GOODS: The Loden Hotel’s “Tableau” Set For Valentine Romance With Four Courses
February 8, 2013
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Vancouver, BC | Love is in the air. This Valentine’s Day celebrate love at Tableau Bar Bistro and the Loden Hotel. Indulge your senses with a spectacular four-course dinner featuring an impressive menu specially created by Chef Marc-Andre Choquette. Leave room for romance by simply taking the elevator home and slipping into your own private romantic getaway. You’ll only need each other (we’ll anticipate the details and give you room to reconnect). The Prix Fixe Menu is only $85 per person and spaces are going quickly. To make your reservations, please call 604 639 8692. Read more
AWESOME THING WE ATE #886: French Onion Soup & Gavroche Beer At “Tableau”
January 25, 2013
Tableau Bar Bistro | 1181 Melville St. | $11 for the soup, $9 for the beer | Pricy, but damn…
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Coal Harbour’s “Tableau” On The Lookout For A Bartender
January 23, 2013
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Vancouver, BC | Tableau Bar Bistro is looking for a professional bartender to join our busy award-winning restaurant. We are looking for someone who has a minimum 5 years’ experience in a high volume dining environment specializing in classic cocktails and house-made creations. The individual must be organized and efficient. A personable, charming demeanor with uncanny social skills and the ability to work within a team. Please send your resume and availability to info@tableaubarbistro.com (no phone calls please). Learn more about the restaurant after the jump…… Read more
GOODS: Chef Marc-Andre Choquette Plating Five Course Supper At “Tableau” This NYE
December 27, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | Toast the New Year with Coal Harbour’s Tableau Bar Bistro where chef Marc-Andre Choquette will delight the palate with a 5-Course Prix Fixe Menu featuring some of his signature creations (Tuna Niçoise Salad, Lobster Bisque, Baked Sablefish, and more). To top off the night, guests will indulge in a decadent dessert and a countdown to midnight with complimentary New Year’s party favours and merriment makers. The special menu is only $85 per person and spaces are going quickly. To make your New Year’s Eve reservations, please call 604 639 8692. Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Tableau Bar Bistro On The Lookout For Experienced Lead Host
October 16, 2012
Tableau Bar Bistro is located at 1181 Melville St. in Vancouver BC | 604-639-8692 | tableaubarbistro.com
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Vancouver, BC | Tableau Bar Bistro is looking for a professional Lead Host to join our busy award-winning restaurant. We are looking for someone who has experience in a high volume dining environment. Applicants must have a solid understanding of how restaurant floor plans are built and managed. The individual must be organized with a bright, personable and charming demeanor, uncanny social skills and the ability to work within a team. Knowledge of Open Table is required. Please reply with your resume and current availability to info@tableaubarbistro.com (no phone calls, please). Read more
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Tableau Bar Bistro On The Lookout For A Talented Bartender
September 27, 2012
Tableau Bar Bistro is located at 1181 Melville St. in Vancouver BC | 604-639-8692 | tableaubarbistro.com
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Vancouver, BC | Tableau Bar Bistro is looking for a talented bartender to join our equally talented bar team. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for great cocktails, great food, who has uncanny social attributes and is preferably a seasoned professional. We have a fluid and creative bar program that is an ideal platform for people who relish the art of creating and improving on just what can simply be described as killer drinks. If you feel you can bring something to the table and can share in our vision, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please reply with a resume and availability to alex[at]tableaubarbistro.com Read more
GOODS: “Casse-Croûte Fête” On October 2nd At Coal Harbour’s Tableau Bar Bistro
September 26, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | On Tuesday October 2nd from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, join us at Coal Harbour’s Tableau Bar Bistro for a Casse-Croûte Fête to celebrate the delicious small bites “Casse-Croûte” menu. Enjoy JS Dupuis’ award-winning bacon ceasar and all you can slurp oysters while cheering on your favourite competitors in an oyster-shucking battle. With BC Lions’ star player Angus Reid watching the clock alongside Chef Marc-Andre Choquette (who will judge presentation), the competitors – Urban Rush’s Fiona Forbes, Man About Town Fred Lee, Classic Rock 101’s Bro Jake and Victoria of Victoria’s Food Secrets – will face off in hopes of winning the 2012 Oyster Crown. Read more
GOODS: Chef Marc-Andre Choquette Crafts Afternoon “Casse-Croûte” Menu At Tableau
June 26, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | With summer finally here, take the afternoon meeting outside and join us at Coal Harbour’s French-inspired Tableau Bar Bistro for the ultimate afternoon snack. From Monday to Friday between 2:30pm and 5:30pm, whet your appetite at Tableau Bar Bistro with a delicious small bites “Casse-Croûte” menu created by Executive Chef MAC. Whether you’re finishing up the workday outside the office, meeting for cocktails and snacks before your dinner reservations or just looking for a mid-afternoon bite, our new Casse-Croûte menu has something for everyone, and no reservations are required. Read more
GOODS: “Tableau” Serving Special Dinner To Toast The End Of Spot Prawn Season
June 6, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | As British Columbia’s spot prawn season comes to a close for another year, Coal Harbour’s Tableau Bar Bistro is set to celebrate this truly local delicacy. On June 13th, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, the restaurant will be offering a special Spot Prawn Chef’s Table menu created by Executive Chef Marc-André Choquette. To make this spot prawn fête even sweeter, guests will enjoy wine pairings for each course selected by resident Sommelier Alex Thornley. Menu and details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: Coal Harbour’s “Tableau Bar Bistro” Set For Mother’s Day With Parisian Brunch
May 7, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | Celebrate mom this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 13th, with a Parisian experience in the heart of Vancouver. From 10:30am – 3:00pm, Coal Harbour’s French inspired Tableau Bar Bistro will be offering a special Mother’s Day brunch menu that your mom will adore. Created by chef Marc-André Choquette, Tableau’s brunch offerings will make it a fête des mères to remember.
With Tableau Bar Bistro’s help, treat your mom to strawberry and mascarpone stuffed brioche French toast; BBQ pulled pork on cornbread paired with a poached egg, asparagus, and ancho chili béarnaise; a lobster and shrimp frittata with roasted seasonal vegetables; and steamed wild BC salmon paired with creamy scrambled eggs, wilted spinach, and tartar sauce. Top this off with a phyllo-wrapped mini banana with chocolate chip ice cream for dessert and a “Mommy Dearest” cocktail created for the important day, and mom will be singing your praises. Details after the jump… Read more
GOODS: The Loden & Tableau Bar Bistro “Switch Off” Tonight In Honour Of Earth Hour
March 31, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | To honour their commitment to change, Vancouver’s Loden Hotel and Tableau Bar Bistro will join the global community in support of the largest environmental event in history, Earth Hour 2012. Tonight from 8:30pm until 9:30pm, the entire property – from the front desk and lobby to the restaurant bar – will shut off all non-essential lights and replace them with candlelight. Now in its fifth year, Earth Hour unites hundreds of millions of people around the world in an effort to protect the planet. In 2011, more than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour, sending a powerful message for action on climate change.
Inspired by the world-wide movement for a better planet, the Loden and Tableau are taking action. For Earth Hour, candles and the glow of the fireplace will light the lobby. Upon arrival, all guests will be informed of the hotel’s participation and will be asked for their voluntary participation in Earth Hour 2012. A Glowstick Turndown Service will be offered and guests will be encouraged to switch off all lights and electronics in their rooms from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Also, the Loden will switch off one of their two elevators and will encourage guests and staff to take the stairs. At Tableau, guests will enjoy a candlelight dinner service accompanied by the talents of live musician, Josh Minsky – showing that being green can be romantic. For this special occasion, Earth Hour features and cocktails will be served. Read more
GOODS: Coal Harbour’s “Tableau Bar Bistro” Launching New Take-Out Program Today
March 14, 2012
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Vancouver, BC | Beginning today, Wednesday March 14th, Coal Harbour’s hotspot for bistro fare will be offering a rotating menu of close to twenty French favourites to-go. Whether you’re lunching desk side, dining alfresco, or short on time after a long day at the office, Chef Marc-André Choquette’s (Chef MAC) menu is poised to please. Tableau Bar Bistro’s twist on to-go includes signatures such as tuna niçoise with tomato pulp dressing; shrimp, scallop & squid ink linguine with kale and tomatoes; cheese and charcuterie boards; a selection of classic sandwiches like bbq pulled chicken with white cheddar and pickled red onion; signature flat breads including jambon, champignon and parmesan or anchovy, olive, tomato and chili; as well as Chef MAC’s daily Tableau specialties. Details after the jump… Read more
On A Mission: From Pied-A-Terre To Tableau – Searching For The City’s Best Steak Frites
February 21, 2012
by Claire Lassam | Setting rare to well aside, there are, in this girl’s opinion, really just two kinds of steak-eaters: those who like their meat tender at the expense of taste, and those who prefer to chew for flavour. If you’re in the first category, you probably spend a lot of money on tenderloins when you go out for dinner, and that’s lovely. Really it is, but this article is not for you. That’s because this piece is about steak frites, and when you get to a proper one you get a thick, juicy, chewy steak. Sure, it will have a bit of gristle and some fat, but it will be well marbled and – if you’re in luck – it will have been marinated long enough so that when you take your first bite, the meat gives way easily.
It should be a hanger steak, but a flank or a skirt steak will do. On the plate (or next to it) will be frites, a sauce of some type, and – hopefully – some freshly made mayo. That’s all you need for perfection.
The frites should be about the width of a pencil, and very crispy; the kind of crispy that comes from double frying so that when you get to the ones at the bottom of the plate they aren’t soggy. That’s very important.
The sauce is also vital, but the type is often left up to you. Any good steak frites will come with a few options, usually a red wine jus, a Bearnaise, a herb butter, a peppercorn sauce or one laden with mushrooms. I’m nearly always a sucker for a mushroom sauce, but sometimes if I’m feeling crazy or, as in the case for this article when I ate 5 steak frites in relatively rapid succession, I’ll mix things up a bit and get the peppercorn. And, as I intimated above, a good steak frites should come with mayo. If it isn’t on your plate when it arrives, you may not be in a very good restaurant.
To find the perfect steak frites on this mission, I only went to French bistros, and by that I mean places with large French wine lists and Boris on the beer list; the small, cozy kind of restaurant where for an appetiser you can get a solid onion tart or freshly shucked oysters (preferably both).
My search started out with a bang at Tableau in Coal Harbour, despite the fact that it broke a few rules. It was a sirloin steak, for starters, and it came with just one sauce (my beloved peppercorn). But it was a beautiful steak – very thick, and perfectly cooked; quite bloody in the middle but nice and charred on the outside. It had a bit of chew and just enough sauce to smear on each cut. The frites came on the side and were a deep golden colour with a big pot of home made aoli. And to really put things over the top, there was also a salad on the plate. That’s not essential, but a very nice perk indeed. For $18, it was also the cheapest steak I’d have on this mission. Afterwards, I suspected that I had already found the best steak frites in town, but I didn’t mind soldiering on to a few other places. Read more
