 1910’s) features views of the Coastal Mountains and Coal Harbour from the upstairs terrace, a cozy fireplace for cold winter evenings and a private reception room that can accommodate up to 28 guests.
Now owned by Manuel Ferreira, Le Gavroche continues the traditions it began in 1978: French cuisine executed perfectly. Adopting classic philosophies of utilizing the freshest of local ingredients combined with imported products to complete classical recipes, Ferreira goes back to his European roots and memories from a childhood growing up in Portugal and then France.
Ferreira also brings to Le Gavroche a passion for fine wines. The cellar boasts an inventory of over 35,000 bottles from around the world, with a distinct focus on the regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Le Gavroche offers wine selections to meet all palates and budget requirements, from a wide range of half-bottle listings to cellar selections of vintage labels. Recognized in Wine Spectator for eight years, Le Gavroche is a well-known Vancouver jewel for exclusive listings and Ferreira’s expert wine pairings.
AWARDS
Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
2004 Critics Choice – Best Formal French Dining, Bronze
2004 Readers’ Choice – Best French, Silver
2005 Critics Choice – Best French Fine Dining, Bronze
2006 Critics Choice – Best French Fine Dining, Honourable Mention
2007 Critics Choice – Best French Fine Dining, Honourable Mention
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Wine List Competition
2005 Gold Glass Award
Where Magazines Most Memorable Meal Awards
2004 Best French, Gold
2005 Best French, Honourable Mention
Georgia Straight Golden Plate Awards
2004 Most Romantic Restaurant – Critics Choice – 1st Place
2004 Best Restaurant Wine List – Critics Choice – 1st Place
2005 Best Restaurant Wine List – Critics Choice – 3rd Place
2005 Best French Restaurant – Readers Choice – 3rd Place
2005 Best Restaurant Wine List (International Wines) – Readers Choice – 3rd Place
2005 Most Romantic Restaurant – Readers Choice – 2nd Place
2006 Most Romantic Restaurant – Readers Choice – 2nd Place
2006 Best French Restaurant – Readers Choice – 3rd Place
2009 Most Romantic Restaurant – Readers Choice – 3rd Place
2009 Best Imported Wine List – Readers’ Choice – 3rd Place
2009 Best French – Readers’ Choice – 2nd Place
